The handbags: I have an affinity for handbags.
The situation: 31 handbags
The goal: cutting this obscene number down by at least 1/3
I'm getting started with the handbags in similar shapes and shades. This is an easy place to cut back.
Black bags. I'm losing the Michael Kors, the Kate Spade, and the no names. Why? The Kate Spade is a rectangular shape that I don't love, and the Michael Kors' lining isn't attached so when I go to pull out my wallet I pull half the bag out with it. Unless you're lucky enough to find a fantastic generic bag that's high quality enough to pass the test of time and meet all of your handbag needs, these tend to just collect dust and use up space. This leaves me with my oversized black Marc by Marc Jacobs Tote it's chic and great for errands around the city, but it works overtime as a beach bag and weekend bag too. I sold the excess bags for a whopping total of $300.
Tans and neutrals. Perhaps this is category that not everyone needs. Personally I adore neutrals because I love to wear white and I love to wear black. A great neutral bag that goes with either, and adds contrast is never a bad thing in my book. However, my beloved Chanel bag, which I purchased on a trip to Paris, is the leader of the pack here. Everything else can go. How many neutrals does one girl need? Even I would say keep it to one, maybe two if they serve different purposes (EXAMPLE: mini bag and tote.)
Fun bags. I can't get rid of my teal Stella McCartney's 2009 summer/pre-fall collection. It's bright and adds the perfect pop of color to my fairly common uniform of black or white. Allow me to take a moment here ladies: each and every one of you needs a bag like this. It's amazing the lift in spirit you can get simply by wearing cheerful colors. Plus, these bags tend to be unique so you can expect lots of compliments! White bags. These just don't work for me in any way. Donating. Maybe they work for you. That's fine, but keep it to one perfect white bag.
Clutches. I pick these things up like I pick up packs of bubble gum waiting in line at CVS. It's ridiculous. A few of mine are vintage and I'll never let them go, but there are plenty that I should pass on to new homes. For starter's I only need one black clutch, so I'm opting for my vintage croc print leather. I'll sell one, and donate the other. After I've sorted that out, the only other clutches that I need to keep are my: Old white clutch from Anthropologie a million years ago with coral embellishments. Why? This works as a neutral right down to the coral embellishments that seem to go with everything summer spring related. A neutral AND interesting. It's a keeper. Red suede Tory Burch clutch. Why? Every girl needs a little touch of red in their wardrobe. Turquoise vintage pill-box clutch. Why? Well, for starters it's vintage... if that weren't reason enough it's a chic shade of turqouise AND it's roomy as far as clutches go. Silver beaded clutch for the holidays. Why? Silver goes with just about everything (sometimes even its close cousin gold, sometimes - do not get carried away here!) I can rely on this metallic maven to get me through the monotony winter holiday parties, as well as summertime soirees. This leaves me with 9 clutches that I can either donate or sell. Impressive right? And with that handbags are done.
