Luxury Items I Never Use 

My husband's grandmother had lovely things. At the end of her life they weren't in perfect shape -chips, marks, scratches etc. I was so impressed because it meant that she had beautiful things and she actually used them. Use your trench, get the scarf cleaned. I appreciate your videos because you are honest about your items. I'd love to have a Chanel brooch and a designer belt but your experience has given me reason to hold back. I have absolutely no waist and haven't worn a belt since I had my children. Thanks for sharing this.

Wear the trench!! It drives me crazy when people don’t wear the things they spend so much money on?! Life’s too short and theses things were meant to be worn, otherwise, why buy them??

I know exactly what you mean about the Chanel brooch! I love luxury brands, and I don't mind wearing something with a logo on it, but I don't like the feeling of just wearing a logo. It feels like I'm just trying to impress someone by saying, "I can afford something from Chanel." I would wear a Chanel brooch or earrings that was maybe a flower with a small CC logo somewhere on it, just not the CC by itself! (No judgement for anyone who does, though, because I love them on other people!)

Hi Emma, 2 suggestions for you. Have youb tried using the Chanel brooch with a jean jacket? That may help you not feeling the way you do when you wear it with a blazer. Regarding the Gucci belt (I have the same one and love it) try wearing it with jeans and an oversized blouse or t-shirt and just tuck the top a bit in the front so you can see the belt, leaving the rest of the top untucked. This is what I do as I don't like the way I look with the top tucked in and belt from the back.

I totally get that about the Chanel Brooch. I see people rave about them on RU-vid and I've been tempted but know I would feel tacky or too showy wearing it.

1st world problems

I had a similar issue with a Hermès scarf which I was never using I ended up framing it and hanging it in our living room... i love looking at it every single day

Agree on the brooch. It’s like trying too hard or looking like a chanel SA

I don't care much for the Chanel broach either. I feel like they would be more suitable to a Chanel assistant and at a makeup counter...

Hi! You could buy an empty pot in any drugstore and put the Dior cream in there! (Superdrug always has them). That way you can, at least use the product without the fuss! X

Took the words right out of my mouth about the brooch!

I really enjoyed his video! I do have two suggestions regarding the louboutins if you are open to them! For one thing, the louboutin sole does wear off, but there is an official louboutin cobbler that can put in red rubber soles on them. They’re called Minuit Moins 7 and they can resole your louboutins if you break them or wear them down, but they also have the official anti-slip rubber soles! (I know other cobblers can do Vibram or Topy soles but I think since you are in the UK you can go all the way, the store is in London). The rubber sole will make it easier to walk in, but you’ll likely need to break it in, I find wearing socks with my pairs break them in just fine! Like about 30min with thick socks a night for a week. You can hazard a hair dryer to hasten the process but i’m personally afraid to do that. They’re really not too bad once they’ve broken in! I honestly thought my chanel FLATS were pretty bad to break into in comparison! Could be the shape of my foot though (my feet are more comfortable in pigalles than the simples).

You’re the only person that I can watch try on clothes for 20-30 minutes and not get bored or annoyed. Personality 10/10

I love love your brooch but totally see what you mean about it. Maybe you would like a smaller one...The one you have is def on the extra large size. Beautiful purchases none the less! Thanks for sharing!! 😊❤️

Sell them al!, You will Never be happy with them!

I totally understand what yiu mean with wearing the brooch and feeling phoney. I wear my brooches but try to do it casually, a keep everything else minimal. I weel tryhard if I have more than two obviously branded items in the same outfit.

I especially adored your comment, "but you always think you are special." Those thoughts have most times lead me to an "unforgettable unpleasant, but valuable learning experience." 🤓😬👀TFS

Why not sell that Vuitton scarf?So much money to keep on a wall? Donate it. Gift it. Recycle it.

Get the cobbler to put a piece of red anti slip rubber on the bottom of the heels, not only you can protect it from further damage but it would be more comfortable to wear as you know the grip will be more stable.

I know what you mean about the Chanel brooch. I dont feel like a fraud but I think it is too in your face. I actually had a black and gold enamel one that I wore more but I ended up selling the all. I just stick to the non-branded brooches

I totally understand the brooch no wearing issue. I wanted to get one, but was worried the bigger one would be too much, trying to hard etc..... I have three Chanel inspired coats / jackets so thought it would work, but £300 + is a lot to spend on something I'm not sure about. Two months ago I bought a Chanel pin from Etsy, it came from France. I think it may be an old sales associates ....

Sell them and donate the money to charity then...

Love your honesty as so it easy to get caught up wanting one of everything !

That trench coat is beautiful!!! 😍 I’ve been trying to get the LV Speedy 25 in Mono from my SA for over a year now! Thanks so much for sharing these with us!

