While some of these items are no longer for me, I will appreciate them from afar ♥️ For the ones that I’m taking a much needed break from, do you think I’ll be able to do it? ☺️ I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic, please share below 👇🏻 Thanks for watching Loves! ♥️
You'll make it on most categories, I think. There'll probably be at least one thing you can't pass up on, and that's not something to feel bad about. I'm not into luxury footwear but I'm very drawn to Kurt Geiger sneakers. The price point is very agreeable and not high enough for me to start panicking over not being able to walk in them.
you and i are like soul sister, totally agree. We have to get a grip on ourselves, the luxury industry is always going to come up with something new, we have to develop discernment, this is style maturity @marieblanche_vestra
Minnie! I am SO proud of you. I have ONE wallet now and a handful of bags and luxury footwear. I have a one in and one out rule now. If I buy a bag I have to sell a bag - same with everything else - if I buy a sweater I have to get rid of a sweater in my closet. So I need to REALLY love something I am buying because it means I have to get rid of something else I really love in my closet. This rule applies to everything. And I only replace makeup if it empty. I recently renovated my house and used it as an opportunity to purge myself of excess everything - kitchen items,, decor items, candles - literally everything and it feels wonderful and gives me a sense of control.
I agree! You will get so much more buying from a local jeweler than you will from any fine jewelry house and most absolutely much better than a chain jewelry store. Once you find a local jeweler that you trust, you will be able to get so much more for your money than one of the large houses, and huge bonus…. You are supporting your community and the little guy!!! Win win!
A friend of mine's jeweler makes full pave diamond Cartier Love Bracelets that absolutely look like the real ones. Because it doesn't have the name, they're half the price. I absolutely agree that you pay for the name!
I work at an independent, woman-owned jeweler, can confirm the experience is still luxurious, and the price always beats the designer markup. Plus you get custom work, repairs, personal service, etc! Thank you for supporting your local jewelry store 💎 I'm with you on all of these, but I've weaned off luxury shopping for about a year now. Drugstore makeup is GOOD. Skincare too. I also have more than enough right now. I know my "no buy" is working because I've had an Ulta giftcard in my wallet for a couple months and still have no plans to use it until I need to! (As in, when I actually run out of something.)
I’ve noticed a lot of other luxury lovers trying to love what they have and being a little more mindful when making a luxury purchase. I love it. I agree that you are paying for the name for luxury jewelry. When I was pregnant with my son, my husband bought me a color by the yard piece from Tiffany’s with our son’s birthstone. He was disappointed by how tiny the aquamarine was in the necklace. I’m sure we could have gotten a bigger stone had we bought it from an independent jeweler.
My downfall is card holders and pouches. I need to stop buying them too but when I feel down they are great pick me up. How many card holders and pouches I need is what I need to tell myself. ❤.
My cousin’s fiancé owns a diamond business. My cousin has worked for GIA for about two decades. They’re the reason that I stopped buying Tiffany, and my Cartier wishlist has gone nowhere. The fiancé makes replica Love bracelets and rings with and without diamonds. He says that his biggest customers are doctors. He guarantees that you can take them into Cartier and they won’t know the difference. The price difference is insane. You are right about it all.
Hi Minnie another excellent video and I’m in agreement I was talking to a friend today about this I believe a lot of us are subconsciously making the decision to pull back I don’t know if due to the insane price increases or what but I’ve noticed a lot of us are pulling in the reigns a bit I’m just over these insane prices since Covid everything has just quadrupled in price it’s insane. Anyway loved the video and love you doll💚💚💚💚
Me and Chanel nail polish need to break up. Caved in and bought Gucci mascara, brow pencil and bronzer, because the packaging is soooo pretttyyyy and I needed each item. Luckily the quality is good, but still I get exactly what you mean about pumping the breaks. Great video Minnie.
I enjoy these types of videos. Right now I am banning myself from buying more black or brown bags. I look through my collection and aside from a DA speedy I’ve got nothing that works well for spring and summer. Very little color.
Hi Minnie, You totally hit the nail on the head for 'paying for a name' Ive been thinking alot more lately about pieces Im adding & have realized that I love finding smaller brands which are t too crazy popular & not too crazy expensive (the again I am also on my Hermes journey for a bag 😅) but putting that whole experience aside, I do see myself reconsidering buying something from a designer just because its from THAT designer. I really want to also shop my closet this year, everytime I look I come up with 10 looks that Ive never worn but the again I always add new pieces so I really want to stop & enjoy what I have! The SLG's is def going to be a tough one but you got this! 🎉❤
I think this is amazing Minnie. Is it going to be hard probably. Especially when you see something you really really want, but hey if you make it the full year great if you simply cut back that’s great to. Whatever makes your heart sing do it. We’re here to cheer you on. I have to say I made a luxury wishlist list this year. First time ever but I did and it has made it so much easier for me to say no to those pretty SLG’s. If it’s not on my wishlist I’m not buying it so I know what you mean. You got this!!! ❤❤❤
Thanks Tasha! ♥️ As long as I don’t replace the SLG’s with more bags, then I’ll be good 😆 In all seriousness though, I think I’ll definitely struggle putting on the SLG blinders but now I’m even more curious to see how far I can do it. 🥰🥰
I loved your video. It appears that you may have been thinking about this for a while before you brought it to us live. Thank you for doing that and thats what makes you great! My recommendation is to maybe sell some of your things you have an overflow of....as you mentioned you have done that. I would continue with that but to include everything. Downsize and then go from there.
