"What was I thinking?" Bag purchases you regret...
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Pretty much all of my "such a great deal"/ impulse/consignment purchases. I wouldn't have looked twice at the bag if it was full price, but when it's 70% off? Why not? Then I regret it. I have multiple bags I've bought this way and they either sit with the tags on or I have to sell them because I can't return them. I'm learning to invest in good quality and not be tempted by "a good deal," but it's hard.
I bought a Jimmy Choo Sophia satchel (brown lambskin) on Rue La La, thinking it would be a lightweight, practical, everyday bag. In reality it was a magnet for stains-- even raindrops would leave marks! I also bought it for the shoulder strap, but the slouchy shape looked unflattering when worn with the strap. I ended up consigning it locally at a loss.
Also regret a Coach white patent leather card case. Color transfer galore.
Also regret a Coach white patent leather card case. Color transfer galore.
oh, I should not post in this thread - I burnt more money this way than I care to think about....
Hermes Bolide in small size (just too lady..)
Hermes Picotin TGM (lol, I so wanted the colour but what a mistake the bag itself was)
any handheld, when will I ever learn that I cannot do handheld...
any Celine bag - too many quality issues for me..
and too many brands that just don't suit my style but in the process I have narrowed it down to stuff that I actually like
. plus I try to only buy from shops that I can return to.
Hermes Bolide in small size (just too lady..)
Hermes Picotin TGM (lol, I so wanted the colour but what a mistake the bag itself was)
any handheld, when will I ever learn that I cannot do handheld...
any Celine bag - too many quality issues for me..
and too many brands that just don't suit my style but in the process I have narrowed it down to stuff that I actually like
. plus I try to only buy from shops that I can return to.
When I bought my graphite keepall 55 I wasn't in lvoe. Almost sold it. It definitely grew on me as the other patterns are too common and I wear a lot of black.
oh, I should not post in this thread - I burnt more money this way than I care to think about....
Hermes Bolide in small size (just too lady..)
Hermes Picotin TGM (lol, I so wanted the colour but what a mistake the bag itself was)
any handheld, when will I ever learn that I cannot do handheld...
any Celine bag - too many quality issues for me..
and too many brands that just don't suit my style but in the process I have narrowed it down to stuff that I actually like
The Bolide is a great bag. I am not into ladylike bags myself but I have seen lots of young ladies carry one and they wear it beautifully.
As for the Picotin, I think the PM is very very cute. I don't like the TGM either .
oh, I have no doubt the Bolide is a great bag - just not for me
. maybe the large size in a soft leather but I don't want to try and then lose 
My Hermes Birkin. I have a toddler and I'm a pediatrician, so I definitely don't have a need for heavy handheld bags.
I carried it only once just to figure out that I just don't have a Hermes lifestyle.
I gave the Birkin to my mum who is really happy with it.
I carried it only once just to figure out that I just don't have a Hermes lifestyle.
I gave the Birkin to my mum who is really happy with it.
oh, I have no doubt the Bolide is a great bag - just not for me
I understand perfectly, Lara. I prefer soft leather as well!
The Birkin is a great bag but very heavy too, unfortunately!
Your Mum got a very beautiful present!
Same here! I have used mine like once, and was fine with that experience, but the opening/closing bit has definitely blocked my YSL Muse Two from being an everyday bag for me
I would say my Christian dior Linertine
i spent around $2k
too soft and not very practical and even doesn't scream dior
i shouldnt have
Me too! My Libertine is safely in her pretty white Dior box. It's a good size for me (work, travel) but the lambskin is real delicate and when the folds on the bag are not straight and pretty, the bag looks like a puddle of leather (not in a great way at times). Such an expensive bag....sigh......tough I love stroking her, leather is unbelievably buttery......
