WHAT I WISH I KNEW BEFORE BUYING LUXURY & MISTAKES I HAVE MADE. *watch before you buy*

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  • @LIN-wt8dk
    @LIN-wt8dk Рік тому +53

    Bad news! I’m 70, yes 70 and I’m still buying! It doesn’t stop!🥰 Bags and sneakers! Yep! Love your videos!

    • @ameliarosescloset
      @ameliarosescloset  Рік тому +2

      Love that! I hope i will be too at 70!

    • @je-suis_Tati
      @je-suis_Tati Рік тому +1

      Love it! Hopefully that will be me in the future!😊

    • @londongirl891
      @londongirl891 Рік тому +1

      This is great news!! 😍

    • @ceciliabrown3301
      @ceciliabrown3301 Рік тому +4

      Why should you? If fashion is your passion, you should continue.
      My mum is 75 and still shopping like mad, more than me to be honest. 😂

    • @AngieR82
      @AngieR82 Рік тому +2

      @ LIN, now I don't feel so bad afterall. 😄

  • @nataliarazeghi4100
    @nataliarazeghi4100 Рік тому +2

    Love these tips! Thanks. Finding my new 40s more sophisticated style has been a fun journey and my number 1 rule for myself to avoid over collecting is “if I don’t 100% love I don’t keep it”. And it feels nice to only have items taking the space that I love. Does not matter what trends are etc, we must love it because that will be the least “cost per wear” whether you just look at it or wear it or both. Have fun peeps ❤✌🏻

    • @ameliarosescloset
      @ameliarosescloset  Рік тому

      anything i have ever had a doubt over and kept, i have regretted

  • @KimberlyFairchild58
    @KimberlyFairchild58 Рік тому +12

    Such fantastic advice! I really agree with buy the things you’ll really use and enjoy all the time! I’ve been a victim to that mentality of buying something fancy for an occasion that seldom comes around and then it never gets used. The pandemic drove that home for me. I did buy an expensive bottle of my favorite perfume during lock down and I spritzed it on every single day! It made me feel normal and happy. Best $400 I’ve spent!

  • @McRambleOn
    @McRambleOn Рік тому +8

    You’re always so open and willing to be vulnerable- here, it’s by sharing your feelings, thoughts, mistakes, lessons learned, and regrets… I appreciate that about you So very much!
    Your vids are always interesting, thought provoking, candid, classy, authentic, and enjoyable…
    So many great points & helpful lessons - thanks for sharing!
    You’re awesome! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @bethanyjacobs6124
    @bethanyjacobs6124 Рік тому +3

    Your comment about finding your own style is so true. I’m currently in the process of selling YSL, Gucci bags, bc they’re not my style truly. I gravitate to the British brands like mulberry and aspinal now, it feels good to narrow down the collection to things I truly love and serve a purpose in my life….reselling is not easy, and things don’t hold their value as much as anticipated but a couple thousand to invest rather than bags sitting pretty on a shelf never to be used works for me haha!

  • @SkinCareGal0303
    @SkinCareGal0303 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful advice! Thank you! I bought my first Louis Vuitton in 1990 and still buying luxury bags with LV being my favorite. Fortunately, after making a few purchase mistakes, my style became my conscience instead of buying the latest trend. The cross body bags and the mini bags are not my style so there’s none in my collection. Your advice on finding your style and following it is the best advice for anyone beginning a luxury collection.

    • @ameliarosescloset
      @ameliarosescloset  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, i agree, it often takes a little time to find it

  • @StyledByGwenny
    @StyledByGwenny Рік тому +7

    The FOMO is real! So many mistakes we make along the way, but *we* have to make them, it's not as easy to learn from others' mistakes as we might think! 💕

  • @Wildunfiltered
    @Wildunfiltered Рік тому +1

    Oh your point about feeling part of the 'inner circle' and feeling special is sooooo true! Especially if you are going through anything difficult in your life at the time so it is easy to go down the rabbit hole by thinking you are special and end up buying because you can. Def the case for me with Hermes!

  • @elizabethdelzani7223
    @elizabethdelzani7223 Рік тому +3

    Fantastic, honest video as always! Hair looks fantastic. Have a lovely day.

