What I Bought:
It's taken me a while to get this video and post together - I had the bag for a while before I did the video, as I explained. It has been a very hectic few weeks, as I bid on this all the way back in March! But better late than never. Once I fixed up that major issue it had with a lot of patience, I've been enjoying and using this bag fairly often recently and it was definitely due a post!
A few years ago I bought the Chloe Marcie hobo in this same colour, and sold it. At the time I wasn't using it much and didn't use hobo bags often for life with baby, so I figured I'd let some impractical bags go. But every now and then I regretted selling the hobo bag. I kept browsing for Marcie bags, thinking a shoulder bag would work better, and just waiting for an excuse to make the splurge! Some exciting happenings at work (I've mentioned before on the blog a few extra rewards I've earned) and a timely auction on eBay resulted in me taking the plunge and getting this bag I'd wanted for a while.
How I've Worn It:
Having owned this colour in a similar style before I knew this would work well in my wardrobe! And if I ever run out of ideas for how to wear it I can refer back to my 30 ways to wear post with the Marcie hobo style!
How I'm Tracking With My Fashion Budget:
As you heard in the video, I got caught up in a bidding war on this and did not want to lose! As well as forgetting to factor in the import charges and GST (as it was an overseas auction) and credit card conversion rates for foreign transactions... I have definitely spent more than I did last year!
I feel a little bad to have spent more in 2022 in the first half of the year than I did in the whole of 2021, but I'm also really pleased to have this bag. And at almost a third of the retail price, it wasn't overly expensive for a Chloe Marcie bag in such great condition. Plus, everyone needs to indulge now and then!
I love that bag - right now I prefer smaller bags but when I'm ready to go bigger, Chloe will be on my list. I just adore the shape. Great purchase Mica!
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They do make great big bags! I'm alternating between bigger bags and little crossbodies at the moment depending on the day! :)
DeleteThat bag is awesome! I think you will get a ton of use out of it!! Good for you, winning the auction. I'm so glad it was in great condition too. I love it!
ReplyDeleteyes I'm so pleased I scored it in such good condition for a bargain price!
DeleteThat stink you went over your budget already but at least you go the bag now.
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Yes much too early in the year to have spent so much I think, but I really wanted this!
DeleteWhat an amazing bag, Mica. I can definitely see why you ended up in a bidding war over it. I too have bought things a second time after I'd regretted letting go of them! xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to have the Marcie back in my wardrobe again!
DeleteIf you enjoy it, then it's worth it to have. Glad you were able to get it.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you were able to treat yourself to something that you really wanted! It is such a gorgeous bag and will definitely continue to make your outfits extra fabulous <3
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I love your videos, Mica - it's so nice to hear your voice. :) What a lovely bag that is - the colour is a great neutral, and I like how nicely it lays under the arm or on the hip. That's funny about the musty smell - good call on the baking powder!
ReplyDeleteRemember, your shopping challenge is only a personal one - it is not the end of the world to go over last year's budget! You deserve to spoil yourself a bit and get a bag you really wanted. GST, eh? You must have bought from Canada? :)
Yes definitely not the end of the world as it's just a goal I set myself and it's no real impact if I don't hit it, but I'm going to try harder next year to stick to the goal, haha!
DeleteAnd Australian purchases have GST - even if we buy overseas we have to pay GST on it.
That's a beautiful bag! I'm sure you will get a lot of wear out of it.
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That Marcie bag is such a great score!
ReplyDeletePS Covid sucks! Sigh....thanks for the well wishes, Mica
Still so sad you got Covid after being so careful :( Glad you are better now though!
DeleteGood that you finally got the bag you wanted.
ReplyDeleteI had to have it! It happened to us all, and we usually don\t regret it.
ReplyDeleteSo true! I'm really pleased I got this even if a little disappointed I failed my fashion spend goals this year!
DeleteThat bag is beautiful. I'm sure you will wear it a lot so it is worth the investment.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely bag and it looks great with all of the outfits you've paired it with so far. :)
ReplyDeleteLindo bolso. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteYes we all need to indulge every so often and you certainly are very good about budgetting most months! Gorgeous bag you scored!
ReplyDeleteYes was definitely overdue a big splurge!
DeleteWow, that bag is a beauty! I'm especially taken with the wrapped handles--gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunner Mica, thanks for sharing with #Chicandstylish. Jacqui x
ReplyDeleteThanks all for your kind comments :)
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