2023 Resolution: Shopping my Own Bags and SLG Collection

[Vintage Leather]

A long standing tradition in this thread is to remind ourselves of how wonderful our own collections are by showcasing them. We can see how far we have come, collection wise, and we reminded that we have all (or most of) what we need making it easier to shop our own closets.



• New theme weeks start each Sunday

• Don’t jump ahead but, if you miss a week, please do show your bags “late”.

• Show bags individually or in a group

• You do NOT have to wear the bags that week

• For added fun, show old pictures from previous years to demonstrate how you have curated it over time.

• This is completely voluntary. There is no pressure to post at any time.





So what are the showcases? In the Fall, we group our bags by makers! Feel free to show bags, small leather goods, or however it is easiest to organize!

August 13 - Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta

August 20 - Burberry, Celine

August 27 - Coach, Chanel

September 3 - Chloe, Dior

September 10 - Dooney & Bourke, Fendi

September 17 - Ferragamo, Givenchy

September 24 - Goyard, Gucci

October 1 - Hermes, Kate Spade

October 8 - Loewe, Longchamp

October 15 - Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs

October 22 - Michael Kors, Miu Miu

October 29 - Mulberry, Prada

November 5 - Proenza Schouler, Rebecca Minkoff

November 12 - Saint Laurent, Tods

November 19 - Tory Burch, Valentino

November 26 - Bags by Jewelers: Bulgari, Cartier, Tiffany Co, Van Cleef & Arpels. Alternatively, the pillboxes, compacts and other lovelies made by jewelers that fit in your bag.

December 3 - independent artisans and custom bags.

 

[DME]

I haven’t bought a bag so far this month.
I’m weirdly proud of that, despite the fact that my shopping has otherwise been completely insane. It’s just that I’ve been shopping for other people.

I’ve purchased three different Gucci vanity bags for VintageMama, hoping that this will finally be the one that makes her less resentful about having to take medicine. And I’ve purchased so much Zelda stuff for the Knight, and then he’s barely playing.

I want to get rid of everything I own. I want to keep it all. I want to buy a half dozen Tom Ford-era Gucci bags. (Seriously, I came “this” close to buying a metallic gold Bella bag)

I feel like I’m on the edge of massive changes coming - and I don’t know which direction to move. Do I brace for impact, lean into the blow, or duck?

Anyone else feeling this? Is it the season or just me?

It’s not just you! I’m feeling the same way. Any idea what’s causing it? I have a lot of anxiety right now, especially as it relates to work, so am wondering if that’s the trigger for me? Or if this is just one of those seven-year itch kind of things, since I go through one about every handful of years, or so? (Yes, I know, that makes it a five-year itch, but… )

 

[Evia]

I haven’t bought a bag so far this month.
I’m weirdly proud of that, despite the fact that my shopping has otherwise been completely insane. It’s just that I’ve been shopping for other people.

I’ve purchased three different Gucci vanity bags for VintageMama, hoping that this will finally be the one that makes her less resentful about having to take medicine. And I’ve purchased so much Zelda stuff for the Knight, and then he’s barely playing.

I want to get rid of everything I own. I want to keep it all. I want to buy a half dozen Tom Ford-era Gucci bags. (Seriously, I came “this” close to buying a metallic gold Bella bag)

I feel like I’m on the edge of massive changes coming - and I don’t know which direction to move. Do I brace for impact, lean into the blow, or duck?

Anyone else feeling this? Is it the season or just me?

I understand the feeling. I’ve just done an about turn on a bag purchase. I got as far as entering all my details and couldn’t press buy (twice). Instead of the bright red bag I almost went for, or the bright green one I was also thinking about, I’ve just ordered a black Gucci Jackie instead
Since I only have one other black bag it’s still a bit of a departure for me. First bag purchase in over 12 months and first Gucci too.
I’ve been having quite a clear out recently. Lots of bags have gone, household stuff I’ve binned and refreshed, clothes ditto. I feel the need for new, fresh things. I don’t know the reason, maybe it’s a post covid, life is for living thing!