Wow I went into Tiffany looking at the same diamonds by the yard set because I wanted a new jewelry set for my birthday coming up. When I put it on…. I instantly said no…. I can’t spend $1250 on a .03 or .10 diamond in sterling silver. I ended up at Jared where I got 1 full carat diamond solitaire necklace and stud earrings in 18k white gold for $1200!
You are so right we’re paying for the name I stepped off LV for a minute and went Perfume crazy.I love Tom Ford lost cherry and my sneakers. Great video ❤
lol I’m completely opposite. I don’t mind paying for luxury jewelry but don’t find it worth it to pay for luxury handbags as I find they will eventually go out of shape and out of style. My jewelry lasts me forever. I guess everyone has different preferences. I can’t find any piece in my local jewelers that look exactly the same as the Cartier de amour. I have the Large one and it’s sooo sparkly from different angles even though the diamond is small but I don’t mind it.
Great video, you always make me smile 😁 I'm with you on not buying designer shoes. I just can't bring myself to spend so much money that close to the ground 🤨 Give me comfortable shoes any and every day of the week, month and year! 🥰
Jewelry is totally different than handbags shoes and clothes. I understand your feelings. The style factor for fine jewelry is generally less than fashion items.
I love, love, love your affirmation concerning shoes 🤩. I've never bought luxury shoes, but I'm now at a point in life where I'm fine with wearing sneakers 99% of the time (except winter). It's all about being comfortable and wearing something that will hurt you or simply just doesn't make you feel yourself isn't worth it 😊. And yes, I'm a "lip care product" junky, too 😂. The same happens with hand cream (packaging, flavour, feeling addiction) 😅.
I agree with you on the designer jewelry-I just had an issue with a David Yurman piece I’ve owned for many years. If I had been dealing with a small jeweler, it never would’ve happened the way it did. And there truly is something special about supporting a small and local business
Totally agree on supporting small businesses However I had an issue with a David Yurman bracelet and received wonderful customer service at their store in NYC
I totally agree with you on small leather goods…………then my new denim LV key pouch arrived!!! Oh my goodness, I love this little goodie! You need one!!! Just sayin😊😊😊
I feel the same, since becoming a mom of 2 I have realized the same bags I loved and used with no kids sometimes don't work with mom life. Since I carry the diaper bag more, I have started to dive into my SLG a lot more.
I always wanted to buy Cartier love bracelet and just en clue … now i have the amount of money but couldn’t justify the price on it .. but on bags its very easy to justify the price 😂why ?! I dont know why😅
It’s such a special experience designing and having a piece of jewellery made, especially if you find a jeweller who has a similar aesthetic and understands your vision. I have repurposed some old family jewelry that was just sitting in a jewellery box. For one Christmas I used some diamonds to make solitaire necklaces for myself and two daughters. They were so surprised. We rarely take them off:) Much more special than the over exposed love bracelet etc IMO.
Absolutely!! The one-of-a-kind pieces make my heart sing louder than anything else. I bet those necklaces will become family heirloom pieces that will be passed down to their families 🥹♥️
I’m with you on the SLGs, I just got a key case and while I was switching into it and organizing my stuff I realized i have a card case/wallet/key pouch every day for the next week+ 😅
I feel the same about luxury jewelry. I have beautiful pieces but they are all custom made and I love them. I like very classic pieces. I use the rest of that money for handbags also haha. I do buy some luxury footwear but not a ton because i always scuff them up quickly, And they are not always the most comfortable.
I felt triggered with the last two on your list 🤣 I’m exactly where you are with not buying anymore. Makeup is so hard but I look at what I have and think I have a lot already. I had to mute my cosmetics SAs 😂
Oh, dear Minnie! I am SO with you on this topic! I DO need a pair of Chanel flats, though. 😉 Other than that, I am with you! lol. I ADORE some of the VC and A pieces, but, I doubt if I’ll ever go for it! I like to buy jewelry on different trips, so I’ll just wait until I go to Ireland someday. I’m behind you, hon! You can do this! Have a beautiful weekend, Lovely! ❤👜❤😘
I agree with you regarding luxury fine jewelry. Most jewelry loses a lot of value when it leaves the store anyway (similar to a new car). If you’re planning on keeping all your fine jewelry, it makes much more sense to avoid the luxury brands. Luxury cosmetics is also another area where it’s not always worth it to spend money. Often luxury cosmetics are loaded with strong fragrance, and the colors aren’t that special. Unless you want the status of pulling out a Chanel lipstick from your bag or your perfect foundation happens to be in the Armani color range, more often than not it’s a waste of money. Especially the ultra-expensive brands like Valentino cosmetics. Some of their pricing is downright abusive.
Fragrance can go bad so it's smart to limit your collection. Like you I'm always attracted to SLGs because they're cute and cheaper than a bag. So far, I've been good about resisting!
I totally agree . And I get with the jewelry especially. What it is is buy the style that makes your heart happy despite the brand . BUT with handbags, you said you didn’t know what it was , it’s the quality of the bags ! Yes we can go to a lower price designer and get the same style but not the quality ( hopefully). Regarding the shoes , I have the classic basic designer ones , Chanel espadrilles and Gucci Princeton but girl you’re gonna have to pry my Gucci slides out of my cold dead hands! With that being said Steve Madden is doing it for me with his sandals ( especially the Mayven which is an Hermes style !) You’re right on point with your views !!
