Hey guys!
I was going through some of my old posts and I came across this post where I listed out a few of my dream handbags. I had completely forgotten about this post but as I read through it I realized that I actually checked off some of the bags off of my list and I thought it would be fun to do an updated version of the list. Of course I will tell ya’ll which ones I have checked off and if I have decided to keep any of the old dream bags on this new list! All of the links that I am sharing in this post are from online consignments sites. I used to only buy my bags new from the store but I have more recently started to buy my bags second hand. I have decided to buy second hand now because you can really save a lot of money buying the bag from a consignment site and you can get them in pretty much new condition. I also find that I am more likely to actually use my handbags and not baby them as much when they are second hand. All of the bags that I have listed as purchased were bought on a consignment site.
Enjoy! 🙂
Bags that were on my original list that I’ve purchased:
1.LV Neverfull in Damier Azure
I actually purchased this handbag to use as a diaper bag for Sage. Due to the current circumstances, I haven’t even been able to use it because I haven’t really been anywhere to need a diaper bag. Hopefully I will be able to use it one day. I chose this bag as a diaper bag because even after I am done using it for Sage I can still use it as a tote for myself instead of having a diaper bag laying around not being used. I bought the totesavvy classic insert in blush to go inside the bag to convert it to a diaper bag. I ordered the insert almost two months ago and it just shipped a few days ago. Once I get it, I will do a “What’s In My Diaper Bag” post so you guys can see what I would pack inside of the bag.
I have had my eye on this bag for YEARSSSSSSSSS. Each time I went to buy a handbag I would always pass over this one in favor of another but then end up wishing I would have purchased this one. SO I finally just went ahead and purchased this one on a consignment website. (In my first dream bags post I mentioned that I would sell my pink version of this but I actually ended up giving it to my mom for Mother’s Day last year.) I would love to have a Dior guitar strap to go on this instead of the strap that comes with it.
I did not end up getting this in grey or black. I actually went with a taupey-nude color for this handbag. I really like the nude version that I have but I still may get it in black. I did end up getting the Celine Mini Luggage in Black though and I love it. The black mini luggage was actually my first Celine handbag and it has started an obsession! The quality of Celine bags are just unmatched. The leather is so buttery. The downside is that since these bags are all leather they are extremely heavy when your stuff is inside of them. My suggestion is to pack light when carrying either of these bags especially if you are going to be carrying it for a few hours straight.
Dream Bags
I am still sooooo thirsty for this handbag (lol) but really! This is basically a HUGE version of the classic flap bag but it is so hard to find…even on the resale market! It is also really hard to find it in the color way that I want. I really want a black one with gold hardware. I would take silver but I would much rather gold because I wear mostly gold jewelry.
I really like this bag in the matte black version but I also really like this one in nude. The only thing thats really stopping me from making a purchase is that I don’t really find the bag practical. Like what can actually fit in it and will I actually get a ton of use out of it??….When I second guess a purchase like this I wait on it and watch a ton of youtube videos on it to decide if its worth it. I would have to make a purchase and then it sit in my closet to collect dust.
On my previous list I wanted this in black but I recently changed my mind. Something about the taupe is just sooo pretty! I would much prefer to have this in the size medium.
update: I thought I wanted the trendy but the actual bag I was referring to is the Chanel 19. Sorry! The trendy is still cute though lol
I currently don’t have an all white bag but I would love to have this in white! I’ve seen this in white with both silver and gold hardware…it was BEAUTIFUL!!!
Designer Consignment Sites:
Fashionphile
TheRealReal
Yoogi’s Closet
Vestiaire Collective
One thing that I ALWAYS do after buying second hand is getting the bag re-authenticated. All of the sites above guarantee the bags authenticity but I like to double check so I always send in photos to Real Authentication for a second opinion. I usually do this the day I get the purse and I pay a little extra for expedited 1 hour service. This step is completely up to you but I wanted to make sure to add this one in just in case anyone wanted to double check their bags.
-XO, Elle