  • @cathydavis8212
    @cathydavis8212 Рік тому

    Brilliant advice! On the power of saying no: as an Executive Coach, some of my clients wanted help saying no. I would remind them that saying no to one thing meant saying yes to something else. And then asked: by saying no to X, what are you saying yes to? It often lead to a breakthrough moment. I use this on myself when I'm itching to buy that next bag.

  • @Seemstobereal
    @Seemstobereal Рік тому +2

    Love all that eye candy behind you..such lovely bags 😂❤

  • @ChristineGehring
    @ChristineGehring Рік тому

    Your candor and authenticity are absolutely wonderful. Thank you.

  • @rosahinson2166
    @rosahinson2166 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic video Amelia. I started buying “luxury” bags about 9 years ago. I purchased Coach, DOONEY and BOURKE, and Michael Kors. For Christmas I got the MJ Tote bag and I recently purchased the double zip pouch from LV. I am a business owner and I can afford pricier pieces but the amount of money these things cost hold me back. Since I tend to be so careful with my money, I have been thinking about my lifestyle a lot. I don’t dress up, I rarely get invited to events where I may want to carry a sequined bag or maybe even an exotic. I love high heels but never wear them. So, I won’t be purchasing a Lady Dior, Fendi First in fur, or a Birkin. However, I tend to love structured tote bags and structured handbags. But then I wouldn’t buy a Pochette Métis or an Odeon because I think they are boring. The struggle is real. 🤦‍♀️ 😂😂😂

  • @tarynwilloughby-williams5948
    @tarynwilloughby-williams5948 Рік тому +1

    Amelia I love watching your videos and can do relate to going down the rabbit hole but I have realised there will always be another bag and been trying to really enjoy what I already have rather then always focussing on the next bag and what I don’t have !
    Also watching the many reviews of bags helps me see the pros and cons of bags and put extra thought into it before I purchase anything !! Love you work and following you 😘

  • @J92013
    @J92013 Рік тому +1

    Preach!! ❤ I needed to hear this. New to luxury and doing a lot of buying and selling - taking hits along the way. I also have to be okay with putting bags on a wishlist and enjoying bags that work for my current lifestyle. Im pregnant with my 3rd baby and your midnight impulsive purchase was relatable 😂

  • @joannasliwa8147
    @joannasliwa8147 Рік тому +1

    Hi Amelia ! Great points . Yes it is important to highlight that owning a number of designer handbags can be stressful at times and expensive to insure them with a specific contract , especially with vintage models .

  • @657174203
    @657174203 Рік тому

    😂You're so spot on with everything. Literally made all the mistake you have mentioned in the video and that's why I have so many things I wanna get rid of now. So many things sitting on the shelf that I don't ever use and they are so difficult to sell lololol😵

    • @ameliarosescloset
      @ameliarosescloset  Рік тому

      i think we all go through a learning curve and make some mistakes along the way

  • @raqueldasilva8702
    @raqueldasilva8702 Рік тому +1

    Thank so much for sharing ❤️ I can completely relate to the handbag addiction and getting swept away buying a bag I later regret because it didn’t fit my lifestyle or didn’t pay attention to the details… also feel the regret of selling bags too soon and then either trying to repurchase at a higher price or never seeing that bag again 😣

  • @pamelaatkinsonscats2873
    @pamelaatkinsonscats2873 Рік тому +2

    I think that Chanel graffiti bag was worth getting because it’s so stunning. I suppose if you could’ve got it for less money that would’ve been great, but it’s one of my favourites in your collection.

  • @DaylesAddiction
    @DaylesAddiction Рік тому +1

    You do look fabulous always but I love that wave in your hair! The rabbit hole - I warn every first time luxury buyer this is just the beginning!! 😊

  • @lv_lover3393
    @lv_lover3393 Рік тому +1

    These are all great points, Im sure it was you that said something in a video maybe a couple of years ago that has stuck with me ! You said something a long the line of we need to buy things for our lifestyle not for the lifestyle we think we have ! That’s so true I always think of that when buying now. I really struggle with hair loss too I may take a look at the dryer ❤

    • @ameliarosescloset
      @ameliarosescloset  Рік тому +1

      That sounds like me! On the hairdryer, i def think it is more gentle on my hair which is helping the hair loss x

  • @drcandybonsu995
    @drcandybonsu995 Рік тому +2

    I completely agree you become a target when you have luxury items visible.. now when I go on vacation I take non luxury bags because I get scared thank for the video

  • @LulaWestLuxe
    @LulaWestLuxe Рік тому +1

    So many great points in this video! Well said! 👏👏👏 I learned a few of these lessons the hard way too. It’s so easy to get caught up in the hype.