So do I, I don’t wear sneakers to nice events 😆 I was referring to not being interested in buying luxury shoes in general. A nice black pair of heels doesn’t need to be a luxury brand ♥️🥰
Shopping with my jeweler is my best kept secret. I will never buy Chanel costume jewel, or the basic pieces from wherever when you’re just paying for the name. Shop small business ❤❤❤
i agree to not buying lux jewelry and shoes, makes no sense to me as well. i was patiently waiting to say no slgs lol. good luck i know its hard and that temptation hits! chanel has such pretty colors. stay strong
I have been tempted to buy the luxury jewelry. I really like to purchase vintage gold or platinum jewelry because it is so unique. Some of the pieces I have purchased from a reseller/store have a story and it has special meaning to me when I wear it. Also, the jewelry that was handed down from my mother and grandmother mean so much to me. I never gave in to the luxury jewelry you see in soo many videos.
I’m also with you on the SLGs!! Can’t get enough of them and much more affordable than a new bag 😂 You’ve inspired many of my SLG purchases over the years Minnie and for that I’m truly grateful as I love them 😍 I’m a huge sucker for make up in the pretty packaging too 🤩 Who cares if the product sucks 😂🤣
With all that said, want to share your pouch collection? Lol. I’m pretty good about not buying lux jewelry or anything over $1k. Mainly because I would like the full set and that together is a handbag. 😮 (which I’d prefer.) I too have one too many lipsticks for my use level but I’m going to buy 1 more red. It’s a newish color I’m wearing and love but would need to swatch my arm of my own red-tones before going to the store to make sure I don’t replicate it. Was going to get an LV fragrance this weekend but I have a lot of full options in my current collection. Mostly rollerballs but still fragrances to enjoy/test. If I finish min 2, I will consider adding one. New to Tom Ford- love bitter peach. Might try to smell Lost Cherry. 😂 Great video!
Oh gosh it was like you were talking about me with the luxury makeup and also the 25 lipsticks in the same color😂 I. Try g to talk myself out of buying the new Tom ford cream eye palette which I don’t need at all. How many of those do I need?
Totally Agee! I used to get every Dior beauty because of their pretty packaging and free pouches. I decided to stop buying these😂. Makeup is expired and there are many pouches I have never used😂.
Hi! I’m debating between the small Gucci Ophedia top handle like yours or the Chanel mini black pouch….which would you recommend of the two? I know they are totally different items but would love your take on it. Big thank you from 🇨🇦! 🤗 Just watched your review in the pouch and now that it’s double the price from 6 yrs ago don’t think it’s worth it since it doesn’t hold much. 🥺🧐
I'm the same with slgs, I love them and I don't want to stop but I've got so many. I do want to find a Chanel o'case in white and then I think I'll be priced out of their pouches. I'm going to try and not buy any card holders this year and just enjoy the ones I have 😂 I much prefer SLGs to handbags, they are for me, no one even sees them but me.
Exactly, even though no one else sees them, the feeling you get when you open your bag and see them in there is amazing right?! 😍😍♥️🙌 I hope you find the pouch you’re looking for Babe!
For diamonds ii would always go to a small family jewellers. In the UK either Hatton Garden in London or (more reasonably IMO) the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham. Pick your diamond, pick what you want and they’ll make it for you I still want a plain Cartier Love bracelet though 😂
I both love luxury and non-luxury jewelry. They have different pros. First and foremost, you can sometimes buy non-luxury jewerly just for the cost of the material especially when you buy pre-owned. At the same time, I really appreciate the service that luxury houses provide. In most cases, jewelry can be repaired and recover their original shape unlike leather goods. You have to pay some amount of money but still the original company that made your piece take care of it, which is wonderful!
💯 agree on jewelry. Personally I LOVE vintage/estate jewelry. One of a kind, unique finds that I reach for daily. Well worth the price ❤️ and I love the thrill of the hunt 😉 But, for me YSL boots are my holy grail - gorgeous and SO comfortable, like they were made just for me. I have 10 pair 😂
Agree with you. Give love to things we have. Omg in shoes I hear you comfort first happy feet. Around 2014 I was in a store looking at shoes. Saw Chanel ballerina shoes. Pick them up they felt so hard I told the sell guy. Wow they don’t have no cushion. He told me does are site down shoes not walking. I live in New York City we walk. Love how they look but I left them. Also had the Chanel slide pump sold them where to big . The only 2 shoes I have are flat slide pump from Chanel. And a pair of Lara piano shoes love them. Xoxo from NYC Marlene.
Wow! I didn’t know you were a converse girly 😊❤. I also Have multiple lipsticks the same shade 😂. I bought back ups and I seriously don’t think I’ll need another one in my life time either. 😂❤❤❤ this was such a good video. I love your necklace on you. It’s so girly and stunning.
The lipstick chat made me laugh because that’s me; I’m on a lipstick no buy this year too. Same two shades but I need a matte one, gloss one, luminous one, longwear one etc. 🤦🏻♀️. I’m currently taken by Chantecaille’s latest offering but I will remain strong 😅. The perfume will be there next year too so no hurry to buy.
