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.

 

[Paris Girl]

I think if I still carried large wallets, it might have worked for me as a wallet but still if I'm remembering correctly, it doesn't have the organization of a ziparound wallet. With tea roses or leather sequins, it would take up more room in a bag and I would be afraid of ruining the embellishments. I've never been one to pull my wallet out and just carry that.

I don’t just carry a wallet either but when this clutch has the crossbody strap I can use it like a small bag. I generally do not do clutch bags because I’m afraid I’ll lay it down somewhere. I need to be hands-free. It does have separate compartments for cc and ID cards, a zipped compartment for change, and multiple pockets for cash, etc. I love the hidden center pocket. Didn’t know about it for months using the clutch and then one day I discovered it! That’s where I keep the $100 bill my hubby insists I carry for emergencies. The only time I don’t carry it is when I’m carrying a small bag like a Coach Winnie and that’s when I use a card case.

 

[whateve]

I don’t just carry a wallet either but when this clutch has the crossbody strap I can use it like a small bag. I generally do not do clutch bags because I’m afraid I’ll lay it down somewhere. I need to be hands-free. It does have separate compartments for cc and ID cards, a zipped compartment for change, and multiple pockets for cash, etc. I love the hidden center pocket. Didn’t know about it for months using the clutch and then one day I discovered it! That’s where I keep the $100 bill my hubby insists I carry for emergencies. The only time I don’t carry it is when I’m carrying a small bag like a Coach Winnie and that’s when I use a card case.

I never want to have to transfer cards from my card case to a wallet and back again. I want to leave my cards in the card case at all times so it is easy to move to another bag. If I have card slots in a bag, I never use them as I'm afraid I'll leave the cards there when I change bags. If I still carried large bags most of the time, a clutch might work as a wallet for me, but once I downsized to a card case and smaller wallet, it is so much easier having something I can use them in all my bags.

 

[Jereni]

Use one item that scares you. I know that many of us have purses that rarely see the light of day due to being worried or feeling as it they're meant for "special events." Life is an event and we are HERE. I'm taking no prisoners.

I like the idea of this challenge but I don’t have any wardrobe items that scare me, I don’t think. I definitely have problems in terms of stopping hunting for bags, but not in wearing what I buy. If I find I struggle to wear it, up for sale it goes.

But will be fun to see what pieces these are for everyone!

 

[Paris Girl]

I never want to have to transfer cards from my card case to a wallet and back again. I want to leave my cards in the card case at all times so it is easy to move to another bag. If I have card slots in a bag, I never use them as I'm afraid I'll leave the cards there when I change bags. If I still carried large bags most of the time, a clutch might work as a wallet for me, but once I downsized to a card case and smaller wallet, it is so much easier having something I can use them in all my bags.

I put them in my card case and it fits into my clutch so not a problem. That way I don’t lose anything. My card case is smaller than yours.

 

[Sparkletastic]

I like the idea of this challenge but I don’t have any wardrobe items that scare me, I don’t think. I definitely have problems in terms of stopping hunting for bags, but not in wearing what I buy. If I find I struggle to wear it, up for sale it goes.

But will be fun to see what pieces these are for everyone!

I’m the same - not scared or or hesitant to use anything I have.

My only current wardrobe issue is the one I mentioned before. How do I find the intersection of style and functionality for my radically different covid / WFH / no fancy places to go lifestyle? And once I figure out what that is, how do I shop for it when I can never buy without trying clothes on???

My personal purse challenge this month is one I have for the year - start wearing some of my babies that haven’t gotten enough attention since Covid.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Ok. I’m moving fast on my 2022 goals. I already found a way to “reclaim” the YSL. (Yay!) And, I’m nuking the Fendi BTW.

I just can’t take wearing a bag that doesn’t look great. I wear my bags but I also care for them. This saggy cornered Fendi is a design weakness IMO. I looked at many for sale and the large sized models all have them. I’m not futzing with it, I’m not wearing it like this- so up for sale it goes.

Between the Chanel SF Jumbo I just received, my YSL camera Bag, my YSL cabas and my Jimmy Choo Raven, I have 4 black, very functional, daily use bags. There is no reason to guilt myself into keeping this - or worse make myself frustrated by wearing it. My son has Covid, I’m still recovering from brain surgery, we’re isolating once again… my bags need to be sources of easy, breezy happiness.

(To that end, I’m mailing the Bon Bon to my good friend who sews. She says she can transform it. If not, she can do whatever with it. I refuse to give it more energy.)

 

[Paris Girl]

Ok. I’m moving fast on my 2022 goals. I already found a way to “reclaim” the YSL. (Yay!) And, I’m nuking the Fendi BTW.

