yes. They used the bags for a different reason, they didn't simply love the things. Now I get you have to be careful with your money and what you buy, but if you enjoy the thing, you enjoy it.
Hallelujahhhhhhh! I'm with you Amelia. I'm not waking up from any of this because it's a DREAM! It's not an addiction, I don't have unresolved traumas; I'm not unhappy or lonely. I'm not broke. I'm not a hoarder! I just LOVE Hermes! I love every single bag I have and they make getting ready each day an absolute JOY!!!! I've been collecting for 2 decades....not just since the lockdown... and I will never stop! Gosh I'm so sick of feeling beaten up for loving to collect bags. Thank you for making this video.
Something important you just mentioned is that “ It’s not a think you just started during lockdown “ most people hopped on this and that and they are the ones waking up. For some of you ladies it’s something you’ve been doing for decades and not mostly for the wrong reasons.
It’s clear Anna Bey is “not as interested in luxury” at the moment because she just released a clothing line that is nice and in a mid to higher price range, but would not fall in a “luxury” category. She would seem hypocritical if she didn’t seem to be less interested in full on luxury. She’s trying to straddle both worlds for her marketing purposes. She’s not selling her Hermes bags…just wearing them with HER clothing line. Most of these creators that are “rethinking luxury” already have fabulous collections to enjoy.
It’s human nature… my sister became Christian and told me I was going to hell because I didn’t, a friend of mine became vegan after happily eating meat her entire life and now feels the need to gag when people eat meat around her, I have another friend who gave up drink and now shames others. It’s human nature to try and justify your choice by putting others down… strange … and weird but true
I had a family member comment on the price of one of my candles. My response is always, everyone spends money on something. Our house is paid for, we put our son through college, our retirement accounts are intact. If I want to buy an occasional bag, like the Miss Dior I just bought in Vegas, I’m going to enjoy it.
People using the word "awakening" implies (in my opinion) that those who still indulge in luxury goods are somehow still "asleep" or "blind". And that's the holier-than-thou tone I really don't like about their videos and posts. It's fine if you decide you're done spending your money in this way. It's not fine to act like there's something wrong with those who still do.
Honestly every time I buy a new bag and carry it some of the people ‘in my life’ look at me as though I’ve murdered someone ! 🤣😆 the judgement is real people 😭😭
Thanks for addressing this my love. It’s crazy to me that luxury does somehow hit a nerve with people where other things that people spend money on seems to be acceptable. X
100% everyone is just jumping on the bandwagon and aren't into luxury all of a sudden due to the trends lol you don't spend YEARS lusting over bags to become a minimalist overnight, thank you for speaking on this!!!
I roll my eyes seeing some of those “brainwashed into luxury” videos. Some of us truly love fashion & style. If you’re using luxury handbags to fill a void or insecurity then it’s wrong. You can do that with food, beauty treatments or anything else. I think there are some genuine creators, but I think others are hoping on the trend & dramatizing it. It is possible to shop luxury in moderation & not do so to fill a void.
The piece here is the difference between acknowledging unhealthy behaviours and seeking to address them but not then projecting those on others . It’s actually not about handbags at all and when content creators miss the point on this as an individual wellness issue vs a handbag issue it can be very off putting to those who are not having those issues but are simply enjoying their handbags . Thanks for sharing ❤️☺️
Yay! Seriously the whole shade that gets thrown at people who love bags! From being a tiny tot I carried a bag. I work, I raised a family. I don't drink, smoke or have some other activity ie golf that takes money. My choice is handbags. Always has been always will. Thank you for this video!
