Dawn's small but well-loved collection

[Miss_Dawn]

Those other colors are pretty too, but the first one is stunning. [emoji56]

You know, I'm thinking about it really carefully. While on holiday I looked at pictures of all my bags on my phone and shortlisted 6 to give away. One of those is a casual red. So it might be that after I've done a clear out there will be room in my life for a new red.
Right now my shortlist of reds is:
- LV Pochette Metis
- Gucci Marmont small shoulder (camera) bag

I'll see

Thank you all for weighing in on these important decisions

 

[Miss_Dawn]

I thought you may be interested in seeing which bags are in my maybe purge pile and why.

1) Turquoise no name. Lovely leather, and style, but I just don't use it.

2) Grey Russell & Bromley. This was a present from Mr Dawn, with matching shoes. The shoes are long worn out and disposed of. Russell and Bromley are a reasonably well known British leather brand. The bag is cute, but I don't reach for it.

3) White and black lacoste. I loved this 8-10 years ago to accessorise duochrome outfits. Now I have a lot more chic black handbag options and this doesn't get worn.

4) Red Jaeger shoulder bag. This has been very well-loved and is great for travelling especially. Jaeger is on the expensive side of British high street stores. This cost about the same as a SLG from LV. But I don't carry it now because I have so many beautiful designer bags, and I'd like a new casual red.

5) LK Bennett cream handbag. Another present from Mr Dawn many years ago. I don't feel sentimental about all his presents because he chooses plenty of things for me. This is elegant and ladylike but I have nicer cream options including the YSL Cabas Monogram Tote I bought last summer.

6) Copper Furla Boston bag. I love the colour but I have a burnished gold Gucci Boston that has a similar aesthetic and the crumpled leather on this one slightly annoys me.

I haven't fully decided yet, but that is my reasoning so far. I need to go home and look carefully to decide

 

[Iamminda]

I thought you may be interested in seeing which bags are in my maybe purge pile and why.

1) Turquoise no name. Lovely leather, and style, but I just don't use it.

2) Grey Russell & Bromley. This was a present from Mr Dawn, with matching shoes. The shoes are long worn out and disposed of. Russell and Bromley are a reasonably well known British leather brand. The bag is cute, but I don't reach for it.

3) White and black lacoste. I loved this 8-10 years ago to accessorise duochrome outfits. Now I have a lot more chic black handbag options and this doesn't get worn.

4) Red Jaeger shoulder bag. This has been very well-loved and is great for travelling especially. Jaeger is on the expensive side of British high street stores. This cost about the same as a SLG from LV. But I don't carry it now because I have so many beautiful designer bags, and I'd like a new casual red.

5) LK Bennett cream handbag. Another present from Mr Dawn many years ago. I don't feel sentimental about all his presents because he chooses plenty of things for me. This is elegant and ladylike but I have nicer cream options including the YSL Cabas Monogram Tote I bought last summer.

6) Copper Furla Boston bag. I love the colour but I have a burnished gold Gucci Boston that has a similar aesthetic and the crumpled leather on this one slightly annoys me.

I haven't fully decided yet, but that is my reasoning so far. I need to go home and look carefully to decide

Good job on thinking about these bags for possible purges. They are all pretty but you have many other even prettier bags. Less is more sometimes (lol). Good luck deciding.

 

[carterazo]

You know, I'm thinking about it really carefully. While on holiday I looked at pictures of all my bags on my phone and shortlisted 6 to give away. One of those is a casual red. So it might be that after I've done a clear out there will be room in my life for a new red.
Right now my shortlist of reds is:
- LV Pochette Metis
- Gucci Marmont small shoulder (camera) bag

I'll see [emoji3]

Thank you all for weighing in on these important decisions

You seem to be really thinking it through. 6 bags is a lot to cut off in one session, but you know exactly what really works for you. Good job![emoji256] [emoji257] [emoji258] [emoji255]

 

[carterazo]

I thought you may be interested in seeing which bags are in my maybe purge pile and why.

1) Turquoise no name. Lovely leather, and style, but I just don't use it.

2) Grey Russell & Bromley. This was a present from Mr Dawn, with matching shoes. The shoes are long worn out and disposed of. Russell and Bromley are a reasonably well known British leather brand. The bag is cute, but I don't reach for it.

3) White and black lacoste. I loved this 8-10 years ago to accessorise duochrome outfits. Now I have a lot more chic black handbag options and this doesn't get worn.

4) Red Jaeger shoulder bag. This has been very well-loved and is great for travelling especially. Jaeger is on the expensive side of British high street stores. This cost about the same as a SLG from LV. But I don't carry it now because I have so many beautiful designer bags, and I'd like a new casual red.