 

[dcooney4]

I haven’t bought a bag so far this month.
I’m weirdly proud of that, despite the fact that my shopping has otherwise been completely insane. It’s just that I’ve been shopping for other people.

I’ve purchased three different Gucci vanity bags for VintageMama, hoping that this will finally be the one that makes her less resentful about having to take medicine. And I’ve purchased so much Zelda stuff for the Knight, and then he’s barely playing.

I want to get rid of everything I own. I want to keep it all. I want to buy a half dozen Tom Ford-era Gucci bags. (Seriously, I came “this” close to buying a metallic gold Bella bag)

I feel like I’m on the edge of massive changes coming - and I don’t know which direction to move. Do I brace for impact, lean into the blow, or duck?

Anyone else feeling this? Is it the season or just me?

You are doing well. I have been so fickle with bags lately. Most of the inexpensive bags I bought during covid are now gone. I liked the style but the bags were no longer being made by a small company. I switched to a company that still makes them to order, but I also like less rough hewn bags, so bought some of them too. My only saving grace is that I am doing the one in one out.

 

[lill_canele]

It’s not just you! I’m feeling the same way. Any idea what’s causing it? I have a lot of anxiety right now, especially as it relates to work, so am wondering if that’s the trigger for me? Or if this is just one of those seven-year itch kind of things, since I go through one about every handful of years, or so? (Yes, I know, that makes it a five-year itch, but… )

I know stress from work definitely gets my shopping bug going. Especially for me this year. While my interesting in bag shopping has dwindled or at least slowed down, my interest in shopping for other things not so much. This is reflected in my May stats haha, I'll post later tonight.

It's a little contradictory sometimes though. Sometimes I just want to go home and sleep. I had an appointment booked with an SA one time and I was on the couch and feeling sleepy and was like...should I go? Alright okay, I said I would so I'll go lol.
Other times I'm just like OMG, I want to go shopping now! But then it's usually at a time when I can't so then I don't end up going haha.

 

[lill_canele]

I haven’t bought a bag so far this month.
I’m weirdly proud of that, despite the fact that my shopping has otherwise been completely insane. It’s just that I’ve been shopping for other people.

I’ve purchased three different Gucci vanity bags for VintageMama, hoping that this will finally be the one that makes her less resentful about having to take medicine. And I’ve purchased so much Zelda stuff for the Knight, and then he’s barely playing.

I want to get rid of everything I own. I want to keep it all. I want to buy a half dozen Tom Ford-era Gucci bags. (Seriously, I came “this” close to buying a metallic gold Bella bag)

I feel like I’m on the edge of massive changes coming - and I don’t know which direction to move. Do I brace for impact, lean into the blow, or duck?

Anyone else feeling this? Is it the season or just me?

Can you knock on the door and take a peek before stepping forward?

I don't know if I'm on the edge of a big change, but my interests are definitely changing.
Part of it is the change in creative directors for some brands and I'm not interested in buying until I see the new collections.
The private sale for Burberry was very lack luster. We usually get to see quite a bit of stuff but this year was quite limited.
Another part is trying my best to use what I already have and I have done pretty well this year compared to previous years and I kind of want to keep it up.
Doesn't mean I don't want to shop though lol, as I stated in an earlier post, I feel the need for retail therapy after work stress lol.

 

[dcooney4]

Can you knock on the door and take a peek before stepping forward?

I don't know if I'm on the edge of a big change, but my interests are definitely changing.
Part of it is the change in creative directors for some brands and I'm not interested in buying until I see the new collections.
The private sale for Burberry was very lack luster. We usually get to see quite a bit of stuff but this year was quite limited.
Another part is trying my best to use what I already have and I have done pretty well this year compared to previous years and I kind of want to keep it up.
Doesn't mean I don't want to shop though lol, as I stated in an earlier post, I feel the need for retail therapy after work stress lol.

You’re being very mindful of your purchases. I need to do more of that.

 

[whateve]

I haven’t bought a bag so far this month.
I’m weirdly proud of that, despite the fact that my shopping has otherwise been completely insane. It’s just that I’ve been shopping for other people.

