I don’t see you doing a million unboxings, that’s one of the things I LOVE about your Chanel; you have balance with lots of other luxury fashion content. Also, you can genuinely tell that you love the pieces that you add to your collection and that you aren’t just purchasing for reviews. You truly have a curated collection specifically for you that you can wear over the years and it’s all screams Ca$$ie!
Thank you so much!!!! I’m so glad it comes across that way because that’s exactly how it is! I’m true to my style and little to experiment a little but it’s still very “me”. I’d hate to buy stuff just for views etc. And also I’m a terrible liar so that wouldn’t be fun for me to film or you to watch 😂😂 thank you so much for always being so kind and supportive💖💖
You know Cassie, your channel is such a rarity in this RU-vid space. Even though your content is obviously curated, you genuinely have a passion for the items you buy! I love that you keep collabs to a minimum, you don’t do hauls every week and then resell your items once the hype dies down and have a good variety of luxury items. Also, really appreciate you not putting ads in the body of the video, I happily run the ads before the video starts to support you, you are one of my fave content creators!
Thanks so much for your support, really!! I’m glad that you see my passion for the items I own and that I buy them to enjoy them - otherwise it’s a slippery slope to fall down! 💕
I love how real you are with us, especially when you were talking about haul videos. I think a lot of people can get caught up watching luxury RU-vid channels and can get themselves in trouble thinking they need to “keep up” in a way. Instead, save up and only buy what you love. This was such sound advice! Hope you’re having a great trip!
I really find your honesty refreshing - it is a rare thing in the Luxury Community. I know it isn't quite the same, but hey, I class it as luxury - I saved up for a new computer and once I had got over being seduced on the Apple website I bought a (semi) ridiculous computer for my meagre needs. But the feeling of paying for it in full in one go, and unwrapping the bloody thing was marvellous, it truly was. Saving is always the way to go, those Klarna things are the work of some really evil person, they are dreadful. I hope you are having a great time with your Mum 😊
Mad respect for this video. This is why I adore you and your content. You’re able to explain your thoughts and make it so entertaining. Preach on being financially responsible 💚💚💚
I feel that influencers have a responsibility to avoid unhealthy spending or projecting false spending habits (hiding sponsored items). I love watching you Cassie because you have videos that are diverse. If you never made a lux haul video I wouldn't be upset. I think discussing trends or chatting about fashion fails much more entertaining. Love the evidence you give and the hilarious critical commentary you make while shopping. The only reason I dabble in luxury hauls is when I am interested in a piece but want to see or hear another person's review of the item before I consider buying it.
Thank you so much!! I like doing unboxings and hauls when I do them but I also love coming up with different kinds of videos outside of that like the ones you mentioned - I think variety is important 💖💖💖
I AM SO DAMNED IMPRESSED! Like I feel proud to have subscribed to this channel (if that even makes sense) 😂 I've recently gotten into luxury (only been about 1.5 years since I started buying and 2 years since I've been saving) & I feel this insane pressure to start buying everything I see on YT unboxing! Especially for stuff like Chanel & Dior with the pressure to buy early bec of price rises! But this really reaffirms what I try and convince myself - it's a journey and it can take a while to get what I want! It doesn't all have to be bought in the next year or 2! So thank you for making this amazing video Cassie! ❤️❤️❤️
I’ve never spent more than what I can afford, never go on credit card debt and prioritised savings over spending but I am still enjoying my bags and my Pradas
Definitely one of the best videos you've made because I do feel some ppl watch these videos and put themselves in debt trying to keep up with all of the luxury items. I personally will only buy something once I have the money to fully pay off my credit card for that item. And I don't live beyond my means. If I can't afford it I will admire from afar! Lol. Have a great weekend!
Amazing video Cassie! I must say you’re by far the realest luxury creator, funny, witty and honest( can’t forget supportive as you’ve pushed me to start my own channel). Keep the videos coming 😍
Yes! As soon as I see businesses offering this (especially lux resale sites), I just cannot shop w them anymore. It’s robbery and pushing addiction on ppl.
