LV in psychological terms

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stephanie71

stephanie71

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Jul 31, 2006
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#1
Well, I have a degree in psychology, so I'm inclined to reason about myself.:yes:
So, I have to say, ther's something more than a simple passion behind my love for handbags.
I would like to confront with you to elaborate on it.
Bags are also for me a "refuge" an answer to a need of protection.:search:
They are my Linus' rug...:shame:
in particular I love LV denim with theyr comfortable and smooth interior... they are so soft and comfortable... What do you think? What's your experience?
:heart:Stephanie.

 
#4
My bags make me feel supremely confident. I guess they are my shield.
They're also a statement I'm making about myself.
I've always battled with my weight - up and down like a yoyo - but it doesn't matter what size you are to carry a great bag.
I guess subconsciously I'm saying 'I may have a big(gish) arse but I've got style and confidence.'
 
#5
My BF looks at me crosseyed (ok, not really) when I talk about watches, purses, and designer jewelry... but for me, I guess it's comes down to a statement of "arriving"?

I grew up in low-income housing and my parents (I was lucky to be in one of the few non-single parent households in the neighborhood) were always scrimping & us kids always knew it... heck, I grew up with the feeling of being "too poor" to eat out at McD's!

Anyway... I guess since I make my own money & don't yet have a family to support... it's nice to say "I want it & I can afford it." It's kinda fun to have a few luxury goods to gloat over...
 
#6
mewlicious said:
I'm happy when I look in my closet at my bags and there's a certain thrill in choosing which one to wear.
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:yes: I have the same thing going not just for bags but clotes and everything basically. I love how we're able to "change" appearances and the impression we give just by switching simple stuff like clothes, bags and hair colour. I'm quite a perfectionist (everything I do) too and I think that actually draws me to higher end stuff even though that's a pretty stupid reason. So I try to look beyond it and just get stuff I like the appearance of.
 
#7
sarajane said:
My bags make me feel supremely confident. I guess they are my shield.
They're also a statement I'm making about myself.
I've always battled with my weight - up and down like a yoyo - but it doesn't matter what size you are to carry a great bag.
I guess subconsciously I'm saying 'I may have a big(gish) arse but I've got style and confidence.'
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AMEN!
 
#9
sarajane said:
My bags make me feel supremely confident. I guess they are my shield.
They're also a statement I'm making about myself.
I've always battled with my weight - up and down like a yoyo - but it doesn't matter what size you are to carry a great bag.
I guess subconsciously I'm saying 'I may have a big(gish) arse but I've got style and confidence.'
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That is me to a "T" as well.
 
#11
I remember hearing that the Psychological take on anyone who carries a large handbag is that they are carrying a lot of emotional baggage? Opinions would be interesting LOL
 
#12
sarajane said:
My bags make me feel supremely confident. I guess they are my shield.
They're also a statement I'm making about myself.
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:yes: ITA:yes:

It may sound really weird but I've always have the belief that I don't have to spend that much on clothes because a great bag and shoes will ALWAYS jazz up any outfit so yes, my bags are very very impt to me.

And also:

I'm happy when I look in my closet at my bags and there's a certain thrill in choosing which one to wear.
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:p So true~
 
#14
Mine is a couple of things...
My mom was a teacher so I attended a very high end school that we couldn't have afforded without her teaching there. Great education, but I was around a lot of children who had a lot more material goods than I did. Not that I was deprived, but just think regular joe vs Super Sweet 16.
So my handbags are my luxury/status goods that I never had growing up. They're also pretty perfect points of beauty in my somewhat chaotic life.

So, dependable rewards.
 
#15
Kathryn2007 said:
I like to think about it this way....... No matter what I eat for dinner.....my handbag will always fit in the morning!!:yes:
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Love that answer! Also I never was a girly-girl growing up and now that I'm an adult :upsidedown: I like to at least pretend that I'm pulled together and looking like a woman! I, too, had to work for every cent I have and it's a great feeling of accomplishment to be able to have nice things.
 
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