  • @sanciawest5428
    @sanciawest5428 Рік тому

    😂 it’s like you’ve reached inside my brain, taken many of the thoughts I’ve never expressed openly and just said them. Like moving on to the next trend and feeling like I need to sell bags to keep that momentum going. Or buying heels for special occasions that rarely ever happen. That’s me. Its clearly a wide spread affliction and we are all going through the same things.

  • @A-is-for-accident
    @A-is-for-accident Рік тому

    Great points! Everyone is always telling you how you have to buy "investment" bags/considering resell value and go for timeless designs in neutral colours. Buy a black quilted caviar leather medium classic flap with gold hardware! Buy a Speedy 25 or an Alma BB in Damier Ebene! Buy a Lady Dior in a neutral colour, buy a YSL LouLou in beige/nude.....but what if these bags bore the hell out of me? 😂

    • @ameliarosescloset
      @ameliarosescloset  Рік тому +1

      those bags aren't for me either, we can be in it together!

    • @A-is-for-accident
      @A-is-for-accident Рік тому

      @@ameliarosescloset Right! I want colourful and sparkly, not neutral and timeless!

  • @chloeg8210
    @chloeg8210 Рік тому

    I rarely comment on videos but I think this one is so good! Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @whatthehell6509
    @whatthehell6509 Рік тому

    Absolutely agree with the never stop ending obsession😂😂😂

  • @rosya.traveler4269
    @rosya.traveler4269 Рік тому

    very true. it is very addictive. once you buy your first designer luxury handbag you want to get all the classic ones from each brands. I didn't even have as many non-luxury handbags before as i have the luxury ones now. Sometimes i think to myself 'what am i doing?' but i like having those handbags and those luxury goods. It makes me grateful to God for letting me able to afford them and have them which i never dreamed of having before when i wasn't financially at the same place. important thing is being intentional, not going with impulse purchase and not going with trends. but buying something we can see ourselves using many years in the future and still loving it then because we are spending lot of money on these things.

    • @ameliarosescloset
      @ameliarosescloset  Рік тому +1

      I agree, making intentional purchases is the way forward

  • @cherylclough4309
    @cherylclough4309 Рік тому

    Since I’m just starting this journey, this was very helpful. I’ve watched it twice to, hopefully, remember your advice. Thank you.

  • @je-suis_Tati
    @je-suis_Tati Рік тому +1

    I agree with so many points here! Personally I don’t feel conscious wearing my bags, certainly when my husband and I go and buy a luxury car, ppl only complements it and say “nice car, congrats!” No one cares how much we spend on that right? No one tells us, you should have bought a …. because is cheaper lol. I will continue to buy, I am just more careful and try to make less costly mistakes 😂.OMG and don’t get me started with how much money I have lost selling new or practically new handbags 😢🙄the overpaying it happened to me when I bought a Birkin 🙄😫

  • @君z-r6f
    @君z-r6f Рік тому +1

    please make a video on how to distinguish if you really like a bag or if you’re just buying into the hype! i’ve been wanting the prada cleo but pinterest and instagram has definitely factored into my decision-making, i’m trying to see if i should go for it

    • @ameliarosescloset
      @ameliarosescloset  Рік тому +1

      Ahh this question! I’ll try to figure out how to articulate my thoughts! X

    • @pappyone6062
      @pappyone6062 Рік тому

      I try to think about it for a few months and if as I can I go and try the bag on, sometimes a couple times, and see how it makes me feel when I wear it. And making sure it is a style that I can use rather than leave on the shelf.

  • @hhueter
    @hhueter Рік тому +2

    i think the insurance thing is important. i'm about to buy my first major bag purchase and i will definitely be looking into insurance for it.

