You nailed it! I love trading in or selling existing to finance new bags, so much fun, I’m so pleased with my current collection that It may be awhile before I go looking for anything new.
Share Your Edited Bag Closet Journey......
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Me too. I have around 20 bags and use them all. I have one or two that I could part with, but no hurry to do so. Often even though I love a particular bag and can never imagine getting rid of it, I see another style that I love even more. So as long as I have the money and do my research I still end up with bags I love and use. Isn’t this what this whole bag journey is all about?
I believe it is. For me the joinery into luxury was also to stop wasting hard earned money on junk, buy well made classic pieces that would carry me into the future. If I stopped shopping right here and now I would be completely happy with what I have for at least the next 10 years, maybe longer. There are 14 bags in my house not counting a few old style pouches, each bag has been a slow and deliberate purchase, no impulse buys. I do want a Lauren clutch but can’t decide which one so I will wait, no big deal.
I agree. I can't imagine ever being done.
I am getting worried though that at some point my lifestyle will change and I just won't use all my bags. I foresee that at some point I'll become a homebody and only go out of the house once or twice a week.
I am retired and there many days when I do not leave the house. Guess what. I change my bag every day just for the pure joy of having and seeing them. If I only needed a handbag for the purpose of carrying things with me when I left the house, I would only have a winter bag and a summer bag, lol
The self-imposed restriction I referred to is a “one-in one-out” rule. The reference to “final piece” means it determines my “final number”. This will be the first time I’ve put any restrictions on my collection.
My number will be a maximum of 14. (The two that are framed....which I don’t carry aren’t included, but if I start carrying them, I’ll count them)
The late arrival of the suede bag tripped me up. (I’m giving you the side eye, Fedex!)
I thought it would be easier just to post my limits once I had all the bags gathered and a photo taken.
But, instead, here’s my list:
Total: 14
1 summer tote
1 winter tote
1 “barn bag” (MIA.....the suede)
1 summer shoulder bag
1 winter shoulder bag
9 assorted year round clutches
I’m still hoping to reduce my collection as I reduce my wardrobe, but I’m accepting 14 as my base.....
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Well, my suede tote arrived and has seen the light of day on a maiden voyage. I am currently trying to copy @southernbelle43 and change out my bags daily. After a day toting around the suede bag, I’m back using my wonderfully light clutches. I think one of the tote’s best qualities, besides being able to carry packages for me, is that it can also carry a clutch....thus allowing me to carry two bags at once, should I want to.
I thought I was going to “feel done” but it hasn’t happened. I think I need more editing. Maybe I’ve been playing Bag Lady so long that it’s embedded in me.......
I thought I was going to “feel done” but it hasn’t happened. I think I need more editing. Maybe I’ve been playing Bag Lady so long that it’s embedded in me.......
Way to go Diane. Different clothes and shoes every day...why not a different bag. That is my motto.
Congrats! I love the daily bag change program. It keeps one's lovelies in rotation and reduces guilt about having "too many" bags.
IMO a "collection" is an organism. It's never complete - there is always something new/rare/previously unknown to add, and usually that means offloading a lesser member of the collection, if for no other reason than the sanity of the collector.
And, you have an amazing collection! I sincerely hope it's not done.
I agree with your points. I’d like to think my collection is “done” but, in reality, I know better. At some point, I’ll see a different style and/or brand that calls to me. I do think I’ll be in a holding pattern, regarding purchases, for awhile. At least I hope so....Congrats! I love the daily bag change program. It keeps one's lovelies in rotation and reduces guilt about having "too many" bags.
IMO a "collection" is an organism. It's never complete - there is always something new/rare/previously unknown to add, and usually that means offloading a lesser member of the collection, if for no other reason than the sanity of the collector.
And, you have an amazing collection! I sincerely hope it's not done.
Well, all I’ve been doing with my bags is using them. But I have been working on the wardrobe part of my closet. Editing seems to be a huge part of my life.....
What’s everyone else doing?
What’s everyone else doing?
Love that you've got it nailed and are just enjoying the bags now!
Editing is kind of addictive, lol.
I've done a clothing purge and donated some of the bags that were gifted to me- I tried to make them work but they just weren't right for me. Hoping someone else enjoys them.
I also brought in my first 2 pre-loved bags. Both styles that were discontinued and I really wanted when they were launched, so was thrilled to get them pre-loved in great condition. One of them is my HG bag (only a Marc Jacobs, not an H bag or anything) but finally finding it in excellent condition has made me so happy.
That's my bag collection edited for now. I have 4 more bags to let go of in the next few months but, for now, I will enjoy them a little more while I think of whom to pass them on to.
Next I'm editing in my kitchen! I feel like I can let go of some nice plates, mugs and pots without missing them. I know of a family that could use them so that's next on my list.
I've added a few bags this month, so not very successful. I'm excited to tackle other parts of my house to see what I can get rid of. I did the linen closet last year and I guess I was too aggressive because I had to buy new sheets when I had guests staying with me. I have many collectibles but unless I don't like them I don't see the point of getting rid of them unless it is to someone I know. I guess I don't want bare shelves.
Lately I’ve been feeling like I sorted the bags and wardrobe.. so I moved on to editing (more like entirely revising) my furniture and living space. I need lighter pieces. Instead of “too much” the pieces felt “too heavy”. I wanted more visual negative space and ‘uninterrupted air’ in my environment. Sounds eccentric- but it has made me feel so light and free. Ha.