I agree, designer jewelry is over priced. It should be 24 karat for the prices they charge. Designer perfume and makeup is the same as regular cosmetics. SLG’s are over priced and should be substituted with regular slgs. And regular shoes are more stylish and less flashy than designer shoes.
I would NEVER spend money on slgs lol. I have one! Is just not worth it. Handbags I can justify because you're putting your stuff in them. Shoes, extremely selective. Flip flops or anything that looks basic, absolutely not!
Oh Minnie, Ahhhh!! Not slg’s😱not nice to say I hope fail (jk) lip products and next slg’s same video omg!🤣I totally respect your decisions but I’ll be the 1 chanting also buy the slg😉(sorry)
Of course you’re going to be paying for the name that’s the whole point of course you need to love the look but yes you’re paying for the name in the history and to me personally, it’s worth the extra money
I gave up buying a lot of stuff the last couple of years, sunglasses, makeup, fragrances, shoes, clothes, etc. But when it comes to handbags and slg's. I'm a sucker!🫣🤣 I just can't resist! Right now, I'm fighting the urge to not buy the mini Boston bag in summer pink from dress up your purse and the black denim mini Rowan from coach outlet. I just want both!😂
I’m so proud of you and love your passion! You’ve got this girl!!🙌🙌 I also am not buying any more lipsticks or glosses, with or without pretty packaging!! 😁🫣. We can do this!! 👍🏻👍🏻
While some of these items are no longer for me, I will appreciate them from afar ♥️ For the ones that I’m taking a much needed break from, do you think I’ll be able to do it? ☺️ I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic, please share below 👇🏻 Thanks for watching Loves! ♥️
I think you'll cave with some stuff 😑
You'll make it on most categories, I think. There'll probably be at least one thing you can't pass up on, and that's not something to feel bad about.
I'm not into luxury footwear but I'm very drawn to Kurt Geiger sneakers. The price point is very agreeable and not high enough for me to start panicking over not being able to walk in them.
you and i are like soul sister, totally agree. We have to get a grip on ourselves, the luxury industry is always going to come up with something new, we have to develop discernment, this is style maturity @marieblanche_vestra
Minnie! I am SO proud of you. I have ONE wallet now and a handful of bags and luxury footwear. I have a one in and one out rule now. If I buy a bag I have to sell a bag - same with everything else - if I buy a sweater I have to get rid of a sweater in my closet. So I need to REALLY love something I am buying because it means I have to get rid of something else I really love in my closet. This rule applies to everything. And I only replace makeup if it empty. I recently renovated my house and used it as an opportunity to purge myself of excess everything - kitchen items,, decor items, candles - literally everything and it feels wonderful and gives me a sense of control.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and the system that you have implemented for your purchases Wendy! ♥️🙌🥰
I agree! You will get so much more buying from a local jeweler than you will from any fine jewelry house and most absolutely much better than a chain jewelry store. Once you find a local jeweler that you trust, you will be able to get so much more for your money than one of the large houses, and huge bonus…. You are supporting your community and the little guy!!! Win win!
Well said! 🙌♥️
A friend of mine's jeweler makes full pave diamond Cartier Love Bracelets that absolutely look like the real ones. Because it doesn't have the name, they're half the price. I absolutely agree that you pay for the name!
Does he have a website??
Agree who is he?
No and my friend said it's only for the jeweler's clients they' have had for years. :(@@angelac.merlin5790
I work at an independent, woman-owned jeweler, can confirm the experience is still luxurious, and the price always beats the designer markup. Plus you get custom work, repairs, personal service, etc! Thank you for supporting your local jewelry store 💎
I'm with you on all of these, but I've weaned off luxury shopping for about a year now. Drugstore makeup is GOOD. Skincare too. I also have more than enough right now. I know my "no buy" is working because I've had an Ulta giftcard in my wallet for a couple months and still have no plans to use it until I need to! (As in, when I actually run out of something.)
Would love if you came back to your channel and spoke about your no-buy journey! What tempted you and how you overcame? ♥️♥️
Great point about drugstore makeup too, I couldn’t agree more!! 🙌 Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this Babe! ♥️🥰
@@rememberme626 thank you so much 🩷 I've been considering making content again, just have to get myself organized lol. I feel pretty out of practice!!
I’ve noticed a lot of other luxury lovers trying to love what they have and being a little more mindful when making a luxury purchase. I love it.
I agree that you are paying for the name for luxury jewelry. When I was pregnant with my son, my husband bought me a color by the yard piece from Tiffany’s with our son’s birthstone. He was disappointed by how tiny the aquamarine was in the necklace. I’m sure we could have gotten a bigger stone had we bought it from an independent jeweler.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this Babe! ♥️ I love the story behind your Tiffany necklace 😍
I think you own every & all slgs worth having! ❤
You are far too kind Babe, thank you! 😭♥️
My downfall is card holders and pouches. I need to stop buying them too but when I feel down they are great pick me up. How many card holders and pouches I need is what I need to tell myself. ❤.
Same here, they put an extra pep in my step! ♥️
My cousin’s fiancé owns a diamond business. My cousin has worked for GIA for about two decades. They’re the reason that I stopped buying Tiffany, and my Cartier wishlist has gone nowhere. The fiancé makes replica Love bracelets and rings with and without diamonds. He says that his biggest customers are doctors. He guarantees that you can take them into Cartier and they won’t know the difference. The price difference is insane. You are right about it all.