I try to practice minimalism but love that everyone is different, in different phases, and growing at different levels!because OMG LIFE WILL BE SO BORING IF EVERYONE I WATCH ON RU-vid WERE ALL GETTING RID OF THEIR STUFF!” AND ARE ALL WEARING BLACK😅 (I love black myself😂) YOU GET WHAT I MEAN. I want different things for my self but I NEVER expect others to be like me😂 I love both maximalists and minimalists! Life is beautiful with all sorts of people in it. The same with youtube❤
I don't watch the channels you mentioned but I've seen a video or two here and there and my impression (perhaps wrongly) is that they care too much about what other people think. It seems like the bags were a way to gain status rather than something they loved. And for me, if you're in your 20's or later before you realize that material things are not important and what other people think of you is not important and how ridiculous it is to have to look a certain way or own certain things to be accepted by certain people...it's difficult for me to take you seriously. I don't think their viewpoints on luxury represent most of the people who watch our channels who enjoy handbags for personal reasons, not for other people.
I don't buy luxury items, mainly because I don't have the budget, but I love to watch videos of luxury bags. This discussion about "awakening" (more like, "moving on from this kind of content"), sounds to me more like those trends of old like "booktube is dead" because "booktube promotes consumerism", or "the beauty community is dead" because "beauty vloggers promote consumerism", and so with the planner community, and the knitting community and so on and on and on. It's a natural cycle that people move on from one topic to another, but when it happens with content creators that usually creates these movements of "x is no more", "x promotes this bad thing" and so on. It's great when some people can afford luxury items and show them to us, so we can learn (and not be fooled by people trying to scam us or trick us), but it also gives us a window to know about certain items we could use as a reward for ourselves, if your budget allows it.
I've watched Anna and Eileen. I would point out that neither say they no longer shop, but in their own way have decided to really think about what they buy to hopefully avoid mistakes and clutter. I can also see Anna mentioning the toxic culture she herself has witnessed though perhaps we haven't. It can come across as a lecture but in many cases I don't think it is meant that way. As for me. No, not stopping but definitely being cautious.
16:52 „I’m NEVERRRRR going to be a minimalist!” - that’s one of the reasons I I love you and your channel Amelia! ME NEITHER! This scrutiny on shopping is really way too big! No one is going after people buying very expensive cars for example, it’s considered as “they made it” but I know in the country I live in (Iceland) majority of Tesla owners have nothing else except the car..
I like your honesty and hearing the journey. It's something many of us can relate to, even for us luxury bag consumers. It's thoughtful and introspective, love it.
I enjoy watching your videos, mainly because of your bright personality. I did watch Nikki’s and Anna’s videos and honestly I don’t get the feel that they are insinuating that they are better than those who still collect and enjoy purchasing luxury. I think they’re just sharing how they personally feel and where they are in their journey. I agree with you that people evolve and priorities change. I for one have always had a passion for fashion. When I was working, I owned a lot of high heel shoes, bags, etc. I still own lots of bags but I have stopped purchasing them as often - because I think bag prices are a bit insane now - and I have sold many, simply because I have too many and I don’t go out much anymore. I also have sold more than 40 pairs of high heel shoes because I no longer wear them. I kept 2 for special occasions. I think people care too much of what other people think. I say enjoy your journey & have fun. If people judge you, so what? Let them.
I am elderly, and since I’ve watched your channel and other bag channels it has caused me to have an awakening for the love of luxury handbags. In the last year and a half, I’ve purchased about 40 bags. It really isn’t fun to wear your new bag where I often go, to the doctor’s office. Now I think it is enough for me to buy, maybe one, once a year, but I will still enjoy seeing these bags on your channel and other luxury channels. Love love your channel ❤
I do think there are some channels that have had this “awakening” because they have seen a decline in views as the average consumer stopped being able to afford any or as much luxury and didn’t need the bag reviews or wanted to avoid temptation. As other commenters noted it is easy to pivot when you have multiple Hermes dream bags and a robust collection in your closet. At that point they figure why keep buying when my collection feels complete but they still want to be relevant in the community. If you are financially sound then indulging in what makes you happy whether it be high end handbags, sporting events, travel, collectibles - whatever is your “thing” - is absolutely a reasonable expectation.
Thank you Amelia for your insight! I love shopping I love buying my luxury items I don’t do anything for myself but sometimes enjoy buying something when I can.
