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I often read books on simplicity and minimalism. (My simplicity aspirations are much more developed than my reality.) Today I began a book that had some references to handbags that I found interesting so I decided to share them. I have to say, I do NOT agree with all of the items listed and/or described....and obviously, I do not subscribe to the concept of a single handbag. But I enjoy the thought process that I am exploring as I read it. I would love to hear others' feelings on some of the ideas listed below.....

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diane278 said:
I often read books on simplicity and minimalism. (My simplicity aspirations are much more developed than my reality.) Today I began a book that had some references to handbags that I found interesting so I decided to share them. I have to say, I do NOT agree with all of the items listed and/or described....and obviously, I do not subscribe to the concept of a single handbag. But I enjoy the thought process that I am exploring as I read it. I would love to hear others' feelings on some of the ideas listed below.....

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It rather reminds me of the story in the BV book about finding the 'one' - "The Bag" by Colombe Pringle - third piece in the book. I agree on many aspects here, but like you, I don't agree with all. Feet, in my Cervo hobos? Nah...
 
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missbellamama said:
on my read list this weekend...if you liked her first book - "Girl on a Train"
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I did like the book. Haven't seen the movie. May grab that for my upcoming trip to Hawaii.

Right now I'm reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed. I saw the movie last week, a day ahead of hearing her speak at the Sacramento Speakers Series. She was an outstanding speaker by the way. So I'm reading the book now.

It's been on my bookshelf to read for several years and I read it last week, Longbourn. It's basically Pride and Prejudice but from the servant's perspective and their own stories. I enjoyed it quite a bit. What I found interesting is that from the servants' perspective Jane and Elizabeth were the nicest of the Bennett sisters, but they were still uppity.
 
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diane278 said:
I often read books on simplicity and minimalism. (My simplicity aspirations are much more developed than my reality.) Today I began a book that had some references to handbags that I found interesting so I decided to share them. I have to say, I do NOT agree with all of the items listed and/or described....and obviously, I do not subscribe to the concept of a single handbag. But I enjoy the thought process that I am exploring as I read it. I would love to hear others' feelings on some of the ideas listed below.....
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Well, I have to be perfectly honest (especially with myself), so I'd have to say that if I could do it all over again, I would have never bought the things I've bought. The colours, the seasonal items, the impractical.... The things I have, I love and I use, but if I lost everything in some kind of insurance-covered disaster, I wouldn't repurchase 80% of what I have.
My dream is to reduce to one of each: Cabat, Birkin, Clutch of some sort, small cross-body, Campana. That's it. I technically have no need for more than than that.
I could probably say the same thing about my clothes and shoes. No wait, not shoes. :no:

I wouldn't be opposed to having feet on my Roma though :)
 
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diane278 said:
I often read books on simplicity and minimalism... I would love to hear others' feelings on some of the ideas listed below...
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Funny, as I read this I thought the Cabat and BV's in general meet a number these.
  • As pretty inside as outside: Yup.
  • Costly but simple: Yup
  • Decorative: IMO, not so much. Perhaps one with a treatment.
  • Perfect Fashion Accessory: I don't think so. It's rather basic and rather large.
  • Easy to handle, open and close: Definitely!
  • Secret pleasure: I suppose but it's function speaks more to me.
  • Adaptable and attractive: It's hard to say what fashion will be like in 10 years but if I look back 10 years, this would have been an easy tote to carry.
  • Neutral: Yes!
  • Crafted in soft leather: It depends on the Cabat. Slinky is not going to patina over time (at least I think not). But the Nappa are developing a wonderful softness and sheen. I guess only the corner wear would be a minus.
  • Showerproof: At first I thought, why does a bag need to go into the shower with me? Then I realized the author meant rain. Yes. I won't own a bag that can't get wet.
  • Strap: Yes. I toss the Cabat on my shoulder and feel equally comforting hand carrying it.
  • Metal base studs: No. But in the case of the Cabat, it would disturb from it's overall look.
  • In my size/flattering to one's shape: I think so. The medium works well for me. I found the large too large and not as comfortable for me--which is weird because I'm 5'10." But the proportion of the medium on my frame feels right. Feminine, functional and modern.
  • Designed without sharp corners: Yup.
  • Not more than 3lbs: Most of the time yes, except when being used as a hauler.
  • Filled with pleasant things: Definitely! I have pretty SLGs but more importantly, my Cabats also carry 'things' that are taking me somewhere fun, nourishing my hungry self, or holding things I need for a job I like doing.
The best phrase is 'a brand new bag is never beautiful. Be patient.' That is sooooooooooo true for BVs.

