If you ain't got it, you just ain't got it fam. Nothing worse than seeing the co-workers with $400 weaves, fresh mani, expensive bag, but are begging to borrow $5 for lunch until pay day.
Why do people do that?! We need to stop buying things for other people and splurge on ourselves for our SELVES ladies! I hate this brand obsession thing. We need to make a new movement. Known brands don't always have top notch quality. And an unknown brand does not always equal bad quality either.
Alexa Jae ..so true I still buy fake designer bags... Lol.. Coz the real ones r expensive n I also like non designer bags as long as they are pretty..n strong
One of the smartest comments on TH-cam I've read today and thank you for that because people need to start listening to people like you and me and others and stop trying to show off to other people that don't really know you or care about you at the end of the day . #spendsmart
Once a bought my classic Louis V. Bag and paid $900. This was the day after a guy who I was in love with, broke up with me. I can’t explain it but I felt very empowered carrying the bag. 10 years later, still holds strong.
i absolutely agree with Adrienne, if a bag is nice but cheap, i will buy it, but i am still a broke uni student sooooo.. if I want a designer bag i will SAVE MORE than for that shopping splurge lol, I don't understand why people buy knock-offs though
Same! I save my allowance when I want a new chanel and it takes me months but its always worth it. Knock offs arent always cheap, superfakes can be thousands! Now thats just dumb because you cant resell it. If i ever need the money I can sell my bags for maybe even more than I spent
Julia Gungor well tamera was talking about a chanel, my most expensive chanel was still under 6k. Im a college student but if I save up I can buy a new one in like 3-4 months
I'm totally with Tiffany and Loni on this. Tiffany just started to get some fame and started making good money she can't be buying expensive things like that. That's where a lot of people go broke. They see what others are doing and try to do the same trying to show off when they don't have the same kind of money the person has. Get your money up first, save some money, don't live paycheck to paycheck. When you have good money that's when you can start buying expensive things to your liking not before
My grandmother has ALWAYS taught me the value of money! She told me to make sure my bills are paid FIRST before I think about getting things for myself!
Another thing about bags is that I don't want to advertise that I have money. (I don't, this is a hypothetical situation.) Anybody could see me walk down the street with a gucci bag and snatch it.
I used to work at this department store in Manhattan and a customer came in with a worn out Gucci bag and I asked her if she thought buying the bag was worth it, and she was like that she doesn’t think so, that her kids had chipped in to get it for her for Christmas and while she had appreciated it, she was upset bc she felt like it made her a target. She didn’t use the bag for 3 months and with in the first week of her wearing, 2 ppl had tried to snatch off of her and that’s why it was torn.
Sarah Issa And how lv bags make you happy? The mechanism is very clear; you feel you are rich and worth people’s attention by making others believe that you’re rich. Lower class mentality
@@sarasanic actually some people just enjoy spending their money on actual quality items that are going to last longer, its not all about the name, some of us choose bags without logos on it for this exact reason. a coach bag just isn't going to last like a Louis.
I agree with Sarah. I work hard too. No payments or any loans. I prefer spending more money on something that has quality and know it will last me than a cheap product that will torn. Then I got buy another cheap product...in a long run you actually saving you money.
I like designer handbags, but I can’t afford them on a regular basis. If you can save up for one every year or two or however long it takes you I don’t see a problem🤷🏾♀️
I bought my first LV 2 years ago on the pre-love market with pre-loved accessories. I waited 28 years to get one (since HS!!!!) Pre-love is not what it used to be, these are in excellent condition!!!! It’s ok to spoil yourself when you’re able to once in a while. But I waited to afford a house, car, and get all my bills paid first!!! It’s ok to spoil yourself responsibly once in a while!
I’ve never been a bag girl. My husband bought me a Louis bag and I went behind his back, returned the purse, bought me two Betsy Johnson bags from Ross, got a mani and a pedi, bought a couple of pairs of shoes, some outfits, and dinner 🤣 and still had money left over 🤣🤣🤣
🌯 well I understand where you’re coming from, but my man wants me to be seen with nice things to impress other people and that’s not me. And I told him not to buy it but he still did 🤷🏽♀️ so I took it back. I’m very frugal with my coins and I don’t like expensive bags.
I’ve gotten hella good MK bags at TJ Maxx and Marshalls. As a matter of fact, I don’t think I have ever paid full retail for a MK, Coach, Dooney, or Kate Spade bag. I’m an outlet shopper and any bags in my closet that were purchased for full price were gifts that came from my man or my mama! Lol!
I got a coach vintage purse purse(not an outlet POS) for 27cents at a goodwill outlet. I threw that thru the wash and air dried and it looks fantastic!!! looked online and bc it is in such great shape, even after washing, it's still worth a lot!
I am very careful with my money but my hubby gave me a Louis Vuitton on our 25th wedding anniversary & i love it & will cherish it for as long i have it
Choose your poison. You can never make judgements on how people spend their money, as long as their bills are paid. I love my bags, but I will not go into debt for them. You gotta have balance though. I’ll rock an LV bag with clothes from f21 🤷🏾♀️
Same here! Balance is key. Some people go out to dinner every week, nails/hair weekly. I don’t do any of that BUT I love a new designer bag once a year around Mother’s Day.
Alexa Nicole xo. SAME. I own quite a few designer bags some purchased pre owned. I do NOT buy designer clothes though. They re NOT worth thousands of dollars. Imagine how they ll look after a couple of cleaning sessions - with the exception of coats and maybe ballroom dresses they re NOT worth it to me at all. And that s cool. You re Right it s about Balance. I also don’t buy designer shoes so far for the same reason you walk on them they cannot possibly look decent for more than a few years if you wear them out !!
@Maya H how does judging benefit you or the person you are judging? Dosen't it unnecessarily take up a lot of emotional energy? And then what is the final outcome because you haven't helped them or yourself in the end.