Thank you for sharing your perspective! Absolutely love your thoughts and I’ve always felt the same. It’s truly important for people to enjoy luxury based on their financial capacity and be financially responsible. At the end of the day we can live without it and it’s about truly enjoying the things you really love as long as it does not harm you financially. Keep up the great work Cassie! ❤️
This def makes sense and great way to help anyone with variable income. Love ya sis 💚!! You should def do a shopping vlog with local goods on your trip!!!
I just discovered luxury content creators; I know, a bit late to the game. Of all I’ve seen (many) you are by far the best. Fresh, honest, and funny! Thanks for the great videos.
I subscribed to your channel just off this one video. Thanks for being honest, keeping it real, and not acting like luxury items are the entirety of your life :)
You are your own person and it shows, I think that's why so many of us love watching you. A large portion of that is a credit to you and the other portion is a credit to your parents. Kudos to all of you! Enjoy Responsibly! LOL love that!
That’s exactly why I love your chanel!! You always keep it real. No unboxing over and over. We can always feel how passionate you are! You deserve so much more exposure! Much love to you Ca$$ie ❤️
Finally, I get to watch this new video in peace. I tried to watch it on my lunch break at work but the building had a mini fire happening. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays lunch breaks are my Cassie time. The absolute cheek of Friday the 13th making me delay some bloody amazing content!! The nails too though are just 😍🔥🔥❤️
I love you, you are so real! Just got my 2nd Chanel today it was a seasonal one I never saw before and I’m way happier than for that than the traditional ones. You are a lucky yet hard working girl from what I see. Keep it up and keep us luxury addicts in the loop. We love it.
Thank you for this video. I have wondered how you and other influencers who purchase designer pieces can afford them. Your story is pretty realistic. I too try and budget for my purchases, but have been guilty of succumbing to instant gratification and buying first and feeling regret later. I am working on a plan to get my credit card debt paid off over the next couple of months so that I can once again feel at peace, and then if I make a purchase, I will feel the thrill of 100% guilt free so that I can truly enjoy that item.
I love that youre not an impulse shopper. It's admirable and it also shows how disciplined you are even though you absolutely love luxury. And i agree its more exciting if you genuinely love the item. 🌹🌹🌹
Just discovered this video, so good! Regarding unboxing - different perspective: I am not into it because at that moment no true evaluation can be communicated about what it's like using the bag, the leather creasing, the hardware, the way it carries, what fits in it etc.
Awesome video, Cassie. I'll be honest. Most RU-vidrs have turned me off for one reason or another. As I've watched more of your videos, I've come to like you more, not less. Why? I love the authenticity. I don't feel like you're being deceitful, two-faced, etc. You are real. Please keep it that way. Also you don't unbox hauls every week. Thanks for thinking of fun content to show us...these videos take more work and we appreciate it!
Love this video! I was also in this dilemma! I used to work with government, very good pay but not for luxury items especially since I bought my own apartment the same day I signed my first work contract. Then I decided to open my own business and move. I spent the first 5 years investing and living on bare minimum possible and my husband and I built a house on top of my shop!! I dont have a consistent income either. From 3 years ago I could afford to pay myself. I saved an amount for myself and try not to go below that limit saved! What I do is give myself a consistent salary which is always manageable from my business and is above average of a normal salary since The business now affords to give me that salary (whatever money is left I leave it in my busniess account for further investing). I still do not spend everything. But if I want something I get it. I wanted the Graceful LV which is one of the cheapest bags of LV and a lot of ppl dont like it! But I got it and im sooo happy! The same shop had the felicie pochette and I got it as well!!! I would have never imagined buying a LV bag let alone 2!!! I cut my hair once a year, I do not have any commute expenses because I live a minute away and I dont do my nails either ☺️
Thank you so much for this video lovely!! Such an informative video and I loved your examples!! Really nice to see you talk about “business/expenses” side of things. I love your honesty as you know, but when talking about saving for luxury goods it’s refreshing to see that your not trying to sell us your being blunt and to the point!! Much love xx
@@CassieThorpe yeah absolutely. And it’s nice that there is more honesty and being realistic then hiding behind how things work and making it sound like everything can be bought without a second thought (as you said everyone is at different financial stability in their life)!! Xx
The woman has a $pread👏 $heet👏! Honestly, budgeting to "treat yourself" at any income level is a MUST for self care. Whether it's a weekly iced coffee, monthly dinner out, annual luxury splurge, whatever it is. We all need to enjoy our hard work a little (or alot 😂)
giiiiirrrlll this is why we love you because you're the realest. my rock-bottom luxury moment was using affirm to buy a BV padded cassette. I tried it on, couldn't justify the price, and didn't feel the magic because I was so stressed about having bought it and sent it back. and having used affirm I ended up spending $60 just to try the damn bag on since the interest starting racking up immediately 🙃
Arghh so sorry you went through that stress but at least it was $60, though it was a pricey lesson - now you know. I think ah one point or another we’ve all made stupid money decisions (me with my 5 credit card phase 🤦🏽♀️) but as long as you learn from it, it doesn’t matter 💖💖
@@CassieThorpe thank you for such a thoughtful response, cassie! I feel like I forgot to get to my final point which was to say i’m glad you brought up not using “buy now, pay later” companies because usually that just means it’s not the smartest financial decision. but you’re totally right! I was bummed at the time for wasting money but I learned my lesson to never do that again in the future!
