CC 63: kit Kats In Her Mulberry Bayswater

Today we’re taking a look into the life of a young professional hailing from our nation’s capital. She has worked exceptionally hard to get to where she is in her career. like lots of of us, this confessor has celebrated big life events by purchasing new bags. though this confessor has purchased lots of bags on her own, her a lot of beloved bag was handed down to her by her mom, whose mother was the previous owner of the bag.

Her collection varies and she has her fair share of different designers, but today’s confessor’s attitude towards bags and shopping is pretty down to earth. This confessor owns, and loves, bags in any way price points. Additionally, she recognizes that bags are “just bags” and shouldn’t impact how others are treated. While she admits that she went through a bit of a frivolous spending period in her 20s, today’s confessor shops mindfully, typically planning out higher-end bag purchases in correlation to big life events. While her overall attitude towards bags and shopping is refreshing, so is her knack for the sweets she keeps stuffed in her bags. read the full confessional below and don’t forget to submit your own!

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O básico

Age: 31
Identidade de gênero: feminina
Location: Washington, DC
Occupation: Lawyers/Consultant
Industry: Tax
Salary: $102,000
Household Income: $400,000

As malas

Você é um membro do PurseForum? Não

How lots of bags do you own? around 30

Quais são as malas em sua coleção?

Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM (Damier Azur)

Louis Vuitton Boulogne 35 (Classic Monogram)

Vintage Gucci Boston Bag

Vintage Gucci GG monogram small Crossbody

Mulberry Bayswater (Heritage) in sage green

Mulberry Dorset tote in bluebell leather

Balenciaga medium classic City in black with silver hardware

Prada Nylon Crossbody in black

Marc Jacobs Stam in turquoise

Kurt Geiger London Rainbow stripe Kensington Bag

Kurt Geiger London tiny Kensington in red tweed

Annabel Ingall large Isabella tote in black

Tory Burch Gemini link tote in Orange

Tory Burch leather Foldover Crossbody

Rebecca Minkoff Cupid satchel in Camel

Rebecca Minkoff tiny MAC in Grey

Rebecca Minkoff tiny affair in Teal

Longchamp large Le Pliage in Olive

Several vintage instructor crossbody bags

Additionally, I have several unbranded bags from local stores and Amazon, and a few bags from fast fashion places like H&M, Aldo, Target, and TJMaxx

Quanto vale sua coleção? roughly $12,800 at retail price (before depreciation)

What is your a lot of expensive bag? In terms of retail value, probably the Balenciaga City, but I paid way less. Out of all my bags, I paid the most for the LV Neverfull.

What are the most crucial brands or pieces in your collection?

Almost all of my bags provided are crucial to me, but I am a lot of sentimental about the following:
– Mulberry Bayswater – this was my “high end” designer bag that I purchased for myself
– LV Neverfull – I purchased this after a hard-won promotion at work. I fought hard to get that promotion – I was working in a very competitive office within my firm where it could be tough for women to get promoted, reporting to a boss who fostered that environment. I worked really hard to get that promotion, but I know I couldn’t have gotten there without the support I received from a network of wonderful women within my firm that I am lucky to call colleagues. Not only did they give me the support and support to help me get to that level, they went to bat for me when push pertained to shove.
– The LV Boulogne – this was originally my grandmother’s, and my mommy handed it down to me for my 30th birthday. I didn’t get to know her well considering that I was really young when she passed, so it really is special to me.
– The Balenciaga City – I had wanted this bag considering that it came out, and finally got this last year to celebrate getting a new position at my company that had been a goal for me for some time. It represented a real stepping stone in my occupation for me.
– Kurt Geiger Rainbow stripe Kensington – I got this in Scotland when I was there on an anniversary trip with my husband. He got this for me as a surprise when he found out I got an interview for my current role.

What age did you get your first designer bag, and what was it? The first name brand designer bag I got was probably a instructor logo’d purse I had saved up for in middle school. I’m not sure what the exact model was, but it was a big deal to me at the time! In terms of higher end labels, the first “luxury” bag I got (I take that label with a grain of salt, considering that I have bags I love in any way market levels) was the Mulberry Bayswater. I had wanted it for some time and found a pre-loved one on Tradesy that I didn’t get immediately, but kept my eye on. I finally gotten it during a dreadful trip to new York, where we had gone to check out pals and it was a complete disaster – the couple we were staying with had just made a decision to divorce and were trying to keep the plans together anyway, I got pulled into a work emergency and spent much of the weekend in their second bedroom on my laptop…I pulled the activate in the midst of all that!