@Maya H Hahahah. You seem angry, I just asked a few simple questions, and now you know my whole lifes story. Okay, whatever helps you sleep at night. Here's another question for you. Why is it that if someone disagrees with your opinion, instead of simply elaborating the first thing you do is deflect by making personal attacks based in ignorant assumptions? Hmmmm..... And what's wrong with having emotions?🤔
So I deal with depression and have been diagnosed with PTSD... these four ladies are such a blessing in my life. I work 7 days a week and never have time to be with my partner which makes everything much harder for me. Just putting these clips on play helps brighten up my day. I always feel like I am sitting at the table with some of my best friends, as laugh together. I have such a respect for them and how “Real” they are I just seem to forget my struggles and join in with their talks. They truly inspire me to be ok being ME. I hope they see this and understand that God really has a divine destiny and each of these women truly impact their audience. I would love to thank them in person but this will have to do
Yesss I will spend some money for shoes. Having comfortable & cute shoes are way more important than an expensive bag to me. I get all of my purses at Marshall's & TJ Maxx & could careless about labels. If it's cute, unique, & the price is right I'm buying.
It's good logic just not executed properly like she could have gotten a winners bag for around the same price that is technically designer (I got my sister a betsy johnson bag for 25.00 this Christmas.. I think the whole idea though of not spending money on a status symbol is super smart though and sends such a great message in a world where celebrities are constantly telling us to buy things that we can't afford.
I find spending thousands on a bag to be a fruitless expenditure. I own some designer bags, but absolutely have a limit. Coach is not designer, but I trust their leather and craftsmanship more than Louis Vuitton and Fendi for example. I'd rather have great experiences, a designer education or a designer house over a designer bag any day. At a certain level of expense, some things are just expensive so people can assume you're doing well. I don't have social media or watch commercials because I don't believe in someone else's idea of what's valuable or creating fake needs and desires.
Johanne E. Education is a far greater investment than any material object! Put money aside for that instead of buying ridiculously expensive things! Treat yourself by going back to school and opening up more opportunities for yourself!
I brought coach and Kate spade bags for just 100$ on sale. Nothing happened to them after using a lot . They look brand new . Why would you want to spend thousands of dollars on handbags when you can get good stuff at affordable price . I mean the only reason is brand name . If you want brand name then spend it. For me I like good quality stuff at affordable price than brand name . To each their own. But no point in getting debt over buying designer handbags or shoes . Not worth stress
I have seen some LV bags that looked awful.I have dooney and coach leather and they still look great.I think these brands don't get the credit they deserve.
I decided to splurge on myself and brought an $100 dollar pair of shoes. I couldnt TECHNICALLY afford them, like i had the money but it was also the day right after pay day... a week and 1/2 later, im down to about 50 dollars and i still have to make it til friday. Dont splurge if u cant afford it! I wear these shoes around the house just to get a good money's worth! Lol
keiwana danyell Hey, we all live and learn. I think a lot of us have done something like that at one point. The stores are appetizing! And shoes and bags can look so good on us in the store mirror! Lol patience is a virtue though..... one I'm still learning myself.
I love handbags, and it took me years to buy my dream bag! I’m enjoy it to the max because it’s a Chanel Vintage Jumbo, sometimes it’s good to spurge on yourself! 😏
When I was younger I wanted a Gucci bag, but I didn’t have a car, (I live in Chicago) so I was on public trans, and all I could think about was someone possibly stealing my bag....skip ahead I bought a car and thought I wanted a Louis bag, so I went to the store to check one out and realized the “popular” monogram styles weren’t even 100% leather, it was just coated canvas....smh needless to say, I wasn’t spending ANY money on something that wasn’t even leather...my dear grandmother passed and I received a few of her designer bags and LITERALLY can count on my hands how many times I’ve worn the bags! For my wedding my mom was going to gift me some Christian Loubs which I thought was ridiculous, and got some even cuter shoes for $80! I think we’ve convinced ourselves that just because it’s from a well known designer it means something....it does not!
I bought a knock off louis in Chinatown in nyc one time and it looked EXACTLY like the real one. Literally a couple of months later the purse was FALLING apart. Not cute at all and after that I never wanted to get a knock off again. Finally splurged on a real louis and a ysl bag and you really get what you pay for.
Amen do not spend money on ANYTHING you cannot afford. We kicked out tenants from our house and they were back due on 4 months of rent but were driving MERCEDES. Like are they serious? They must be having drug money because I swear they do not have a job.
Arielle The court system is a BITCH. We have two houses but this county is super LAZY. It takes a month to get a court date. We did the court papers in middle of October to make them pay us. When we finally get the court date that tells us like 2 days in advance no one could get off so we get a relative that's been taking care of the house to go but they don't allow it because his name is not on the lease and the tenants refuse to pay. Next, we file an eviction to get them the hell out that same day in November. That takes another month until we get a court date for middle of December. The judge rules in our favor but Due to GA law, They have 7 days to leave. However, because of Christmas and New years the Sheriff's office was closed for like 3 weeks from end of December to Jan so they could not get them out of the house. FINALLY we call in January to set up an appointment with the sheriff to get them out of the house and the earliest time they had available was the middle of January. When we finally went to get them the hell out they were still there with like 4 dogs and 3 cars in the driveway. They literally TEARED UP THE HOUSE. like Holes in the carpet, walls, doors ect. I wanted to kill Them. So yea 4 months not paid and $5,000 in damages.
As to the hosts’ comments about the ethical and humanitarian issues involving knock offs, there are just as much ethical and humanitarian issues with the “made in Italy” bags. A bag only needs to be 30% made in Italy to be able to have the “made in Italy” stamp. There are actually a lot of controversy surrounding designer brands, the people who tell themselves it’s worth $5000 to buy a “Made in France” or “Made in Italy” bag but don’t actually inspect where these luxury brands source their materials should really do more research, because chances are they are paying for the brand name than ethics. Brands are businesses, and if they can charge $5000 for a bag that costs $100 to manufacture, that’s a $4900 profit. Also there are plenty illegal immigrants working in illegally run factories making “Made in Italy” luxury goods.
I just bought myself a Louis Vuitton neverfull MM for 1350. It’s my birthday gift, I also buy handbags from Ross, they maxx and Marshall’s. Only buy what you can afford , and make sure that your bills and kids are taken care of first. Don’t go hungry just to carry a designer bag
I'm on Tamara's side, I'm always on savingsmode. I bought 2 expensive handbags for 1/4 of the original price. I felt so guilty wearing something so "expensive" but then I realized its the price I would have paid for a normal bag. I gotta keep reminding myself it's ok to splurge once in a while.