Finally able to watch this, its ferragosto here in Italy and live by the sea so its crazy here, everyone and their mother is on holiday here. Very good system Cassie, you're an intelligent woman and that's why you will go far with your wit,humor and genuine personality sucess is yours, and I look forward to seeing that sucess especially through your luxury finds! ❤ ciao from Italy bella ❤
Love the honesty and great tips you’re giving to your viewers/followers. I’ve always been responsible with my finances, just like you, I plan on my luxury expenses..saving is the 🔑. I’ve watch several luxury items influencer and you’re the only one that have a really good content on sharing tips and advice, how to be able to purchase luxury items in a responsible way. Granting you’re a self proclaim luxury addict and refuse to go to rehab 😜 (it’s hilarious), you’re a responsible queen of luxury addict. Thank you for the smile, watching your videos makes my day less gloomy. Road to 100k subscribers, you’ll get there cause you well deserve it. ❤️
Thanks Cassie for this video. I think it’s informative and like you said it’s for fun, luxury items aren’t fun when your broke and homeless because we spent all our money on Chanel and Hermes. (Chic homeless) and also buying things for the hype is never a good idea. If someone is in love with the item then by all means but buying pieces that you’re going to wear now and until your grand child asked you for it, those are the pieces to invest and purchase.
Love this Cassie & I hope lots of people see this video. Young & middle aged whoever it may be don’t go into debt for luxury items. You always keep it real with us all & your staying true to yourself. 💫💖💫 Have a great weekend xXx
You're not the only one who's a hermit. My strategy to allow myself to buy luxury items is to buy from online outlets. There are several sites in Italy, Germany and the UK that have great discounts on older collections. They add new products every week, but I never buy more than I can pay cash.
Sorry Ca$$ie im late. Im at work. I love this topic so muuuuuch! Very adulting love it. I love your vlogs more and more! I love the luxury vlogs but also the daily vlogs, get ready with me, and your window shopping vlogs.
We love you bcz of your honesty and transparency of luxury. In this society and other YT influencers of how they made "unboxing" of luxury items 3-5/wks seems unrealistic. I understand some ppl born with privilege. but, in my humble opinion, they missing the path of save up and get the "dream" bag feelin. I been told by one of my SA, ppl buy the bag for unboxing and return or store credit. we should sometime never believe what we see. Keep up the good works, can't wait for your vlog of your trip.
@@CassieThorpe If I got my eye on a luxury item, I think hard, if I got it, the feelin is overwhelm and I love every bags I own, and I adore them. It's sad to see some ppl lack of appreciation for the items.
Thank you soooo soooo much for doing this vid. Yeah I am mentally asking you sometimes Girl how do you afford all of this?!?!! And the social media aspect. Totally makes sense. And credit cards. Yeah I will use them, but 80% or more of an item is already saved up for-Chanel and LV and their wretched price increases. Yessss LTR with my bags and love what you buy-like your love for your trainers. And supporting the economy, my fave for sure! But yeah all my bills are paid (paid off…we’re making progress-how did you get your CC paid off, if I can ask?) But overall making smart purchases (like luxury is smart 😂) that I’ll love and good pieces I can enjoy for years, and sell if/when I want to 💖 June
Smart budgeting got me out of credit card debt. I did a 3 month no-buy and subsequent low buy. Also, a fixed amount goes straight to savings, to taxes and recurring expenses. 👏🏻Budgeting 👏🏻is 👏🏻 key!! Finding additional passive income is also important. Diversification, people!! Start investing in some stock, some crypto and maybe some freelance work on the side.
