sometimes the anticipation and the research is more fun than the actual purchase, like you said. when i was gearing up for my mc speedy, i was completely nuts about it. then when it came time to actually go down to the boutique, i thought "do i really want this?" i thought it was losing it.
I've got this weird feeling...not sure what's wrong with me? (Long, sorry...)
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I know how that feels! Well, it was a little different for my case of the Nimbus PM though. It was happy seeing the PM size in the lookbook, getting excited for getting a bag that's nothing like the rest of my collection, and then full-on excitement/anticipation for it...I looked at other Nimbuses, looked at modeling pics, posted tons of questions about Olympe, etc.
Then, when release date came near and I heard reviews about the PM size, the obsession cooled off and one day I simply took my name off the waiting list for all three stores that I was wait-listed at
My SA held one for me and called me anyway when my store got them and I just wasn't crazy for it when I saw it IRL!
Karman, there must be a "bug" going around, for I feel the same way. Its a feeling which is hard to describe, not any kind of full blown depression, but certainly a lack of high emotion towards LV items. So what I have been doing during this odd period is focusing on other areas, one area, organizing within my home. Its amazing how focusing on other areas can help during times like this when nothing LV excites you. Do not feel alone, like I said, there must be a LV "bug" going around, for I have read numerous postings of members feeling this way over the last couple weeks!
from your threads, I feel you get very exited with something, you buy it and then you forget about it very very soon and there is something else you want, lol it is vuitton addiction I know... sure you'll love it for a long long time.
I think you are only 20 or near 20 years old right? I am too and I had so many mono canvas bags but almost sold them all and decided to get things that where really worth the money and that I was sure i was gonna really love for months and years to come, with the age thing I mean that we are only learning to know what we really want, not only in bags but in everything.
If you decide you don't want your canvas bags anymore you can always sell them or send them to me (joking) see? there is always a solution
I think you are only 20 or near 20 years old right? I am too and I had so many mono canvas bags but almost sold them all and decided to get things that where really worth the money and that I was sure i was gonna really love for months and years to come, with the age thing I mean that we are only learning to know what we really want, not only in bags but in everything.
If you decide you don't want your canvas bags anymore you can always sell them or send them to me (joking) see? there is always a solution
I think it's a bit of a cycle. You can't stay so hyped up about something forever.. after awhile the thrill will fade and you'll start looking elsewhere for that tingle. Maybe you'll shift within LV and head for the new smooshy bags, or maybe shift without and head off for Chanel as many ex-LV'ers have done.
Myself, I'm a denimphile who's moved onto designer bags, who's now specialised in LV. I guess in the cycle I'm a couple of steps behind you, still in the mad rush to get as much as I can as quickly as I can! I love looking at everyone's collections and just want everything I like all at once. I need to slow down too and learn to space myself out, if not only to prolong the honeymoon but also so that I don't end up the young lady who lived in her bags!
Maybe take a break.. stop altogether and save for something le malleable for example, or maybe get another brand just to try one. I started in LV with the Speedy 25 'just to try one', and look at me now! I used to hate monogram, but after trying one I've certainly changed on that count. Perhaps you'll be the same with B-Bags or Chanel.
Myself, I'm a denimphile who's moved onto designer bags, who's now specialised in LV. I guess in the cycle I'm a couple of steps behind you, still in the mad rush to get as much as I can as quickly as I can! I love looking at everyone's collections and just want everything I like all at once. I need to slow down too and learn to space myself out, if not only to prolong the honeymoon but also so that I don't end up the young lady who lived in her bags!
Maybe take a break.. stop altogether and save for something le malleable for example, or maybe get another brand just to try one. I started in LV with the Speedy 25 'just to try one', and look at me now! I used to hate monogram, but after trying one I've certainly changed on that count. Perhaps you'll be the same with B-Bags or Chanel.
Maybe its a good time to find ways to enjoy your current collection for a while, take a breath until something you really love, gotta have comes out. In Calgary the choices are so limited in all brands - maybe its an idea to think of a future shopping trip out of town, even just to Vancouver or even better Vegas 
Just to see larger designer stores with more choices, even larger LVs than what we have here that carry shoes and stuff -- If I wasn't going on vacation to Europe soon I'd be doing that already -- luxury good shopping in Calgary is so limited its ridiculous for a city this size. Just a thought on something that might perk you up a bit Are you planning any future trips?
