2023 Resolution: Shopping my Own Bags and SLG Collection

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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.
 
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Hi guys! Hope everyone is well. Definitely need to play catch up! Been kind of anti-social lately, just navigating life without my mom.

Did a purge and took 6 bags (3 of them LV canvas) to consignment. Added 3 that fit the bill better than ones I moved out, including a H Trim 31 in Gold I got for an absolute steal. I love it…you guys were right about that bag for me.

Getting ready to list a few Coach/Minkoff/Dooney bags. I find under the radar Hermes like the Trim are just as, if not more, anonymous than even they are.
 
Hi guys! Hope everyone is well. Definitely need to play catch up! Been kind of anti-social lately, just navigating life without my mom.

Did a purge and took 6 bags to consignment. Added 3 that fit the bill better than ones I moved out. Getting ready to list a few Coach/Minkoff/Dooney bags. I find under the radar Hermes are just as, if not more, anonymous than even they are.
Glad to see you back. Six bags out is great. Can't wait to see what you brought in.
 
Glad to see you back. Six bags out is great. Can't wait to see what you brought in.
Thanks! H Trim II 31. Gold Fjord leather. Stays on your shoulder without slipping, holds everything but not bulky, zip or latch close, casual but sleek/refined. Not heavy at all.

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Hi guys! Hope everyone is well. Definitely need to play catch up! Been kind of anti-social lately, just navigating life without my mom.

Did a purge and took 6 bags (3 of them LV canvas) to consignment. Added 3 that fit the bill better than ones I moved out, including a H Trim 31 in Gold I got for an absolute steal. I love it…you guys were right about that bag for me.

Getting ready to list a few Coach/Minkoff/Dooney bags. I find under the radar Hermes like the Trim are just as, if not more, anonymous than even they are.
Happy to see you back! 6 bags out is great. The Trim is lovely.
 
Good work on all the bags out (assuming you are happier with overall lower numbers). I went the other direction. :/

June:
Bags out: 0
Bags in: 1 (Kate Spade Year of the Rabbit Manhattan Tote)
SLGs in:1 (Coach Nolita)
SLGs out: 0

YTD:
Bags out: 2
Bags in: 4

SLGS out: 1
SLGs in: 2

Bags net: +2
SLGs net: +1

I now have 3 Coach Nolitas, which is 1 too many. I have one winter style, and 2 spring/summer styles, so I probably should get rid of one of the spring/summer styles. Nolitas are so cute, but I don't use them often enough to have more than one for a season. I hope to buy nothing at all bag/SLG-wise for at least a couple of months. I kind of have all bases covered now. Everything is not a perfect match, as both my life and my tastes have changed a little in the past couple years, but I still like everything I have. I wouldn't mind a true white or cream casual summer bag, but I don't really need it; I have a bone colored one now.
You are doing fine. The overall size of my collection is embarrassing. It should be about 1/3 the size it is.
 
June

Bags In: 1
Bags out: 1
Accessories In: 2
Accessories Out: 5
Household Out: 41
Donations out: 200

June YTD

Bags In: 5
Bags Out: 5
Accessories In: 4
Jewelry and Accessories Out: 250
Household: 55
Donations Out: 554
Total out: 809


My cousin came over for a visit. He looked through the art I was thinking of cleaning out. Took a fair number of pieces, and my piano. I’m a little behind on my 2023 in 2023, but not too bad. I’m oddly proud of myself for getting a warranty repair sent in - I still have two more I need to do.

I’ve been under a lot of stress, and my handbag and jewelry has been churning. And I can’t find half my scarf collection which is upsetting.
 
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