  • @jaks_bag_attack
    @jaks_bag_attack Рік тому +1

    I have just figured out I am a collector, I sort of let the collection take over I will be going through a process of letting go! 🙃 strongly it has been easier to let go of the lux bags more than the contemporary

    • @ameliarosescloset
      @ameliarosescloset  Рік тому

      I’m still struggle with deciding to let go but i’m def getting better x

  • @jenniferkennedy9503
    @jenniferkennedy9503 Рік тому

    I love the hairdryer! Have it about 6 months now - platinum blonde hair so you can imagine the care needed!!! 😊

    • @ameliarosescloset
      @ameliarosescloset  Рік тому

      It’s so good! I definitely think it is more gentle and i have had less hair loss! X

  • @cherisemoss7854
    @cherisemoss7854 Рік тому

    You ought to be glad that you don't have a luxury car addiction. I enjoy watching your channel. Thanks for the insight.

  • @lotusflower6807
    @lotusflower6807 Рік тому

    Fantastic, realistic advice!

  • @handbagaddicted
    @handbagaddicted Рік тому +1

    I’m just 4 minutes into your video and had to pause for a comment. I’m so guilty… I’ve just come to this video from falling down the rabbit hole for a vintage Gucci purchase I’ve been chasing for years. And it wasn’t even “a good deal” (whatever that means anymore!). FOMO , non buyers remorse, it’s all real and addicting it is. OK, onto the video 😂😂😂

    • @ameliarosescloset
      @ameliarosescloset  Рік тому

      It really is addicting, i don’t even think i realised how much when i was caught up in jt at its height!

  • @LIN-wt8dk
    @LIN-wt8dk Рік тому

    Yes! Find your own style!

  • @idgybaby3480
    @idgybaby3480 Рік тому +1

    I haven't made all those mistakes but I haven't been in game as long either. I've made many of those mistakes though. I've made mistakes even after being warned to not make that mistake! I'm so glad I don't use Instagram. I make a conscious effort to not use that app because I know I'll get caught up in the pretty clothes, pretty bags, pretty people. I get caught up in them enough as it is just on YT. I do wish I knew about better security measures to take safe guarding my bags. Have you done or will you do a video on that? Thank you for the videos. I love your channel.

  • @ladytlux2952
    @ladytlux2952 Рік тому

    I think many luxury enthusiasts can relate to some of your points. I certainly did. Great video! Saturday morning coffee and Amelia’s video 👌🏽 I will also have to check out the hair dryer. I always say my daughter literally stole my hair lol

    • @ameliarosescloset
      @ameliarosescloset  Рік тому

      Thank you! I’m still using it on mine and my son with fine hair, i think it’s helping x

  • @zoelai5061
    @zoelai5061 Рік тому

    I went to the LV store looking for a small shoulder bag, the SA was nice enough to offer the nano speedy saying it just came in. At the time I didn’t know it was going to be such a popular bag, but I got it for it’s cute factor. I would never sell it. It’s just so cute. ❤

  • @Msmakeupfaye
    @Msmakeupfaye Рік тому

    Omg Dior sent me chocolates as a surprise in the mail it made my entire day 🫠

  • @ingridribeiro50
    @ingridribeiro50 Рік тому

    Very good points. Thanks for sharing

  • @bonezeee
    @bonezeee Рік тому

    Awesome video and advice, thank you!

  • @cherryjulz
    @cherryjulz Рік тому

    Such a great video, Ty!😊

  • @Divinenubian
    @Divinenubian Рік тому

    Great video! It's so important to find our unique style. I fell into the trap and look at the alma bb sitting on my shelf cause its not my style! I wasted my money 💵

    • @ameliarosescloset
      @ameliarosescloset  Рік тому +1

      I’ve had a few of those!! X

    • @Divinenubian
      @Divinenubian Рік тому

      @@ameliarosescloset I hope you like yours I'm definitely not a top handle girl I'm a crossbody sometimes I still have to use my cane if the weather is bad

  • @archeewaters
    @archeewaters Рік тому

    it does play with your mind in the sense that you love your first bag so much that you want all the small goods that go with it. a type of brand loyalty. then onto the next brand...