A wonderfully honest video that’s gives a reality check to many people who wish for this life. I know I may not be buying tons but I am getting a Birkin as my lifetime buy!
Nothing you haven’t already read, just another thank you for keeping it real with us ! As others have said it’s so easy to feel weird about spending on luxury (either too much or not enough based on societal pressures) so thank you for making and sharing this ! 💜
My biggest takeaway - ‘I can’t have it all’. And why do I need to anyways! If only we could all accept this in all actuality… Wow! You did great Cassie. I’m sure most of us will be inspired to redo our maths 💵💵💵 ❤️Mindful spender vibes ❤️🙌🏻
can we get a video on your opinions on vintage bags? I'd love to know your thoughts on LV multicolor, some of the crazy Fendi bags from the early aughts, and more stuff like that :)
Great video love. I appreciate your honesty. Especially not going into debt for luxury. Unfortunately, so many people go into debt for things that are just, well, things. ❤
Thank you for being so open and honest with us. Its not easy talking about money... everyone has an opinion and it can feel like you cant win for losing🤪 xoxoxo
Thank you, Cassie, for your great tips and ideas! I cannot afford too many lux items, but I love to see lux videos for some inspirations and I try to use the things I already have :) I treated myself for this holiday season, but probably will slow down in the 1st Qtr of 2022
Your honesty is so refreshing! I'm way too cheap (or maybe cautious?) to allow myself to buy all the luxury items I'd love to, but maybe one day. Saving money is more important for me at this point, so I buy a thing here and there (especially if something I absolutely love goes on sale) but I don't touch my savings for luxury. As you said, it's important to also appreciate more affordable yet still fabulous items, or to save up until we can afford what we want without a care. There's a young RU-vidr who's been unboxing Hermes and Chanel handbags every single week for a while now, even though she claims to work full-time, be in uni, and be financially independent from her family. I think a luxury reseller is sponsoring her/giving her discounts in exchange for exposure. or she comes from wealth, but she insists she pays for everything, and I wonder if other student-aged girls might watch those videos, think it's just normal and they are "behind/underachieving," and go get into debt to catch up. I know I would have felt that way when I was 20-24. I'm only slightly older than that now, but what a difference getting into the job market makes. Why do people feel the urge to catch up? I always wonder.
I don’t blame you at all! I’m 28 and At times I’ve also felt like I’m not “buying enough” at times which is insane! I think social media has made it worse because sometimes you don’t see the full story behind the purchase or the intention of buying (if people buy then return etc.). It’s a crazy world 🥺💖
@@CassieThorpe Loads of people sell the items after a few months, which (I know I'm being judgemental here, but we're analysing this so I guess it's OK) looks quite suspicious. It's a bad example, and that's why I appreciate so much your genuine love for your items and the honesty when discussing finances and planning. I'm sure it does make a difference for those who would otherwise try to catch up without minding too much their credit score or their real budgets.
Loved this video Cassie! I went through the pain of getting out of credit card debt (no fun). I had to sell bags but definitely a huge lesson learned. Now, I think long and hard about my purchases. As a content creator, we do know what will get us the "views" but I think its so important to stay true to yourself... and your pockets haha ❤️
On the subject of budget, would you consider doing a $100 challenge? Create an outfit for $100. You can then finish the look with shoes, bags, and accessories you already own. It would be great to see looks for work, casual, and date night. Love your videos!
@@CassieThorpe Awe, shucks. Gril, I made a lot of mistakes along my handbag journey that started 18 months ago, and now I have a ton of basic shit to try and sell.
Honestly, I enjoy the shopping vlogs more than the unboxing and haul vlogs..so even if you just went window shopping and didn't buy anything, I would like those vlogs more...
