So my lesson of 2018 is... never say never, embrace when my tastes change and don’t be afraid to let go, and purchase mindfully!
I had said I wouldn’t ever sell my bags, but I really surprised myself when I Konmari’d my belongings. I found that medium to large sized satchels, my first love when it came to bag styles (it’s my mom’s favorite bag style as well, and she was the one who first introduced me to the beauty and joy of handbags), weren’t the best match for my lifestyle. They have their place, but I don’t need 12 of them. Same with large shoulder bags like the Mulberry Lily and SL large envelope - they kept slipping off my narrow shoulders, and didn’t quite look right crossbody. I gravitate more towards either large open top totes, or small cross bodies. Plus, I think smaller bags look better against my frame.
I was a little sad to sell my bags, but I focused on them making other people happy. And there is something really nice about keeping a smaller collection, but with every single item truly loved and used like they should be.
So after I sold, I was left with 2 major gaps: an everyday small to medium black bag, and a grey bag. After much thought, research, multiple visits to the boutiques, I chose:
The Celine nano belt in black! This perfect size came at an opportune time! Even the micro was too large. This fits all my daily needs with room to spare, looks great crossbody, is lightweight, under the radar, and is a classic shape, even if it’s not a true Celine classic like the box (tried on, wasn’t too impressed), or the luggage (the nano was bulky on me). It’s also got the new magnet closure which is very easy to use.
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AND,
The Chanel mini flap in dark grey caviar! It’s a little bag that packs so much style AND will never go out of style. This season’s shiny soft caviar is beautiful, and the color goes with my entire wardrobe! I think this will be my new favorite casual weekend bag for errands and lunch, right up there with the
Gucci disco, and the Boy, which to me works better as a slightly dressier bag.
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New family photo:
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