Building Your Collection: The 5 Bags Every Girl Needs
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This is great! I am very new to designer bags. until last year my bag collections consisted of backpacks
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well, I have three dkny bags which I use as everyday and slouchy bag
saving up for the following
The Catch All Tote:
The Instant Dresser-Upper:
The Office Bag:
. well, I have three dkny bags which I use as everyday and slouchy bag
saving up for the following
The Catch All Tote:
The Instant Dresser-Upper:
The Office Bag:
Great post! I love your suggestions... My work bag isn't a top designer bc I don't want my employee to think they pay me too much! LOL!
Love this post 
For most of us who are addicted, may be three to five bags each category will be best.
Example:
Catch all tote in monogram, plain black, neutral beige, sparkling silver and fun loud colours that pop, red or yellow?
Well we need to be perfectly put together, right? Lol
For most of us who are addicted, may be three to five bags each category will be best.
Example:
Catch all tote in monogram, plain black, neutral beige, sparkling silver and fun loud colours that pop, red or yellow?
Well we need to be perfectly put together, right? Lol
What a great thread!
But, like most of us, it's really hard for us stop accumulating our collection. For me, Bags are my 'Comfort Food'. When I'm down & blue, buying bags is a nice treat. While I'm happy & contented, buying bags is a celebration. We always have a reason to buy.
However, you got a sound logic on sticking to 5 essential bags, which is so true. Love your thread!
But, like most of us, it's really hard for us stop accumulating our collection. For me, Bags are my 'Comfort Food'. When I'm down & blue, buying bags is a nice treat. While I'm happy & contented, buying bags is a celebration. We always have a reason to buy.
However, you got a sound logic on sticking to 5 essential bags, which is so true. Love your thread!
Just for fun, here's my list:
The Catch All Tote: Longchamp Le Pliage
The Every Day Favorite: still looking!
The Instant Dresser-Upper: Chanel WOC when I want to use black, or my pleather clutch with chain strap in off-white when I want something lighter in colour.
The Office Bag: I'm still a student but I imagine I'd use my black leather Coach tote; it's logo free except for the small Coach plate that isn't super noticeable. I can also use my Le Pliage for more casual days.
The Slouchy Bag: MBMJ Hillier
I have a few other bags but they are just extras and are rarely being used anymore because I've fallen out of love with the styles.
The Catch All Tote: Longchamp Le Pliage
The Every Day Favorite: still looking!
The Instant Dresser-Upper: Chanel WOC when I want to use black, or my pleather clutch with chain strap in off-white when I want something lighter in colour.
The Office Bag: I'm still a student but I imagine I'd use my black leather Coach tote; it's logo free except for the small Coach plate that isn't super noticeable. I can also use my Le Pliage for more casual days.
The Slouchy Bag: MBMJ Hillier
I have a few other bags but they are just extras and are rarely being used anymore because I've fallen out of love with the styles.
very cool, OP!
For me while that makes sense, for me I'd want a couple of more bags! I think its not only about function but what color it is or what fabric it is, i.e. if you're going to get a fabulous yellow tote in a classic shape, you may also want a brown or a black tote to go with everything. Not every bag should work for every color and piece of wardrobe. A bag like a pair of shoes or the right jacket can be the crowning jewel to your entire look, so why have all of your bags in neutral colors!
So with that being said I personally...
I'd want to keep my new Tory Burch Robinson in Patent Black since it can be formal yet low key for work and school, and its cheaper and can be thrown around, but I'd also want 2 or 3 more totes lol. I eventually (but still would obvi rather in the near future) would want an LV westminster tote (good workhorse bag yet elegant and durable) the luminuse PM (sooo pretty and can carry so much!) and a chanel medallion tote. Although I wouldn't say no to a celine mini luggage in vermillion or bi color back and white!!!!!
I then like hand helds so I like my speedy 30 damier for any occassion and it can carry so much like my ipad and notebook, and my alma PM in bleu infini which can be dressed up or down. Right now I'm good on hand helds but if a new love came along I wouldn't say no!