I think knockoffs are tacky as hell and I agree with Adrienne that they are bags out there that are affordable that are of great quality that you can buy. I've never understood ppl that buy things simply because a person's name is on it, much less not pay their light bill for it. That's why some of these designers will take ppl for a ride and sell you a bin bag with their name on it cause they know some idiots will queue all day and night to buy it!!!😂😂. People are CRAZY!!!
Listen, I’m not gonna walk around with a knock-off to „look“ rich. Im walking around with my cute Zara bags that are all under $40 and look stylish as hell. Why pretend to be something I’m not? I’d rather spend that money on travels and things that really matter. Like organic fruits and vegetables, great dining experiences etc. same goes for shoes - I‘m not gonna rock no knock-offs because I want to mimic a trend. I’ll wear whatever fits in my budget and AGAIN, Zara and Asos are my best friend in that department. Sneakers I buy good quality, but that’s because I wear them a lot and work out in them. 😊
I am DEFINITELY one to splurge on a great quality bag. If I was rich I would be splurging on shoes too. But a bag like a chanel or louis or Hermes NEVER LOOSES ITS VALUE! I Don't mess with gucci or fendi or those other brands unless I find them at a ridiculously low price online or warehouse because I learned the hard way that you loose your money in a very short time (fendi spy bag🙄). Shoes, although nice, get scuffed, walked on, stepped in dog feces, leaning on one side...and you loose you money on them.
I love my Louie(s), I've been working hard since I was 15yrs old, I'm now 48, bills paid, no car note, house paid for....no cap, 'she's' rocking her bags!
Ross, Marshall's, TJMaxx!!! Girl I could be an ambassador for those stores!! LoL I LOVE SHOPPING THERE !!! I am happy with my Coach bag that I bought at a Coach Outlet when it had not just 1 but two discounts on it. I think it ended up just being $70 vs $300 but I will use it until the handles fall off of it.
Brands like Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren aren't super expensive tho. If I like a bag I will buy it. So if I like a more expensive bag like my latest Ralph Lauren handbag I will not buy the knock off, I will by the actual real bag, but I don't mind buying cute crossbodies every now and then that aren't brand bags.
If you can’t afford the real thing than don’t buy it all. I would invest in quality handbags but paying thousands of dollars for one ain’t that deep 🤷🏿♀️
I've decided instead of buying meself expensive purses, I'd rather put that money towards nice family vacations. Making memories matter much more to me than materialism.
I’m a handbag 👜 nut! I got my first Michael Kors as a gift at the beginning of the year and as of today, I have 3. I’ve always loved designer bags. I only bought the last two because I had the money to buy them. I’d love to have more, but I’ll wait until I have the money to buy. 💜 👛
Girl knock it off yes I have seen some knock off bags that clearly you can tell aren’t real but honey they are knock off bags that even the designer couldn’t tell it wasn’t original .
I love affordable bags and inspired bags without any logos. I’ll get a luxury handbag at some point that I’ll pass down but I’ll always love my affordable handbags.
See the problem is when people buy something name brand and expensive, but cannot AFFORD it. People are so focused on trying to "stunt", they put themselves in precarious financial situations. With that being said, if you can afford it, there is nothing wrong with splurging on a little something something. I feel everybody should have at least one thing that is expensive, name brand and of quality in their possession. I went my whole life wearing walmart-target-ross belts, and a few months ago splurged on a nice low key coach belt. You know, just a little something something.
Same here i’m not a fan of expensive watches at all. But I do love me my rings, necklaces and bracelets. Dont care how cheap or expensive they gotta look unique and different
I got a Chanel bag from my bf and it made me more anxious. I couldn’t bring it anywhere. I ended up returning it. I have a bag that’s $10 and people ask me where I bought it. It really doesn’t matter.
I'm against knockoffs. Instead of wasting money on a knock off, use that money to invest in a non-designer bag that can still be of amazing quality. Knock offs are dead money - you can never sell them and get the money you put into it. Certain designer bags can be sold either for profit or you can atleast get back a good chunk of what you paid for it.
The only bag I would ever get that was designer (if I were wealthy) is an Hermes, a limited edition one. Those things appreciate in value like crazy, better than gold. But unless (or until) that happens it's $50 or less.
I bought a used “Coach” bag from a thrift shop. I honestly thought it was real but when I did my research, I found out it was a knock off 😂😣😩. But I still love it! It’s a nice purse!!!
Years ago I went to thrift store and bought me 3 coach bags and a louis vuitton for $5.00 and they weren't knockoffs.rich people sometimes donate for the tax breaks.
Food, rent, bills, clothes, health insurance and at least 6 months of my monthly salary in my bank for rainy days and then designer bags. I'm male but i like designer too I literally just got a $600 gucci wallet 3 days ago
My granny had this vintage Gucci sling bag and it's now with me. I swear it has never worn out! It's still so intact since the 50's or 60's when she bought it. In fact, it kinda got "damaged" when it was not used for years.
Currently without a purse until the 25th (it's currently the 20th) since the handbag I bought from wal mart well over a year ago finally broke.. so I've been carrying around a Halloween themed ipsy bag to hold just the important things.. as long as its cross body, small, gold detailing, black and under $25... I'm sold. I'm lucky if I get $400 a paycheck (I'm paid bi weekly) so i have to be very frugal. It seems un real to live a life not having to worry if I have enough money to make dinner everynight. But hey, it makes you creative and extremely thankful for what you have. No complaints here.
One time my mom was coming with my to pick up my reportcard back in high school and she looked a mess. I was so embarrassed (being a highschooler) and said: mom omg you look crazy this is what you decided to wear? She looked at me and said "don't worry about I wear worry about what's in inside my purse" and while saying thst titled her bag over and opened it. Needless too say I saw enough hundrerds to let my mom look however she wants whenever she wants. 😍
Yes it is an investment when you buy a great bag it is worth every single penny. It doesn't peel it's just completely perfect every single time you go for it
I had people everywhere I went commenting on my bag and wanting it badly! When I told them I paid $14.99 at TJ Max nobody would believe me! Btw it had nobody’s logo/name written all over it but it really looked good and very well made that it didn’t need to advertise!
