In today’s episode of Closet Confessionals, we meet a woman in her early fifties who recently became a handbag enthusiast. CC 211, as she’s known, has a deep love for bags and enjoys the entire shopping process, finding that her bags hold wonderful memories. At 40, she began this collecting journey after years of hard work, and has become a smart shopper, knowing what works for her. She has a thing for crossbody bags and doesn’t hesitate to sell a bag that isn’t working for her to get one she loves more. Read on for more and take a look at photos of CC 211’s stunning collection.
Basic Bio
Your Age?
52
Your Gender Identity?
Female
Where do you live?
New York City suburbs
What is your occupation?
Writer/Editor
What industry do you work in?
Science/Health
Your annual salary?
$50,000
Total Household Income?
$400,000
Are you a PurseForum member?
Yes
Onto The Bags
How many bags do you own?
65+
What bags are in your collection?
– Goyard Sac Cap Vert (Blue and Green)
– Prada Cleo (Cornflower Blue)
– Bottega Veneta Foulard Cassette (Fennel–light green)
– Bottega Veneta Foulard Small Cassette (Dark Mystic–dark purple)
– Bottega Veneta Mini Loop (Wisteria–light purple)
– Bottega Veneta Small Loop (Ice Cream–pale yellow/green)
– Proenza Schouler Tiny PS1 (Carved Python Black, Light Taupe, Chocolate Plum, Sky Blue, Mandarin Red)
– Proenza Schouler PS1 Mini (many colors!)
– Proenza Schouler White Label Watts Camera Bag (Periwinkle and some type of orange)
– Loewe Small Puzzle (Aqua? or maybe it’s Ice Blue?, Dark Butter, Pecan, Stone/Indigo/Tan)
– Loewe Small Goya (Paula’s Ibiza Degrade Tan/Lemon)
– Chanel Mini Rectangular Flap (Iridescent Turquoise, Iridescent Ivory, Black)
– Bulgari Cabochon (Blue, Silver, Black, Orange)
– Bulgari Cabochon Mini (Gray, Peridot Green)
How much is your collection worth?
I have no idea, and don’t want to know…
What is your most expensive bag?
Probably one of my Chanels.
Do you prefer shopping for bags online or in-store? Why?
Online! Especially since the pandemic, I’ve gotten used to the convenience of online shopping for many things. But every once in a while, I do go to designer stores and have “fashion shows” modeling various bags with the SAs!
Do you sell old bags to pay for new purchases?
Yes! I sell high-end bags on Fashionphile and lower-tier ones on eBay.
How often do you buy new bags?
Every few months–not necessarily all high-end, designer bags, though.
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