  • @juliel4096
    @juliel4096 Рік тому

    Yes! It’s ok to say no! I finally got a text from my Hermes SA regarding an item I forgot I told her I wanted. It is beautiful, but with the price increases, it’s expensive. A beautiful Constance Slim….tried to return it twice in NY and NJ and every time I did, the SAs said WHAT???? Are you sure. They are so hard to come by and if I returned it, someone would have bought it in an instance!!! Even my MIL and SIL (who don’t know how much this little SLG is) said wow , it’s beautiful……here I am on a ticking return clock wondering if I should keep it….the struggle!

  • @mbelieve9919
    @mbelieve9919 Рік тому

    Great tips Amelia!

  • @madeleinbronner3943
    @madeleinbronner3943 Рік тому

    Wonderful video !

  • @chiquitansipek
    @chiquitansipek Рік тому

    Great video! No none sense all sensible. Luxury rabbit hole… its real.

  • @alliejean1125
    @alliejean1125 Рік тому

    I’m in my beginner stage of getting into luxury. And one bag I really am looking at is the LV Dauphine MM. However, I am making myself wait and save a little each paycheck until next year to buy it so that I don’t just make a rash decision right now! Because I am also VERY impulsive lol

    • @idgybaby3480
      @idgybaby3480 Рік тому +1

      Here is the flip side of that. I've saved and thought a lot about a couple bags before I bought them to make sure I really did want them. Finally after a year or more of going slow, I buy it but I kick myself because now I've bought it at a higher price. I knew a year ago that I wanted it but I purposely waited and bought it for MORE money. Ugh. There is no winning for us! 🤣

    • @ameliarosescloset
      @ameliarosescloset  Рік тому

      If you are sure the price increases are something to be aware of. I knew i needed to replace my neverfull but waited and kicked myself at the higher price

  • @marieleemcgill5011
    @marieleemcgill5011 Рік тому +1

    13 years ago, I suspected my ex now ,of cheating it took me two years to find out. those two years were extremely stressful because I didn’t talk to my kids about it which were grown. I didn’t talk to anyone about it. One person I did reach out too, because of the stress I got alopecia ,now it’s just my bangs I have no bangs , I’m bald up front , so in the back my hair is very thick and I have no hair at my temples no hair ,but I have hair at the side of my hair , not the way it should be , so I don’t wear a wig because I don’t like it, I can’t find a hair topper I like so I wear clip in bangs, but I just found clip in fringe, which is nice. I wish I could have the money to make them ,because they do not make bags that are nice. They don’t make them full after having alopecia nothing worked perfect for 11 years now I still cry about it.

  • @colelynn8089
    @colelynn8089 Рік тому +1

    The addiction is real!!!

  • @kiran-bilal
    @kiran-bilal Рік тому

    Would you consider the Fendi First to be just an IT bag for a couple of years only. I want to buy it and I do love it but I don’t want to make a mistake considering long term. I have been going back and forth on it for a while. I am more inclined towards buying than not

    • @ameliarosescloset
      @ameliarosescloset  Рік тому

      If you have this worry you need to really
      Love it and buy it if you know you will wear it even if it is a trend that passes. I don’t see it going away anytime soon though x

    • @kiran-bilal
      @kiran-bilal Рік тому

      @@ameliarosescloset ❣️Thanks. I am pretty sure I will get use out of it and I do love it. I am going to buy it🫶🏻😇❣️

  • @kerryday
    @kerryday Рік тому

    You deserve so many more subs

  • @Seemstobereal
    @Seemstobereal Рік тому

    Great video

  • @Wildunfiltered
    @Wildunfiltered Рік тому

    It is def addictive. I am considerably older than you and it isn't slowing down anytime soon!

  • @JP-kl1mj
    @JP-kl1mj Рік тому

    I'm really careful before making a purchase. I don't think I have any regrets but there's the rest of my life for that to happen 😜

    • @ameliarosescloset
      @ameliarosescloset  Рік тому +1

      I’m getting better, i have made some
      Expensive ones in my time!

  • @NA-rq9rz
    @NA-rq9rz Рік тому

    Selling bags is so easy on fashionphile

  • @JanGlow
    @JanGlow Рік тому +1

    You should ask yourself why you need to feel important and validated by these brand’s salespeople. After all, they are just salespeople

    • @ameliarosescloset
      @ameliarosescloset  Рік тому

      I think it said more about my own confidence when i started buying luxury x

  • @gary2330
    @gary2330 Рік тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @kiran-bilal
    @kiran-bilal Рік тому