Do you baby your bags?

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#46
Interesting discussion. I don't baby my bags, but I try to be careful. If I get a scratch here and there...it hurts, but hey...it happens. Here's where I am:

Twillies and charms: I use them because I like the look, not for purposes of protecting the handles

Inserts: This I do use to protect the inside of my bags. When I got my first Chanel, I saw a pic of a jumbo with scratches all over the inside and it did not look appealing to me. I immediately got a pouch for my keys to avoid that.

Raincovers: I should carry these with me. I don't but I think I will start. I have gotten caught in the rain with my bags, and guess what? They all have been just fine :)

Plastic on HW: comes off as soon as I remember to. I love the look of the shiny HW and the plastic prevents that

Bag on the floor: never! Not because of protecting it, but because I'm superstitious and where I'm from there's a saying that putting your bag on the floor makes you loose money (I know I sound insane lol)

To each their own...you gotta do what works for you.
 
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I baby mines! Twilly add colors to the handles and protect hand sanitizer/lotion leave residual; bag liners add structure and protect interior from makeup spill, etc...! Rainy days only use leather that can be easily wipe off and dry. And I always kept them in a dust bag when I am not using, also stuff little pillows inside to keep their structures.
 
#48
LovEmAll said:
Interesting discussion. I don't baby my bags, but I try to be careful. If I get a scratch here and there...it hurts, but hey...it happens. Here's where I am:

Twillies and charms: I use them because I like the look, not for purposes of protecting the handles

Inserts: This I do use to protect the inside of my bags. When I got my first Chanel, I saw a pic of a jumbo with scratches all over the inside and it did not look appealing to me. I immediately got a pouch for my keys to avoid that.

Raincovers: I should carry these with me. I don't but I think I will start. I have gotten caught in the rain with my bags, and guess what? They all have been just fine :smile:

Plastic on HW: comes off as soon as I remember to. I love the look of the shiny HW and the plastic prevents that

Bag on the floor: never! Not because of protecting it, but because I'm superstitious and where I'm from there's a saying that putting your bag on the floor makes you loose money (I know I sound insane lol)

To each their own...you gotta do what works for you.
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I know the Asian belief about not putting the bag on the floor. Not just H bag, any bag. I live in the US and not as many people know about that here. But actually, it is safer not to put it on the floor.
 
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IMHO, the term "baby" has (possibly still is) being used judgmentally. And by judgmentally, I mean with negative connotations. Personally, I don't care how anyone else uses/cares for their bags. Nor do I feel obliged to justify or defend how I handle mine. My friends know from observation and that is enough for me. So everyone -- do what makes you happy. They're YOUR bags.
 
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I don't object to the word "baby" as it does have various meanings, perhaps "pamper" is a better term, but nonetheless which ever word
is more to one's liking, I pamper my bags & my wardrobe in general.
I don't like having scuffs or worn down heels on my shoes & I repair my shoes as necessary & I care for my clothes as well.
I have shoe stuffers for my shoes & keep lavender wands ( that I buy in Paris) in all my closets as well.
They have proper hangers & are cleaned as necessary. I treasure my possessions & like to care for them in a responsible & respectful
manner while still enjoying them.
And how we care & wear are possessions are in the eyes of the beholder, so enjoy your bags, etc....
 
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weibandy said:
I know the Asian belief about not putting the bag on the floor. Not just H bag, any bag. I live in the US and not as many people know about that here. But actually, it is safer not to put it on the floor.
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Ha! I didn't know that was an Asian thing too. I'm Hispanic and we have the same belief. Anything to keep my money so I can turn around and give it to H right?
 
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hotshot said:
I don't object to the word "baby" as it does have various meanings, perhaps "pamper" is a better term, but nonetheless which ever word
is more to one's liking, I pamper my bags & my wardrobe in general.
I don't like having scuffs or worn down heels on my shoes & I repair my shoes as necessary & I care for my clothes as well.
They have proper hangers & are cleaned as necessary. I treasure my possessions & like to care for them in a responsible & respectful
manner while still enjoying them.
And how we care & wear are possessions are in the eyes of the beholder, so enjoy your bags, etc....
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Most of these steps/habits seem like good reasonable maintenance, dear. :)
 
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LovEmAll said:
Ha! I didn't know that was an Asian thing too. I'm Hispanic and we have the same belief. Anything to keep my money so I can turn around and give it to H right?
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So funny, I was told this by my Hispanic friend when I was 12 and it has stuck with me so I won't put any bag on the floor also. My husband even knows not to put my bags on the floor [emoji23]
 
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weibandy said:
How cool! I didn't know this was also a Hispanic custom. Sounds the same idea as the asian one. We always learn new things here, huh? :)
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Indeed! One of the things I love about this forum [emoji4]
liz_ said:
So funny, I was told this by my Hispanic friend when I was 12 and it has stuck with me so I won't put any bag on the floor also. My husband even knows not to put my bags on the floor [emoji23]
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Love that! Yep...I tell my friends all the time too and at first I get a weird look, but then I see no more bags on the floor .... lol
 
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LovEmAll said:
Indeed! One of the things I love about this forum [emoji4]


Love that! Yep...I tell my friends all the time too and at first I get a weird look, but then I see no more bags on the floor .... lol
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So here's the saying "A Purse on the Floor is Money out the Door"
I will say that I will place my bag on my rug when taking a pic for Instagram so, I'm not sure where the line is drawn on putting it on the floor do you know?
 
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