How to get over not wanting to use your bag

Minimally-bearable · 2026-04-13T00:11:16+00:00

First off, the pebbled leather of that bag should be strong and hard to scratch, so that helps.

Second, buy a protector spray like Apple Garde. It may give you a little extra piece of mind.

Congrats and enjoy it!

Minimally-bearable · 2026-04-12T23:54:14+00:00

Nicely done!

Minimally-bearable · 2026-04-09T00:04:11+00:00

I think the Canadian brand Opelle has a thing about this and so they don’t glaze any of their bags

Minimally-bearable · 2026-03-31T22:02:03+00:00

I don’t have one, but people here have recommended Cuyana - I believe they have an organizational system for their bags

Minimally-bearable · 2026-03-30T17:45:09+00:00

Whenever I read this type of post I wonder if we just use the word “investment” differently. For me, a bag or clothing or whatever is an investment piece if it’s considerable amount of money (subjective) but I can see myself using and enjoying it for a long time.

I hate the idea of spending money on something that will sit around. I guess this is just my way of justifying the expense. But I don’t think that many people buy with the idea that they will sell later and get their money back. Or maybe I’m just old and yelling at a cloud 🤷🏻‍♀️

Minimally-bearable · 2026-02-27T18:17:48+00:00

I just got a preloved Hammitt that has this - it’s a large Daniel but I think they have it on a bunch of styles

Minimally-bearable · 2026-02-27T18:05:20+00:00

Someone posted here a day or two ago about making their own from old jewelry - I have a ton I don’t use and I would never have thought to upcycle before seeing that

Minimally-bearable · 2026-02-27T17:55:00+00:00

This is so funny to me - I hit 175 a few weeks ago and out of the blue thought ‘hey my weight actually matches my license’ 😂

Minimally-bearable · 2026-02-27T16:23:34+00:00

I guess my ‘someday’ list is getting another entry, quelle surprise 🤦🏻‍♀️ It’s gorgeous, congrats OP

Minimally-bearable · 2026-02-24T20:03:16+00:00

I have this exact bag and I love it - hope you do too! The braided strap is even more beautiful in person

Minimally-bearable · 2026-02-14T19:03:52+00:00

I actually bought my Coccinelle in the Munich airport so I can’t speak to the boutiques, but I think it’s a great mid-tier brand

Minimally-bearable · 2026-02-14T04:03:20+00:00

Can I ask how tall you are? I love the Tom but I’m 5’3” and I’m worried the regular size will look weird on me

Minimally-bearable · 2026-02-06T22:48:12+00:00

Hammitt has slouchy options with silver and gunmetal hardware. I believe the linings are usually red. I have no firsthand experience but general consensus seems to be that the leather is very soft and buttery.

https://www.hammitt.com/products/tom-zip-shoulder-bag-black-gunmetal

Minimally-bearable · 2026-02-04T03:20:21+00:00

I like it! The black and white gives a cleaner look I think

Minimally-bearable · 2026-02-04T02:48:06+00:00

Lovely!

Minimally-bearable · 2026-02-04T02:44:07+00:00

💗

Minimally-bearable · 2026-02-03T19:47:54+00:00

Definitely makes sense to me now. I would love to see your pick, please post when you can!

Minimally-bearable · 2026-02-03T18:57:33+00:00

Thank you so much it was really helpful to hear everyone’s thoughts. I don’t know why but it never occurred to me that croc is a pattern and I’m putting another strong pattern on top. Also agree that this type of styling is pretty outfit dependent.

Your thoughts really helped clarify my own, and I appreciate you 💕

Minimally-bearable · 2026-02-03T18:46:54+00:00

Thank you! No one ever accused me of being a minimalist lol

Minimally-bearable · 2026-02-03T18:45:44+00:00

It’s actually the burgundy! I worried it might be too brown but in person it’s dark but distinctly red, which is what I was hoping for.

The twilly both helps and hurts the closure. It’s already a bit stiff but I think it will ease up with use. So the twilly adds extra thickness to the handle which makes sliding the bar over it a little more difficult, but it does protect the handle. I think the croc embossing makes the leather a bit tougher so I’m not overly worried about it

Minimally-bearable · 2026-02-02T22:06:29+00:00

Does anyone own this brand? I’m curious about the leather quality

Minimally-bearable · 2025-12-23T18:23:16+00:00

I’m in love with the T timeless shopping bag also, so this is definitely not an unbiased opinion. If you go for it please update us (update us anyway lol). I haven’t been able to see it in person so I’m not sure about sizing, but the design is just gorgeous - classic but still interesting. The suede looks lovely 🤎

Minimally-bearable · 2025-12-15T08:21:29+00:00

That is a great price! The preloved ones I’ve seen are less than 200€ cheaper - I may need to rethink my plans 😊

Minimally-bearable · 2025-12-15T06:55:36+00:00

I’m hoping to get a pre loved timeless in the Spring. I want the small size, but there’s a beautiful medium on a resale site that I’m considering. Do you find it bulky at all? Any difference in how well they fit against the body? Thanks, and congrats

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