Is there a certain bag you are seeking to purchase next? I really am very delighted with my current collection, and honestly, given the state of the world ideal now, I would just be delighted to spend a lot more time using the bags I own and love as frivolous as that sounds. While I had been thinking about a Stella McCartney Fallabella, I’ve put that on indefinite hold and may or may not revisit that thought when things improve. With all that said, MZ Wallace small Sutton for a time considering that I wanted something that was packable, durable, and also cute, and the price is reasonable. I may get that one when things go back to normal, assuming that happens!

Algum saco em particular que possui um valor sentimental especial? The bags that are a lot of crucial to me are those that hold a sentimental value!

Você sente que suas malas mudam as percepções das pessoas sobre você ou como você é tratado? Not these days – my couch doesn’t seem to care what I am carrying! back when we could go outside, I would say only minimally. I think my a lot of recognizable bags like the LVs or Guccis are a dime a dozen where I live, so I haven’t observed much difference when I do carry those rather than where I don’t. While DC isn’t the most “fashion-y” area (though there is a really emerging presence), I do notice that a lot of women in my office carry designer bags but it is rarely a topic of conversation. some of my pals are into bags – some a lot more so than others, but for those that are it is a lot more like a fun topic of conversation to us than a status thing, which I really value.

I think I see the most change in perception when I carry something a little unusual or off the beaten path (particularly the Kurt Geiger Rainbow stripe Kensington). Honestly, I like it that way! Bags are fun, but at the end of the day, they are just bags, and I don’t think they must impact how people are treated.

As compras

How typically do you get new bags? maybe a few times a year, give or take. a lot of of my higher end purchases are well planned out and made in relation to a life event, but there are times where I will take advantage of a good deal when it comes up. I did go through a period in my late 20s where I gotten new bag a lot more typically than that, mostly in the mid-range/low end scheme of things, but considering that then I’ve tried to be much a lot more mindful. I’m lucky in that a lot of my pals will ask me to help them shop for a bag, so I get a lot of my shopping impulses out that way!

Which stores do you frequent the most? I get a lot of of my bags pre-loved, so really a lot of consignment stores, both in-person and online. If I purchase new, I will go to Nordstrom or South Moon Under, and I love a good TJMaxx deal. I think Aldo is really underrated as well – I got my wedding hold there!

Do you ever get second-hand bags? Where do you get used? muito frequentemente! I like to get pre-loved if possible – it feels a lot more sustainable to me, and you can find a terrific deal if you know where to look. I also tend to gravitate towards bags that seem a bit a lot more special (at least to me), which can include bags that aren’t on the market anymore. If it was popular in 2005, its probably on my wishlist! In-person, I like current Boutique, mostly the Clarendon location in Arlington, VA. I have found some incredible deals there – I paid $15 out of pocket for my Prada Nylon Crossbody (it was $115 and I had $100 in store credit). I also frequent online stores like Tradesy, the RealReal, and often eBay (though I get those authenticated). A pal of a pal runs an luxury goods consignment store (primarily through Instagram, but she also has a storefront), so I have gotten some terrific bags from her at good prices, including the Balanciaga City, the Neverfull, and the Gucci Boston.

Do you sell old bags to pay for new purchases? I have infrequently sold old bags, but not to pay for new purchases! If I do sell a bag, it is probably to current boutique considering that they make it so easy (if I have to mail something, I will unavoidably forget to do it). I’m a lot more inclined to give old bags away to pals or family, or to donate.

Do you ever feel societal pressure to purchase a lot more bags? less so these days, but I used to. Instagram absolutely doesn’t help, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve gotten a lot more safe in my choices and tastes. These days, the pressure is not so much to me the idea that I must have a lot more bags in terms of numbers, it comes a lot more from sheer number of terrific options out there – the a lot more you scroll through Instagram, blogs, marketing emails, the a lot more you see things that you may want. with that said, I am lucky enough to have several long-term dream bags iNo meu armário, e dado o estado do mundo hoje em dia, só quero ter prazer no que tenho.

