No photos today….but I’ll get them done….probably after spending some time contemplating my bag situation….that's when I tend to be productive….
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No photos today….but I’ll get them done….probably after spending some time contemplating my bag situation….that's when I tend to be productive….
I just took these. I wasn’t feeling very creative today. Possibly because I’ve been consuming ice cream non-stop. Anyway, I grouped them by use and size.
Daily drivers….well actually daily walkers….
Clutches….
Medium:
The Big Kids….
My last remaining Bottega….for rainy days or to wear with the matching espadrilles I have in my closet. This is a bag I can beat up and not feel guilty about it….although I’d rather it stay nice.
Now that I see them all together, it feels ok. 13 in total….12 H… although I might narrow down the clutches….6 of these are no longer in production….probably 7 (I’m pretty sure the Evelyne Sellier is no longer being produced either.) Those would be tough to replace.
Daily drivers….well actually daily walkers….
Clutches….
Medium:
The Big Kids….
My last remaining Bottega….for rainy days or to wear with the matching espadrilles I have in my closet. This is a bag I can beat up and not feel guilty about it….although I’d rather it stay nice.
Now that I see them all together, it feels ok. 13 in total….12 H… although I might narrow down the clutches….6 of these are no longer in production….probably 7 (I’m pretty sure the Evelyne Sellier is no longer being produced either.) Those would be tough to replace.
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I have declared myself at “purse peace - for now”, but now the peace was interrupted - as it often is - by a pre-loved scoop too good to ignore….
I already own a lovely dark brown Hermès Halzan 31, and it is one of my most beloved and practical bags. When I saw it’s sister in dark blue for sale at an ok price (ok is all you can hope for with H), I emptied out my “bag account” which was supposed to go towards a Della Cavalleria cross-body on a planned trip next spring. And I bought the blue Halzan.
At the same time put my lovely and also beloved dark blue box Bolide 27 up for sale. I hope to fill up the bag account again, at least some of it….I would have loved to keep both, but since I evaluate my bags on color and use, and these two are same color and can be used for much the same purposes, I cannot justify to own them both. Furthermore, the Halzan can actually be used for MORE than the Bolide, because it can hold my tablet and therefore also be used as a work bag (proven by my use of the brown Halzan). So I have been good, right?
Back to purse peace!
I already own a lovely dark brown Hermès Halzan 31, and it is one of my most beloved and practical bags. When I saw it’s sister in dark blue for sale at an ok price (ok is all you can hope for with H), I emptied out my “bag account” which was supposed to go towards a Della Cavalleria cross-body on a planned trip next spring. And I bought the blue Halzan.
At the same time put my lovely and also beloved dark blue box Bolide 27 up for sale. I hope to fill up the bag account again, at least some of it….I would have loved to keep both, but since I evaluate my bags on color and use, and these two are same color and can be used for much the same purposes, I cannot justify to own them both. Furthermore, the Halzan can actually be used for MORE than the Bolide, because it can hold my tablet and therefore also be used as a work bag (proven by my use of the brown Halzan). So I have been good, right?
Back to purse peace!
Yes, you have been good. Buying a Halzan is what makes you good.I have declared myself at “purse peace - for now”, but now the peace was interrupted - as it often is - by a pre-loved scoop too good to ignore….
I already own a lovely dark brown Hermès Halzan 31, and it is one of my most beloved and practical bags. When I saw it’s sister in dark blue for sale at an ok price (ok is all you can hope for with H), I emptied out my “bag account” which was supposed to go towards a Della Cavalleria cross-body on a planned trip next spring. And I bought the blue Halzan.
At the same time put my lovely and also beloved dark blue box Bolide 27 up for sale. I hope to fill up the bag account again, at least some of it….I would have loved to keep both, but since I evaluate my bags on color and use, and these two are same color and can be used for much the same purposes, I cannot justify to own them both. Furthermore, the Halzan can actually be used for MORE than the Bolide, because it can hold my tablet and therefore also be used as a work bag (proven by my use of the brown Halzan). So I have been good, right?
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Seriously, though, if it's more practical and you will get more use out of it, you've made a *great* move in deciding to swap the Bolide for the Halzan.
Wow. A great score and a dedication to “one in one out.” Impressive!I have declared myself at “purse peace - for now”, but now the peace was interrupted - as it often is - by a pre-loved scoop too good to ignore….
I already own a lovely dark brown Hermès Halzan 31, and it is one of my most beloved and practical bags. When I saw it’s sister in dark blue for sale at an ok price (ok is all you can hope for with H), I emptied out my “bag account” which was supposed to go towards a Della Cavalleria cross-body on a planned trip next spring. And I bought the blue Halzan.
At the same time put my lovely and also beloved dark blue box Bolide 27 up for sale. I hope to fill up the bag account again, at least some of it….I would have loved to keep both, but since I evaluate my bags on color and use, and these two are same color and can be used for much the same purposes, I cannot justify to own them both. Furthermore, the Halzan can actually be used for MORE than the Bolide, because it can hold my tablet and therefore also be used as a work bag (proven by my use of the brown Halzan). So I have been good, right?
Back to purse peace!View attachment 5243035
You’ve considered all the ramifications and made the best choice for you. So, yes, you‘ve been good!I have declared myself at “purse peace - for now”, but now the peace was interrupted - as it often is - by a pre-loved scoop too good to ignore….
