The Basics
Age: 38
Gender Identity: Female
Location: NYC
Occupation: entertainment Therapist, soon to be mom
Industry: Healthcare
Salary: $52,000.00
Household Income: $150,000
The Bags
Are you a PurseForum member? No
How lots of bags do you own? 15
What bags are in your collection?
Louis Vuitton Red Epi Soufflot
Louis Vuitton brown Epi leather Gobelins Backpack
Anya Hindmarch Vere crossbody
Anya Hindmarch Bathurst little top handle
Anya Hindmarch Rainbow Heart Softstack
Gucci Marmont crossbody
Gucci Soho Disco in red
Balenciaga Murier Motorcycle very first Bag
Saint Laurent LouLou Puffer in red
Philip Lim Pashli Backpack
Ferragamo Sophia Rainbow bag
Alexander Wang Diego bag
All Saints east West Tote
All Saints leather crossbody
Michael Kors Jet set Tote
Polene Numero Uno
How much is your collection worth? $8,000
What is your a lot of costly bag? My Ferragamo Sophia Rainbow Bag
What are the most crucial brands or pieces in your collection? My Louis Vuitton Soufflot, without a doubt. prior to changing careers, I was a expert nanny. It was so emotionally draining as well as yet exceptionally aspirational. It is since of this occupation that I discovered about high-end bags, what I liked, as well as what was needed to obtain them. Although nannying was exhausting, it put me with school. Upon graduation, I nannied over the summertime for one final time. I utilized that final inspect to purchase this bag.
It was bought on consignment – majority of my pieces are in addition to discovered at sample sales. It’s exceptionally satisfying as well as a terrific tip to work difficult as well as persevere, for the things you truly want.
What age did you get your very first designer bag, as well as what was it? 32 – my Michael Kors Jetset tote. It was during a time in NYC, when EVERY working gal was bring one. My now other half bought it for me, as a 2nd anniversary present.
Is there a certain bag you are seeking to purchase next? A diaper bag! whenever I see a bag I like, I remind myself “you cant purchase a new bag for yourself, up until you purchase one for your baby!” I’m currently liking the diaper bags by Freshly Picked, though!
Any specific bag that holds a special emotional value? My LV Soufflout, in addition to my Ferragamo – that was bought to celebrate recuperating from a major surgery.
Do you feel like your bags modification people’s perceptions of you or exactly how you’re treated? Yes, particularly in the healthcare field. entertainment Therapists are on the bottom of the therapy totem pole, as well as we don’t get properly compensated for the crucial work that we do. We aren’t working together with surgeons as well as crucial business types. We’re in the trenches with the nurses, CNAs, dietary staff, housekeeping. I commonly feel guilty bring a great bag around colleagues that are making $15/hr, with kids at home. In turn, I’ve absolutely got comments from those that either don’t comprehend that I bought this bag on consignment, or those that gossip out of spite as well as anger.
I do feel bring a designer bag while living a “normal” way of life can be a slippery slope. part of me feels when you bring a great bag, you have to uphold this appearance of high-end as well as class. other times, I just don’t care – caring about the thoughts of others is truly exhausting, as well as it’s something I continue to work on.
The Shopping
How commonly do you get new bags? For awhile, it was every few months…it’s based on exactly how my mood is, in all honesty. as well as of course, exactly how our finances are!
Which stores do you regular the most? Bergdorf Goodman, outlets, shops so I can touch as well as hold the bags.
Yoox, Ssense, as well as consignment websites. Also, department store websites, in their sale sections!
Do you ever get second-hand bags? Where do you get used? Oh yes!! A few consignment shops on the upper east Side, in addition to Yoogi’s Closet, Ann’s magnificent Finds…I have a genuine real problem with the RealReal, so that’s not an choice for me.
Do you offer old bags to pay for new purchases? No, as well as I truly requirement to. The idea is truly overwhelming for me, as well as I always handle to believe of an reason as to why I cant let bags go.
Do you ever feel societal pressure to purchase a lot more bags? Meh, indeed as well as no. I utilize PurseBlog, magazines, Instagram to discover about bags. It’s since of you, I discovered about Polène! That being said, I really discover pattern pieces as well as things that are truly popular, to be a turn off. I like bags that are similar to prominent ones, yet a bit however different as well as unique!
Do you think about your bag purchases investments? No – considering that I like extremely certain styles, I would never make much money back.
Who influences your getting decisions? Me! The discount rate on a bag is a significant factor, as well.
Are sales partner connections instrumental to your shopping? I only have SA’s at the outlets – a few of them are excellent at letting me understand when a certain product is in stock! however for the most part, I’m okay without the assist of one. Plus, they frighten me a little!
Why do you take pleasure in shopping, beyond just obtaining something new? The excitement of the hunt! It’s a shopper’s high. Looking in several stores as well as web sites for a specific piece, only to discover it at a 60% discount rate is one of the most amazing feelings, for me. I likewise like buying as an reason to see my good friends – I like assisting them make buying decisions, as well as that satisfies the shopper’s high I’m in browse of.
Have you ever felt like you got inferior service at a store or shop because of your appearance, ethnicity or gender? Definitely.
I was when extremely overweight as well as at a shop in Paris, I was totally ignored. even trying to speak to the staff, they pretended not to hear me. as well as then my other half as well as I were in Barney’s after running around the city on a hot day. We most likely looked less than desirable. A SA actually complied with us from section to section of the 1st floor, while checking out bags. She works on commission? huge mistake! Huge! ?
The Money
Who pays for your bags? Me/we! My other half as well as I share our finances.
Do you set aside a budget plan for your bag purchases? No – if there’s a bag I like as well as I can pay for to purchase its then I’ll do it. If it’s not the ideal time, there’s additional expenses, new infant coming, well, then it wasn’t indicated to be. At the end of the day, it’s just a bag to me.
The Taboo Topics
Have you ever bought a counterfeit since you couldn’t pay for a designer item? Yes, in my 20s. I was dumb as well as stupid! Canal street Special.
Do you ever hide purchases from your considerable other? No, I don’t hide anything from him, whether its a purchase or a mole! My purchases must make me feel great – hiding them from the person I like the most, as well as being not able to share my happiness with him about it, seems counter-intuitive.
What’s the craziest thing you’ve done to pay for a bag? worked my ass off!
Do you believe your buying is ever a problem? have you ever felt like you were having a hard time with a buying addiction? It was, for awhile. I had to discover that just since something is on sale doesn’t indicate it needs to be purchased!
Especially with our infant on the way, I’m much a lot more selective in my purchases, whether it be bags or groceries! one more great gauge for me is this concern “do I absolutely like it, or do I just like it a lot?” based on that answer, that’s the catalyst for me to step ahead to even think about making a purchase. My therapist is remarkable as well as has truly assisted me get rid of my buying addiction!
The rest Of It
Any other costly hobbies or passions? My other half as well as I like to travel, as well as I gather vintage makeup.
Anything else you would like to include? Bags are amazing as well as have the power to make us feel the method we want to feel. just keep in mind that that feeling must be one of positivity, otherwise, what’s the point?
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