Thank you so much for sharing this Babe! Much appreciated ♥️
Always enjoy seeing the background of your videos.
Thank you so much Love! ♥️
Hi Minnie another excellent video and I’m in agreement I was talking to a friend today about this I believe a lot of us are subconsciously making the decision to pull back I don’t know if due to the insane price increases or what but I’ve noticed a lot of us are pulling in the reigns a bit I’m just over these insane prices since Covid everything has just quadrupled in price it’s insane. Anyway loved the video and love you doll💚💚💚💚
Thank you so much Babe! ♥️ I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this! 🥰
Me and Chanel nail polish need to break up. Caved in and bought Gucci mascara, brow pencil and bronzer, because the packaging is soooo pretttyyyy and I needed each item. Luckily the quality is good, but still I get exactly what you mean about pumping the breaks. Great video Minnie.
I enjoy these types of videos. Right now I am banning myself from buying more black or brown bags. I look through my collection and aside from a DA speedy I’ve got nothing that works well for spring and summer. Very little color.
Love that you’re looking at adding more color to your collection Babe! 🙌♥️
LOL. I was admiring your necklace at the start of the video. I'm a sucker for simple dinty.
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I too, am a proud Lipstick Junkie! 💄💋 Pretty packaging on luxury makeup is also my weakness! 🤭
Right?! 💄 #lipstickjunkies4ever 🙌😂♥️
Love your insight- makes total sense to me!
Hi Minnie, You totally hit the nail on the head for 'paying for a name' Ive been thinking alot more lately about pieces Im adding & have realized that I love finding smaller brands which are t too crazy popular & not too crazy expensive (the again I am also on my Hermes journey for a bag 😅) but putting that whole experience aside, I do see myself reconsidering buying something from a designer just because its from THAT designer.
I really want to also shop my closet this year, everytime I look I come up with 10 looks that Ive never worn but the again I always add new pieces so I really want to stop & enjoy what I have!
The SLG's is def going to be a tough one but you got this! 🎉❤
Thank you so much May! 🥰 I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this topic Love! ♥️
We change and grow thru time. Ebbs and flows. So we bought all our hearts content, now we enjoy it. We can always change our minds too. lol ❤
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this Love! 🙌♥️🥰
I think this is amazing Minnie. Is it going to be hard probably. Especially when you see something you really really want, but hey if you make it the full year great if you simply cut back that’s great to. Whatever makes your heart sing do it. We’re here to cheer you on. I have to say I made a luxury wishlist list this year. First time ever but I did and it has made it so much easier for me to say no to those pretty SLG’s. If it’s not on my wishlist I’m not buying it so I know what you mean. You got this!!! ❤❤❤
Thanks Tasha! ♥️ As long as I don’t replace the SLG’s with more bags, then I’ll be good 😆 In all seriousness though, I think I’ll definitely struggle putting on the SLG blinders but now I’m even more curious to see how far I can do it. 🥰🥰
I loved your video. It appears that you may have been thinking about this for a while before you brought it to us live. Thank you for doing that and thats what makes you great! My recommendation is to maybe sell some of your things you have an overflow of....as you mentioned you have done that. I would continue with that but to include everything. Downsize and then go from there.
Thank you so much for your kind words Love, so happy to hear you enjoyed it! ♥️
Wow I went into Tiffany looking at the same diamonds by the yard set because I wanted a new jewelry set for my birthday coming up. When I put it on…. I instantly said no…. I can’t spend $1250 on a .03 or .10 diamond in sterling silver. I ended up at Jared where I got 1 full carat diamond solitaire necklace and stud earrings in 18k white gold for $1200!
That’s awesome, Major Congratulations Love!! 🎉🎉♥️
I feel confident you can accomplish this! Just please don't ever pump the breaks on handbags!!! Love your videos!
Hehe 😅 NEVER on bags! ♥️🙌
You are so right we’re paying for the name I stepped off LV for a minute and went Perfume crazy.I love Tom Ford lost cherry and my sneakers. Great video ❤
Lost Cherry has got to be one of the best fragrances out there! So happy to hear you love it too! ♥️ Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this Love 😘
We’ve come so far my friend, haven’t we?! The pieces I have left, I love and have kept them intentionally. Great video as always ❤
lol I’m completely opposite. I don’t mind paying for luxury jewelry but don’t find it worth it to pay for luxury handbags as I find they will eventually go out of shape and out of style. My jewelry lasts me forever. I guess everyone has different preferences. I can’t find any piece in my local jewelers that look exactly the same as the Cartier de amour. I have the Large one and it’s sooo sparkly from different angles even though the diamond is small but I don’t mind it.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this topic Love! ♥️😘
Great video, you always make me smile 😁 I'm with you on not buying designer shoes. I just can't bring myself to spend so much money that close to the ground 🤨 Give me comfortable shoes any and every day of the week, month and year! 🥰
Jewelry is totally different than handbags shoes and clothes. I understand your feelings. The style factor for fine jewelry is generally less than fashion items.
I love, love, love your affirmation concerning shoes 🤩. I've never bought luxury shoes, but I'm now at a point in life where I'm fine with wearing sneakers 99% of the time (except winter). It's all about being comfortable and wearing something that will hurt you or simply just doesn't make you feel yourself isn't worth it 😊. And yes, I'm a "lip care product" junky, too 😂. The same happens with hand cream (packaging, flavour, feeling addiction) 😅.