I bought a classic Chanel bag at Neimans Marcus and in a year the handles on my bag was coming off stitching was also not so good i took it back to get fixed and they charge me and i waiting three months to get my bag back
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I just rock a cute off brand bag solid colors no prints for $20 $30 some plain cheap bags depending how it's made can look designer . I wear a solid black bag and people don't know whether it's designer or off brand . I rather it be undetectable
I’m with Loni. All the expensive bags I have, I didn’t buy them they were gifts from my gf. They know I’m so cheap when it comes to fashion so they all pitch in for my bday 🎁.
I don’t understand buying the knockoff in this sense.... Why buy a copy ? Pay for the luxury item or enjoy an artist or tradesman’s luxury made item... i don’t get buying a copy for the status, when you can buy someone’s work. We will spend 70.00-4 thousands on status, but not for a bag made by someone who makes incredible quality and artistic designs? The status luxury brand names often started with 1 person working hard with a dream... Why do we no longer support them... or why do we mock the workers of today because we haven’t given their work “value”
My mom was a nanny for several industry people in Hollywood. They would give her LV, Celine, Versace, Chanel bags, clothes, shoes, and sunglasses for free because they got them for free. Its only the average person who typically break the bank for these items.
If you ain't got it, you just ain't got it fam. Nothing worse than seeing the co-workers with $400 weaves, fresh mani, expensive bag, but are begging to borrow $5 for lunch until pay day.
Alexa Jae exactly! Priorities, people!!
Why do people do that?! We need to stop buying things for other people and splurge on ourselves for our SELVES ladies!
I hate this brand obsession thing. We need to make a new movement. Known brands don't always have top notch quality. And an unknown brand does not always equal bad quality either.
Alexa Jae ..so true I still buy fake designer bags... Lol.. Coz the real ones r expensive n I also like non designer bags as long as they are pretty..n strong
OMG YESSS! 🤦🏾♀️
😂😂😂😂😂😂 and I will be saying no lmao
Don’t go broke trying to look rich
Facts.
One of the smartest comments on TH-cam I've read today and thank you for that because people need to start listening to people like you and me and others and stop trying to show off to other people that don't really know you or care about you at the end of the day . #spendsmart
Trying to look rich to impress other broke people.
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Richard Crow's I heard that 💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Once a bought my classic Louis V. Bag and paid $900. This was the day after a guy who I was in love with, broke up with me. I can’t explain it but I felt very empowered carrying the bag. 10 years later, still holds strong.
Louis Vuitton bags are so common though. Hardly luxury anymore
@@vantalized still a luxury price honey $$
You go girl!
@@vantalized no its still a top luxury brand
It's popular..not common cause not everyone can afford thst still, same with chanel.
“You can pass down that Marshall’s bag too” I’m done😂😂💀
Malik Johnson ctfu but you sure as hell can! Lol
Malik Johnson it’s true Loni my bags are from Marshall and Ross!
Straight up!
Malik Johnson yes!!!
Malik Johnson right
I splurged yesterday I've got a four for four at Wendy's instead of my two for a dollar tacos at Jack In The Box 😂😂😂
yes girl, you doing it right ! lmao
Jocelyn Paul Truth! The highest I will go is a $5 hot n ready pizza from Little Caesars
I miss jack in the box tacos 🌮 we don't have it in NYC
Javi Ruiz
Javi Ruiz life without Jack in the Box tacos I couldn't even imagine
Adrienne you better educate these boys and girls👏👏👏👏 Homegirl ALWAYS looks fly af and 'allegedly' spends so little.
Jj Tt mmmmm she stays stunting on instagram. Not hating. But she loves to show off her Gucci fendi and Lv
Hence why I said allegedly
also, Chanel
yup she bought that bag just for this convo
Agree!
i absolutely agree with Adrienne, if a bag is nice but cheap, i will buy it, but i am still a broke uni student sooooo.. if I want a designer bag i will SAVE MORE than for that shopping splurge lol, I don't understand why people buy knock-offs though
Fearless V knock offs will make you look cheap
I always wants to save for expensive things I want but I have no patience lol
Fearless V maybe cuz they want the look for less
Same! I save my allowance when I want a new chanel and it takes me months but its always worth it. Knock offs arent always cheap, superfakes can be thousands! Now thats just dumb because you cant resell it. If i ever need the money I can sell my bags for maybe even more than I spent
Julia Gungor well tamera was talking about a chanel, my most expensive chanel was still under 6k. Im a college student but if I save up I can buy a new one in like 3-4 months
I'll rather have a no name brand purse that is nice and good quality than to use a knockoff, that's more embarrassing.
I'm totally with Tiffany and Loni on this. Tiffany just started to get some fame and started making good money she can't be buying expensive things like that. That's where a lot of people go broke. They see what others are doing and try to do the same trying to show off when they don't have the same kind of money the person has. Get your money up first, save some money, don't live paycheck to paycheck. When you have good money that's when you can start buying expensive things to your liking not before
Esther Jean lol at first i was like “Tiffany? Who’s that a new girl at the table i didn’t see?” 😅
My grandmother has ALWAYS taught me the value of money! She told me to make sure my bills are paid FIRST before I think about getting things for myself!
Taneshae Davis
Prea chhhhhh h!
Say it louder for the people in the back!! 🙌🙌
Taneshae Davis 👏👏👏👏👏
facts
What I like to do is pay bills n buy the food but save up so if I want a purse I ll save up
But first bills and important things ya know?
Another thing about bags is that I don't want to advertise that I have money. (I don't, this is a hypothetical situation.) Anybody could see me walk down the street with a gucci bag and snatch it.
gigglyfitzgirl "I don't, this is a hypothetical situation" omg same girl 😢😂😂😂
I used to work at this department store in Manhattan and a customer came in with a worn out Gucci bag and I asked her if she thought buying the bag was worth it, and she was like that she doesn’t think so, that her kids had chipped in to get it for her for Christmas and while she had appreciated it, she was upset bc she felt like it made her a target. She didn’t use the bag for 3 months and with in the first week of her wearing, 2 ppl had tried to snatch off of her and that’s why it was torn.
😂😂😂
In Kenya people are snatching Brazilian wigs 😂😂😂
Thought it was just me.. I’m waaaay too paranoid.
