CC 113: The practical Collector

In today’s installment of wardrobe Confessionals, we’re dipping into the submission archives to bring you this confessional from last summer, coming to us from across the pond. This wise shopper is a one lady show who works difficult for her bags, which makes her extremely proud to both own as well as wear them. As she’s commonly saved up for months to be able to pay for specific bags, each one means something to her as well as she has amassed a collection of some quite impressive styles. A wise shopper who plans her purchases, this confessor makes sure to pay herself first, contributing to her future before she splurges on a new designer bag. one of her most special pieces is the reliable (and practical!) Louis Vuitton Neverfull that she was gifted by her mum as a birthday gift when the pair spent the day together in London. CC 113, do let us understand if you lastly snagged that Loewe Puzzle bag!

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The Basics

Age: 36
Gender Identity: Female
Location: London
Occupation: executive Assistant
Industry: monetary Services
Salary: $40,000
Household Income: $40,000

The Bags

Are you a PurseForum member? No

How many bags do you own? 11

What bags are in your collection?

Chanel black traditional Flap with silver hardware
Chanel maroon chevron boy Bag with silver hardware
Chanel black Grand shopper with silver hardware
Chanel blue Cerf Tote
Mulberry black Iris bag
Louis Vuitton monogram 25 speedy with initials painted on
Louis Vuitton damier ebene 30 speedy Bandouliere
Louis Vuitton damier ebene Neverfull MM
Louis Vuitton Alma damier ebene BB
Dior bit black shoulder bag- don’t understand the name
Gucci tote- don’t understand the name

How much is your collection worth? £17,500?

What is your most costly bag? My Chanel Chevron boy bag was the most I paid for a bag. I believe the traditional Chanel flap would be more costly though if you were to compare the retail value now however I bought the traditional flap a few years before the boy bag when the costs were still ‘reasonable’.

What are the most important brands or pieces in your collection? I like the Chanel boy bag- the maroon is such a lovely colour as well as it truly jazzes up each outfit. I saved up for ages for this bag as well as understood I desired a boy in either a red/purple or grey colour so waited months up until I discovered one. When I did I had the money put aside so I pounced on it. You have to move quickly with seasonal colours!

In terms of practical utilize I like my speedy Bandouliere which is my daily winter bag as well as my Neverfull which is my daily summertime bag. They are both excellent work equine bags.

What age did you get your very first designer bag, as well as what was it? Age 22 as well as it was the bit black Dior shoulder bag that I got as a gift from an ex. I can’t keep in mind the name of it as well as it has long since been discontinued. I keep it in my collection even though I haven’t utilized it for many years just, well, I assumption I am emotional since it was the very first ‘expensive’ product I ever owned.

Is there a specific bag you are looking to purchase next? I would like one more Chanel boy in a different colour however I honestly believe I am not prepared to part keeping that much money on a bag anymore. I got my maroon one in 2017 was it? I believe costs have reached ridiculous heights now as well as I can’t validate them. I am relatively practical economically as well as believe I would prioritise a home loan overpayment than a £4k bag!

Saying that, I am extremely much open minded towards splurging on a bag around the £2k mark as well as have been eyeing up the Loewe Puzzle bag for a few months. I have done some research study (Youtube evaluations mainly haha) as well as believe one would make a great addition to my collection. They look like they’d function well as an daily work bag as well as I would get the little size in a multi colour model. It would jazz up my collection which is mainly rather neutral.

Also, the Louis Vuitton Onthe go bags have just recently grabbed my attention- I didn’t like them at very first however they have truly grown on me so I may provide that some believed as well…

Any specific bag that holds a special emotional value? My Neverfull. My mum bought it for me as a birthday present as well as we had a excellent day in London together going for lunch as well as then to the store on Bond Street. She bought herself an Alma BB in monogram at the exact same time. I always believe of that nice day out whenever I look at it.

Most of my bags I have saved up for myself as well as it can take months to save up for one so I do have, not sentiment precisely however a sense of pride when I utilize them understanding that I paid for them myself.

Do you feel like your bags modification people’s perceptions of you or exactly how you’re treated? I believe specific areas of London can be rather snobbish so in stores like Harrods as well as Selfridges perhaps you are treated much better if you ‘look the part’ as well as have a Chanel on your arm. however in the City as well as Canary Wharf Neverfulls. Speedys as well as Mulberry bags are so typical that it is the norm as well as people don’t provide it a second thought.

My good friends understand that bags are ‘my thing’ as well as I have always liked them so they may state ‘oh is that a Louis Vuitton?’ however conversation never goes further as they aren’t truly bothered. I haven’t truly ever provided this problem much believed to be honest? I believe someone’s understanding of you is developed quickly on exactly how you speak to them so if you are well spoken as well as friendly that most likely brings more weight than the bag on your arm. There are actually countless designer bags these days so if you are not truly ‘into’ bags then you’d most likely base your understanding on somebody based on their general appearance as well as not single out one factor.

The Shopping

How commonly do you buy new bags? now perhaps when a year or so? This year it was the Mulberry Iris which I got in February.

