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gracekelly said:
I thought about getting a totally beat up Kelly to use for places where I would never take a good bag. Unfortunately, the beat up ones were so bad, I couldn't bring myself to purchase. I used to buy a less expensive second pair of shoes in a similar style to something expensive. When I had to take back a pair to the dept store because they starting falling apart fairly quickly, I stopped. I am a believer in good shoes as you only have one pair of feet and you better treat them right! I have narrowed down to just a few brands that fit me well. I know which styles to avoid too. The one advantage of experience!

RE: Saving things...I learned my lesson a long time ago with a pair of shoes. A million years ago I purchased a pair of white platform expensive shoes at Saks NYC on a trip there when I was living in the Midwest. I was afraid to wear them and get them dirty etc. I lingered so long that by the time I wanted to wear them, the styles had changed so much and in a very short time, that I thought they looked dated. Never again! I try to wear things when I get them. Not always successful, but I try. Also happy to report that i have lost my fear of wearing white in general regarding any potential soiling issues. White pants, white shoes white bag! No problemo!
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I did that with a lot of shoes. The more I think a shoe is pretty, the least I use it. They sit in my closet, looking gorgeous, until they go out of style. I am also not that tolerant with heels, and most of these shoes have heels. Whenever I reach out for them I think "but what if I have to walk 100' with them? :D" and back they go.

I used heels more when when I was younger, to enhance my presence in the workplace. At 5'11" I didn't really need them for every day use, but I enjoyed wearing them when I had a special situation in my working environment which is mostly male. Somehow when I could stand and look at people straight in the eyes they seemed to respect me more. Still, my feet were hurting :)

The happiest about my thrifty habit is my niece, who has my same foot size. She has been getting tons of lightly used shoes for free. Now she is dating someone who's shorter than she is, so she doesn't want to use heels anymore. Her feet appreciate it, but I don't have anyone who appreciates my donations anymore!
 
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gracekelly said:
I thought about getting a totally beat up Kelly to use for places where I would never take a good bag. Unfortunately, the beat up ones were so bad, I couldn't bring myself to purchase. I used to buy a less expensive second pair of shoes in a similar style to something expensive. When I had to take back a pair to the dept store because they starting falling apart fairly quickly, I stopped. I am a believer in good shoes as you only have one pair of feet and you better treat them right! I have narrowed down to just a few brands that fit me well. I know which styles to avoid too. The one advantage of experience!

RE: Saving things...I learned my lesson a long time ago with a pair of shoes. A million years ago I purchased a pair of white platform expensive shoes at Saks NYC on a trip there when I was living in the Midwest. I was afraid to wear them and get them dirty etc. I lingered so long that by the time I wanted to wear them, the styles had changed so much and in a very short time, that I thought they looked dated. Never again! I try to wear things when I get them. Not always successful, but I try. Also happy to report that i have lost my fear of wearing white in general regarding any potential soiling issues. White pants, white shoes white bag! No problemo!
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A good mattress doesn't hurt either. My husband & I ordered a bed from a good furniture store in Europe, waited the usual amount of time, and the mattress was hard as a rock. It wore out & we recently replaced it. The new mattress is better than the original though still not comfortable. If it wears out again, we'll have to get a custom made one since I like the frame of the bed. Still, my back will never be the same as it was.
 
#15,636
Keren16 said:
Thank you.
Too many!
As I just replied to your post, I have to use these bags
It's a waste otherwise
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Yes!!! Karen, you have a lovely collection! And please do share the rest of it sometime.

I am not a collector by nature, but can totally understand the mindset - to possess and admire, but not use their items. I don't think there's anything wrong with collecting, I don't share that desire. The extent of my collection would be to have one or two signature pieces of a brand. One purse, one belt, one necklace, 1 B, one K (but I know I'd get more use out of the B), I stopped after two H silks, as they sit in a drawer a lot - CSGMs however...I think I will need one in every colour family that I wear. Then I can add moussies, and silks again.
 
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MadMadCat said:
I did that with a lot of shoes. The more I think a shoe is pretty, the least I use it. They sit in my closet, looking gorgeous, until they go out of style. I am also not that tolerant with heels, and most of these shoes have heels. Whenever I reach out for them I think "but what if I have to walk 100' with them? :D" and back they go.

