Purse peace

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Sort of. I’ve reached a point where I don’t need anymore bags for any kind of utilitarian reason. I have nice bags, beater bags, work bags, travel bags, laptop bags, top handle bags, crossbody bags, tote bags, hobo bags, bucket bags, leather and denim. I have vintage and modern pieces, I have contemporary and luxury pieces. I am full up on basic handbags. I don’t need any more neutral or solid color bags, no matter how pretty or nice or luxury another one might be. For example, would I love to have a Hermes Kelly in barenia? Yes, absolutely, holy grail bag. Is it going to do anything for my collection that isn’t already covered by my five or so other classically styled brown top handle bags? No. And I don’t live somewhere where brand names matter to anyone - the fanciest things I’ve ever seen around town are the occasional MMK or Coach bag, and those mostly outlet styles. Unless my collection is somehow lost in some kind of disaster I don’t need to add or replace or upgrade any of it.

There *are* a couple of bags I want because I think they’re truly unique and different, but that’s almost more about collecting a piece of art that happens to be shaped as a bag, more so than expanding my handbag collection. I can’t see myself buying anything else unless it’s really different while also being 1000% my personal style, which is going to be a pretty short list.
 
I have 3 bags on my wishlist, and I’m wondering if I might have a (temporary) run of purse peace after that? I’m sure more bags will come out that I want, but I guess what I’m wondering is if I get those 3 bags, will I have no wishlist for a few months, or will I just end up finding 3 more bags I want?
I’ve reduced my bag wishlist from 8 to 6, but I atm I have a sick cat , later will be kitten hunting, also paying for a diamond ring, also need new clothes-i don’t know how long it’ll take to actually get all 6 bags..so I don’t know whether I’ll achieve purse peace..also am gifting bags to niece and family along the way so am curating my collection..
 
Are you at purse peace?
Not yet.

What bags do you still want in order to achieve purse peace?
Peter Nitz bespoke bag, Valextra bag, Joseph Duclos Diane bag, and Joseph Duclos Fontelle bag

What is your current collection?
12 bags: Loewe Puzzle, Givenchy Antigona Regular and Soft, Celine Luggage, Polene Beri, Polene Numero Un, Tory Burch Basket, Coach Madison Pillow, LV Alma DE PM, Lacoste tote, Kate Spade crossbody, and Kate Spade wicker bag. Selling Tory Burch basket but no buyer yet. Sold my Chanel 19
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I’ve reduced my bag wishlist from 8 to 6, but I atm I have a sick cat , later will be kitten hunting, also paying for a diamond ring, also need new clothes-i don’t know how long it’ll take to actually get all 6 bags..so I don’t know whether I’ll achieve purse peace..also am gifting bags to niece and family along the way so am curating my collection..
What are the six bags in your wishlist?
 
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What are the six bags in your wishlist?
They’re mainly all very expensive exotic bags, not ones I can just go out and buy, one of my Siamese cats is very ill, plus I spend a lot on jewellery..they’ll get bought one at a time..

I’ve bought one -a Mario Valentino matte black leather mock croc mini bag which I’d wanted for a few months and just bought, so wishlist down to 5, next I’m out for a days shopping on 1st June, hope to come with a bag-not sure which -then..the next 4 are all major purchases…all crocodile alligator …hopefully Then for a while I’ll have purse peace, but having bought the new bag, I need the others less, it’s the perfect size..but atm I am not keen to gift more this year..

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They’re mainly all very expensive exotic bags, not ones I can just go out and buy, one of my Siamese cats is very ill, plus I spend a lot on jewellery..they’ll get bought one at a time..

I’ve bought one -a Mario Valentino matte black leather mock croc mini bag which I’d wanted for a few months and just bought, so wishlist down to 5, next I’m out for a days shopping on 1st June, hope to come with a bag-not sure which -then..the next 4 are all major purchases…all crocodile alligator …hopefully Then for a while I’ll have purse peace, but having bought the new bag, I need the others less, it’s the perfect size..but atm I am not keen to gift more this year..

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Yes, i like exotic leathers as well. Savette has an exotic leather bag but it was very small so I didn’t consider it. And now, it’s sold out :) Joseph Duclos has gorgeous ones as well but way out of my budget.

Hope your cat gets well soon.
 
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Yes, i like exotic leathers as well. Savette has an exotic leather bag but it was very small so I didn’t consider it. And now, it’s sold out :smile: Joseph Duclos has gorgeous ones as well but way out of my budget.

