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Image 1 — Mother’s Day Miracle 🤣
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▲ 112 r/DooneyAndBourke

Mother’s Day Miracle 🤣

I’ve been scouring my local TJMaxx and Marshalls in hopes of finding a Florentine like others have posted on here. I was driving home from a friends house and decided to stop at a couple stores that were on the way home but not my typical area and I struck gold!

It’s not the satchel I was looking for but I’m almost glad because it’s definitely not one I already own. Best part was I was able to get 10% off because of the “scratches” on the bag (I can easily work them out with conditioner) so I got the bag for $130 after my rewards 🙌🏼

u/cturtle86 — 3 days ago
▲ 5 r/DooneyAndBourke

Florentine doesn’t smell like a typical Florentine, could it be fake?

Long story short is I bought a Large Fuchsia Florentine secondhand and when I received it I realized it lacks the “typical” smell that my other Florentine’s have.

The bag itself looks absolutely stunning and I have no other reason to suspect it’s a fake beyond the fact that it just doesn’t have that luscious leather smell.

Is this something that other people encountered from other bags, possibly because they’re colored leather? Any insight would be appreciated!

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u/cturtle86 — 3 days ago
▲ 1 r/DooneyAndBourke

Is this a real D&B?

I saw this posted on Facebook Marketplace for a reasonable price but I can’t seem to find it anywhere else online so I’m not sure if it’s legit.

If you look at the last photo I cropped you can see the Dooney & Bourke stamp but beyond that it doesn’t look much like a D&B so I’m not sure if it’s vintage or part of a limited release?

UPDATE: thank you all for your advice, I also can’t seem to place it so that leads me to believe it’s likely a fake. I also asked the seller if it was from a smoke free/odor free home and they said ‘no’ so I decided to pass.

Even if it was legit I’m not going to deal with a smokey bag, I learned the hard way that it’s nearly impossible to get that smell out.

u/cturtle86 — 5 days ago
▲ 6 r/DooneyAndBourke

I’m selling my NWT Sorrento Satchel 30 With Pocket in Blue for $275 (OBO). It’s absolutely gorgeous but it’s a bit smaller than I would like so I’m seeing if anyone is interested.

The paper of authenticity is included as well.

u/cturtle86 — 10 days ago
▲ 84 r/DooneyAndBourke

I legitimately went from 0 to 3 Florentines in one day 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️ I found 2 in a Facebook D&B appreciation group and the other was posted on Facebook Marketplace for a VERY reasonable price.

All are pre-loved and need a bit of cleaning up but I am very happy with my purchases and can’t wait to restore them to their former glory and style them.

I also recently found a Pebble Grain Bristol Satchel on Poshmark and a Suede Cooper Hobo bag at the thrift store for great deals too.

On top of these finds I also grabbed a Sorrento Satchel 30 With Pocket in Blue during the recent sale and I honestly think it’s a bit too small for me so I may be returning that one (and paying the $10 restocking fee 🙄) but we’ll see.

u/cturtle86 — 11 days ago
▲ 18 r/shoppingaddiction

I’ve struggled with compulsive shopping for as long as I can remember. About 10 years ago it got bad enough that I had to file for bankruptcy, which is something I never want to go through again. I also have suspected ADHD (working through it with a therapist), and I know that plays a big role in the impulsivity and hyperfixation cycles.

My “categories” tend to rotate between clothes, makeup, shoes, but lately it’s been purses.

At the beginning of this month I told myself: no more bags. I planned a full 6 month no-buy, and if I actually stuck to it, I’d reward myself with my “dream bag” for my birthday.

Then life happened and my child was hospitalized (they’re okay now), and it completely threw me off. I spiraled into stress spending without really noticing it in the moment. Yesterday it finally hit me: I have FIVE purses currently being shipped to me. And because most of them are secondhand, returns aren’t really an option. Thrifting/reselling has also become part of the fixation, which doesn’t help.

That realization felt like a punch to the gut.

Today I started trying to reset. I deleted apps, turned off notifications, and I’m trying to be more intentional about what I do when I feel the urge to scroll or shop. I don’t want my life to revolve around “stuff” or the constant urge to hunt for the next thing. It’s exhausting.

Also, I’m letting go of the “dream bag” reward idea. I already ended up buying two versions of it secondhand anyway, which kind of proves the point. Instead, I want to plan something meaningful for my birthday that I’ll actually remember.

If anyone has advice on how to stick to a no-buy or deal with stress-triggered spending, I’d really appreciate it. This cycle is getting old.

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u/cturtle86 — 13 days ago