I am not rich but I have two lv’s and I am proud of it. I work damn hard to buy what makes me happy
Sarah Issa And how lv bags make you happy? The mechanism is very clear; you feel you are rich and worth people’s attention by making others believe that you’re rich. Lower class mentality
@@sarasanic Maybe Sarah is one of the few who genuinely think the bags are pretty enough to worth the penny.
@@sarasanic actually some people just enjoy spending their money on actual quality items that are going to last longer, its not all about the name, some of us choose bags without logos on it for this exact reason. a coach bag just isn't going to last like a Louis.
I agree with Sarah. I work hard too. No payments or any loans. I prefer spending more money on something that has quality and know it will last me than a cheap product that will torn. Then I got buy another cheap product...in a long run you actually saving you money.
But LV is not that expensive 😊
I like designer handbags, but I can’t afford them on a regular basis. If you can save up for one every year or two or however long it takes you I don’t see a problem🤷🏾♀️
I bought my first LV 2 years ago on the pre-love market with pre-loved accessories. I waited 28 years to get one (since HS!!!!) Pre-love is not what it used to be, these are in excellent condition!!!! It’s ok to spoil yourself when you’re able to once in a while. But I waited to afford a house, car, and get all my bills paid first!!! It’s ok to spoil yourself responsibly once in a while!
I’m in the same boat and think I’m gonna do it just once!
I’ve never been a bag girl. My husband bought me a Louis bag and I went behind his back, returned the purse, bought me two Betsy Johnson bags from Ross, got a mani and a pedi, bought a couple of pairs of shoes, some outfits, and dinner 🤣 and still had money left over 🤣🤣🤣
Sweet T Walker thats so ungrateful... i don’t like lv either but my man knows that and gets me what I like. Even still, I wouldn’t return it
🌯 well I understand where you’re coming from, but my man wants me to be seen with nice things to impress other people and that’s not me. And I told him not to buy it but he still did 🤷🏽♀️ so I took it back. I’m very frugal with my coins and I don’t like expensive bags.
Sweet T Walker i always thought that LV never refund you but let's you exchange your item
Sweet T Walker hey that's smart plus if your not gonna use it it's a waste of money better to get what you want
Micky Rose you can return it before 30 days I believe.
Adriennes hairstylist is doin they work👏🏼
If i can aford a gucci ok, if i loveee tj maxx, mashalls and target Why not!!???😄😄😄😄😄
Mery Castillo hunny I love tjmaxx
Mery Castillo target has great bags
I’ve gotten hella good MK bags at TJ Maxx and Marshalls. As a matter of fact, I don’t think I have ever paid full retail for a MK, Coach, Dooney, or Kate Spade bag. I’m an outlet shopper and any bags in my closet that were purchased for full price were gifts that came from my man or my mama! Lol!
Mery Castillo I'm saying!! I love me some Ross.
I got a coach vintage purse purse(not an outlet POS) for 27cents at a goodwill outlet. I threw that thru the wash and air dried and it looks fantastic!!! looked online and bc it is in such great shape, even after washing, it's still worth a lot!
I am very careful with my money but my hubby gave me a Louis Vuitton on our 25th wedding anniversary & i love it & will cherish it for as long i have it
Choose your poison. You can never make judgements on how people spend their money, as long as their bills are paid. I love my bags, but I will not go into debt for them. You gotta have balance though. I’ll rock an LV bag with clothes from f21 🤷🏾♀️
Same here! Balance is key. Some people go out to dinner every week, nails/hair weekly. I don’t do any of that BUT I love a new designer bag once a year around Mother’s Day.
Alexa Nicole xo. SAME. I own quite a few designer bags some purchased pre owned. I do NOT buy designer clothes though. They re NOT worth thousands of dollars. Imagine how they ll look after a couple of cleaning sessions - with the exception of coats and maybe ballroom dresses they re NOT worth it to me at all. And that s cool. You re Right it s about Balance. I also don’t buy designer shoes so far for the same reason you walk on them they cannot possibly look decent for more than a few years if you wear them out !!
@Maya H how does judging benefit you or the person you are judging? Dosen't it unnecessarily take up a lot of emotional energy? And then what is the final outcome because you haven't helped them or yourself in the end.
@Maya H Hahahah. You seem angry, I just asked a few simple questions, and now you know my whole lifes story. Okay, whatever helps you sleep at night.
Here's another question for you. Why is it that if someone disagrees with your opinion, instead of simply elaborating the first thing you do is deflect by making personal attacks based in ignorant assumptions? Hmmmm.....
And what's wrong with having emotions?🤔
@Maya Hand you sound ridiculous to me too so we will call it even 😊
They fixed Loni's makeup !!! They've been reading!!! 😅😅🙌🏼🙌🏼
Yes!! I noticed that too. =D
Thank God!
I wonder why it took so long, she's a pretty lady.
foxygirl646 New or Different Makeup 💄 Artist and or they’re using her correct tones and shades etc... she looks stunning now!
I agree with Adrienne. I do not carry anything fake. I will by a bag, designer or not with no problem but fakes are corny and pretentious.
if a replica is well done noone is able to tell tho
@@weeklystruggle4205 exactly. It all looks the same unless you’re looking inside
So I deal with depression and have been diagnosed with PTSD... these four ladies are such a blessing in my life. I work 7 days a week and never have time to be with my partner which makes everything much harder for me. Just putting these clips on play helps brighten up my day. I always feel like I am sitting at the table with some of my best friends, as laugh together. I have such a respect for them and how “Real” they are I just seem to forget my struggles and join in with their talks. They truly inspire me to be ok being ME. I hope they see this and understand that God really has a divine destiny and each of these women truly impact their audience. I would love to thank them in person but this will have to do
I don't understand why some women love bags so much.
Now shoes...they're a different story. 💅👢👠👡😍
gigglyfitzgirl yassssss girllll. And yet I don't own many shoes 😩 wait until I graduate from law school...they ain't ready for me!
Depends, some sneak food. Then there's matches the outfit- extra pockets for beauty essentials
Yesss I will spend some money for shoes. Having comfortable & cute shoes are way more important than an expensive bag to me. I get all of my purses at Marshall's & TJ Maxx & could careless about labels. If it's cute, unique, & the price is right I'm buying.
Because bags make STATEMENTS!
Because no matter what size you are, it FITS. 🤗👜👝🛍👛
The only thing I splurge on is food😭 #CollegeLife
RiRi Copeland I feel ya there dude... struggle is real
RiRi Copeland feel ya
Ikr!!! I’m trying to stop tho😭
Oh dear.