So happy to hear you have similar feelings Babe! I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this topic ♥️♥️😍🥰🥰🥰
I agree with you on the designer jewelry-I just had an issue with a David Yurman piece I’ve owned for many years. If I had been dealing with a small jeweler, it never would’ve happened the way it did. And there truly is something special about supporting a small and local business
Sorry to hear your issue Babe ♥️ I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and experience on this topic! 🥰
Totally agree on supporting small businesses However I had an issue with a David Yurman bracelet and received wonderful customer service at their store in NYC
I just came here to say that I was distracted by the gold sparkly handbag in the background. Love you ❤
🤩🤩🤩🤩 Much love back at ya Babe! 😘
Hahaha I fully relate with EVERYTHING that you are saying. Wishing us both luck x
We got this…right?! 🤞🏻🤣♥️
I judge all things the same low end or high end. It’s either good, great, or not 😉🙃🌻💕
I totally agree with you on small leather goods…………then my new denim LV key pouch arrived!!! Oh my goodness, I love this little goodie! You need one!!! Just sayin😊😊😊
Woohoo! Major Congratulations Babe! 🎉🎉🎉🙌♥️
I feel the same, since becoming a mom of 2 I have realized the same bags I loved and used with no kids sometimes don't work with mom life. Since I carry the diaper bag more, I have started to dive into my SLG a lot more.
I feel as tho we need the converse and vans collection👀✨
That would be ridiculously long. 😅♥️
I always wanted to buy Cartier love bracelet and just en clue … now i have the amount of money but couldn’t justify the price on it .. but on bags its very easy to justify the price 😂why ?! I dont know why😅
I’m with you, I will justify a handbag all day long 🤣♥️🙌 #handbaglovers4life
It’s such a special experience designing and having a piece of jewellery made, especially if you find a jeweller who has a similar aesthetic and understands your vision. I have repurposed some old family jewelry that was just sitting in a jewellery box. For one Christmas I used some diamonds to make solitaire necklaces for myself and two daughters. They were so surprised. We rarely take them off:)
Much more special than the over exposed love bracelet etc IMO.
Absolutely!! The one-of-a-kind pieces make my heart sing louder than anything else. I bet those necklaces will become family heirloom pieces that will be passed down to their families 🥹♥️
I’m with you on the SLGs, I just got a key case and while I was switching into it and organizing my stuff I realized i have a card case/wallet/key pouch every day for the next week+ 😅
I stop buying SLG and make up 3 years ago,this year i want to stop buying bags and shoes 😂
Impressive Babe!! 🎉🎉♥️
I would love to see a video of your perfume collection and your thoughts on each.
I feel the same about luxury jewelry. I have beautiful pieces but they are all custom made and I love them. I like very classic pieces. I use the rest of that money for handbags also haha. I do buy some luxury footwear but not a ton because i always scuff them up quickly, And they are not always the most comfortable.
There is definitely something extra special about a custom made jewelry piece 🤩 Thanks for sharing Love! ♥️
I felt triggered with the last two on your list 🤣 I’m exactly where you are with not buying anymore. Makeup is so hard but I look at what I have and think I have a lot already. I had to mute my cosmetics SAs 😂
Haha! 😂 I felt like I was going to throw up as the words were coming out of my mouth. 🤣 We can do this Babe! 🤞🏻♥️
Oh, dear Minnie! I am SO with you on this topic! I DO need a pair of Chanel flats, though. 😉 Other than that, I am with you! lol. I ADORE some of the VC and A pieces, but, I doubt if I’ll ever go for it! I like to buy jewelry on different trips, so I’ll just wait until I go to Ireland someday. I’m behind you, hon! You can do this! Have a beautiful weekend, Lovely! ❤👜❤😘
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this topic Babe!! Much appreciated ♥️ Wishing you a beautiful week ahead Gorgeous 🥰🥰
I agree with you regarding luxury fine jewelry. Most jewelry loses a lot of value when it leaves the store anyway (similar to a new car). If you’re planning on keeping all your fine jewelry, it makes much more sense to avoid the luxury brands.
Luxury cosmetics is also another area where it’s not always worth it to spend money. Often luxury cosmetics are loaded with strong fragrance, and the colors aren’t that special. Unless you want the status of pulling out a Chanel lipstick from your bag or your perfect foundation happens to be in the Armani color range, more often than not it’s a waste of money. Especially the ultra-expensive brands like Valentino cosmetics. Some of their pricing is downright abusive.
I would love to see your perfume collection 😊
I filmed my top 10 last year, check it out if you get the chance 🥰
New subscriber here! Great video - could relate with the cosmetic packaging...Dior's makeup is of beautiful quality, though...!
Hi Love! Welcome to my channel! ♥️ Couldn’t agree more, Dior takes the cake when it comes to pretty packaging. 😍
Fragrance can go bad so it's smart to limit your collection. Like you I'm always attracted to SLGs because they're cute and cheaper than a bag. So far, I've been good about resisting!
Girl get the dossier version of lost cherry!! It's soooo close to the original!
I’m with you. SLG’s will be the death of me.
Haha! 😂 Right?! They’re beyond gorgeous! 🙌😍
I'm a total sucka for packaging. No more! Lol
It’s sooooo pretty tho!! 😭♥️
I love you and I am still following you from Kuwait❤❤
Much love back at ya! 💋💋💋
I love a good lipstick case. I cannot resist!