I’ve purchased three different Gucci vanity bags for VintageMama, hoping that this will finally be the one that makes her less resentful about having to take medicine. And I’ve purchased so much Zelda stuff for the Knight, and then he’s barely playing.

I want to get rid of everything I own. I want to keep it all. I want to buy a half dozen Tom Ford-era Gucci bags. (Seriously, I came “this” close to buying a metallic gold Bella bag)

I feel like I’m on the edge of massive changes coming - and I don’t know which direction to move. Do I brace for impact, lean into the blow, or duck?

Anyone else feeling this? Is it the season or just me?

Sorry you are feeling this way. Right now I'm not very interested in buying purses or anything fashion related, except for maybe shoes. I've gotten a few pairs of sneakers recently. I haven't been very motivated to change purses or list anything for sale. The items I do have for sale aren't moving. My big purchase this month was a new phone. It's bothering me that food has gotten so expensive.

 

[Purses & Perfumes]

I haven’t bought a bag so far this month.
I’m weirdly proud of that, despite the fact that my shopping has otherwise been completely insane. It’s just that I’ve been shopping for other people.

I’ve purchased three different Gucci vanity bags for VintageMama, hoping that this will finally be the one that makes her less resentful about having to take medicine. And I’ve purchased so much Zelda stuff for the Knight, and then he’s barely playing.

I want to get rid of everything I own. I want to keep it all. I want to buy a half dozen Tom Ford-era Gucci bags. (Seriously, I came “this” close to buying a metallic gold Bella bag)

I feel like I’m on the edge of massive changes coming - and I don’t know which direction to move. Do I brace for impact, lean into the blow, or duck?

Anyone else feeling this? Is it the season or just me?

Nope, you're not the only one feeling this way. I find that when my life gets less balanced -- more work and not enough play/relaxation -- I get more stressed. Usually, I buy stuff when I am feeling this way, but this year, I haven't even done that (mostly because I haven't been able to get to the stores, lol). I keep reminding myself that things will hopefully slow down by the end of July, so am trying to keep that in mind. Today, I was supposed to be wading through a bunch of paperwork, but I was tired, and said to heck with that, and just took a break all afternoon and evening and have been gloriously unproductive! (Hopefully, I won't regret it tomorrow.)

I want to get rid of everything I own. I want to keep it all.

The eternal dilemma. I looked at my perfume, bag and coat collection the other day, and felt this way. Well, not get rid of everything but whittle down to a smaller collection for sure. I am keeping it all though, mostly because I think the sight of the overflowing shelves prevents me from buying anything new. Also, getting rid of things requires effort, and I am not willing to put in that effort at present.

 

[nyeredzi]

Okie dokie, May stats for me

Okay, stats:
May:
Bags out: 1 (Brahmin Small Nadine)
Bags in: 1 (Marc Jacobs The Tote Mini)
SLGs in:0
SLGs out: 0

YTD:
Bags out: 2 (Dooney and Bourke hobo, Brahmin Small Nadine)
Bags in: 3 (Gucci Aphrodite, Kate Spade heart, Marc Jacobs The Tote Mini)

SLGS out: 1 (Brahmin Small Veronica wallet)
SLGs in: 1 (Coach Nolita 19)

Bags net: +1
SLGs net: 0

I know I said I thought having "The Tote Bag" imprinted on a bag was ridiculous. It's still ridiculous, but after looking at it 100 times, one almost comes to accept it as normal. Also, I wanted a bag in a pretty color, also a cool color, and one that would fit more stuff than my small Brahmin. These totes have the best colors.



Also, I'm making slow progress on my crochet tote, but it's still a fun project.



I'll have to block again when it's all done. I'm almost finished with one handle. There's actually a small white fabric pocket behind that square, because I'm morally opposed to bags with no pockets. An acquaintance helped me, since I don't really know how to sew. Even so, I would have preferred beige and didn't plan ahead to buy beige fabric before my little sewing lesson, and could only find white when I stopped at the craft store on the way to her house. Depending on how much effort I want to expend, I might try removing the pocket and putting one in in beige later.