What I found interesting (ironic) about the Anna Bey “awakening” video was a) she sells her own line of linen shirts at $500 a pop which would be a luxury for 95 per cent of the planet b) that she decluttered her wardrobe and put it all up for sale rather than donate it, therefore continuing to participate in the buying/wanting of luxury by others she is decrying c) she earns an income from teaching others how she “manifested” her extraordinarily privileged, rich, travelled, multi home life and wealthy husband in just four weeks (allegedly).
This resonated with me Amelia. I struggle with an inner conflict about my luxury likes and the draw to buy these things. But essentially it doesn't make me a bad person. Why transfer from one area to be replaced by another? I can't lie that sometimes I struggle with having so many luxury pieces, but I think it's normal to fluctuate 😊
Thank you for this interesting video. I am glad you are not having an awakening 😂 I love to watch luxury youtubers so I hope they don’t all quit luxury. Personally, I am slowing down my own consumption and have been downsizing my collection simply because it had gotten a bit out of control and I needed to pull back a bit so that I don’t have bags sitting on my shelves being un-used. But I still love bags and I will keep buying them ❤
LOVE this video!!!! I am a maxi-m i n i m a l i s t :) I do what I want and I don't overthink it. I settle in what amount of items/spending works for me.
Why is it all of you are commenting on the same videos ..just creating the same content 😂😂..I would rather watch some real content re luxury bags instead of criticizing each other
It’s a trending topic and is getting very dry. Every person and their dog is talking about it now. I’m really looking forward to a new topic😊 Keep smiling and showing me your lovely bags❤
I haven’t watched all of these RU-vidrs but if they’re making it seem like they’re superior, then I have a problem with that.😖 Are they doing this as it’s now trendy to not want luxury? I don’t know. My collection is very small compared to most so NO I won’t be giving it up. I do understand people like Eileen who realized she was putting too much importance and valuing her luxury too much. She still has a nice collection but now just a more curated one. Everyone is different and I don’t judge either way. I think as long as your bills are paid and you’re not going bankrupt then all is good.🥰
I agree with you I don’t have anything to wake up from! I love fashion I’ve been studying fashion since I was a teenager. I’m in my 40s now and way that I show my appreciation for the brand is by buying accessories because a lot of times I can’t wear what comes down the runway so glad a lot of these girls are quitting. They weren’t meant for this anyway.😂😂😂
Thank you! Yes, please don’t give them up. It seems to be the new trend along with all this quiet luxury trend. I love bags and love wearing them. It’s a daily thrill to pick a bag and carry it.
Like you I buy what I love and having empty shelf’s with no beauty’s feels like a very empty fun less life! Not for me keep doing what you love! I love your style and passion. 💕💕
First why are haters watching? I collect Jimmy Buffett items, match box and cars and Jaws items.. displaying on few items at a time . And depending on time of year. And yes I have a hand bag collection too. And will add. My husband collection is fishing pole and lures. We have full time jobs and each a small business. So we work hard for our collection and toys... Aka jet skis and boats.