As for shoulder bags, I honestly don't really have a shoulder bag at the moment but when I can I'd love a bal city in either black or red and of course a chanel 2.55 reissue black flap.. or any chanel flap for the matter!
I don't particularly have an evening bag either! Oh my goodness look at the holes of my collection!! But I did just receive a tory burch patent black envelope wristlet/wallet that can function as an evening bag and my wallet, but eventually i'd love a chanel clutch, a judith leiber clutch and a lady dior!
I'm still looking for my perfect slouchy bag... I think my count is at 11 but it would be 11 bags I'd be able to use for the rest of my life and most of the bags since they are classics would appreciate in value.
Fun thread!
For me while that makes sense, for me I'd want a couple of more bags! I think its not only about function but what color it is or what fabric it is, i.e. if you're going to get a fabulous yellow tote in a classic shape, you may also want a brown or a black tote to go with everything. Not every bag should work for every color and piece of wardrobe. A bag like a pair of shoes or the right jacket can be the crowning jewel to your entire look, so why have all of your bags in neutral colors!
So with that being said I personally...
I'd want to keep my new Tory Burch Robinson in Patent Black since it can be formal yet low key for work and school, and its cheaper and can be thrown around, but I'd also want 2 or 3 more totes lol. I eventually (but still would obvi rather in the near future) would want an LV westminster tote (good workhorse bag yet elegant and durable) the luminuse PM (sooo pretty and can carry so much!) and a chanel medallion tote. Although I wouldn't say no to a celine mini luggage in vermillion or bi color back and white!!!!!
I then like hand helds so I like my speedy 30 damier for any occassion and it can carry so much like my ipad and notebook, and my alma PM in bleu infini which can be dressed up or down. Right now I'm good on hand helds but if a new love came along I wouldn't say no!
As for shoulder bags, I honestly don't really have a shoulder bag at the moment but when I can I'd love a bal city in either black or red and of course a chanel 2.55 reissue black flap.. or any chanel flap for the matter!
I don't particularly have an evening bag either! Oh my goodness look at the holes of my collection!! But I did just receive a tory burch patent black envelope wristlet/wallet that can function as an evening bag and my wallet, but eventually i'd love a chanel clutch, a judith leiber clutch and a lady dior!
I'm still looking for my perfect slouchy bag... I think my count is at 11 but it would be 11 bags I'd be able to use for the rest of my life and most of the bags since they are classics would appreciate in value.
Fun thread!
What an interesting list, Tashi Delek! I think it's helped me narrow down the bags that I eventually want to collect... especially since there's no way that I could afford some of the beautiful collections I've seen on this forum. My plan for the moment is to find a Office Bag, an Instant Dresser Upper, and Everyday Favourite. As some others have commented, I would need to amend the list to include: a festival bag & a cheap-ish going out clutch.
The Catch-All Tote: Ferregamo boston black patent
The Everyday Favorite: the above or bal twiggy
The Instant Dresser-Upper: Chanel reissue ghw 10''
The Office Bag: same with everyday
The Slouchy Bag: omg, I don't have one!
The Everyday Favorite: the above or bal twiggy
The Instant Dresser-Upper: Chanel reissue ghw 10''
The Office Bag: same with everyday
The Slouchy Bag: omg, I don't have one!
1) The catch-all-tote: Chanel GST, Dior Panarea or Hermes Birkin (35 or 40)
2) The every-day favourite: Chanel 2.55 or Speedy 35.
3) The instant "dresser upper": BV or Alexander McQueen clutch.
4) The office bag: Chanel Cerf tote.
5) The slouchy one: MBMJ Hiller hobo.
I don't own all these bags listed above (wish I could!!!) but these are the staples I'd like to have one day!
2) The every-day favourite: Chanel 2.55 or Speedy 35.
3) The instant "dresser upper": BV or Alexander McQueen clutch.
4) The office bag: Chanel Cerf tote.
5) The slouchy one: MBMJ Hiller hobo.
I don't own all these bags listed above (wish I could!!!) but these are the staples I'd like to have one day!