Você considera seus investimentos em compras? De jeito nenhum! Pelo menos não está relacionado às minhas próprias malas, para mim acho que elas são algo para ter prazer em ter sorte de poder pagar. Talvez um investimento em minha felicidade? Eu vejo como eles podem ser checados como investimentos e gosto de pensar no lado do investimento das coisas da perspectiva econômica devido à minha profissão – usei bolsas como um exemplo de descrição do nível de mercado e dos motoristas de valor ao ensinar colegas juniores ! Também gosto muito de monitorar estilos e preços populares no mercado de varejo para ver como as coisas mudam com o tempo.
Quem geralmente influencia sua tomada de decisões?

Quem influencia sua tomada de decisões? Não tenho certeza! Embora eu ache que os influenciadores e celebridades do Instagram provavelmente tenham algum impacto subconsciente nas coisas, eu costumo conseguir o que gosto, que inclui os dois estilos que são realmente populares e mainstream, e estilos que não são. Sou muito mais atraído por estilos reconhecíveis muito mais do que logotipos, se isso faz algum sentido, e acho que entendo isso da minha mãe, que adora itens de luxo, mas absolutamente odeia logotipos. Não me importo com logotipos, mas também tenho que gostar do estilo. Enquanto eu frequentemente pergunto aos meus amigos ou cônjuge o que eles pensam ao tomar uma decisão de compra, provavelmente vou em frente e conseguir o que gosto, porque sou eu quem carrega a bolsa! Espero que não pareça insensível!

Os relacionamentos de associado de vendas são instrumentais para suas compras? Não da maneira padrão, considerando que eu recebo muito em segunda mão. Embora eu sempre aprecie a visão da boutique ou da loja de departamentos SAS, se forem amigáveis, não compro nessas lojas para sacolas o suficiente para realmente desenvolver esses relacionamentos.

Eu diria que esse tipo de relacionamento é instrumental em termos de compras de segunda mão. Eu desenvolvi um bom relacionamento com o amigo de meu amigo, que administra o serviço de consignação de luxo – ela rastreou uma certa bolsa que eu queria ou reservou um estilo para mim que ela sabia que eu estava querendo. Ela também alcançará frequentemente se surgir um estilo que ela pense que eu possa querer e também me ajudou a autenticar uma compra no eBay. Também encaminhei as pessoas a ela e sempre fico feliz em enviar as pessoas para o seu caminho. Também estou perto da equipe da minha loja de consignação local – sinto falta deles agora que as coisas estão fechadas e mal posso esperar para apoiá -las quando as coisas reabrem. O gerente está na minha lista de Natal!

Por que você tem prazer em fazer compras, além de apenas adquirir algo novo? Eu sempre fui comprador-o impulso de caçadores-coletores já era forte em mim, e o capitalismo absolutamente não ajuda! Talvez seja terapia de varejo, mas tenho prazer na experiência de ir às lojas, verificar as coisas, conversar com os vendedores e ver o que está por aí. Eu também tenho muito prazer em ajudar meus amigos e a fazer compras para si mesmos-sou o principal da minha família quando alguém precisa de um vestido de baile ou algo assim!

Você já sentiu que recebeu serviço inferior em uma loja ou boutique devido à sua aparência, etnia ou gênero? Eu absolutamente vi um atendimento ao cliente não fantástico em alguns lugares, principalmente algumas butiques de luxo, mas não acho que tenha sido atribuível à minha aparência, etnia ou gênero. Eu acho que foi apenas um mau atendimento ao cliente de alguns associados de vendas esnobes, o que absolutamente acontece! Dito isto, eu sei que isso acontece, e acho que é abominável, e sei que tenho o privilégio de não experimentar.

O dinheiro

Quem paga por suas malas? Principalmente eu, embora meu cônjuge tenha me conseguido alguns. Ele me deu a bolsa de Mulberry Dorset para o meu aniversário e o Kurt Geiger Kensington como presente de aniversário. Alguns eram presentes – o LV Boulogne foi entregue a mim da minha falecida avó da minha mãe no meu aniversário de 30 anos, e meu pai me deu o Tory Burch Gemini Tote para um aniversário, mas na maioria das vezes eu faço.

Você reserva um orçamento para suas compras de malas? não regularmente. Meu local de trabalho tem um programa de reconhecimento onde podemos enviar “pontos de recompensas” que são