For real💯💯💯💯
I can afford designer bags - I just don't buy them. I'd rather splurge on a mortgage overpayment and a holiday.
Tiffany logic is weird. If you dont want to splurge on sthg too expensive just buy a bag from a regular store. Knock offs dont last and look ridic
jeanne violette completely disagree
Facts
It's good logic just not executed properly like she could have gotten a winners bag for around the same price that is technically designer (I got my sister a betsy johnson bag for 25.00 this Christmas.. I think the whole idea though of not spending money on a status symbol is super smart though and sends such a great message in a world where celebrities are constantly telling us to buy things that we can't afford.
I’m pretty sure Tiffany doesn’t go around buying up Fucci and Gucci with displaced G’s but probably liked the MLK spin the design was offering
You just gotta know where to get the good knockoffs that looks real and are well put together. 😉
Tamera's hair
yasssss
I find spending thousands on a bag to be a fruitless expenditure. I own some designer bags, but absolutely have a limit. Coach is not designer, but I trust their leather and craftsmanship more than Louis Vuitton and Fendi for example. I'd rather have great experiences, a designer education or a designer house over a designer bag any day. At a certain level of expense, some things are just expensive so people can assume you're doing well. I don't have social media or watch commercials because I don't believe in someone else's idea of what's valuable or creating fake needs and desires.
Johanne E. Education is a far greater investment than any material object! Put money aside for that instead of buying ridiculously expensive things! Treat yourself by going back to school and opening up more opportunities for yourself!
Coach is a designer sweetie !!
@@destinysands1797 Thanks, it is what I meant.
I brought coach and Kate spade bags for just 100$ on sale. Nothing happened to them after using a lot . They look brand new . Why would you want to spend thousands of dollars on handbags when you can get good stuff at affordable price . I mean the only reason is brand name . If you want brand name then spend it. For me I like good quality stuff at affordable price than brand name . To each their own. But no point in getting debt over buying designer handbags or shoes . Not worth stress
I have seen some LV bags that looked awful.I have dooney and coach leather and they still look great.I think these brands don't get the credit they deserve.
I decided to splurge on myself and brought an $100 dollar pair of shoes. I couldnt TECHNICALLY afford them, like i had the money but it was also the day right after pay day... a week and 1/2 later, im down to about 50 dollars and i still have to make it til friday. Dont splurge if u cant afford it! I wear these shoes around the house just to get a good money's worth! Lol
keiwana danyell Hey, we all live and learn. I think a lot of us have done something like that at one point. The stores are appetizing! And shoes and bags can look so good on us in the store mirror! Lol patience is a virtue though..... one I'm still learning myself.
Tamera's makeup, hair, outfit today... Yes Ma'am!!! She DID that!!!
Knock offs are a lil embarrassing. Nothing wrong with the fact that you can’t afford the real version tho
Tashay Shanelle exactly, you don't have to buy brand bags, but then don't buy the knock offs either
I mean, they're only embarrassing to the people embarrassed though haha.
Just go to forever 21 and get their bags that don't have a brand plastered on it 🤷♀️
Sometimes you can definitely afford it but just don’t see the point of spending that much!
Queen Maya 🤣 stfu
Loni looking extra chocolatey today!! YASSS girl WERK
She is glowing!💕
Jordi Em especially her arms
Yes that's exactly what I noticed too :)
Jordi Em she looks more like herself😍😍😍😍 wearing the right shade finally
Right!!!!!!
I totally agree with Adrienne I will never buy a knock-off I rather just a regular no name bag that I like get out of here with a fucci yendi
Loni I don't know what Ross, Marshall and TJ Maxx you shop at they sell Michael Kors , Dooney Bourke , Kate Spade and they're decently priced
I love handbags, and it took me years to buy my dream bag! I’m enjoy it to the max because it’s a Chanel Vintage Jumbo, sometimes it’s good to spurge on yourself! 😏
When I was younger I wanted a Gucci bag, but I didn’t have a car, (I live in Chicago) so I was on public trans, and all I could think about was someone possibly stealing my bag....skip ahead I bought a car and thought I wanted a Louis bag, so I went to the store to check one out and realized the “popular” monogram styles weren’t even 100% leather, it was just coated canvas....smh needless to say, I wasn’t spending ANY money on something that wasn’t even leather...my dear grandmother passed and I received a few of her designer bags and LITERALLY can count on my hands how many times I’ve worn the bags! For my wedding my mom was going to gift me some Christian Loubs which I thought was ridiculous, and got some even cuter shoes for $80! I think we’ve convinced ourselves that just because it’s from a well known designer it means something....it does not!
The classic LV design is so ugly imo. Coach has some cute bags but the ones that just throw their logo everywhere are just not it.
I bought a knock off louis in Chinatown in nyc one time and it looked EXACTLY like the real one. Literally a couple of months later the purse was FALLING apart. Not cute at all and after that I never wanted to get a knock off again. Finally splurged on a real louis and a ysl bag and you really get what you pay for.
Amen do not spend money on ANYTHING you cannot afford. We kicked out tenants from our house and they were back due on 4 months of rent but were driving MERCEDES. Like are they serious? They must be having drug money because I swear they do not have a job.
Arielle The court system is a BITCH. We have two houses but this county is super LAZY. It takes a month to get a court date. We did the court papers in middle of October to make them pay us. When we finally get the court date that tells us like 2 days in advance no one could get off so we get a relative that's been taking care of the house to go but they don't allow it because his name is not on the lease and the tenants refuse to pay.
Next, we file an eviction to get them the hell out that same day in November. That takes another month until we get a court date for middle of December. The judge rules in our favor but Due to GA law, They have 7 days to leave. However, because of Christmas and New years the Sheriff's office was closed for like 3 weeks from end of December to Jan so they could not get them out of the house.
FINALLY we call in January to set up an appointment with the sheriff to get them out of the house and the earliest time they had available was the middle of January. When we finally went to get them the hell out they were still there with like 4 dogs and 3 cars in the driveway. They literally TEARED UP THE HOUSE. like Holes in the carpet, walls, doors ect. I wanted to kill Them.
So yea 4 months not paid and $5,000 in damages.
