Wow, JAileen -- you are a serious Coach fan -- and you are right -- those vintage bags are gorgeous! Good for you for taking care of them and rejuvenating them.
OliveGreen -- I LOVE that matching set for you -- those are perfect for your style and really handsome bags! I think they may last as well as JAileen's Coach bags!
Anchie and Sal -- those are gorgeous collections and each seems ideally suited to the person who collected.
I used to be a complete bag minimalist, before YLF. Now I have a bit of a collection. But Sal, like you, I sometimes think -- do these even get seen? However -- I do need to carry stuff around! And so...
At the moment, the first 3 get the most use -- Pom Pom London crossbodies, and the beautiful Furla bag that Angie donated to me.
The small Ecco pocket bag is mostly for times I just need a wallet and phone and am maybe going for a walk....
The pewter backpack is very worn but lightweight and still so useful for slightly casual but not-too-casual wear -- I need an upgrade but I'm not rushing.
I love the mustard Coach for a pop of colour.
The burgundy hobo is at times a lifesaver. It holds SO much. But collapses down so easily to the body. I use it when I travel and also in winter shopping expeditions.
The grey backpack is a fabulous bag but I need to try one of Brooklyn's dye projects on it because it is stained, especially on the bottom. So I am hoping to get to that this winter.