 

[lill_canele]

May stats

Bags = 0 bags in/ 0 bags out

• 9/12 bags used.
• Moynat voyage most used

SLGs; Jewelry; Shoes = 0 in/ 0 out

Accessories = 4 in

• 2 twillies
• 1 belt
• 1 bag charm

Funny story about the pegasus. I am not really a bag charm person. They’re cute and I love seeing everyone’s photos but I don’t think about getting them.
When I started buying Hermes, I didn’t care much for rodeos. Actually I kind of did not like them lol. I felt they were a little distracting from the bag. So I never showed any interest in one and of course did not ask about them.

Then I went shopping and my Hermes SA said, I have something for you. It just came in today!
He pulled out a slender box from his jacket pocket. I knew what that size meant and I thought, oh dear, a rodeo, am I going to turn him down again? (I’ve already turned down two bags lol)
And he opened it and I was surprised that:

1. it was a Pegasus
2. It was a small size
3. I saw green!!

I find Pegasus to be a bit more interesting than Rodeos. Maybe it’s because I’m not an equestrian person? Or I like fantasy genre. But it definitely caught my eye.
As for the size, I’m not sure if it’s because of the photos and close ups I see on IG but the rodeos always looked kind of big. But now I learned there are different sizes lol.
It’s in the smallest size and looked super cute.
And then the green! I am a sucker for deep green colors. I also have my Moynat Voyage in green. And that’s what really sold me. I love my Voyage and it’s great for work but it does look a bit serious at times. For some reason I don’t like twillies on it. But the charm was a perfect way to lighten it up! And so I said yes lol.

Clothes = 5 in

• hoodie
• Dress set
• Quilted jacket
• Summer Lounge pants
• Linen shirt

Clothes = 2 out

• 2 pairs of trousers that never fit right and not that comfortable (previously altered to try to make it work)

 

[Vintage Leather]

Can you knock on the door and take a peek before stepping forward?

I don't know if I'm on the edge of a big change, but my interests are definitely changing.

Doesn't mean I don't want to shop though lol, as I stated in an earlier post, I feel the need for retail therapy after work stress lol.

:slowly open door and peek through the crack:
:quickly slam the door shut and run:

On a more serious note, the Knight is beginning his senior year of high school. Which means 1) I’m losing my traveling companion, 2) there are dozens of deadlines all coming up in about 3-6 months, and 3) we’re doing college visits and it’s seriously messing with my head that things that were popular when I was last on a college campus are popular again.

Like, it feels like I’m in a time warp and I’m feeling like I haven’t accomplished anything but I’m a little more creaky and a lot older than I used to be.

Meanwhile, I’m worried about the Knight’s mental health, and will he care for himself when he doesn’t have anyone to remind him.

Meanwhile, I’m worried about VintageMama, and her health. She resents the doctors and medicine and she needs them and so I am trying to make the medical equipment pretty. Like, I’m taking her blood pressure cuff, getting rid of the institutional nylon case and storing it in a vintage Gucci vanity.

Some days I think I might have her in my life another ten years, and some days it’s just a few weeks. She keeps shopping and buying things she’s sure that I’ll need or that the Knight will need and I keep feeling overwhelmed.

The Knight is trying to encourage us to do family road trips, ect. And VintageMama keeps making excuses not to because she feels miserable and VintageDaddy’s loss two years ago hit him really hard, and he keeps thinking about what he has lost. And I’m in the middle.

Meanwhile, I keep wondering if moving would make life better for us or worse. Honestly, there’s a lot of house maintenance that I can’t do alone, and this house was just about the right size for four people but much to big for one.

So, yeah.

I’m also applying for jobs.

In a year, my chick is flying the nest. In a year to ten, I’ll be losing my mother. In three months to two years, I’ll probably be moving. But there is very little I can do about it right now, other than worry, clean and shop. Make plans that might or might not come into being.