I just recently got my yearly perk as well as it was a bit more than I was anticipating so I believe I will siphon off a part of it towards a bag, most likely the Loewe bag, which I may get early next year. If things great off with Covid19 then mum as well as I are planning a trip to Paris next spring so it would be nice to buy it then. I have been working from house since March 2020 as well as am likely to for the rest of the year so it’s not like any type of of my bags are getting much utilize at the moment!

Which stores do you regular the most? Louis Vuitton, I discover the personnel much more approachable than Chanel. I am a fan of their little leather products as well as scarves also as well as all my accessories come from there. I got a serape in Pomme d’Amour for my birthday in the summertime from LV.
Also, I like wandering around the bag hall in Selfridges just to get a general overview of all the brands as well as what they have in stock.

Do you ever buy second-hand bags? Where do you buy used? No I haven’t. Not against it though however it’s just not something I have ever done.

Do you offer old bags to pay for new purchases? extremely occasionally. My step sibling just recently offered on EBAY for me my old LV Hampstead MM that I barely ever used. It was a gift from an ex however it’s a top handle as well as I have discovered that I am definitely more of a tote/shoulder bag woman so I was never reaching for it. I provided her a cut of the revenue for doing so. A few years back she likewise offered an old Mulberry Bayswater for me as well. In general though no I don’t as now I am older (and costs more expensive) I tend to believe more carefully before buying a bag.

Do you ever feel societal pressure to purchase more bags? Not pressure from society however I commonly search the new collections as well as believe ‘oh I like that, I’d truly like to buy it’ however I have a strict disposable earnings to go towards bags so I am required to believe carefully as well as make informed choices.

Do you think about your bag purchases investments? That isn’t ever a consideration for me. I buy bags since I like them as well as will utilize them not since I want to flip them as well as make money. I did make money on the Hampstead bag that was just recently EBAYed though however that was just lucky.

Who influences your buying decisions? My mum likes bags also as well as we may sometimes send each other links of styles we believe the other may like. otherwise I assumption I just see nice bags when PurseBlog showcases new collections or I search on the websites as well as something catches my eye.

Are sales partner connections instrumental to your shopping? Not at all. since I only buy a new bag when a year or so there is never any type of consistency with who my SA is. I discover them all friendly in general however to be honest I don’t believe any type of SA is sincere since it’s their task to motivate you to spend money in the store. That doesn’t put me off though since I do my research study ahead of time as well as generally go into the store with a specific function of buying a specific product as well as their viewpoint doesn’t sway me.

Why do you enjoy shopping, beyond just obtaining something new? Is it shallow to state it’s nice to have nice things? If you work difficult for your money I believe it’s fair to state that.
I don’t go buying extremely commonly however when I do it has a tendency to be with my mum as well as we make a day of it (she doesn’t online in London so I only see her a couple of times a year) as well as have lunch etc. I discover dealing with the crowds tedious though as well as my tolerance has lowered as I’ve gotten older so I don’t shop that much anymore. I am trying to prevent hectic locations while Covid19 is still raging on.

Have you ever felt like you got inferior service at a store or shop because of your appearance, ethnicity or gender? luckily no!

The Money

Who pays for your bags? Me mostly. My mum bought me my Neverfull as a gift as well as an ex bought me a couple of bags I had in the past that are not part of my present collection.

Do you set aside a budget plan for your bag purchases? This depends. In recent years I have put aside, say, £100 a month for a bag as well as topped it up by a few hundred more pounds if I get a perk as well as then splurge when I discover the right bag. My approach has a tendency to be more determined now that I have a home loan to pay for. In the past I was more impulsive when my monetary commitments were smaller.

The Taboo Topics

Have you ever bought a counterfeit since you couldn’t pay for a designer item? No. I believe most counterfeit products look fake.

Do you ever hide purchases from your considerable other? Nope as I am single currently. When I was younger my dad utilized to balk at the expense of a few of my products so I provided up telling him. however he is extremely tight with costs money on absolutely anything, even if a bag was £20 he’d grumble that I might discover one for less. I don’t believe it’s anyone’s business what I spend my money on- that’s money in the bank, not on the credit history card as well as I have other cost savings so if I want to splurge my free money on something extravagent then I will.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve done to pay for a bag? er nothing really? Sorry no detraction here.

Do you believe your buying is ever a problem? have you ever felt like you were having a hard time with a buying addiction? No. I believe I am sensible. I have a six month emergency fund as well as am putting a decent chunk into my pension every month as well as have made a home loan overpayment this year thanks to no travel costs because of working at house (silver lining of Covid19) so I feel things are great economically as well as I can validate a new bag if I save for it.

The rest Of It

Any other costly hobbies or passions? No not really- bags are my only passion. I utilized to like shoes also as well as have a fair few designer pairs however haven’t bought any type of in years since I look after them as well as they are all in great condition. It’s all boots in London in the winter anyway.

Anything else you would like to include? just to look after your purchases as well as to believe carefully before splurging. truly believe about exactly how much you will utilize the product as well as don’t feel pressured into buying it unless you are 100% sure you like it. as well as keep in mind if you miss out on a bag you had your eye on there will be something next season!