Right?! They’re gorgeous!! 😍🙌
I totally get it. Good luck!
Thanks Babe! ♥️
I totally agree . And I get with the jewelry especially. What it is is buy the style that makes your heart happy despite the brand . BUT with handbags, you said you didn’t know what it was , it’s the quality of the bags ! Yes we can go to a lower price designer and get the same style but not the quality ( hopefully). Regarding the shoes , I have the classic basic designer ones , Chanel espadrilles and Gucci Princeton but girl you’re gonna have to pry my Gucci slides out of my cold dead hands! With that being said Steve Madden is doing it for me with his sandals ( especially the Mayven which is an Hermes style !)
You’re right on point with your views !!
Yessss!! That’s exactly what I was thinking about bags, thank you!! 🙌🥰 I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this topic! ♥️
I’m a sneaker head too but I get dressed up and wear nice shoes for special occasions.
So do I, I don’t wear sneakers to nice events 😆 I was referring to not being interested in buying luxury shoes in general. A nice black pair of heels doesn’t need to be a luxury brand ♥️🥰
Shopping with my jeweler is my best kept secret. I will never buy Chanel costume jewel, or the basic pieces from wherever when you’re just paying for the name. Shop small business ❤❤❤
i agree to not buying lux jewelry and shoes, makes no sense to me as well. i was patiently waiting to say no slgs lol. good luck i know its hard and that temptation hits! chanel has such pretty colors. stay strong
Hehe 😅Thanks Babe! ♥️
I have been tempted to buy the luxury jewelry. I really like to purchase vintage gold or platinum jewelry because it is so unique. Some of the pieces I have purchased from a reseller/store have a story and it has special meaning to me when I wear it. Also, the jewelry that was handed down from my mother and grandmother mean so much to me. I never gave in to the luxury jewelry you see in soo many videos.
I absolutely LOVE heirloom jewelry, the meaning/story behind the pieces is priceless ♥️ Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this topic!
I’m also with you on the SLGs!! Can’t get enough of them and much more affordable than a new bag 😂 You’ve inspired many of my SLG purchases over the years Minnie and for that I’m truly grateful as I love them 😍 I’m a huge sucker for make up in the pretty packaging too 🤩 Who cares if the product sucks 😂🤣
Haha!! We are kindred spirits 🙌🙌♥️
@@Minks4AllWe are indeed!! 🫶
When you were talking about the shoes it reminded me of the episode of Seinfeld with the rental car and getting the warranty. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🙌 One of the best episodes ever!
With all that said, want to share your pouch collection? Lol. I’m pretty good about not buying lux jewelry or anything over $1k. Mainly because I would like the full set and that together is a handbag. 😮 (which I’d prefer.)
I too have one too many lipsticks for my use level but I’m going to buy 1 more red. It’s a newish color I’m wearing and love but would need to swatch my arm of my own red-tones before going to the store to make sure I don’t replicate it. Was going to get an LV fragrance this weekend but I have a lot of full options in my current collection. Mostly rollerballs but still fragrances to enjoy/test. If I finish min 2, I will consider adding one. New to Tom Ford- love bitter peach. Might try to smell Lost Cherry. 😂
Great video!
Haha! 😅I have a death grip on my SLG’s 🤣
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this topic Babe! ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Oh gosh it was like you were talking about me with the luxury makeup and also the 25 lipsticks in the same color😂 I. Try g to talk myself out of buying the new Tom ford cream eye palette which I don’t need at all. How many of those do I need?
We are lipstick junkies through and through Babe! 😅♥️ I totally know what you mean 😂😘
Love that gucci bag on the back. Do you have a video to review that bag?
I do. I filmed a first impression a few weeks back
Totally Agee! I used to get every Dior beauty because of their pretty packaging and free pouches. I decided to stop buying these😂. Makeup is expired and there are many pouches I have never used😂.
Haha!! 😂 I hear you 💯 😅
I laughed so hard when you said 20 years without buying lipstick 😂
😂😂😂♥️ Dude, I got backups for backups for backups 🤣
Love all your videos
For years!!
TY
Thank you so much for all your support! It means the world ♥️🥰🥰🥰🥰
Hi! I’m debating between the small Gucci Ophedia top handle like yours or the Chanel mini black pouch….which would you recommend of the two? I know they are totally different items but would love your take on it. Big thank you from 🇨🇦! 🤗 Just watched your review in the pouch and now that it’s double the price from 6 yrs ago don’t think it’s worth it since it doesn’t hold much. 🥺🧐
I'm the same with slgs, I love them and I don't want to stop but I've got so many. I do want to find a Chanel o'case in white and then I think I'll be priced out of their pouches. I'm going to try and not buy any card holders this year and just enjoy the ones I have 😂 I much prefer SLGs to handbags, they are for me, no one even sees them but me.
Exactly, even though no one else sees them, the feeling you get when you open your bag and see them in there is amazing right?! 😍😍♥️🙌 I hope you find the pouch you’re looking for Babe!
For diamonds ii would always go to a small family jewellers. In the UK either Hatton Garden in London or (more reasonably IMO) the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham. Pick your diamond, pick what you want and they’ll make it for you
I still want a plain Cartier Love bracelet though 😂
I agree! I have my eyes on a Cartier love cuff but the rest of my fine jewelry is no named and I'm fine with that.