 

[Vintage Leather]

May

Bags In: 1
Bags out: 0
Accessories In: 1
Accessories Out: 36
Household Out:
Donations out:



May YTD

Bags In: 4
Bags Out: 4
Accessories In: 4
Jewelry and Accessories Out: 245
Household: 15
Donations Out: 354
Total out: 582


Does a SilkyPop collapsible bag count as a bag or an accessory? I put it in the bag category, but keep wondering if I should move it. 99% of my shopping was for other people this month - but I did buy one thing for me. And I love it. And it was on my master list of Things to Buy

 

[Evia]

:slowly open door and peek through the crack:
:quickly slam the door shut and run:

On a more serious note, the Knight is beginning his senior year of high school. Which means 1) I’m losing my traveling companion, 2) there are dozens of deadlines all coming up in about 3-6 months, and 3) we’re doing college visits and it’s seriously messing with my head that things that were popular when I was last on a college campus are popular again.

Like, it feels like I’m in a time warp and I’m feeling like I haven’t accomplished anything but I’m a little more creaky and a lot older than I used to be.

Meanwhile, I’m worried about the Knight’s mental health, and will he care for himself when he doesn’t have anyone to remind him.

Meanwhile, I’m worried about VintageMama, and her health. She resents the doctors and medicine and she needs them and so I am trying to make the medical equipment pretty. Like, I’m taking her blood pressure cuff, getting rid of the institutional nylon case and storing it in a vintage Gucci vanity.

Some days I think I might have her in my life another ten years, and some days it’s just a few weeks. She keeps shopping and buying things she’s sure that I’ll need or that the Knight will need and I keep feeling overwhelmed.

The Knight is trying to encourage us to do family road trips, ect. And VintageMama keeps making excuses not to because she feels miserable and VintageDaddy’s loss two years ago hit him really hard, and he keeps thinking about what he has lost. And I’m in the middle.

Meanwhile, I keep wondering if moving would make life better for us or worse. Honestly, there’s a lot of house maintenance that I can’t do alone, and this house was just about the right size for four people but much to big for one.

So, yeah.

I’m also applying for jobs.

In a year, my chick is flying the nest. In a year to ten, I’ll be losing my mother. In three months to two years, I’ll probably be moving. But there is very little I can do about it right now, other than worry, clean and shop. Make plans that might or might not come into being.

I feel for you. Try and take some time to do some things you enjoy, something that makes you happy today. One day at a time.

 

[Evia]

Okie dokie, May stats for me

Okay, stats:
May:
Bags out: 1 (Brahmin Small Nadine)
Bags in: 1 (Marc Jacobs The Tote Mini)
SLGs in:0
SLGs out: 0

YTD:
Bags out: 2 (Dooney and Bourke hobo, Brahmin Small Nadine)
Bags in: 3 (Gucci Aphrodite, Kate Spade heart, Marc Jacobs The Tote Mini)

SLGS out: 1 (Brahmin Small Veronica wallet)
SLGs in: 1 (Coach Nolita 19)

Bags net: +1
SLGs net: 0

I know I said I thought having "The Tote Bag" imprinted on a bag was ridiculous. It's still ridiculous, but after looking at it 100 times, one almost comes to accept it as normal. Also, I wanted a bag in a pretty color, also a cool color, and one that would fit more stuff than my small Brahmin. These totes have the best colors.

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Also, I'm making slow progress on my crochet tote, but it's still a fun project.

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I'll have to block again when it's all done. I'm almost finished with one handle. There's actually a small white fabric pocket behind that square, because I'm morally opposed to bags with no pockets. An acquaintance helped me, since I don't really know how to sew. Even so, I would have preferred beige and didn't plan ahead to buy beige fabric before my little sewing lesson, and could only find white when I stopped at the craft store on the way to her house. Depending on how much effort I want to expend, I might try removing the pocket and putting one in in beige later.

It’s looking really good. I think the white pocket goes with the white edging, I wouldn’t worry about it.

 

[dcooney4]

It’s looking really good. I think the white pocket goes with the white edging, I wouldn’t worry about it.

I think so too!