It just feels crazy that someone can throw money there and there and somebody just strugles. These things are si expensive that I will never get my hands on them I would just feel terible.

If you still want Louboutin shoes I recommend the 70mm simple pumps. They are so comfortable. I’m not a heel person, but I can wear them an entire evening without problems. My strategy for items I’m not comfortable with yet is to wear them for a week straight. By then I know if I need to sell it, but most of the time I have started to love the piece.

I have to say I appreciate your videos. You’re not just “look at all my expensive stuff” but very helpful to make purchases. I never understood the Loboutin thing as I’ve tried them on and found them uncomfortable and for that price...it should be more comfortable.

Totally bang on with the brooch point. That was the reason I never bought it in the first place....even though I get tempted quite often... but your opinion seals the deal! Lots of love for the hilarious self deprecating observations (most of your videos) !!! Its insightful and helpful !!!!

I think you are the most honest and realistic vlogger on RU-vid regarding luxury items! Thank you so much for your video!

Fab and fun video as always! Just take the plunge to wear the trench everyday for a week (or a month) to get used to it. My dad has a Burberry jacket he has had for almost 20 years and it still looks amazing!

“I’m lazy” 😂 you are very entertaining to watch! Enjoyed this video! ❤️

Ahhh!!! Just got to the speedy portion of your list-OMG, really?! I can't believe you don't often carry it! Just further proof we all have different preferences. I had that exact bag and I absolutely cherished it. I carried it non-stop for a full year and finally forced myself to switch it up...my home burned to the ground the next night and I lost EVERYTHING. I'll never get over it. It was 5 years on 12/11 since the fire and I've still yet to finally be in a position to get another. Someday...

I paused the video part way through to recommend you take the Dior Moisturizer and put it into another container that is easier to use. At least you would use it that way. Maybe even buy something super pretty that you would be happy to have on your bathroom counter.

I totally hear you with the brooch...'uneccessary branding' sums it up. I've had the same experience where I nearly feel embarrassed or self conscious by the item.

Yes before you give up on your scarf, try having it dry cleaned. It is worth trying to see if then you get enjoyment out of it. I like to wear a broach but placed in an unusual spot like towards the bottom of a sweater or I like it on a 2 button blazer as the third button. I have a family piece that worn traditionally feels to stuffy to me but if I place it somewhere unexpected than I feel it is more updated and less conventional. Yours I could see wearing as a belt buckle. Wear your items, enjoy them and use them. As nice as it is to look at these things they are meant to be worn.

Very refreshing with an honest video :) If I may - I do have a few suggestions for some of the items if you still have them hanging around and want to give them a last try: wider belts work really well on loose fit dresses such as shift dresses. The belt can be cinched in where you are the narrowest, and the dress will puff a bit, giving a beautiful hourglass silhouette and making the belt seem smaller. The brooch is quite light in colour and can look weird on darker coloured clothes. Many fake clothing items will have a contrasting coloured logo, which is why this brooch easily gives the same impression. Try wearing it on a white/cream/off-white jacket or a thick scarf of the same colour - it will make less of a contrast. As for the Burberry jacket - snags, pulls or loose threads can easily be fixed by a seamstress - I would give it a shot given its value and timeless style. Hope this helps a bit :)

Don’t stop using the Dior moisturiser, lovely -if you break the packaging, decant the rest of the product into something else. If you leave it too long the product won’t work as effectively.

Absolutely love the shoes!! Everyone goes through buying something we really want and then get it home and it ends up being something we hate.

Keep the trench. It's a classic and you'll use it forever. As for shoes, never compromise on comfort. I say that as someone with a lifetime of foot problems (and six surgeries!).

Me remembering nearly all the bags from the jag collection in *yutulu* other apartment on the dimond tray.. I think i watched that video like 40 times. Purse collection goals

the *yutulu* would be super cute during the fall with a nude or tan or even tonal outfit! i’m thinking a tan wool coat with that bag!!

Totally agree on your comment about the brooch. I also feel odd wearing a brand’s logo as a stand-alone item on myself - like a billboard lol 😂

I am with you on the brooches!!

I’m really enjoying your channel. It’s nice to see UK individuals in this space. I’m going to get my first designer bag this month/year. I’m going with the LV Pochette Metis in the black monogram empreinte. However, since shopping for this I also have bag number two and three lined up now lol. I don’t know why I’ve started so high in price. I always knew I eye had expensive taste, now this has confirmed it.

Good point- I agree individual card slots are too much unnecessary work!

The Dior cream you should pour it in a different jar. I always keep my empty moisturizer jars when I run and use them for when I travel. Once, A lid broke so I went in my travel drawr and grabbed a different jar to put my cream in. Worked just fine.