5) LK Bennett cream handbag. Another present from Mr Dawn many years ago. I don't feel sentimental about all his presents because he chooses plenty of things for me. This is elegant and ladylike but I have nicer cream options including the YSL Cabas Monogram Tote I bought last summer.

6) Copper Furla Boston bag. I love the colour but I have a burnished gold Gucci Boston that has a similar aesthetic and the crumpled leather on this one slightly annoys me.

I haven't fully decided yet, but that is my reasoning so far. I need to go home and look carefully to decide [emoji3]

None of these seem to be as nice as your other bags. The one I really like is the cream one, though. I'd have a hard time giving that one up. What me talking as f the were my bags. [emoji38] )
I need to do more like you - be less sentimental about gifts from dh.
Good luck deciding!

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Done!

Thank you for the moral support @Iamminda and @carterazo in relation to my maybe purge pile

I've selected 7 for the purge pile. All of the 6 I was thinking about (including the cream one, @carterazo I discussed it with Mr Dawn and he agreed it's nothing to be sentimental about) and I have also selected one other for the purge pile (a Tommy Hilfiger pochette).

Pictures of my reorganised handbag wardrobe are below. What do you think? I don't think it's perfect yet but I think it's looking better.

 

[Iamminda]

Good job on reorganizing your bag closet Miss Dawn. Looks much neater than my bag chaos/closet (lol).

 

[bellaNlawrence]

Okay next up my newest bag and already a firm favourite. I love love love this bag.

I had hoped to buy an Antigona by the end of this year. I thought it looked perfect for work. And my DH knew how much I wanted one. He contacted the SA at the outlet store and asked him to give him a call immediately if any Antigona came up.

And a beautiful black beauty came up. It was a limited edition, a perfect leather (buttery but textured) and it cost more than the regular edition. But, it did have a discount, and I loved it. So DH drove many hours to go and buy it for me.

So here she is: Givenchy Antigona Small Metal Detail Tote in Black. Isn't she beautiful?

Thanks for letting me share xx

she's beautiful!! your DH is so sweet

 

[carterazo]

Done!

Thank you for the moral support @Iamminda and @carterazo in relation to my maybe purge pile

I've selected 7 for the purge pile. All of the 6 I was thinking about (including the cream one, @carterazo I discussed it with Mr Dawn and he agreed it's nothing to be sentimental about) and I have also selected one other for the purge pile (a Tommy Hilfiger pochette).

Pictures of my reorganised handbag wardrobe are below. What do you think? I don't think it's perfect yet but I think it's looking better.

Congrats on making your decision ans having no regrets! That's the best part. (Fear of regret is what has kept me from purging further. )
Your newly reorganised closet looks great! [emoji255] [emoji258] [emoji256]

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Good job on reorganizing your bag closet Miss Dawn. Looks much neater than my bag chaos/closet (lol).

Thank you!!

she's beautiful!! your DH is so sweet

I love Antigona. I need to carry her one of these days. Thank you for the compliments

Congrats on making your decision ans having no regrets! That's the best part. (Fear of regret is what has kept me from purging further. )
Your newly reorganised closet looks great! [emoji255] [emoji258] [emoji256]

Thank you very much!
No regrets. I needed to get everything tidier. And it's not like anyone could consider me a minimalist anyways

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Okay, a few pictures from this week.

Firstly, I am still working crazy hours, and when I came home on Monday at 10 pm, this is the sight that greeted me.

Pink roses, pink balloons and some Pandora charms for my bracelet. Mr Dawn had remembered a made-up holiday that we inserted in April many years ago because there is too long a break between Valentine's and my birthday... I totally forgot that April 9th was our made up celebratory day

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Secondly, yesterday I went shopping. Having had a reasonably big bag purge, I can thoughtfully acquire a few pieces.

I also need some new ballet pumps, which are part of my casual "uniform" because I have quite a preppy style. I run down my ballet pumps all the time. I'm still on the look out for a black pair.

So, I bought two WOCs from Mulberry in Fiery Spritz (red) and in Indigo which is a stunning dark blue/purple. And one pair of Gucci pale blue ballet pumps

Here are pictures of my new WOCs. Gucci pump pictures to follow

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Gucci pale blue ballerina pumps

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Happy Sunday everyone

 

[Miss_Dawn]

Ps.
@Kendie26 I blame you for the WOCs. I can now downsize to use these, and I love the red
@BigCherry I blame you for the blue. Where are you Cherry sweetie?!
@Iamminda these are my goodies from yesterday. I blame Rosie for the macaroons