As to the hosts’ comments about the ethical and humanitarian issues involving knock offs, there are just as much ethical and humanitarian issues with the “made in Italy” bags. A bag only needs to be 30% made in Italy to be able to have the “made in Italy” stamp. There are actually a lot of controversy surrounding designer brands, the people who tell themselves it’s worth $5000 to buy a “Made in France” or “Made in Italy” bag but don’t actually inspect where these luxury brands source their materials should really do more research, because chances are they are paying for the brand name than ethics. Brands are businesses, and if they can charge $5000 for a bag that costs $100 to manufacture, that’s a $4900 profit. Also there are plenty illegal immigrants working in illegally run factories making “Made in Italy” luxury goods.
I just bought myself a Louis Vuitton neverfull MM for 1350. It’s my birthday gift, I also buy handbags from Ross, they maxx and Marshall’s. Only buy what you can afford , and make sure that your bills and kids are taken care of first. Don’t go hungry just to carry a designer bag
I say, spend your money on whatever YOU want, however you want.
I'm on Tamara's side, I'm always on savingsmode. I bought 2 expensive handbags for 1/4 of the original price. I felt so guilty wearing something so "expensive" but then I realized its the price I would have paid for a normal bag. I gotta keep reminding myself it's ok to splurge once in a while.
Jeannie is Forever a Mood💞💞💞
I think knockoffs are tacky as hell and I agree with Adrienne that they are bags out there that are affordable that are of great quality that you can buy. I've never understood ppl that buy things simply because a person's name is on it, much less not pay their light bill for it. That's why some of these designers will take ppl for a ride and sell you a bin bag with their name on it cause they know some idiots will queue all day and night to buy it!!!😂😂. People are CRAZY!!!
Listen, I’m not gonna walk around with a knock-off to „look“ rich. Im walking around with my cute Zara bags that are all under $40 and look stylish as hell. Why pretend to be something I’m not? I’d rather spend that money on travels and things that really matter. Like organic fruits and vegetables, great dining experiences etc. same goes for shoes - I‘m not gonna rock no knock-offs because I want to mimic a trend. I’ll wear whatever fits in my budget and AGAIN, Zara and Asos are my best friend in that department. Sneakers I buy good quality, but that’s because I wear them a lot and work out in them. 😊
I'm always surprised as to how the poor are obsessed with brands while some of the rich aren't
Because they can afford it. Only the poor are sitting around pocket watching.
Love it Loni!!! 💕 “You can pass down that Marshall’s bag too!” Yes🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I am DEFINITELY one to splurge on a great quality bag. If I was rich I would be splurging on shoes too.
But a bag like a chanel or louis or Hermes NEVER LOOSES ITS VALUE! I Don't mess with gucci or fendi or those other brands unless I find them at a ridiculously low price online or warehouse because I learned the hard way that you loose your money in a very short time (fendi spy bag🙄).
Shoes, although nice, get scuffed, walked on, stepped in dog feces, leaning on one side...and you loose you money on them.
I need to have words with the makeup artist that did Tiffany's makeup for Time magazine.
lilian makori yesss
Foxxy Pets you can make your point without using that word
girl me too
Foxxy Pets that’s not the make up artists fault. That’s just her face lol
The outfit, the pose, everything. I’ve seen her look better
I love my Louie(s), I've been working hard since I was 15yrs old, I'm now 48, bills paid, no car note, house paid for....no cap, 'she's' rocking her bags!
Every now and then I’ll splurge on a designer item IF I CAN AFFORD IT. But Steve Madden is just fine.
Ross, Marshall's, TJMaxx!!! Girl I could be an ambassador for those stores!! LoL I LOVE SHOPPING THERE !!! I am happy with my Coach bag that I bought at a Coach Outlet when it had not just 1 but two discounts on it. I think it ended up just being $70 vs $300 but I will use it until the handles fall off of it.
I’m 100% with Loni on this one. I will spend my money how I see fit. Mind your business 😂😂
You can buy hand crafted beautiful leather bags on Etsy from local shops. No big brand and really high quality.
Brands like Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren aren't super expensive tho. If I like a bag I will buy it. So if I like a more expensive bag like my latest Ralph Lauren handbag I will not buy the knock off, I will by the actual real bag, but I don't mind buying cute crossbodies every now and then that aren't brand bags.
If you can’t afford the real thing than don’t buy it all. I would invest in quality handbags but paying thousands of dollars for one ain’t that deep 🤷🏿♀️
I've decided instead of buying meself expensive purses, I'd rather put that money towards nice family vacations. Making memories matter much more to me than materialism.
But who told you that can't have a nice bag AND a nice vacation? It isn't one or the other.
what if youre rich enough to do both?
LOVE Tamera's hairstyle!
I’m a handbag 👜 nut! I got my first Michael Kors as a gift at the beginning of the year and as of today, I have 3. I’ve always loved designer bags. I only bought the last two because I had the money to buy them. I’d love to have more, but I’ll wait until I have the money to buy. 💜 👛
I dont believe they are referring to Michael Kors as a designer bag. More like Louis vuitton, chanel, gucci, Saint Laurent, etc bags that cost over 1k
I pay my bills save money so I feel I can spend the rest however I feel.
Girl knock it off yes I have seen some knock off bags that clearly you can tell aren’t real but honey they are knock off bags that even the designer couldn’t tell it wasn’t original .
I love affordable bags and inspired bags without any logos. I’ll get a luxury handbag at some point that I’ll pass down but I’ll always love my affordable handbags.
I'm the same. I don't like logos. I love quality items but I like if the brand is discreet
"You can pass down that Marshall's bag, too." Bwaaaaaahhhhhhhaaaa!!!!
See the problem is when people buy something name brand and expensive, but cannot AFFORD it. People are so focused on trying to "stunt", they put themselves in precarious financial situations.
With that being said, if you can afford it, there is nothing wrong with splurging on a little something something. I feel everybody should have at least one thing that is expensive, name brand and of quality in their possession. I went my whole life wearing walmart-target-ross belts, and a few months ago splurged on a nice low key coach belt. You know, just a little something something.
Yeah trying to show off, no one cares if u have designer or not...