I already own a lovely dark brown Hermès Halzan 31, and it is one of my most beloved and practical bags. When I saw it’s sister in dark blue for sale at an ok price (ok is all you can hope for with H), I emptied out my “bag account” which was supposed to go towards a Della Cavalleria cross-body on a planned trip next spring. And I bought the blue Halzan.
At the same time put my lovely and also beloved dark blue box Bolide 27 up for sale. I hope to fill up the bag account again, at least some of it….I would have loved to keep both, but since I evaluate my bags on color and use, and these two are same color and can be used for much the same purposes, I cannot justify to own them both. Furthermore, the Halzan can actually be used for MORE than the Bolide, because it can hold my tablet and therefore also be used as a work bag (proven by my use of the brown Halzan). So I have been good, right?
Back to purse peace!View attachment 5243035
If you don't feel overwhelmed then you're fine. You can narraow down the clutches but they are small and hardly take up any space. They don't have to go.
I was very relentless and cut out every bag and shoes I wasn’t wearing. I love to buy multiples. My go to buying a bag in black for winter, something light for summer and a fun colour didn't go as planned.
I love beige bags but it hardly works. In the fall and winter a light beige just feels off. In the summer I love a light beige bag but I gravitate towards white mini bags. There was a model in a light beige that I love, but every time I went out I grabbed the bag in red. I also found out that I love wearing white mini bags as much as I don't love using white bigger bags. I learned a lot and now the excess can go.
This all felt quite ruthless so I can't talk you out of any bag anymore. I really love the backdrop. Last time I saw that it was filled with tp. It was the middle of the pandemic and everything has changed. It was time for a hard declutter and I forgot how good it felt to be more intentional with the things I own. I hope I still make sense. Magnifying all my bags brings up a lot about myself. Mix that with daylight savings and it can get quite intense. To some people they are "just bags" but it feels like I just picked myself apart, dissect everything and then put myself back again. This time without the extra "bagground" noise.
Your assessment sounds very thought out. Right now, I’m feeling good. No changes will happen unless/until I no longer feel things are right…..
Hey all,
I need some help and advice on editing some of my bags that haven't been used this Year I desperately need to downsize especially now I've bought myself the new Chanel 19bag in my favourite colour.
So I have narrowed it down to eight on the chopping block. Looking to rehome at least five, Please chime in which ones you would Keep and why. I feel they deserve better homes to be loved.
Hermes jige clutchRpourpre
Hermes Garden Party36Pink
Hermes Lindy 30 blue nuit
Hermes picotin R. grenat
LV Alma bb Epi Rose
LV multi pochette bag pink
Celine box bag Red
Prada double tote Brown
I also have the new Prada crystal bag which I have bought for few months but it's still in its box she's beautiful but I
just haven't found the occasion to use her so not sure whether I should sell this aswell before I do use her.
Thanks for any advice x
I need some help and advice on editing some of my bags that haven't been used this Year I desperately need to downsize especially now I've bought myself the new Chanel 19bag in my favourite colour.
So I have narrowed it down to eight on the chopping block. Looking to rehome at least five, Please chime in which ones you would Keep and why. I feel they deserve better homes to be loved.
Hermes jige clutchRpourpre
Hermes Garden Party36Pink
Hermes Lindy 30 blue nuit
Hermes picotin R. grenat
LV Alma bb Epi Rose
LV multi pochette bag pink
Celine box bag Red
Prada double tote Brown
I also have the new Prada crystal bag which I have bought for few months but it's still in its box she's beautiful but I
just haven't found the occasion to use her so not sure whether I should sell this aswell before I do use her.
Thanks for any advice x
If you placed all those bags in a row, I could only identify the first four. That’s how limited my brand knowledge base is. 
Others here will be of more help. However, one thing that’s worked for me is to remove bags that I’m considering letting go of, and placing them elsewhere. Then I go on with life before deciding whether or not I will miss them. There are many excellent ideas tpf'ers have posted earlier in this thread, that might be helpful.
Others here will be of more help. However, one thing that’s worked for me is to remove bags that I’m considering letting go of, and placing them elsewhere. Then I go on with life before deciding whether or not I will miss them. There are many excellent ideas tpf'ers have posted earlier in this thread, that might be helpful.
You don't need advice on each bag, m'dear, you've answered your question in the first sentence. If you haven't used them, they go, regardless of what they are. IMO.
I wouldn’t rehome bags that you haven't used this year. This year was mostly spend in lockdown.
If you do want to let go of bags you could look at what you have and why these bags are on the chopping block. The Prada is bag is very flashy. Perfect fof nights out, christmas and new years. No wonder that you haven't worn it. Do you want to let it go because you haven't bonded with it or do you want to give it a fair chance? If you think you can live without just let it go. But if you are a magpie and love the look of it, just wear it a couple of times.
The Prada double tote and Hermès garden party are totes. If you have other totes to wear, they can go.
Why do you want to get rid of the other bags? What are the pros and cons of every bag? Do you have other bags in the same categorie or colour that you prefer? It seems that they are on your list for a reason but there's not enough insight to say why you should keep or rehome a bag.
On a very personal note: I love red and I love the Celine box bag. If your heart is not skipping a beat by looking at it it should go. But if it was up to me I'd call that a timeless classic. It hardly takes up any closet space. Just tuck it in a corner and keep that one.