Hi Amelia. I will comment here because sometimes feels good to share an opinion . Is hilarious how somebody that have no part on making the money that you make, can have an strong position on how you should spend it.We humans are really funny. And that reminds me of something i read that life goes between pain and boredom( I think Schopenhauer). If i remember correctly is the pendulum theory, we circle around the center from one side to the other. And i certainly agree with that. We just dont do it at the same time or some people like me seems to be stuck in one side lol( this enthusiasm for bags never die!). In any case, and again is just my opinion, we need something to escape daily life that might not be functional or appealing to others. What can we do? It is what it is. To give you an example, the colors of bags you buy will never be a choice for me, I prefer neutrals and I can not deal with colors. Why? I have no idea. Maybe past experiences, my astrological sign…. I dont know. I have tried to like bags in vibrant colors and I end up selling them or giving them away. But your enthusiasm for bags and the way you present your info, makes me want to use my time to come and watch your videos. Is like hanging out with a friend that share the same passion. And again, my personal opinion, but i think thats the value of what you do, you make people like me have a little time of enjoyment and happiness. We all gonna die one day and I am sure at that moment we will not regret things we did that made us feel genuinely happy. Some of my friends in real life spend their money eating out or drinking or traveling. That works for them, and I have tried to do it because we are all humans and sometimes we see others doing things and you try them. Thats how you discern what makes you happy or not, especially if you live with awareness, which I dont know if everybody lives like that?But after many trials I always come back to the same point. I dont particularly enjoy the discomfort of traveling and dont enjoy drinking and the bottom line is that i enjoy material things that i touch, look at, wear, smell and many more verbs that i can use. My point is that you do you and we wont appeal to everybody at the same time. And if somebody has an opinion, well is just an opinion….. especially in cases that opinions wont make a difference between life and death and you know really deep consequences.A Dr’scriteria on a treatment might change an outcome that can impact quality of life… I am just talking about light topics like bags or what to do with your free time and things like that. Sorry for the long comment, I am particularly chatty today. In any case, your content makes me happy girl, especially those days that life is very hard and a video from your channel pops up in my feed. Thank you:)
I still love luxury but I do not love the prices, I like to get quality and something of value for my money, because I’m not stupid, I’m not just a wallet for luxury houses to open and go to town on. Therefore I have taken a break from buying unless I see a good deal ☺️
I work in a luxury real estate space. Some people collect houses. They have residences all over the world and travel between them. Others collect yachts. I don’t see many RU-vid channels with people confessing their love for multimillion dollar mansions, but these people are out there. It’s not somehow portrayed as an idle pursuit, unlike handbags.
@@ameliarosescloset I think this is because handbags are commonly associated with females. This gender component makes this hobby somehow less than. Yachts, cars, real estate are symbols of power and wealth commonly assigned to males, and are often celebrated as markers of success. I see this as double standard really.
Liking off the title alone 😍 I really think people are being followers when it comes to luxury being “out”. I could never! Some of use are just really about this life
I have been carrying a handbag since I was 2 years old, and I am not stopping now. The handbag just changed in value lol I truly do view my collection as art and it gives me a huge serotonin boost to enjoy the fruits of my labor. I find it weird that people feel the need to comment on how one spends their money. Thank you for this video. I'm so glad I found my people ❤
I agree with you! I am privileged and grateful to have a full and happy life, even with those human struggles we all have. I plan to continue spending as I have in past within my comfort zone. 0 debt, home paid, I have a 30 year old couch and buy much of my clothing second hand. But I also love my handbags and luxury items I choose to buy. While I'm sure different people have different reasons, at this point I think some influencers are being influenced themselves to stop their lux habits. And perhaps that is a good thing for them in the long run, if the desire has gone they should not continue.
Is that a new nano Alma on your shelf or Alma bb? Looks orange? If you have a review on this, I need to watch it. I’ve been thinking about getting one. I have the BB size 2 of them.
I’m glad we’re weeding out some of these people in the community. That’s the reason I stopped watching videos because of all the fake people making them not only is it toxic and all that but half of them are showing fake items and claiming the real just to try to keep up with the Joneses it’s ridiculous.
Amen ❣️ i still love it too 👛👗🥿, whether luxury items or not! I'm awake to enjoying my life, doing good work and being a good friend & family member ❤💖 I enjoy your videos, TY 😊
It’s all good, I enjoy admiring your lovely bags with you 😁 there are plenty of things in the world to enjoy. I personally have a separate account specifically for handbags to bring all that content to me when I want to. And a separate account for each other interest because the algorithm brings those things to us when we want to see it. That’s how I manage my content consumption and research on all the hobbies I enjoy. Everyone is multi-faceted, so I don’t understand how folks can be so judgmental on someone’s single bit of space/outlet when we’re all just trying to enjoy the time we have on earth the best we can!
Thank you for helping me not feel crappy about loving my luxury bags and looking at them for fun. I am not waking up either. I think as long as it doesn’t eat into family finances it’s fine.