Until then or until your new Le Tal comes in, which will really excite you and bring back a lot of your enthusiasm I'm sure, love what you have, they are all beautiful pieces and many people would feel so fortunate to have any one of them. Its a lovely collection!
Just to see larger designer stores with more choices, even larger LVs than what we have here that carry shoes and stuff -- If I wasn't going on vacation to Europe soon I'd be doing that already -- luxury good shopping in Calgary is so limited its ridiculous for a city this size. Just a thought on something that might perk you up a bit Are you planning any future trips?Until then or until your new Le Tal comes in, which will really excite you and bring back a lot of your enthusiasm I'm sure, love what you have, they are all beautiful pieces and many people would feel so fortunate to have any one of them. Its a lovely collection!
i think it is natural for all LV collectors and lovers to have highs and lows. im not immune to this either. you've had a very fruitful year with your collection growing at a very fast pace. this rather "low" moment just gives you time to enjoy what you've got instead of obsessing about the next bag to acquire. this is also an opportunity to fine-tune our collection into something that makes sense or means something to us instead of just getting whatever we think is the newest and hottest. but i wouldn't be surprised when your beautiful LeTal finally arrives, it will spark a wildfire of lust and craving for LV (another Suhali bag perhaps? 
) like never before
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Nothing weird about it. Maybe because you've more or less purchased the bulk of bags you really like. The others just don't excite you. I agree spacing out purchases helps, it makes it each experience feel more "special". Give it time, the luv will return when the right bag speaks to you.
Karman,
For me, it seemed like this year was a strange exception in LV. This past spring and summer they had put out so many different and exciting bags that appealed to me, mostly limited editions, that I really couldn't decide what to get, but I now have some nice bags that I know I will definitely keep in my collection in the future. Mono is nice, but it will always be around, KWIM? So that is why I had more interest in the LEs.
Of course, now that I have my Mirage Speedy and My Limelight Clutch, the obsession has pretty much subsided....it doesn't mean that I am tired of the brand, it's just that now I can actually sit back and enjoy the things that I do have. I don't keep a "wish list" because it seems like once you get something off that list, it's onto the next item, without really getting to enjoy what you've acquired....Like, I know I want the mono petite Noé, and the MC Aurelia MM, but I am ok with waiting until I return to France next June to buy them there, and now, I can look over my collection and enjoy what I have.
As for other brands......well......I had several bags from other designers, and I have pretty much sold every one of them, with the exception of an all pebble leather Dior Saddlebag, and even this one gets me thinking....."next!"
I've always loved LV first, and for me, if I buy another designer, I get really tired of it later, because it's not an LV !!!
Look at your collection......it's simply GORGEOUS !!! You have things others would DIE to have......and look over each bag, think of how special each one is to you....I know you're tiring of the mono pattern. Did you ever think that maybe it's time for you to step up to just collecting the runways or Limited LVs?
For me, it seemed like this year was a strange exception in LV. This past spring and summer they had put out so many different and exciting bags that appealed to me, mostly limited editions, that I really couldn't decide what to get, but I now have some nice bags that I know I will definitely keep in my collection in the future. Mono is nice, but it will always be around, KWIM? So that is why I had more interest in the LEs.
Of course, now that I have my Mirage Speedy and My Limelight Clutch, the obsession has pretty much subsided....it doesn't mean that I am tired of the brand, it's just that now I can actually sit back and enjoy the things that I do have. I don't keep a "wish list" because it seems like once you get something off that list, it's onto the next item, without really getting to enjoy what you've acquired....Like, I know I want the mono petite Noé, and the MC Aurelia MM, but I am ok with waiting until I return to France next June to buy them there, and now, I can look over my collection and enjoy what I have.
As for other brands......well......I had several bags from other designers, and I have pretty much sold every one of them, with the exception of an all pebble leather Dior Saddlebag, and even this one gets me thinking....."next!"
