I think I would choose a Bolide 27 over a mini Bolide. They have always intrigued me.
Still think I am going to sit on it for a while and maybe use them a few times to see how I ultimately feel.
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I think I would choose a Bolide 27 over a mini Bolide. They have always intrigued me.
Still think I am going to sit on it for a while and maybe use them a few times to see how I ultimately feel.
IMO one can never go wrong taking some time to consider bag decisions.I think I would choose a Bolide 27 over a mini Bolide. They have always intrigued me.
Still think I am going to sit on it for a while and maybe use them a few times to see how I ultimately feel.
Update: I've decided my LV bags are staying put. My love for them is back to what it was before. I must have had an off day when I made that judgement call. I'm even now lusting after an Alma BB in Indigo. What the hell is wrong with me!? 
I’m still at 16 bags (BV & Hermès) but remain at a standstill. I don’t desire any new bags, and if I let go of any current ones, I don’t see myself adding more. On the other hand, I’m not confident that I can be sure of my editing decisions under my current “social distancing lifestyle”. I recently managed to do a heavy edit on my Elsa Peretti jewelry collection, so that has me encouraged. I’m now thinking that my problem is not ‘editing’ but ‘editing with clarity’. But then I have to determine how to define ‘clarity’ in this process....as mistakes are expensive.
I am back to using all but my largest day bags, even if I don't really need to carry so much. It makes me feel more normal and as things reopen I do need to be sure I have with me a few random things and plenty of hand wipes.
Also, I have rescued those I put into the Closet for Outgoing Bags and have even made a couple of purchases (although these are all relatively low impact storage-wise). My inclination to dramatically minimize has been overtaken by a recognition that I have a very nice collection and should enjoy it. (The storage issue was also helped by realizing that I could lose the pillow inserts in my giant BVs and move them to a different part of the closet.) No more large day bags for the foreseeable future, though, and I am on ban island for the time being, which is fine. Having reunited with some lovely bags that I had thought of letting go, I wondered "what was I thinking???" It's all good.
Also, I have rescued those I put into the Closet for Outgoing Bags and have even made a couple of purchases (although these are all relatively low impact storage-wise). My inclination to dramatically minimize has been overtaken by a recognition that I have a very nice collection and should enjoy it. (The storage issue was also helped by realizing that I could lose the pillow inserts in my giant BVs and move them to a different part of the closet.) No more large day bags for the foreseeable future, though, and I am on ban island for the time being, which is fine. Having reunited with some lovely bags that I had thought of letting go, I wondered "what was I thinking???" It's all good.
This is obvious in retrospect and such good advice, thank you! However, it means that I have less incentive to pare down. . .
Update on my bag editing / 10 bag journey, my bags so far:
1. Handbag for dinners/concerts
2. Handsfree evening bag
3. 1 nylon tote
4. 1 leather foldable tote
5. 1 leather travel tote (might sell this as it's too big for my frame)
6. Freitag for outdoors
7. Work bag (might sell this as I can switch it out with a tote)
8. Fancy going-out bag - Hermès Birkin sellier
9. Casual no-logo bowling bag
Sold my herbag, soft clutch. I don't use them a lot.
Might sell: Moreau paris brecangon tote (no. 5) and my work bag. Since I haven't used them in a long while and I can find alternatives in my current lineup
Pending: I may have a no-logo vache hunter leather-type shopper coming in, haven't decided if I want another low-key tote but I really like the feel of vache hunter and this is similar.
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Impressive! And I note that you consider totes to count (I don't else I would have WAY too many bags).
I really love how @swallowtails has defined purses by occasions. A lot of my problems with editing have been in having bags that are dramatically differing in regards to style, but are functional duplicates.
I realized this the other day when o was looking for a “red casual bag” I have a BV crossbody and a mulberry satchel. Very different bags, but carried with the same outfits and to the same places.
So, in no particular importance, I need a bag for:
1) a funeral (discrete, elegant and not obtrusive, in black or a dark base neutral, simple to carry.
2) a wedding or garden party (see above, but in a light base neutral)
3) a picnic (or the beach, or... there will be children present, and spilled drinks and dirt. Rugged and generous size rule the day. Straw, nylon, seatbelt, ect)
4) a day at work (discrete, and must be able to hold a laptop, a few files, and be easy to carry but can’t look like a laptop case)
5) travel (big enough to hold a change of clothes, computer, book, knitting project and chargers. Small enough to be considered a personal item and not a suitcase)
6) a gala (small, elegant, extravagant)
7) shopping with friends (easy to carry, more refined)
8) date night (fits easily inside a daily bag, holds only the essentials, easy to carry)
9) court (the love child of a funeral bag and a work bag. Note, may be work bag.)
10) whimsy bag.
I realized this the other day when o was looking for a “red casual bag” I have a BV crossbody and a mulberry satchel. Very different bags, but carried with the same outfits and to the same places.
So, in no particular importance, I need a bag for:
1) a funeral (discrete, elegant and not obtrusive, in black or a dark base neutral, simple to carry.
2) a wedding or garden party (see above, but in a light base neutral)
3) a picnic (or the beach, or... there will be children present, and spilled drinks and dirt. Rugged and generous size rule the day. Straw, nylon, seatbelt, ect)
4) a day at work (discrete, and must be able to hold a laptop, a few files, and be easy to carry but can’t look like a laptop case)
5) travel (big enough to hold a change of clothes, computer, book, knitting project and chargers. Small enough to be considered a personal item and not a suitcase)
6) a gala (small, elegant, extravagant)
7) shopping with friends (easy to carry, more refined)
8) date night (fits easily inside a daily bag, holds only the essentials, easy to carry)
9) court (the love child of a funeral bag and a work bag. Note, may be work bag.)
