Rotating my bags more has been a constant battle since moving to New York City five years ago. In those five years, my collection has doubled in size and changed drastically, as I’ve sold or traded a handful of bags that no longer fit my style. Finding the space to store them all has been an ever-present challenge, but over the summer, I moved into a new apartment with a large closet unit built into my bedroom.
There’s a top shelf, which, though it needs to be accessed with a step stool, is perfect for seeing everything I own and visualizing each bag while I’m putting together an outfit. Before, everything was stored in bins; half the time, I would forget what I owned or where it was, making changing my bags a hassle.
Since moving in August, I’ve been rotating my bags a lot more, which makes getting dressed way more fun! If I notice I haven’t used a bag in a while, I’ll revert back to my trusty outfit formula and plan my look based on my bag.
A Pro-Tip
Additionally, I purchased a coat hook that I hung in my entryway, which is not only great for putting my bag down when I enter my apartment, but it also allows me to keep 2-3 bags in rotation — and they aren’t bad to look at either ;). I mentioned last year that I wanted to get something like this for my bedroom, but I’m glad I waited since I ended up moving. This hook is perfect for small spaces and fits perfectly in my entryway.
Playing Favorites
This fall has been super busy for me, so it’s been all about grabbing and going! I’ve mostly been using one of two crossbody bags, my Celine Cuir Triomphe Bag which is small, but mighty, fitting just the essentials (yes your iPhone will fit!) and my silver Bottega Veneta Cassette bag which seems to go with everything I put on lately. For dinners and drinks out this fall, I have been obsessed with my latest addition (more coming soon!): the Saint Laurent Le 5 a 7 in Pistachio. The color is absolutely stunning, and I am so glad I sat on this one a bit before pulling the trigger, as I originally was eyeing it in black. I now completely understand why Hailey Bieber owns this bag in so many colors, and truth be told, if my funds were unlimited, I’d be snagging another one too!
I don’t have what I consider “seasonal” bags. I don’t like black handbags, and I own maybe three neutral bags. I love colored bags. With that being said, I tend to carry my Rebecca Minkoff Jett Boxy and a Barbara Bui bag during the fall/winter mostly because they’re suede.
How is the leather holding up on the YSL? I like the bag but read the leather was prone to scratches.
So far, so good. It’s a beautiful bag I am in love! I have been pretty careful though because the leather is soft. I will do a full review soon once I get some more use out of it!
…in rainy seasons I prefer my care free LV bags
goyard mini vendome mini kelly and kelly troika 35. really bags that are not like each other but that’s my rotation and they don’t seem to move from my in room sofa ……so good tips.
I like big bags for fall and winter, I feel that they look more proportionate with big coats, puffy jackets etc. So Kelly and Birkin 35, Fendi Peekaboo large, Celine Phantom and Luggage totes and when it pours rain a trusty LV Speedy in Damier Ebene. 😉
Also, a Balenciaga City works perfectly with a relaxed parka!
Celine Trio, Sangle Seau, and LV speedy.
Everyday winter work bag is LV Neverfull Ebene. Weekends is my faithful black Celine mini luggage or my black Antigona.
Does anyone find that emptying their bag when they come home into a set location, a la Marie Kondo, helps to remember to rotate their bags? I have a spot picked out for this and I just have to CLEAR it out and set it up.
I’m awaiting the arrival of a suede YSL loulou, but also use my black CD Caro and my trusty Loewe puzzle in tan.
Love that pistachio 🤩
My top three recently are my BV Intrecciato shoulder bag (purple—gorgeous), my LV amfAR (roomy yet lightweight) and my Burberry Bridle House Check (such a “Fall” bag)…
Love hearing what everyone else is carrying!
I have so many gorgeous bags but have only been using a lululemon belt bag lately 🤦♀️ It’s just so easy. This idea might help me.