I've always loved LV first, and for me, if I buy another designer, I get really tired of it later, because it's not an LV !!!
Look at your collection......it's simply GORGEOUS !!! You have things others would DIE to have......and look over each bag, think of how special each one is to you....I know you're tiring of the mono pattern. Did you ever think that maybe it's time for you to step up to just collecting the runways or Limited LVs?
it's ok Karman there is no rules that you must always have your next bag lined up so there's nothing really grabs you at the minute that's ok just wait it out one day you'll see something you never even considered before and it'll be love or the new season will be coming out and dont forget any surprise releases we don't know about for this season.
Awww Karman .... as you know...I can completely sympathize! I say go with yur gut...don't resist it! If it's saying no more mono...then listen LOL Eventually the tides will turn and you'll feeel the love again!!
Surprisingly...mine was general discontent with all LV...but now I find myself kind of missing a plain 'ole mono bag...go figure!
Surprisingly...mine was general discontent with all LV...but now I find myself kind of missing a plain 'ole mono bag...go figure!
This morning I have thinked about my next purchase: A Duomo, a Knightsbridge or a Triana. This will be my latest purchase for a longer time, because I hate it if I have too much bags - that's makes me nervous and I don't feel good, if I have the choice between more then 5 or 6 bags. I wear 3 or 4 favorite bags and the other ones are in the closet! So I sold a few of my bags and I'm more content with my smaller collection. Now I'll buy a very classic bag for a longer time to wear it.
BUT: When I think about it, that I spend so much money for an "plastic bag", then I'm not sure, if I'm not crazy??!!Damier and Mono are not leather bags, and I think, they are too pricey for what they are! Isn't it so? For the money for the Duomo or Kngihtsbridge I could buy a high quality leather bag. And I have some doubts, Canvas is worth the price!
And all the "Textil bags" of LV are also too expensiv. I dont know, if I should buy a nice leather bag from Chanel? I pay a little bit more , but it's LEATHER - and I'm shure it's worth his price.
From time to time I think, all these bag-purchases are a way of "addiction" for a lot of women!
At the moment I'm not shure, if my love for LV (or for bag-purchases in general) will be continouing. I'm a litte tired to buy more bags...
I regret, that I don't speak good English, but I hope you understand what I mean..
BUT: When I think about it, that I spend so much money for an "plastic bag", then I'm not sure, if I'm not crazy??!!Damier and Mono are not leather bags, and I think, they are too pricey for what they are! Isn't it so? For the money for the Duomo or Kngihtsbridge I could buy a high quality leather bag. And I have some doubts, Canvas is worth the price!
And all the "Textil bags" of LV are also too expensiv. I dont know, if I should buy a nice leather bag from Chanel? I pay a little bit more , but it's LEATHER - and I'm shure it's worth his price.From time to time I think, all these bag-purchases are a way of "addiction" for a lot of women!
At the moment I'm not shure, if my love for LV (or for bag-purchases in general) will be continouing. I'm a litte tired to buy more bags...
I regret, that I don't speak good English, but I hope you understand what I mean..
i agree. use the funds you would get form resell to bulk up you bank account. it kinda sounds like you have a new version of buyer's remorse... we're things are just lack luster right now. i'm sure its a phase and it will pass. i too feel guilty about purchases sometimes. its overwhelming and uncomfortable. i just always make sure to remove pieces, weather clothes, shoes or bags, from my collection when new pieces arrive. i think of it as shopping yoga. you gotta keep in the intake and the out take in balance.
i use to be crazy about muliticolor, and now, not so much. i sold some of my multicolor through ebay and a high end consignment shop. i know that they are with people who want them and hopefully use them. keep us posted on your progress.
Karman - I feel exactly the same. Something just doesn't do it for me anymore.
I later figured out that this was a growing stage of obsession, where it could only be fueled by LE bags !
Right now I'm sort of on a hiatus, just because I gotta figure out what I really want and what I'd actually use.
I later figured out that this was a growing stage of obsession, where it could only be fueled by LE bags !
Right now I'm sort of on a hiatus, just because I gotta figure out what I really want and what I'd actually use.