2022 Resolution: Shopping my own bag and SLG collection. Anyone else?

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2 Aug - brand showcase: A-F
4 Sept - brand showcase: G-L
11 Sept - brand showcase: M-R
18 Sept - brand showcase: S-Z
25 Sept - totes
2 Oct - satchels
9 Oct - crossbodies inc WOCS
16 Oct - shoulder bags
23 Oct - bucket bags
30 Oct - clutches
6 Nov - backpacks
13 Nov - bags that don’t count
20 Nov - pairing bags with shoes
27 Nov - pairing bags with other accessories
4 Dec - bag storage
11 Dec - SLGs
18 Dec - charms

Challenges:
Sept - bags in different locations
Oct - Halloween: wear orange or black bags
Nov - International Merlot Day: wear wine coloured bags or pair bags with wine.
Dec - use the bag.
 
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JenJBS said:
You gals are all so sweet! 58 days until my birthday. No way I'll make it that long - and I want to have it to carry on my birthday - but I'm going to try and wait until March. At least my birth month, if not my birthday. Maybe Feb 19, when my Pisces sign starts... And it will be just under a month until my birthday. That works. Is it Feb 19 yet? No... How about now? Still no... :crybaby:
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If you can wait, wait! March is my birthday month as well, :biggrin: and I had a thing with buying early for my birthday in February, but then would end up buying more during my birthday month. Not that it's a bad thing, but if I'm looking to hold myself accountable, or take my time with shopping, kind of doesn't help lol.
I think it was 2021 when I learned to really hold off of my birthday spending and ended up waiting for months after my birthday to get exactly what I wanted. Also, I now prefer to wait after April, just because taxes are due in that month in the US lol. And it feels a bit more rewarding to shop after taxes are done and over with!
Take your time, you never know if something interesting shows up as you wait! ;)
 
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dramaprincess713 said:
I've never asked Marco to change the dimensions of one of his bags, so I'm not sure, but I think that doing so requires a new form/template and that it's possibly a lot of work and/or expensive to do so. That being said though, I know that if there is enough interest in a new size/different dimensions, he will definitely consider it. There's some talk in the MM thread about a smaller size of the Ellen or Charlotte (I can't remember which) and possible a bigger Astra satchel. That being said, I think it certainly doesn't hurt to reach out to Marco to ask about the possibility. He has always been so kind to communicate and work with, and I've been pleasantly surprised at some of my requests that he has said yes to.
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Thank you for your answer! I'll try reaching out to him and see what he says.
 
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Jereni said:
So… I did a thing.

I’ve been hunting for the perfect mint green bag for FOREVER. Shortly after Christmas, I saw a green Celine belt bag on Fashionphile for a good price and was so excited as I’ve also always wanted the belt bag.

Well, I was already applying my handbag-buying waiting period and it sold. Sad Jereni! So I was excited to find it on Vestiaire Collective in like new condition! Negotiated with the seller, got for about the same as the FP listing, and VC authenticates in the middle.

It arrived today and I’m over the moon, it’s PERFECT!!!

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My 2022 resolutions included not getting another green top handle flap satchel but… who am I kidding. I LOVE a top handle flap satchel.

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My year-end bonus covered the cost and I will sell the Coach Dinky that I bought preloved last year, so it will be one in, one out.

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Love, love, love!

What size is your Belt bag? I’ve had my eye on one too for a while. Please let us know how you like it, any pros & cons, etc.
 
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lill_canele said:
If you can wait, wait! March is my birthday month as well, :biggrin: and I had a thing with buying early for my birthday in February, but then would end up buying more during my birthday month. Not that it's a bad thing, but if I'm looking to hold myself accountable, or take my time with shopping, kind of doesn't help lol.
I think it was 2021 when I learned to really hold off of my birthday spending and ended up waiting for months after my birthday to get exactly what I wanted. Also, I now prefer to wait after April, just because taxes are due in that month in the US lol. And it feels a bit more rewarding to shop after taxes are done and over with!
Take your time, you never know if something interesting shows up as you wait! ;)
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Impressive patience. No way I could wait until months after my birthday to get my gift, and I want to have it for celebrating my birthday. I do my taxes in February, so that isn't an issue. I am impressed with your patience.
 
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afroken said:
@JenJBS I forgot where I saw it but I think you posted a photo of the Mansur Gavriel cloud clutch in viola somewhere. Couldn’t get it out of my mind of such a perfect purple so I’ve decided to get it as a birthday gift for myself. Luckily my birthday is not too far away either so I don’t have to wait too long :angel:

@Kimbashop hello fellow Pisces :wave:
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Bag Twin! :hugs: Happy early birthday!
 
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880 said:
thank you for your kind words @More bags and @Katinahat !

@Katinahat, I love your reveal! The rich pink color, the leather, the style, and the action shot! Amazing! And, I love the boots too

@poizenisxkandee, I have always loved the twiggy and the color you chose is beautiful, rich, deep, and mysterious! Plus, it goes with everything



@baghabitz34, I regift asap. I don’t chuck it, bc bad karma. I don’t resell anything (occasionally I consign, but not in the last several years). I also try to make it obvious that even DH who knows me best, knows that I am really picky. But, sometimes you just have to accept that yes, hints to well meaning givers will not deter them.



@SakuraSakura, +1 on returning. I don’t think a cleaning cloth will restore shine. . .:sad:
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Yep, it's been returned! I'm taking a break from finding this handbag. This is the second time I've purchased one and it hasn't worked out.
 
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Sunshine mama said:
I'm using a bag I haven't used for awhile. It's a bag I doctored. My only written purse 2022 resolution is to doctor more bags this year, so I guess this is a start. :biggrin:
I put on the top handle(although it's hard to see) and also put the feet on the bottom. View attachment 5302803View attachment 5302804
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Absolutely stunning bag and photos and so clever to adapt it to make it as you want! I wouldn’t dare. No creativity in that direction.
 
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dramaprincess713 said:
I love the tote, and it looks like a great, comfortable carry! Sadly, I'm trying to cut back on buying totes - I have about 10 already! Totes have been my favorite bag style for years, so I don't regret having so many totes, but I'm trying not to add to the collection because it's already so hard to give them adequate use. Actually, I was looking at the Baywaster tote right before the pandemic, but now, with so many totes already, I've put it aside in my mind. If I were still commuting into the office everyday though, the Bayswater tote would absolutely be a serious contender!
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It is a wonderful style. I only have 2 I’d class as totes that shoulder carry like this. The Bayswater Tote and the Coach signature central zip tote. Well done on shopping your own collection (which sounds like lots of wonderful Totes!).
 
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Trying to focus on things of beauty and that includes my bags this evening. I’ve been in a really good place in January but I just had a bit of a trigger during an online meeting this afternoon with something someone was saying. Can’t avoid such things as it can be the smallest of things that would be innocuous to others that do it. Suddenly I’m experiencing flashbacks and repetitive thoughts again and it’s tiring and unpleasant to be back having to fight it once more.

I’m looking at bags to distract myself in the hope it works. My Collonil supplies just arrived for a session of bag cleaning and care planned for last weekend (but it hadn’t arrived in time). It is something to look forward to doing. That and wearing my new pink Alexa to the tattoo parlour on Sunday! Not my usual haunt (your thoughts please on if it is that a suitable bag for a tattoo parlour?) but I’m taking my DD there to get her ears pierced for her birthday.

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