I have felt that way from those videos. Finally you're talking about it. Years I go, I still collected bags, I had at least 20 bags. But they were all coach, and guess, michael kors, and that sort of brand. But honestly, when I saw that investing in these luxury bags, I could get some money back, if not all of it back, or maybe more, then I saw the other ones as more of a waste of money investment wise. I can't see any of my MK bags because they don't sell for more than $50 resale. And they are bags I bought for $200-$400. I did 't think of resale value. I still wear my MK, but I've ended up having 150 bags, mixed of luxury and contemporary. I do wear them by the way. But I do feel bad that I have 150 bags when I watch those types of videos of minimalism. But when those videos are not playing, I feel great looking at my collection 😂. I won't sell my brand new looking MK bags for pennies, I won't do it. I just won't. So I don't mind using them and having them forever. And passing them on to my daughter. Loved this video.
You’ll notice that people will pivot when their channel is their income. Have to affiliate link the things that will now appeal to a broader audience in order to make money.
Thank you, Amelia! I admit that, while I respect that some RU-vidrs are moving away from doing luxury videos, I don't watch the "awakening" videos anymore because I find them annoying. As a person who loves her bags and shoes, I feel very talked down to in those videos. There's definitely a "I'm better than you because I no longer waste my money on these things" type vibe to them. Just rubs me the wrong way. Being on RU-vid, I'm sure it makes sense for them to explain either leaving RU-vid or changing direction of their channel, and that's fine. I just don't need to watch those videos anymore, so I don't. My primary viewing out here is luxury bag videos, so I move on from RU-vidrs who shift gears.
Some people merely buy to show off and specially if they are influencers, its like a marathon for them. They are buying for the wrong reasons. I buy handbag because it makes me happy and a reward for myself.
I love how you summed it up. I think these people got in over their heads. Unboxing became a must to get the clicks and views and subs. Some may have been spending life insurance money from loved ones passing away during the pandemic. Now the need to sell because of the debt . That seems to be the trend that I see. Then I see the same people buying a new bag. Then others make the excuses that they don't like the new collections They should just say that it's the end of the journey of handbags and say goodbye 😅
I think the distinction lies within the person themself. If they are only buying things for external validation and not buying them to satisfy their own needs/wants they will never be content. It’s not actually a question of following trends. It’s about going deeper into who the person is and understanding the motivations of what they do. These people (the ones who have awoken - and not to their true self) will never be happy whether they have everything or nothing. They may get something out of it in the moment (attention, praise, maybe a real awakening) but it’s about looking at the motivation around what they do. If their motivation and intention is genuine and pure then they won’t care what others think and won’t feel the need to share but the sharing of the enlightenment and pedestal placing of themselves is an outward display of their insecurities. Next.
Totally agree, 💯 agree. These bags just make us happy...not to fluant to others. Frankly, a lot of my bags just stay in my walking wardrobe for my own viewing and doting. ❤ My business can be quite stressful and boring...is not fun at all...is information technology....😂😅So is very therapeutic when you have a passion for something like for me is bags... and it makes me happy. Is fun! I don't think is toxic at all...I have a couple friends who loves to buy vintage cars....and it makes them happy and it actually bond them together, something common that they shared...like my husband passion is in properties and he buy them....and my friend interested in golf sets and it gives her an outlet to distress....which everyone needs that...there is nothing wrong to pursue things that makes you happy...that motivates and keeps you forward before you reach the oasis. Perfectly all right. ❤ 🎉😊Respect and stop judging!!!
