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#646
dramaprincess713 said:
I love what I have. I love what I intend to get. And I know I'm going to keep finding bags that I love in the future.
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Then, any number is irrelevant; IMO, you have just defined a perfectly edited, curated collection :) it’s like, when you diet, you shouldn’t be worried about the numbers on the scale. . . Okay, maybe that’s not the right analogy, but you know what I mean :)
 
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#647
diane278 said:
I closed a BV nodini bag into my car door. Yup, the door was closed with part of the bag itself inside the door and part outside the door. I opened the door thinking that I probably had destroyed the intrecciato, or at least seriously wounded it. To my surprise, it was ok. But it got me thinking. I have several “extra” bags put aside that i haven’t been using. I like them, they’re in great shape....it’s only that I don’t need them in rotation. But, had I actually killed my BV bag, I could have replaced it with one of the closeted bags, with no need to search for a new one and at no expense. So, maybe just putting some aside indefinitely, is a workable concept. Perhaps I can have a collection of 12 bags.....in my closet. The bags not in my closet will be semi-retired (in the guest room closet). If they ever wear out their welcome there, they can move on to greener pastures.
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Love this concept! I’m sorry about your nodini! (I do the same Re semi-retirement- except gift some bags to my mom — who has a much larger closet. In theory, I can borrow them back, but I never do).
 
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#648
dramaprincess713 said:
Usage-wise, the pink, silver, black bag probably wouldn't get a ton of use. Medium-sized bags in general don't get a ton of use from me because I'm really more of a big bag girl. However, COVID has really called that into question for me.
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I think this is an argument for getting the bag, not for stay8ng away. If there is a bag in your collection that you love, you could take it to a professional to be redyed? Or, you could start editing out your big commuter bags. . . I love Diane278‘s idea of the closet of transitional bags.

i also think Jblended is right that editing can mean adding or modifying bags. I’ve bought a lot (for me this year) bc I’ve had time to sit down and revisit and modify my collection and release bags that didn’t quite work.

apologies for the multiple posts. I’m not all that good at quoting and posting.
 
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#649
880 said:
I think this is an argument for getting the bag, not for stay8ng away. If there is a bag in your collection that you love, you could take it to a professional to be redyed? Or, you could start editing out your big commuter bags. . . I love Diane278‘s idea of the closet of transitional bags.

i also think Jblended is right that editing can mean adding or modifying bags. I’ve bought a lot (for me this year) bc I’ve had time to sit down and revisit and modify my collection and release bags that didn’t quite work.

apologies for the multiple posts. I’m not all that good at quoting and posting.
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I post separate responses all the time as I’m not very good at focusing on two topics at once. :hugs:
 
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#652
Thank you! It’s amazingly lightweight...at least when it’s empty. The photo was taken with it on the crossbody length. I think I’ll wear it a bit shorter on the shoulder. I’ve been vaguely considering it for awhile and decided this was the time, since most of my time away from home is at the grocery store, where I‘ve been crushing my clutches In the carts.
I think I’m going to wait until life feels more normal before deciding on releasing any bags into the wild....
 
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diane278, I love your hair! (also the bag) :smile: and any excuse for covid compensation shopping!

diane278 said:
There’s a new resident in my house. It’s going to replace my clutches at the grocery story. It’s also a product of the frustration of living a Covid restricted life for the past 6 months.....and served as an excuse to go over to the H store....a sellier Evie 29.
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Although nothing is definite, I’ve finally gone through my bags again. I also moved my Departing Bags shelf to a hall closet that hold jackets. It’s closer to my bedroom than the guest room closet, so it’s more convenient should I decide to grab a bag in doubt and take it out for a test drive. My plan is to not make any permanent decisions until life gets to be more normal again. Of course, there’s always the chance that things won’t settle down as much as I hope and that I’ll just throw my hands up in the air and move forward.

There are four bags currently on the shelf:
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These are the remaining bags...but, like a game of musical chairs, when the music stops all of them may not have a place to sit. I still feel like I have too many clutches....
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These are the two shoulder bags remaining....(I’ve also let go of most of my EP jewelry, keeping only my favorites, which freed up some space. Plus, the bags that were on display are now among those on the shelves. (The scarves will be finding a new home....but I’m done for right now.)
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I consider this effort to be marginal, but considering I haven’t done a thing in my closet in months, it’s ok for now.....
 
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diane278 said:
Although nothing is definite, I’ve finally gone through my bags again. I also moved my Departing Bags shelf to a hall closet that hold jackets. It’s closer to my bedroom than the guest room closet, so it’s more convenient should I decide to grab a bag in doubt and take it out for a test drive. My plan is to not make any permanent decisions until life gets to be more normal again. Of course, there’s always the chance that things won’t settle down as much as I hope and that I’ll just throw my hands up in the air and move forward.

There are four bags currently on the shelf:
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These are the remaining bags...but, like a game of musical chairs, when the music stops all of them may not have a place to sit. I still feel like I have too many clutches....
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These are the two shoulder bags remaining....(I’ve also let go of most of my EP jewelry, keeping only my favorites, which freed up some space. Plus, the bags that were on display are now among those on the shelves. (The scarves will be finding a new home....but I’m done for right now.)
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I consider this effort to be marginal, but considering I haven’t done a thing in my closet in months, it’s ok for now.....
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You have two Lauren in your departing shelf? Please make sure to give me a shout if and when the departing happens! :biggrin:

Love your collection. Seems very curated to me.
 
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doni said:
You have two Lauren in your departing shelf? Please make sure to give me a shout if and when the departing happens! :biggrin:

Love your collection. Seems very curated to me.
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As far as the departure, I will contact you. :hugs:I’m constantly curating but I try not to think about all the BV’s I’ve gone through....:facepalm:
 
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