I just can’t take wearing a bag that doesn’t look great. I wear my bags but I also care for them. This saggy cornered Fendi is a design weakness IMO. I looked at many for sale and the large sized models all have them. I’m not futzing with it, I’m not wearing it like this- so up for sale it goes.

Between the Chanel SF Jumbo I just received, my YSL camera Bag, my YSL cabas and my Jimmy Choo Raven, I have 4 black, very functional, daily use bags. There is no reason to guilt myself into keeping this - or worse make myself frustrated by wearing it. My son has Covid, I’m still recovering from brain surgery, we’re isolating once again… my bags need to be sources of easy, breezy happiness.

(To that end, I’m mailing the Bon Bon to my good friend who sews. She says she can transform it. If not, she can do whatever with it. I refuse to give it more energy.)

Omg! Sounds like challenging times needing bag therapy.

 

[whateve]

My goal for the beginning of the year is to carry whatever bag makes me happy. I don't want to think about it at all.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Omg! Sounds like challenging times needing bag therapy.

In December, I added two real bags and two “play” bags to my collection. So as long as bag therapy means playing with what I have and not acquiring more, I totally agree! (I’m impatiently waiting on 2 of them!)

I think next weekend I’ll have fun cleaning and conditioning all my bags.

My goal for the beginning of the year is to carry whatever bag makes me happy. I don't want to think about it at all.

Here here! for easy breezy lemon squeezy!

 

[Paris Girl]

I like the idea of this challenge but I don’t have any wardrobe items that scare me, I don’t think. I definitely have problems in terms of stopping hunting for bags, but not in wearing what I buy. If I find I struggle to wear it, up for sale it goes.

But will be fun to see what pieces these are for everyone!

@Jereni I’m not afraid to use anything I’ve got. And I also enjoy the hunt for more bags. Life is short and it’s fun to do things that make us happy. I have a beautiful winter white wool coat I wear in the winter. I get compliments and lots of “I could never wear a coat like that because I’d be afraid to get it dirty” comments. I’ve had it for a long time. It’s just like the one Diane Keaton wears in the First Wives Club.

 

[Sparkletastic]

@Jereni I’m not afraid to use anything I’ve got. And I also enjoy the hunt for more bags. Life is short and it’s fun to do things that make us happy. I have a beautiful winter white wool coat I wear in the winter. I get compliments and lots of “I could never wear a coat like that because I’d be afraid to get it dirty” comments. I’ve had it for a long time. It’s just like the one Diane Keaton wears in the First Wives Club.

Ooooh! A winter white coat is on my “to buy” list. Such a beautiful item to wear mono chrome or with pops of color!

 

[Sunshine mama]

I wanna fix it! (Project bags are my weakness)

Personally, I’d do a gold embroidery on the tired corners, give it a baroque feel. However, if I wanted something super easy, I’d add black lace appliqué over the worn hot pink corners. It could give it a more sexy feel, and it’s an inexpensive and simple solution

Wow! I LOVE the embroidery/appliqué idea!
I love to "fix" my bags too, but never thought of doing this.

My biggest 2022 bag resolution:

I really want to have the guts to take apart and upcycle more of the bags I don't use anymore.
I have so many ideas, but I just didn’t want to do the first "cut" or "puncture" to the bag.

 

[Lisa2007]

My 2022 resolutions:
Continue to use the bags which I like
Start rotating new bags into use
Donate at at least 2 or 3 bags to charity.(This is the hardest resolution as I have handbag attachment syndrome) I would rather give money than part with a handbag, I definitely must work on this!
Purchase no more than 3 luxury bags and 3 contemporary bags this year.
May we all have a healthy, safe, prosperous and blessed 2022!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Ok. I’m moving fast on my 2022 goals. I already found a way to “reclaim” the YSL. (Yay!) And, I’m nuking the Fendi BTW.

I just can’t take wearing a bag that doesn’t look great. I wear my bags but I also care for them. This saggy cornered Fendi is a design weakness IMO. I looked at many for sale and the large sized models all have them. I’m not futzing with it, I’m not wearing it like this- so up for sale it goes.

Between the Chanel SF Jumbo I just received, my YSL camera Bag, my YSL cabas and my Jimmy Choo Raven, I have 4 black, very functional, daily use bags. There is no reason to guilt myself into keeping this - or worse make myself frustrated by wearing it. My son has Covid, I’m still recovering from brain surgery, we’re isolating once again… my bags need to be sources of easy, breezy happiness.

(To that end, I’m mailing the Bon Bon to my good friend who sews. She says she can transform it. If not, she can do whatever with it. I refuse to give it more energy.)

Good for you!
Buh Bye Fendi!

 

[baghabitz34]

Absolutely! Do you have one you would like to suggest?

Use the new, gifted, neglected items that haven’t been taken out. Even if it’s only to Target or the grocery store, use your item(s).