If loving handbags and luxury in general is terrible, well I prefer that to actually be terrible! 😂 I’m not hurting anyone because I love pretty things. I’m in a place in my life where I can afford it without having to save for months and months, bills are paid, I don’t have debts, kids are going to college, life is great! I won’t EVER feel bad about it. I had slowed down on bags because I have to admit that after getting my wholly grails from Hermès especially, I have a hard time considering other bags. It’s totally okay since I love styling my actual collection, it makes me happy. It feels great to feel content! I don’t have rules for myself, so who knows what is coming, I will just continue to have a love for these things, I’m not planning to change! I am and will remain unapologetically myself! ☺️
I think your point about your handbags not representing what you spend all your money on is an important one. When some of my acquaintances learn about my handbag collection they make comments about this being what I “waste” ALL my money on. There’s an assumption that I must be doing this out of an obsession and using every cent on it. They don’t acknowledge the school fees I pay, the holidays I save for, the special experiences I organise for my loved ones for birthdays etc, or the endless health related bills that are paid. It gets somewhat annoying to be considered frivolous with my money when I’m actually not.
everyone goes through their own journey. i was into lux when in high school, I went through an awaking of what needed to be prioritized and didn't buy any luxury. then 2013 came around and I stepped into LV for the 1st time. bought my husband his wallet. told myself how dumb it was to spend so much on canvas lol. didn't buy anything after that because of priorities. then another awakening 2019 I realized no point in saving it all if I could be gone one day. i think these people are at the point they are reprioritizing. we all go through it. i am thankful that from 2019-2023 I could go all out. however I'm now at another awakening because my funds cant stretch like that. but I'm not going to be here bashing or making others feel bad. i hope once I get a new job I can come back to buying, but at this point I need to be realistic and that's what they are at as well.
You know yourself, nothing to awaken from and I admire that. Some others though who are changing their tune (Anna Bey), I find it hard to believe it’s due to an awakening. I still think it’s because her other affluence business doesn’t fly in today’s economy. The trend has changed so she and others are rebranding and coming across so inauthentic.
The change is to get more views. More people aren’t buying and watching luxury content so they found if they say they are walking away and it’s toxic, their viewership goes up.
I think most everyone spends money on items they don't need. It's a matter of what brings you joy. Handbags & accessories have always brought me joy! 💛 whether it's clothes, shoes, cars, a huge house, home decor, jewelry, tattoos, gardening, alcohol, WINE lord people spend $$$ on wine 😂, drugs 😬, horses, gambling, online entertainment, prostitutes?!, tech... (kids?! 😂) most people have a "vice" (hobby?! 😅) and arguably some are healthier than others. I think it's so nice when people focus on themselves and doing what's best for themselves instead of comparing and contrasting. As for influencers changing their threads, I concur with your point that they're jumping on what's trendy at the moment. But as you also noted, this might be their entire income stream. It's a little sad when you think about the fact they can't be truly themselves. But that's the bed they made so now they're lying in it 🤭 ...silly little girls 😂🫶🏼
8 years ago whilst on maternity leave from my first baby I developed a love for a LV speedy. I was new to the whole luxury world so a speedy at the the time being £900 was a massive deal to me but I went all of my maternity leave saving every penny I could what ever was left at the end of the month an then just before I went back to work I had enough to buy myself one as a treat to myself after dedicating my life to my baby girl for the past year, I bought it an then going round to see family my sister in law tried to get into my family’s head that I must of sold myself to afford luxury. All my love for the bag had gone an I felt like I had committed a crime. I sold it as I then just couldn’t be comfortable using it as I was bothered by other peoples opinions. Only in the past year I re bought the bag an now have a few others too and I have found my voice to not care what anyone thinks, all that matters is me knowing I’ve earned the money for those bags myself and I will wear an over the top bag just to go to the supermarket if I want to because that’s my life an not someone else’s. I just wish I hadn’t spend many years worrying what others thought. They was paying £50 plus on bingo every Friday night but they couldn’t see I didn’t go out I don’t spend on anything else so all that money they spend I was saving mine so it adds up. I can only thank RU-vidrs such as yourself for making me realise im ok being just how I am because I’m not alone with the love of bags and having an army of people who dislike what we like ☺️
A very thought provoking video! If these RU-vidrs are distancing themselves From luxury and saying it’s toxic then I probably do think they are looking to get more views and follow trends. Perhaps some of their previous luxury love was also not as genuine as it could have been and also was to follow trends and get views. I’m really interested in handbags, i love learning about handbags, i love seeing other people’s collections, it just brings me joy. I don’t have to own most of the bags I’m watching, it’s just a genuine interest of mine that I’ve had since I can remember. I also have been ‘inspired’ to buy bags I’ve seen online, I do watch to get ideas on what would work well for me. I think it’s part of the research process when you’re buying something expensive.