I both love luxury and non-luxury jewelry. They have different pros. First and foremost, you can sometimes buy non-luxury jewerly just for the cost of the material especially when you buy pre-owned. At the same time, I really appreciate the service that luxury houses provide. In most cases, jewelry can be repaired and recover their original shape unlike leather goods. You have to pay some amount of money but still the original company that made your piece take care of it, which is wonderful!
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this Babe! Much appreciated 🥰♥️♥️
💯 agree on jewelry. Personally I LOVE vintage/estate jewelry. One of a kind, unique finds that I reach for daily. Well worth the price ❤️ and I love the thrill of the hunt 😉
But, for me YSL boots are my holy grail - gorgeous and SO comfortable, like they were made just for me. I have 10 pair 😂
Hell yes Babe! ♥️ LOVE when you find a pair of shoes that works fabulously, fabulous enough to get it over and over again! 🙌🙌
Agree with you. Give love to things we have. Omg in shoes I hear you comfort first happy feet. Around 2014 I was in a store looking at shoes. Saw Chanel ballerina shoes. Pick them up they felt so hard I told the sell guy. Wow they don’t have no cushion. He told me does are site down shoes not walking. I live in New York City we walk. Love how they look but I left them. Also had the Chanel slide pump sold them where to big . The only 2 shoes I have are flat slide pump from Chanel. And a pair of Lara piano shoes love them. Xoxo from NYC Marlene.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this topic Babe!! Much appreciated ♥️😘😘
Wow! I didn’t know you were a converse girly 😊❤. I also Have multiple lipsticks the same shade 😂. I bought back ups and I seriously don’t think I’ll need another one in my life time either. 😂❤❤❤ this was such a good video. I love your necklace on you. It’s so girly and stunning.
Thank you so much Babe! ♥️ Converse and Vans will be with me until the bitter end 😂
The lipstick chat made me laugh because that’s me; I’m on a lipstick no buy this year too. Same two shades but I need a matte one, gloss one, luminous one, longwear one etc. 🤦🏻♀️. I’m currently taken by Chantecaille’s latest offering but I will remain strong 😅. The perfume will be there next year too so no hurry to buy.
Wishing us both luck this year, we got this! 💄🤞🏻♥️
14:00 oh boy you and me both Minnie! 😅😂 Here’s to us trying hard to not buy SLG’s
Haha!! 😂 They’re sooooo beautiful tho!! 😍😍😍
Fragrance collection video please! 🙏🏽
you loooove SLGs (as do I!!!) I’ll believe it when I see it 😉
Haha! 😆 It’s going to be tough but I really need to stop ✋🏻 ♥️
Agree so much! ❤
You look amazing. You wear what you ❤. Way to go.
Thank you so much Love! ♥️😘
I agree, designer jewelry is over priced. It should be 24 karat for the prices they charge.
Designer perfume and makeup is the same as regular cosmetics. SLG’s are over priced and should be substituted with regular slgs. And regular shoes are more stylish and less flashy than designer shoes.
😂😂😂I can set up a lipstick counter myself
Haha!! YESSSSS!! 🤣🤣♥️💄🙌
I’m off LV. The quality is so bad and the service is worse.
Totally Minnie ❤
Love my converse and have 7 pairs I wear regularly
They’re the best!! 🙌😍
I would NEVER spend money on slgs lol. I have one! Is just not worth it. Handbags I can justify because you're putting your stuff in them. Shoes, extremely selective. Flip flops or anything that looks basic,
absolutely not!
Oh Minnie, Ahhhh!! Not slg’s😱not nice to say I hope fail (jk) lip products and next slg’s same video omg!🤣I totally respect your decisions but I’ll be the 1 chanting also buy the slg😉(sorry)
Haha! 😂 Like I said in the video, those blinders are going to be hard to stay on! 😆
Do you still have your valentino rock stud pumps?
Nope ♥️
Oh wow I love them but wow
With you 100 % timea a Squillion, on the topic of SLGs 😂
I caught myself browsing today…the temptation is REAL 🤣♥️
You are so right if you have too much you can't enjoy it
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I love crystals 🔮 and sparkles ✨️ ♥️ 💖 like you 😊!
Yay! Crystals and sparkles are the best! 🙌🤩🤩
@Minks4All yes they are ❣️❤️❤️!
P r o m o s m
Of course you’re going to be paying for the name that’s the whole point of course you need to love the look but yes you’re paying for the name in the history and to me personally, it’s worth the extra money
I gave up buying a lot of stuff the last couple of years, sunglasses, makeup, fragrances, shoes, clothes, etc. But when it comes to handbags and slg's. I'm a sucker!🫣🤣 I just can't resist! Right now, I'm fighting the urge to not buy the mini Boston bag in summer pink from dress up your purse and the black denim mini Rowan from coach outlet. I just want both!😂
@ *LUYBAG* I love you so much and watching your videos makes my day brighter
I’m so proud of you and love your passion! You’ve got this girl!!🙌🙌 I also am not buying any more lipsticks or glosses, with or without pretty packaging!! 😁🫣. We can do this!! 👍🏻👍🏻
Yesssss!!! So happy to have you on the same journey! We got this, definitely…right?! 😅♥️
😂I find it funny it took you this long to finally see it’s TOO MUCH.
Haha im a sucker for cute makeup packaging and SLG’s😵💫🫠🫠🫠