CC 121: The traditional Bag enthusiast

In today’s installment of wardrobe Confessionals, we satisfy a healthcare worker whose like of bags is really innate. though she can’t precisely pinpoint where her like of bags began, this traditional bag enthusiast got her extremely very first quite bit Prada when she was completely recognized in her profession as well as able to pay for it. Her collection is streamlined, yet well-thought out, featuring covetable bags as well as brands from Fendi, Prada, Givenchy as well as more.

This collector is extremely smart as well as down to earth, budgeting for her bags as well as saving thoroughly for months in purchase to make a purchase. though she admits to in some cases seeing bags on others as well as having them catch her eye, this confessor isn’t quickly influenced, rather she thoroughly believes each purchase with instead of impulsively purchasing anything. checked out the full CC now as well as don’t fail to remember to submit your own!

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The Basics

Age: 37
Gender Identity: Female
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Occupation: nurse Practitioner
Industry: Healthcare
Salary: $100,000
Household Income: $200,000

The Bags

Are you a PurseForum member? Yes

How numerous bags do you own? 14

What bags are in your collection?

Prada Crossbody Bag

Prada purse on Chain

Prada Satin Clutch

Fendi Zucca Crossbody

Fendi By the method little (cream)

Fendi By the method little (blue)

YSL video camera Bag

Givenchy cross 3

Louis Vuitton SLG

Contemporary brands

Kate Spade top deal with bag

Tory Burch nylon crossbody

Rebecca Minkoff clutch

Marc Jacobs small backpack

Longchamp Le Pliage (small)

sorry I don’t keep in mind the precise names of many of my bags, I just keep in mind the designer

How much is your collection worth? difficult to state since they were bought at different time points however based on retail value at time of purchase, roughly $9,000.

What is your many costly bag? Fendi By The Way, as well as I have two of them. They are fantastic bags!

What are the most essential brands or pieces in your collection? Prada crossbody, my very first designer bag. I don’t even keep in mind if it had a particular name however it’s my preferred bag hands down.

What age did you get your very first designer bag, as well as what was it? 23, I’ve liked purses because middle school, however waited up until I was completely recognized in my profession before buying designer brands.

Is there a particular bag you are wanting to purchase next? Not a particular bag. I like traditional bags so perhaps a small woman Dior in matte black with black hardware or Chanel reissue with all black hardware.

Any specific bag that holds a special emotional value? My Prada crossbody as discussed above, however likewise my Fendi crossbody in zucca print. My sibling likes that bag so I think about it half hers, we share the like of bags to ensure that makes emotional to me.

Do you feel like your bags modification people’s perceptions of you or exactly how you’re treated? In specific circles yes, when I’m around other people who wear designer brands I feel like it does, however around those who doesn’t understand designer fashion homes then no. I feel much more comfortable around those who doesn’t acknowledge my bags though cause there are no judgments. At work I don’t ever see designer labels so I just happily bring my Longchamp tote.

Have your bag-carrying practices altered because Covid? Not really, I tend to bring a bag for months before altering out of them so the few locations that I do go out to, I just bring whatever bag I’m currently use, if that makes sense.

The Shopping

How frequently do you purchase new bags? about when a year, though for all of 2020 I didn’t purchase a bag.

Has the Coronavirus pandemic altered your buying practices or general mindset towards luxury? indeed as well as no; the pandemic shows us that life is as well short as well as we ought to delight in the bit things. however at the exact same time, so numerous people are suffering economically because of loss of jobs, medical bills, etc. It puts things in point of view for sure.

Which stores do you regular the most? Neiman Marcus for designer bags. I online in Oklahoma, not much of a fashion capital. There aren’t numerous high-end shops around here. I primarily purchase online.

Do you ever purchase second-hand bags? Where do you purchase used? indeed I have, I like the sustainability element of it, plus saving money is always a plus. just have to be cautious to guarantee you get an authentic piece. I like Fashionphile since they have great service as well as prepared to offer extra photos as well as information.

Do you offer old bags to pay for new purchases? not for the function of purchasing a new bag, however have definitely offered bags that I don’t utilize anymore. No point in a bag sitting around collecting dust. I’ve offered on Poshmark as well as Fashionphile.

Do you ever feel societal pressure to purchase much more bags? Every now as well as then, I get influenced by specific people who have elegant things as well as I want to keep up, however many of the time I take a step back as well as remind myself I ought to only do what I’m comfortable with, plus I shouldn’t care what others think! I like bags for the bags, not for what others may believe about me

Do you think about your bag purchases investments? only an investment in my wardrobe as well as happiness. I don’t believe bags ought to be thought about monetary investments.

Who influences your purchasing decisions? mainly myself. I see what others wear as well as I may like them however I only purchase what I really like. From my listing of bags you can see I don’t truly have the “It” bags. I like traditional styles. My guideline for purchasing is that I have to truly like a bag for at least 6 months before buying, that method I understand I really like the bag as well as it’s not an “in the moment” purchase

Are sales partner connections instrumental to your shopping? I believe they can be, however I do many of my buying online. I did have a Prada SA in Dallas who was useful in finding the grasp that I ultimately purchased. She understood I lived out of specify however was still useful in tracking down the precise one I wanted.

Why do you delight in shopping, beyond just obtaining something new? I have always liked bags, I can’t truly pinpoint why bags specifically, however I do believe they are wearable art. I do partake in retail therapy every now as well as then.

Have you ever felt like you got inferior service at a store or shop because of your appearance, ethnicity or gender? Not really, however I do gown extremely ordinary as well as one time I walked in a shop as well as was ignored. I used a crossbody bag as well as it occurred to be turned away from them. I evaluated them by turning it the other method around so as soon as they saw the label they came to greet me.

The Money

Who pays for your bags? Me. I’m married so technically he might purchase me bags, however I like that I am able to get what I want since I work hard. It’s my method of gratifying myself.

Do you set aside a budget plan for your bag purchases? Yes, as well as if I go over budget plan then I will hold off on one more bag for a while.

The Taboo Topics

Have you ever bought a counterfeit since you couldn’t pay for a designer item? No, the concept of bring a fake makes me cringe. Others may not understand however deep down I do as well as what’s the point of bring a fake? It’s much better to wear a decent looking, non designer bag then to wear a fake designer bag

Do you ever hide purchases from your considerable other? No, we have the contract that we both work so we ought to be able to purchase things we like. certainly if I’m purchasing at the level of Hermès Birkin, then we would most likely talk about it first. I like what I like as well as fortunately, for the high-end world, I feel like my taste isn’t that expensive.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve done to pay for a bag? I’m a bit boring, never truly done anything outrageous for a bag. I save for months before purchasing any type of bags.

Do you believe your buying is ever a problem? have you ever felt like you were having a hard time with a buying addiction? in some cases I believe I may have an addiction issue with the amount of time I spend watching purse videos as well as reading The PurseBlog haha. However, I don’t purchase often sufficient for it to be an actual problem.

The rest Of It

Any other costly hobbies or passions? I would like to travel. I likewise play piano as well as my dream would be to have a Steinway & Sons grand piano; those are certainly not cheap, however so beautiful. I just appreciate fine craftsmanship, be it a musical instrument or a handbag.

Anything else you would like to include? thanks for reading, I like that we share the commonality of bags. Nowadays people disagree as well much about politics as well as public health, it’s good to getaway to a world of purses for a moment where we can all agree on our typical interest.