Well-said; you perfectly summed up the psychology afoot. I have to admit it has been a struggle at times not to yield to overwhelming temptation. It is also why I have not sought out any F&F nor do I mourn the lack of access to FOS. I am happy with the few pieces at great prices I scored. Nothing more is calling my name TG!
Sounds like you have achieved Purse Peace or Handbag Harmony! At least for now!
I
absolutely gave into temptation over the last 2-3 months not just with
Coach but other brands, but to be fair I have not bought any bags/related items for the last 4-5 years, and purged a few bags from my closet earlier this year so have been "refilling" my personal bag "needs".
I recognize I
do have an issue buying multiples of certain styles when there is a sale (if I can get 2 for what I would have normally spent on 1, well, well why not get 2!). I do feel I have sort of achieved a good state now. I am sure other bags will be tempting (and they are hiding out in my Wishlists!), but I know i don't really have a "need" to fill.
I am winding down though for the year. For example, when I did have the F&F code the other day I was REALLY tempted to get another Saddle 23 at 40% off....but before I pressed check out, I actually took my Saddle 23 in Butterscotch out, put it on, realized while it is
super cute it has limited functionality for me due to size so will get used less often anyway, and I really do NOT need another colour of it when the colour I have really is what I consider perfect for this bag! Having another Saddle 23 will just cause me to stress about not using one or both enough. I know it is a small thing, but I am happy I did not give in to the sale fever (though I did buy two other bags that were on my wishlist!).
I do find it important to rotate and use my bags, and so I find that if I get to have too many I am almost
less inclined to rotate as it can be overwhelming. Right now I have a total of 20 bags in various sizes (some multiples of same bag, different colours). I am planning to donate 2 of them, my last two RM Nikkis as I just find them too big/cavernous - I have others that are more comfortable and functional for me, including my Rogues. I am having a hard time parting with them though as I love the colours and they were sort of my gateway into nicer bags, but I also feel sad seeing them unused while I don't feel that inclined to carry them. Then I plan to be on a ban for a long while, as like I said, there really are no needs to fill, and a new colour does not create a need! Coach does such wonderful colours, though....
I really don't want to go above 20 bags, like ever, but I also have to remind myself not going above 20 bags does not mean I need to actually have a
minimum of 20 bags! It is okay to stop before that