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

[Katinahat]

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.

 

[ElainePG]

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.

Thanks for letting me share!!!

This bag was absolutely MADE for you! And I can tell you love it, because just look at your sassy poses in the last photos. You are ROCKING it!

Plus, one in, one out, and now you have a mint green bag in great shape at a terrific price. Well done!

 

[ElainePG]

I have many of the original cookbooks as well, including the one that is entirely handwritten and drawn. I love that one and still use recipes from it.

That's the one I have! I love the little drawings of veggies.

 

[JenJBS]

This is GORGEOUS!
Yummy purple leather.
What month is your birthday?

Thank you! The leather MG uses for the Cloud purses is really good for the price point, and that color...

Birthday is in March. I'm a Pisces, which starts Feb 19, so I will be ordering it Feb 19. That's as early as I can really justify - and it's still a stretch.

 

[afroken]

When is your birthday, Feb or March? Also, I wish there were a fish emoji

My birthday is in March, on International Women’s Day!

Thank you! The leather MG uses for the Cloud purses is really good for the price point, and that color...

Birthday is in March. I'm a Pisces, which starts Feb 19, so I will be ordering it Feb 19. That's as early as I can really justify - and it's still a stretch.

I like this plan lol, I may adopt it myself, buying the cloud clutch at the beginning when Pisces starts

 

[More bags]

Use the bag challenge:

Bayswater Tote in Sea Blue. I got her from DH for valentines in 2020 just before Covid hit. Used a lot before lockdown and then very little in 2021. First carry of 2022. Brilliant big work and shopping bag similar to a Neverfull. Quite light for leather, and carries over one shoulder very comfortably.

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Again I need to review after my walking commute home later. I’m not sure about shoulder carrying for an hour’s walk.

Now at 10 bags carried this month.

Beautiful bag - I love the colour! Great bag stats, too.

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.

Thanks for letting me share!!!

Congratulations Jereni, pretty bag - it was meant to be yours!

Great question!

After making many, many, MANY mistakes over the years, I've learned that for me, because of my height (uh, lack thereof) and my shoulder issues, the perfect everyday bag is anywhere from 9" to 13" across, 7" to 10" high, no more than 3" deep, and weighing in at a maximum of 2 pounds (less is better). It also needs to be a crossbody, because I can't have weight directly on my shoulder, and the strap can't be too thin. Hand-carry is out.

This isn't nearly as limiting as it sounds; as of right this minute I've curated my everyday bag collection down to twelve lovely bags that work perfectly for me.

Well done on the bag curation Elaine! You mentioned you released a few bags last year. I remember the heavy ones were on probation, which ones left the collection?

 

[More bags]

For me I wear bags that are small to medium size due to the weight of the bags. I have gotten rid of most of the micro mini bags. If can’t carry my glasses, phone , card holder and tiny pouch with gloss, meds etc. I won’t use it. I like bags that have about a four inch depth so they can stand on their own when put on a chair. Unless it is Crossbody only then it can be thinner.
Yesterday I bought the leather Marc Jacobs Mini Tote I have been eyeing since October. I thought it would go on sale but I never found the one I wanted on sale. So DH took me and went the actual store and I got to look at few and pick the one I wanted.
I also received the bag I bought for transporting my art supplies. It is perfect but boy is it a lot larger than I realized. It barely fits on the shelf. I am keeping it , but need to find a better place to store it. Somewhere I can grab it easy once or twice a week but not with my handbags.
Now today I should receive a bag I counted in last month since it is custom made. I hope I love it.
I do have three bags out already this month and 1 slg out too.

Congratulations on your outs - that’s amazing!

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.
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

Wow, what a beauty!

It is the smallest one . The 10.5 inch one in length. View attachment 5302886

Congrats dc! The leather looks fabulous!

 

[More bags]

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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You’re doing great. Setbacks are normal. Enjoy deep breaths and activities that bring you joy. We’re here for you.

 

[Katinahat]

Ooh let us know how the cleaning goes. That’s something I should do with my bags this month, in fact. That and a round of leather conditioner.

Will do! I’ve at least dusted everything so far just by taking bags out to use. It let me see what really needs some TLC but actually some good leather treatment and waterproofing is a good idea for everything.

This little Alexa is PERFECT for you! The right size, and ohhhhh… the color!

I can't wait for you to tell us what happens when you wear this bag out in the real world. You'll light up the room!

Thanks so much! It is a pop of joy.

The bag is lovely. (The elephants are sweet, too.)

This exact color (am I right that it's a deep forest green, with blue undertones?) is the only color I'm missing from my bag collection. Maybe when it gets closer to my birthday (11 months away) I'll start looking.

How did it work out for your walking commute? I think I'd be able to carry a crossbody bag for an hour's walk, but not a shoulder strap.

Thanks again! This colour is called Sea Blue so I’d say more petrol blue with a hint of green but it could be the other way around. It’s quite accurately shown in the picture. Based on other posts there must be a celebration sooner than your birthday you could include (sorry enabling on a shopping your own collection thread).

It carried really comfortably actually. It stayed on my shoulder perfectly perhaps lent a bit more onto my back than just underarm. For a large leather mulberry bag it’s light. Crossbody slightly would be more comfortable but not enough to stop me using this.

Beautiful bag - I love the colour! Great bag stats, too.

Much appreciated. Can’t believe I didn’t use it last year.

You’re doing great. Setbacks are normal. Enjoy deep breaths and activities that bring you joy. We’re here for you.

Thanks for your kind words and support. I agree, healing is not linear but at least it’s on an upwards trend. There is plenty to bring joy if I remember to look.

 

[Sunshine mama]

When you say doctored do you mean cleaning and maintaining?

Hi Sparkletastic!
When I say doctored, I mean surgery, as in cutting and punching holes.

 

[BowieFan1971]

Here’s a pic of the H scarf…I miss Paris already.

 

[Sunshine mama]

Here’s a pic of the H scarf…I miss Paris already.View attachment 5304202View attachment 5304203

It's soooo pretty and soooo pretty on you!

 

[JenJBS]

Here’s a pic of the H scarf…I miss Paris already.View attachment 5304202View attachment 5304203

It's beautiful! Glad you got the coat and this scarf as mementos of your trip to Paris.

 

[Kimbashop]

That's the one I have! I love the little drawings of veggies.

That's the one I have! I love the little drawings of veggies.

me too! It's such a joy looking through it and preparing to cook -- so different from scrolling through an interweb recipe (I do that a lot these days)

 

[Kimbashop]

Here’s a pic of the H scarf…I miss Paris already.View attachment 5304202View attachment 5304203

tres chic! Looks lovely on you.

 

[Katinahat]

Here’s a pic of the H scarf…I miss Paris already.View attachment 5304202View attachment 5304203

It’s beautiful and looks fabulous on you. I’m always so impressed by a lovely scarf but can’t carry them off myself.

It’s a wonderful memory of your travels as is your coat.