So real and natural, appreciate sharing it with us.

I feel exactly the same about the brooche!

I totally understand about the brooch! I had a Chanel brooch a couple of years ago, and I remember being so excited to pair it with my best gold jewelry. Well, when I did, the brooch looked so cheap and incredibly gaudy. Now, I put my money toward bags and fine jewelry, and I don't invest in costume jewelry anymore. You have a stunning collection! I really enjoy your videos!

Ah, yeah, I relate to the brooch. I have a Dior brooch, and I thought it would 'glam up' an outfit, but I end up always feeling between a walking advert, or that Im trying to pass off the blazer Im wearing as a Dior jacket, when I wear it. A shame really.

I love your Chanel Brooch. When you are ready to let it go, just let me know. The same with the Speedy 25. Watch all your videos and your accent is adorable.

RE: Skin care - I now avoid pots altogether. They get contaminated so easily with your fingers. I used to use a spatula to get the product out but then I have to wipe the spatula with alcohol to clean and disinfect and it just gets to be too much of a hassle. Skin care products in pump or tube forms keep the products fresher and cleaner.

I just love your genuineness ❤️❤️

I totally understand your issue with the Chanel brooch. I had earrings that made me feel the same way. Large, double C's in gold. Looked amazing on others but I felt like a child who had raided her mum's jewellery box... and everyone assumed they were fake!!! After 5 years of not wearing them I clipped them on to some pumps. Everyone then thought I had Chanel shoes. The Designer route is somewhat difficult sometimes :) x

I wear my Chanel broach on a black wool peacoat. It’s on the lapel so I can flip it up or down as I please. I just keep it on the coat all the time while it’s in my closet and i wear it most often with jeans and casual shoes and it makes any outfit feel a little special. You don’t have to be dressed up or have on a special outfit to wear it :)

Glad to know I am not the one person who is nervous about wearing the beautiful Burberry trench!

What I learned from this video: 1. Rich people worry a lot about really tiny "problems". 2. The quality of some high end designer pieces is horrible. I'm appalled that some items cost so much only to break after using them once or twice is the intended way. Shoes that scuff from a short walk, scarves that stain from a drop a water and moisturizer pots that break from being opened and closed, are utterly and completely useless and I wouldn't even spend 5€ on them.

They make a little rubber pad that goes on the bottom where your ball and toes are to protect them. It also has a slight grip as well

You could easily wear that brooch with the outfit you are wearing ! Just place it in the center opening of your collar, onto your sweater. I do that sort of thing all the time and it looks great.

Ebay will be your best friend!! Why are you keeping these pieces if you dislike them so much/never use & enjoy them? Why not just sell them to someone who'd love them? This not only will add to your savings fund but also clear up space in your collection AND whoever you sell them to will probably love them and love saving the money on their pre-loved piece (especially the ones that have never been used!). I can't believe the quality of those Louboutin's soles.. luxury brands screw up sometimes and use low quality materials and cutting corners really damages the brand's name. PS. Love your videos! Thank you for sharing your collection.

Thanks for sharing! I like the Louboutin simple pumps, they're the only ones that were comfortable enough for me to wear to work. My trench is one of my most used items. It was interesting to hear about why you aren't using things anymore.

I LOVE your idea of wearing a silk (or otherwise) square with a cami in summer! Re the CC brooch, I’m the same when I’ve tried them on. It just doesn’t feel right even though on others it looks great. I do love them on denim though especially in a smaller size. I would also pin it to a scarf. Great video, thank you Emma 😘😘

You should consider selling as many of them as you can. May as well get something for them and put it towards something you REALLY want!!

You could tie a scarf on to a Chanel bag and then attach the Chanel brooch to the scarf... then you are just adding to something already Chanel x

Hi... you can use the Chanel brooch on your Chanel handbags !!

The best moisturiser I've ever found is called astral. It's £3 for a pretty large pot. Works brilliantly. I just buy it in wilkos. Mind you, there's no way I'd ever pay £30 for a pot of moisturiser, never mind £130.

A good trench coat is a piece you should always have. If you're afraid to use your light colored trench, exchange it for a black one.

Great video, I think the problem with the Chanel brooch is that it makes everyone look as if they are shop assistant in Chanel. Maybe that is the look some people are aiming for especially when worn with a black jacket which is how most seem to wear them

Love your Girl Scout references!!

you’re literally my comfort person i love you *yutulu*!