I'd like to see others' thoughts on their favorite BV. Cut and paste my list and add your bag and comments.
 
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V0N1B2 said:
What is it about?
Was Girl on a Train made into the movie with Emily Blunt? I saw that and I loved it, I guess because I hadn't read the book so the big surprise/twist was really a surprise!
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Emily Blunt was in the movie, I have a thing about reading a book prior to a flick, I know it's never the same and most of the time I forget the details of the book , the newest book - I'm sure will be a made into a movie also.
It's a physiological, thriller , suspense ... wait, kinda like her first :)
 
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V0N1B2 said:
Well, I have to be perfectly honest (especially with myself), so I'd have to say that if I could do it all over again, I would have never bought the things I've bought. The colours, the seasonal items, the impractical.... The things I have, I love and I use, but if I lost everything in some kind of insurance-covered disaster, I wouldn't repurchase 80% of what I have.
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I definitely have the temptation to purge. I get a bit freaked out about having too much and I'll rehome for the sake of having less. I'm not having the turnover that I used to have because I'm mindful of my behavior. That said, if I purged on a major scale, I'd probably take it down to Slinky and Nero Bella and buy myself a special color Disco.

So I've just written that and think, 'well, why not?!' But I like having options right now and I really like having several smaller/evening-ish bags to choose from (which is new for me).
 
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missbellamama said:
Emily Blunt was in the movie, I have a thing about reading a book prior to a flick, I know it's never the same and most of the time I forget the details of the book , the newest book - I'm sure will be a made into a movie also.
It's a physiological, thriller , suspense ... wait, kinda like her first :smile:
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Maybe it will be my poolside reading book for Las Vegas.
Say.... aren't you going, too? Imagine that!
Love your avatar, BTW. ;)
 
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missbellamama said:
I have been sooooo meaning to read our very own Margaret Atwood' s - Handmaid's Tale , just catching up on the Bravo series, that's my pool read:idea:
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I've read several M. Atwood Books. The Edible Woman was entertaining.

My next read is serious non-fiction: former Secretary of Defense William J. Perry's book, 'My Journey at the Nuclear Brink.' I heard him speak last year and he commented that no one would buy his book. He was rather lovely and so I bought his book.
 
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grietje said:
I definitely have the temptation to purge. I get a bit freaked out about having too much and I'll rehome for the sake of having less. I'm not having the turnover that I used to have because I'm mindful of my behavior. That said, if I purged on a major scale, I'd probably take it down to Slinky and Nero Bella and buy myself a special color Disco.

So I've just written that and think, 'well, why not?!' But I like having options right now and I really like having several smaller/evening-ish bags to choose from (which is new for me).
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I've made many attempts ro whittle things down to a perfect combination, but now I think that what's a perfect combination for me today, would not be the perfect combination for me next year. I would like to think it's because I'm evolving but the truth is that I simply get bored and crave change. I think the best I could do is to get down to about 6-8 bags and then allow myself to let go of any or all of them and switch to a new small group after a period of time. It's not practical in terms of the expense....that's for sure.

On the same concept, I've thought about trying a capsule wardrobe, but have never been able to create one. This all has to be related in some way. As is my habit of reading about simplicity and minimalism. Since it's unlikely that I'm going to have an epiphany tonight, I might as well go back to my latest minimalism book for more ideas I'm not going to implement! :facepalm:
 
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