Hope your cat gets well soon.
Unfortunately she’s got terminal renal and liver failure at only 4.. when I lose her I’ll get more kittens-I have 2 healthy cats already , an oriental tabby and a Balinese, so I really can’t travel this year..so my holiday budget etc and most budgets are cat orientated although I’m buying a diamond ring on lay-by, but I’ve always carried exotics since I was 16 or 17, and would rather wait for those..I have some already..you too have a great collectionxxxxx
 
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Atm I’m Sort of at purse peace, Temporarily…

I’m so pleased with the Mario Valentino, I’ve gifted some etc..

Atm I have 9, I’ve reduced my wishlist to about 4, but they’re all very expensive exotic bags-alligator or crocodile …

I’ve got other things to do with my money for now…unless I really fall in love with a bag, I’ll wait for a while as there are things I’d rather buy for now…when I joined PF I didn’t think I’d be saying that..

There Are bags I want, which I’ll buy, just not yet…
 
Just sharing...a new Louis Vuitton store opened in my hood (used to have to travel to the city to 'look'). Oh, I am getting that tingling feeling again. Heeeeeellllpppp!
Totally feel you. I thought I had purse peace for 2.5+ years until a milestone birthday hit and the Loewe Hammock gave me bag butterflies. lol

Atm I’m Sort of at purse peace, Temporarily…

I’m so pleased with the Mario Valentino, I’ve gifted some etc..

Atm I have 9, I’ve reduced my wishlist to about 4, but they’re all very expensive exotic bags-alligator or crocodile …

I’ve got other things to do with my money for now…unless I really fall in love with a bag, I’ll wait for a while as there are things I’d rather buy for now…when I joined PF I didn’t think I’d be saying that..

There Are bags I want, which I’ll buy, just not yet…

Temporary purse peace is still an achievement! I think I've achieved it too (again), for now. I recently consigned 2 bags with TRR to make room for the Hammock. Apartment living keeps my collection in check, so I like to keep bags visible bc if I can't see it I don't wear it.

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I thought I was at purse peace, but have recently done an overhaul on both sides of my collection.

I have made the decision to sell five bags from my luxury designer collection (2 LV's and 3 Chanel's). I plan to replace them with a mini rectangular in black caviar with SHW... or a small classic flap in those specs. Then I should be good on the luxury designer side of things. I just don't reach for these bags as much anymore, so I wanted to make sure I only kept the bags that I consider holy grails, which will eventually bring my number down to 7 (2 Hermes, 4 Chanel, 1 Valextra) if I include the replacement mini/small CF.

As for contemporary designer, I recently decided to get the Longchamp Le Pliage City Crossbody in XS as I wasn't a big fan of replacing the nylon Longchamp bags once they had holes in the corners, which means I will eventually retire the Le Pliage Neo in XS. In the last year or two I also replaced my Planetes/Neo SSH with the City equivalent. I considered doing the same with the tote, but I only use the LLH tote as carry-on on international flights, so there is no signs of corner wear at all. I've also recently acquired a few Oroton bags which will be useful for work and dressy functions when I want something more low-key. My current number is also 7 (1 Polene, 3 Longchamp, 2 Oroton, 1 Misc) but don't mind if 8 is my maximum for a total of 15 bags.
 
Are you at purse peace?
Yes!

What bags do you still want in order to achieve purse peace?
None

15 bags: Joseph Duclos Fontelle, Quyn Atelier himalayan crocodile, Loewe Puzzle, Givenchy Antigona Regular and Soft, Polene Beri, Polene Numero Un, Tory Burch Basket, Coach Madison Pillow, LV Alma DE PM, Lacoste tote, Kate Spade crossbody, Kate Spade wicker bag, 2 non branded evening clutch

1 celine luggage with a consignment store
 
Are you at purse peace?
Yes!

What bags do you still want in order to achieve purse peace?
None

15 bags: Joseph Duclos Fontelle, Quyn Atelier himalayan crocodile, Loewe Puzzle, Givenchy Antigona Regular and Soft, Polene Beri, Polene Numero Un, Tory Burch Basket, Coach Madison Pillow, LV Alma DE PM, Lacoste tote, Kate Spade crossbody, Kate Spade wicker bag, 2 non branded evening clutch

1 celine luggage with a consignment store
I hope that you use your crocodile bag-I use mine daily, I don’t baby them,I’m not opening a museum , and there are more to buy..
 
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I think I am. I have a dozen or so and that’s plenty for me. Mostly Hermes, and none are redundant, I use all of them. There are a couple of bags I wouldn’t mind buying if they popped up (either S/H or new) but I’m not holding my breath given the stock situation, and nor am I searching very hard tbh. So never say never, but I think I’m at purse peace :angel:
 
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