I used heels more when when I was younger, to enhance my presence in the workplace. At 5'11" I didn't really need them for every day use, but I enjoyed wearing them when I had a special situation in my working environment which is mostly male. Somehow when I could stand and look at people straight in the eyes they seemed to respect me more. Still, my feet were hurting :)

The happiest about my thrifty habit is my niece, who has my same foot size. She has been getting tons of lightly used shoes for free. Now she is dating someone who's shorter than she is, so she doesn't want to use heels anymore. Her feet appreciate it, but I don't have anyone who appreciates my donations anymore!
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I loved high heels when I was younger. Then I started wearing lower heel heights because I imagined situations where I might trip or do something stupid. It is very difficult to go back to the higher heel now
 
#15,638
Keren16 said:
Thank you.
Too many!
As I just replied to your post, I have to use these bags
It's a waste otherwise
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But I do have some things like intriguing pieces of costume jewelry that I don't wear and that I haven't worn anymore than once, if that, since I got them, particularly before antique shows were basically replaced by on-line auctions. Sea monsters, floral pins, hippos, birds, etc. These figurals are little pieces of art to me. I enjoy looking at them from time to time. To some degree your red bags may be like that, Keren, I don't think that's wrong.

There's art that hangs on walls and art that's various kinds of adornment that is art, etc., etc. If you stashed the bags in your closet and ignored or forgot that they existed, or mindlessly bought them, that'd be a waste. But I see your red bag collection as exactly that: a collection of a color and leathers that you prize, that make you happy. I am sure you remember how each was acquired and that memory gives you a good feeling. "Art" is whatever a person defines it to be. People who collect antique or vintage dresses may never wear them but I think most of us here could understand the attraction of being captivated by beautiful things. Likewise, books can be something that are collections -- I'm sure you see where I am coming from. Just enjoy the beauty of the way they're made, the color, the way the leather looks and feels. Those bags bring beauty into your life.
 
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Genie27 said:
Yes!!! Karen, you have a lovely collection! And please do share the rest of it sometime.

I am not a collector by nature, but can totally understand the mindset - to possess and admire, but not use their items. I don't think there's anything wrong with collecting, I don't share that desire. The extent of my collection would be to have one or two signature pieces of a brand. One purse, one belt, one necklace, 1 B, one K (but I know I'd get more use out of the B), I stopped after two H silks, as they sit in a drawer a lot - CSGMs however...I think I will need one in every colour family that I wear. Then I can add moussies, and silks again.
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You have a better mindset than I do. You wear and enjoy your pieces. It's practical also.
I do like my purchases and hope to have good use from them.
I consider my silks part of a collection since they are art. I like and have more use from my CSGM's also.
I've been looking at Birkins for a while but cannot commit to buying. When I try one, I feel awkward. They are such an attractive, iconic bag for many situations.
I hope to find a good fit for me.
 
#15,644
Keren16 said:
I just wanted to share this since I don't post pictures often
The focus should be on Pocketbook Pup and her beautiful special Kelly
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It's all good, Karen, her bag and yours. They are all objects to appreciate and vicariously enjoy.
Genie27 said:
Eagle, you expressed what I was trying to say about collecting in a much more elegant way.
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Thanks, Genie! I work in a technical field which is not visual. I enjoy that but it is not visually stimulating. Fashion fulfills that function.
 
#15,645
eagle1002us said:
But I do have some things like intriguing pieces of costume jewelry that I don't wear and that I haven't worn anymore than once, if that, since I got them, particularly before antique shows were basically replaced by on-line auctions. Sea monsters, floral pins, hippos, birds, etc. These figurals are little pieces of art to me. I enjoy looking at them from time to time. To some degree your red bags may be like that, Keren, I don't think that's wrong.

There's art that hangs on walls and art that's various kinds of adornment that is art, etc., etc. If you stashed the bags in your closet and ignored or forgot that they existed, or mindlessly bought them, that'd be a waste. But I see your red bag collection as exactly that: a collection of a color and leathers that you prize, that make you happy. I am sure you remember how each was acquired and that memory gives you a good feeling. "Art" is whatever a person defines it to be. People who collect antique or vintage dresses may never wear them but I think most of us here could understand the attraction of being captivated by beautiful things. Likewise, books can be something that are collections -- I'm sure you see where I am coming from. Just enjoy the beauty of the way they're made, the color, the way the leather looks and feels. Those bags bring beauty into your life.
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Thank you!
That is exactly how I view my collection.[emoji8]
 
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