Same here i’m not a fan of expensive watches at all. But I do love me my rings, necklaces and bracelets. Dont care how cheap or expensive they gotta look unique and different
I got a Chanel bag from my bf and it made me more anxious. I couldn’t bring it anywhere. I ended up returning it. I have a bag that’s $10 and people ask me where I bought it. It really doesn’t matter.
I'm against knockoffs. Instead of wasting money on a knock off, use that money to invest in a non-designer bag that can still be of amazing quality.
Knock offs are dead money - you can never sell them and get the money you put into it.
Certain designer bags can be sold either for profit or you can atleast get back a good chunk of what you paid for it.
The only bag I would ever get that was designer (if I were wealthy) is an Hermes, a limited edition one. Those things appreciate in value like crazy, better than gold. But unless (or until) that happens it's $50 or less.
I bought a used “Coach” bag from a thrift shop. I honestly thought it was real but when I did my research, I found out it was a knock off 😂😣😩. But I still love it! It’s a nice purse!!!
wow i never knew they sell coach replicas. but Coach is so inexpensive
Saying Coach is inexpensive is a reach. Lmao if u think a 400 bag is cheap u must be rich.
Years ago I went to thrift store and bought me 3 coach bags and a louis vuitton for $5.00 and they weren't knockoffs.rich people sometimes donate for the tax breaks.
2:43 Loni laugh sounds like sum when u get to the top of the roller coaster and y'all Finna drop😂😂
Food, rent, bills, clothes, health insurance and at least 6 months of my monthly salary in my bank for rainy days and then designer bags. I'm male but i like designer too I literally just got a $600 gucci wallet 3 days ago
BenjaminLee2009 I love when a man has a nice wallet and cologne
"If you can't buy it twice, you can't afford it." - Jay-Z.
That's stupid. If you can't buy two homes or two cars you shouldn't buy one?
My granny had this vintage Gucci sling bag and it's now with me. I swear it has never worn out! It's still so intact since the 50's or 60's when she bought it. In fact, it kinda got "damaged" when it was not used for years.
I splurge on my bed sheets, comforter and jewelry .
me too, perfume , too : )
Currently without a purse until the 25th (it's currently the 20th) since the handbag I bought from wal mart well over a year ago finally broke.. so I've been carrying around a Halloween themed ipsy bag to hold just the important things.. as long as its cross body, small, gold detailing, black and under $25... I'm sold. I'm lucky if I get $400 a paycheck (I'm paid bi weekly) so i have to be very frugal. It seems un real to live a life not having to worry if I have enough money to make dinner everynight. But hey, it makes you creative and extremely thankful for what you have. No complaints here.
One time my mom was coming with my to pick up my reportcard back in high school and she looked a mess. I was so embarrassed (being a highschooler) and said: mom omg you look crazy this is what you decided to wear? She looked at me and said "don't worry about I wear worry about what's in inside my purse" and while saying thst titled her bag over and opened it. Needless too say I saw enough hundrerds to let my mom look however she wants whenever she wants. 😍
Yes it is an investment when you buy a great bag it is worth every single penny. It doesn't peel it's just completely perfect every single time you go for it
You can also pass down that 10k invested over time instead of in a bag
The 10k can get used up the same way the bag can get lost/stolen. You never know.
Rich people problems! Oh lord. It's just a bag. I use a grocery bag everywhere I go and it was free
When getting bags, wait till discounts come. I bought a bag that cost $268 but only paid $55 dollars because of the discounts.
I love Loni!! She said, "you can pass back that Marshalls bag too!"
I had people everywhere I went commenting on my bag and wanting it badly! When I told them I paid $14.99 at TJ Max nobody would believe me! Btw it had nobody’s logo/name written all over it but it really looked good and very well made that it didn’t need to advertise!
I bought a classic Chanel bag at Neimans Marcus and in a year the handles on my bag was coming off stitching was also not so good i took it back to get fixed and they charge me and i waiting three months to get my bag back
I got a $450 Coach bag at the outlets for 110 after discounts and military discount
Go to the outlets and save
OR: do not buy things in an effort to impress people.
@@jzwalz51robin45 Or: do not make assumptions based on nothing when it comes to the reasons why others spend their money......
@@luluw9640 Denial of the obvious is the choice of some.
@@jzwalz51robin45 and it is their prerogative.
@@luluw9640 Yes, denial is a choice
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"U can pass down dat marshalls bag too" 😂😂😂👌
I just rock a cute off brand bag solid colors no prints for $20 $30 some plain cheap bags depending how it's made can look designer . I wear a solid black bag and people don't know whether it's designer or off brand . I rather it be undetectable
Love my Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, and Prada collection! I just despise fakes! Just enjoying some little luxuries while I’m alive
I’m with Loni. All the expensive bags I have, I didn’t buy them they were gifts from my gf. They know I’m so cheap when it comes to fashion so they all pitch in for my bday 🎁.
Beautiful ladies
I don’t understand buying the knockoff in this sense....
Why buy a copy ? Pay for the luxury item or enjoy an artist or tradesman’s luxury made item...
i don’t get buying a copy for the status, when you can buy someone’s work.
We will spend 70.00-4 thousands on status, but not for a bag made by someone who makes incredible quality and artistic designs?
The status luxury brand names often started with 1 person working hard with a dream...
Why do we no longer support them... or why do we mock the workers of today because we haven’t given their work “value”
Loni the chocolate 👏👏👏👏 yes girl
Why not if one can afford it .life is too short. Buy everything you want as long as you can afford it.when you become a senior. Nothing matters.
balance
no fake
good imitation with no labels
save
splurge
prioritize
take care of yo'self
I say spend your money on what you want to spend it on and don't look for approval from anybody. Let people LIVE their life.
YET: approval/envy is the very reason most women will buy these luxury items. These are meant to convey an image of high status.
I have one coach bag and it has lasted me 4 years. It's made so well.
Coach and dooney makes well made bags that will last a long time.I started buying both brands in 1996 and Lov it.
Anything cute I’ll buy whether $1 to $1k. Just buy smart with your hard earn money. Is it worth or not, totally up to you. Only you know what you got.
I love Tam's hair today especially with the hoop earings
My mom was a nanny for several industry people in Hollywood. They would give her LV, Celine, Versace, Chanel bags, clothes, shoes, and sunglasses for free because they got them for free. Its only the average person who typically break the bank for these items.