10) whimsy bag.
That's a great list. If I decided to sort my bags by function, they would all be almost the same function! I think I only have 3 categories: travel, going to the movies, and everything else. Travel and movies are almost the same type of bag - I need one large enough to carry water. The travel one needs to be comfortable to carry for long periods and go with a majority of my clothes and probably have a secure closure. I rarely go to a funeral or a wedding or a gala.... When we go out somewhere nice I rarely change bags from what I was carrying that day.
It was weddings in my 30s, and I’ve been warned to expect funerals in my 60s-90s.
I don’t have one bag per category - some categories have a half dozen and some share a bag with another category. I made up this list as an exercise in functional duplicates.
Basically, what I’m looking for in my Funerals, Weddings and Work categories is something luxurious enough to show that I respect the occasion/people.(Some structure, good leather, metal hardware) Discrete enough that I’m not trying to overshadow the reason I’m there. (No obvious designers, no logos, no exotics, neutral colors. Not “fashion”). And easy to carry, because fiddling with a bag is distracting. Funerals and weddings are a moderate sized bag - roughly the size of a chanel M/L flap or the original Fendi baguette - able to hold a phone, cards, a small sewing kit, a battery and hand-sanitizer. Work should be big enough for a laptop and a couple of files.
Aw thank you
It's just how I roll and I'm happy that my edits are helpful!I love the idea of a whimsy bag...though it may never be realised in my case as I'm far too hesitant/shy to be whimsical. I only have 1 category for formal events like weddings, funerals (sorry for including them in the same umbrella) and evening formal parties and for that I have a plain evening bag.
I love this thread. Have been lurking around for a while now.
My current handbag collection consist of 18 handbags by various premier/contemporary and non luxury brands. I am definitely going to donate three of them and one is forthcoming. So total count will be 16.
After arranging and displaying my bags on my new shelf, and finally seeing them visually displayed, it got me thinking. I have way too many bags. When they were stored in the closet in random places, I always thought that I didn't have enough and that I needed to buy more. My love for handbags has been going very strong and at one point I had to refrain myself from buying more. I have decided on a compromise that the maximum amount of handbags that I can have in my collection is 20. Even with 20 it is too many in my opinion. Also I am starting to impose one in, one out rule. Even with this rule I don't think I am inclined to switch or sell my bags any time soon, since I am set in my habits when it comes to handbags, and selling them and often at a loss just hurts.
I am pretty set in my own ways/taste/needs and I rarely deviate from what I like. Since I am allowed to buy 4 more, it means that I have to be careful with my spending. So no more trendy bags for me. My wishlist consist of BV small Cabat, Hèrmes Kelly 28/32 and Moynat Cabotin and an optional Ferragamo bag/ Celine classic box bag/or a new satchel. After that I should be content with what I have. I have to.
Currently have:
Chloe
Dkny
Dolce and Gabbana
Ferragamo Gancini Top Handle
Furla
3 x Leather satchel company
Leo et Violette bucket bag
2 x Massaccesi
Mulberry Small Hampstead in scarlet
Phillip Lim Mini pashli in ink
3 x Proenza schouler PS1
My current handbag collection consist of 18 handbags by various premier/contemporary and non luxury brands. I am definitely going to donate three of them and one is forthcoming. So total count will be 16.
After arranging and displaying my bags on my new shelf, and finally seeing them visually displayed, it got me thinking. I have way too many bags. When they were stored in the closet in random places, I always thought that I didn't have enough and that I needed to buy more. My love for handbags has been going very strong and at one point I had to refrain myself from buying more. I have decided on a compromise that the maximum amount of handbags that I can have in my collection is 20. Even with 20 it is too many in my opinion. Also I am starting to impose one in, one out rule. Even with this rule I don't think I am inclined to switch or sell my bags any time soon, since I am set in my habits when it comes to handbags, and selling them and often at a loss just hurts.
I am pretty set in my own ways/taste/needs and I rarely deviate from what I like. Since I am allowed to buy 4 more, it means that I have to be careful with my spending. So no more trendy bags for me. My wishlist consist of BV small Cabat, Hèrmes Kelly 28/32 and Moynat Cabotin and an optional Ferragamo bag/ Celine classic box bag/or a new satchel. After that I should be content with what I have. I have to.
Currently have:
Chloe
Dkny
Dolce and Gabbana
Ferragamo Gancini Top Handle
Furla
3 x Leather satchel company
Leo et Violette bucket bag
2 x Massaccesi
Mulberry Small Hampstead in scarlet
Phillip Lim Mini pashli in ink
3 x Proenza schouler PS1
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I like your balanced collection! A good mix of colours, with bright and more formal ones, to suit all occasions.
My current bag situation is being heavily influenced by limitations resulting from the COVID situation. Deep down inside, I know that I should be reducing my collection further. Unfortunately, I’m not very good at living within realistic limits....which is really weird considering my fascination with minimalism. Geez, I’m 70 years old....when will I lose this interest in bags?! (It started when I was 16.) It’s been 54 years!
Time to go back and get another @Aerdem editing ‘fix’. Her edited interior & bag collection has pretty much become my minimalism role model. (My version has white walls & vibrant art.) If I could just master editing the kitchen cabinets, extra closets and laundry room cabinets, I’d be on my way.....
Time to go back and get another @Aerdem editing ‘fix’. Her edited interior & bag collection has pretty much become my minimalism role model. (My version has white walls & vibrant art.) If I could just master editing the kitchen cabinets, extra closets and laundry room cabinets, I’d be on my way.....