16:17 yes, I think that creator you mentioned on 13:58 is a case of using luxury as a medium to get into the upper class, but it didn’t work, so now she has switched back to what she truly is. I see her as a master seller.
I’m glad to have family and friends who support my luxury love. My partner especially, he talks to me about my bags etc and buys them for me! If someone does criticize me for the way I spend MY money, they’re not a true friend to me. I am also not done with luxury as a whole. I can agree these price increases are baffling, and out of control but pre loved shopping is still great! Even in store with most brands is still fun.
Yes, some of these people you mentioned are good at that Clickbait thing trying to get views because they want to try to make a side hustle off of RU-vid lol following the followers, lol the blind leading the blind
I loved this! Whoever said shiny pretty things don’t make them happy is lying 😂 It’s not happiness but it does make you feel happy I can tell by the faces you look way much happier!
Mike drop!! Well said Amelia! I do think that some of the RU-vidrs who are moving away from luxury and becoming a little judgemental to people left in that space are doing it to follow what is popular. It’s like the whole quiet luxury thing that was going on and drove me nuts. Each to their own and I absolutely love watching your channel and others like it. I have a very small collection of my own And I have eventually managed to get the pieces that I really wanted and now I live through you and others like you when you continue to grow your collection etc. And I also learn a lot from you. I never bought a bag without going on RU-vid and watching Reviews and opinion pieces etc. Happy to hear that you’re not leaving the luxury space!
Love this! I’m at the stage where I’m not justifying any new purchases to myself due to how expensive they have become but…. That doesn’t mean that if my circumstances change and I can justify I won’t because I definitely will! I love handbags and they bring me joy too soooo happiness is priceless (when I can justify it) 🥳🤣🙏🏼
I fully agree with both sides of the debate. I also feel a very stressfull and high performing job encourages higher spending, You have such little time to spend and shopping is an easy dopamine boost. Also justified by the amount of time you spend working. This is how it works out for me, but that's OK.
First. I could listen to you speak all day. 🥰 Second, I find these ideas of “awakening and revelation” performative. I have loved handbags since I was a little girl, color, texture and structure..love it all. This? It’s another trend. And a bad one. If you don’t want to, don’t. We don’t require the judgement or dissertation on how you’ve “outgrown” handbags.
Like you said about falling out of love with things and hobbies I think that’s probably what it is. I don’t think people should feel more superior than anyone else because they no longer like or want to spend money on something they used to enjoy. I used to love makeup videos and tutorials. I don’t watch or like them anymore because I realize I don’t even like wearing makeup like that 😂 we all go through seasons in our life and that’s ok. We live and we learn so excellent topic and talking points 😊
It’s all relative. If you can afford it there’s no problem. My husband would kill me if he knew how much I spent on bags. I’m slowing down because I only need a few bags and many end up collecting dust. I’m also trying to save for another property and a few grand here or there on bags adds up and hinders that process. Love your collection !
I enjoyed this video very much. I like to follow creators who treat luxury as a pretty bit of fancy fun and only buy what they can afford. You're an excellent financial role model--even for someone older and much less together than you, ie me.
You do you. Its no ones business how you spend your money & what you like. I love handbags too. Been a handbag lover for many years. Not sure if I’ll ever grow out of it. I do however go in & out of thinking if I have an addiction or if its just what I like and what Im interested in. I defo get the itch if I go a while without a new one. I enjoy the hunt too. A lot of my bags are completely useless and never leave the house. I just love them.
i’m never leaving the bag loving community. it has been the core of my adult life. nothing is going to get in the way of my steadfast love for bags, let alone self righteous opinions by other people 😂 seriously, no bandwidth to care. it’s true love here okay, true love! 😘
