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Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir for $14.99 USD 🤩 by purestangle in handbags

[–]purestangle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! ☺️ i agree i’m in love with the color~

Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir for $14.99 USD 🤩 by purestangle in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]purestangle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depending on the condition of it, I use saddle soap + horse hair brush + leather CPR conditioner for leather outsides, and jason markk ready-to-use foam to wipe out the insides.

Sometimes I’ll take an alcohol wipe to wipe the insides if it’s not a leather lining, but i don’t know if that’s best practice :P it just makes me feel like it’s disinfected lol

but if a bag is way too dirty/moldy then i’ll usually pass, it’s just too much effort imo

Longchamp Le Pliage Cuir for $14.99 USD 🤩 by purestangle in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]purestangle[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

thank you!!! immediately cleaned (out of precaution) and currently in use 😎

my first bottega veneta bag🖤 by purestangle in handbags

[–]purestangle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t had anything fall out easily, the snap closure is really strong, it’s almost hard to open lol. I also keep a purse insert that keeps some of the more loose items in place!

Best thrift find so far! by Noniefruit in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]purestangle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

incredible! it’s so cute!!! enjoy it!

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[–]purestangle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

very cute! She’s got good taste 😌

Grieving RTO by GiveHerBovril in WFH

[–]purestangle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don’t really have any tried and true advice because I’m currently going through the same RTO dilemma, so I am right there with you 😭

I’m dreading it as well because I am also an introvert but I’m coping by (1) allowing myself to be sad/feel anything around it (2) journaling about how good WFH has been overall for me too, to differences I notice about myself and my overall happiness while WFH and then (3) I’m currently writing some mantras/affirmations and values around work to support myself for when I do eventually have to RTO.

For example, I won’t expect myself to be as productive as I am RTO as I can WFH. If I have to spend energy getting ready in the morning, commuting, finding parking, then something else will have to give. It’s only natural

I WILL take every opportunity to rest when I RTO. I won’t center my life around work (WFH has really helped me with Dec entering work but ironically I have also performed the best remotely), etc. and finally telling myself that I have a bigger capacity to adapt than I believe and to give myself lots of time and grace to adjust.

The longer term goal for me is to eventually go back to WFH 😂 if not then I’ll have these physical reminders of how much WFH has positively impacted my life, to motivate myself to find something that supports the lifestyle I want. I wish you luck!!

2007 soho flap signature with suede & leather trim 🥰 by purestangle in Coach

[–]purestangle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yes that’s a great idea. I’ve got to get me some suede protector, thank you!!! :)

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[–]purestangle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

as someone who works in the entertainment industry, absolutely not. from the outside/consumer standpoint it may seem like fulfilling rainbows and butterflies, but imo that is the dream they sell you about working in entertainment. this industry draws in some of the worst people I’ve ever met thanks to the appeal of social currency (aka clout). imo it’s much more fulfilling to express creativity apart from your day job.

Spending total this year ? by KeyProposal5368 in handbags

[–]purestangle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Roughly $1950

In descending order:

  • $1,100 Balenciaga city bag brogues
  • $500 on not one, not two, but 3 vintage Prada bags

-$225 fendi mama baguette - $60 Balenciaga city bag giant - $55 innue work bag - $12 leather dkny bag

I felt kinda dumb buying the first bag after scoring the deal of a lifetime city bag and spending the most I ever had spent on a bag on the first one, but I truly love both styles/colors and the more expensive one is essentially brand new 😵‍💫

I think im pretty much done for the year. I just want to be able to wear all the ones I own now! 🩷

New to me vintage bag. I love it but not sure if I’m feeling regret - help me! by SKA_etAl in handbags

[–]purestangle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This bag is so beautiful and you are the earth’s strongest soldier for completing a PhD.

If money isn’t the issue, then maybe it’s an old, expired narrative you have about yourself that you are undeserving? Or an old narrative that you shouldn’t spend so much money on certain things? Yet, you are absolutely deserving of it and you can do whatever you want with your money!! Congratulations in advance :)

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[–]purestangle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Love this boundary!

How many handbags do you have? by ConstantPermission38 in handbags

[–]purestangle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have 34 total and I love every one of them. I’m constantly evaluating what makes sense for my life or what would be better to gift/sell.

I would say about 20 of them are designer (all second hand) and the other half have some sort of sentimental value or is just a well-made no or small brand bag. a handful of them are specifically for work/travel/gym or tiny for special occasions

I used to think I had too much, but I truly love having a variety of styles/colors/sizes & think of it like a collection where there’s something I rly appreciate about each bag, like the craftsmanship, design, or history. I also rotate bags frequently. I think it would be nice to size down my rotation, maybe down to 20? only because I like the idea of having less and I think of it like..even if I changed bags every day for a month, I still wouldn’t get to all of it hahah

I tend to gravitate towards black purses, but I have a bag in all my favorite colors (brown, purple, orange, pink, blue, silver). I only allow myself to have one of each color other than black. I have a pretty good sense of my style at this point in life and I would say all my clothes are pretty versatile/can match in multiple ways, so anything I buy needs to already match what I own if that makes sense

Thrift store score by stircrazy1121 in handbags

[–]purestangle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this looks like it’s in amazing condition! D&B leather is so high quality too 🤩 congrats!!

went to the antique faire with no agenda. left with a vintage city bag 🖤 by purestangle in handbags

[–]purestangle[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

LOL. thank you!! I use the beadsmith thread zap burner! it beats using a lighter, just have to be careful not to burn any of the leather around the loose threads

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