*yutulu* bags just outclassed the rest..too good

I have four Burberry trenches- two inherited from my mum. One is in the hall closet and I wear it over my nightie to put out the bins. They are incredibly long lasting and nothing else comes close

Hello, I'm late to the party with this comment, but I laughed out loud when you brought up our Chanel brooch.I have the same issue. I like brooches in general, and like the Chanel look, and was SO excited when I got mine, but I also never wear it, because I'm afraid people will think I'm showing off. Interestingly, I have no problem wearing my Chanel bag, Hermes scarf, etc. BUT because most women here are very casual and brooches are rare, I feel like it might be too much, because it's such an obvious logo. I wouldn't think that if I saw someone else wear it, I'd wish I had the guts to wear mine! I should just get over it, I suppose!

Thank you for another great video! I also have a Chanel brooch that I’ve had for two years and only worn twice. Once on a jumper (sweater for us Americans), and once on a pearl necklace. Both times I felt like I’m just not cool or fashionable enough to pull it off. So it’s been sitting in my jewelry box ever since. It’s just my own hang up. I somehow think I’ve got to be stick figure thin and look like a fashion model before anyone could possibly take me seriously in it.

Know exactly what you mean about the broach! That’s why I’ve put off getting one. Love them on others but I think I would feel awkward same way you have said 😂 so glad you said it

I have the Gucci belt in the smaller size, it's a lot more flattering (i also have the big one like you but in black). I also had extra holes made in the belts to wear them in the waste as well. I totally understand the issue with the brooch, I'd feel the same, as if you try to brag a bit too much

Love your honesty and real about your purchases

Dont use Dior skincare! It’s full of fragrances. Look into medical grade skincare with beneficial ingredients for your skin

Absolutely agree on the brooch :) I feel the same way....

Love your energy Elle, can't wait for the new launches. Thanks for making this video for me. You need to buy that apartment asap!

I think patent leather shoes are really hard on the feet. I had to break in my Louboutin's Bianca for a few days at home, while doing chores lol, before taking them on the road. Also, the shop in Jakarta where i got it from offered me a sole protector, at a cheap price. It's a white thin rubber-like material that will be stick on to the sole (just the landing part). It's amazing. But i still avoid gravel and little holes where the heels can get caught and ruin the leather lining. And one more thing, Bianca has rounded toe so i can use it for hours but i have a 120 height, my feet swell after hours of use. Nice video, as usual! Love your humor! 😊

I love the top you're wearing!

loved the video, thank you so much for being honest. i laughed and was shaking my head, totally agreeing with you. im the same way about the brooch, havent bought one because of that reason, but i want one so bad lol also you should make this video a tag, i would love to watch/hear what other lux lovers have that they never use

I too have a chanel brooch that has been in my drawer for years and never worn for the exact same reason you have given. I never could bring myself to wear it because like you say, it just seems very pretentious.

I have definitely made a few purchases that weren't the best for me. I believe I've gotten better :) My skincare favorites are La Roche-Posay and CeraVe - really great products at the drug store/high street that really work. They really have helped my sensitive skin.

I totally get what you mean about the brooches!

I know exactly what you mean about the brooch, I’ve thought the same thing!!

The Chanel brooch is amazing.

New subbie here. Your honesty is refreshing. I can already tell I’ll love your content. Xx

Because the other comment was so long, but I have so many thoughts i’ll put it here! I also feel super awkward about the branding on brooches, it feels like i’m trying to brand myself?? I guess if I owned chanel clothing i’d wear a chanel brooch. I have been attracted to the anchor styles from the Paris Hamburg meteors d’art collection, the CC is a little less obvious, the particular color and style combo I loved wasn’t available in my country so i’m just living without for now, until I come across something else I like quite as much! Maybe you’ll also like they’re slightly pricier but less obviously branded styles? I think you should definitely get your stained clothing items cleaned! I don’t own luxury prices silk scarves but both cashmere and silk (I own Burberry cashmere scarves) can be hand washed in cold water carefully! I personally hand wash all my silk clothing with The Laundress delicates detergents (I also wash my cashmere in their cashmere detergent), and then steam them after!

Great video and such a shame you don't use the Burberry as its so beautiful. I tried on some Chanel wocs and I was surprised actually how I would rather have the smaller bag than the woc (although I have yet to be able to get my Chanel yet other than the freebie they gave me which is to me so special ) 👜🌸

To get some wear out of your Channel broach tie a silk scarf on one of your Channel bags and add the broach to the scarf it's a gorgons way to use the broach and so beautiful on the bag.

Dior skincare has fragrance and colour in it and is not suitable for irritated skin. Also has a lot of parabens and preservatives. I use a cream that is anti inflamatory and made with a kind of silver that is not absorbed by the skin but that heals skin and inflamation.

I love your videos so much - I’m exactly the same as you- in hindsight I really wonder why I’ve bought certain things- and wasted such an extraordinary amount of money! Lucky there is a resale market!

Sneaky preview of your vlog sale 😉 I love these videos and often sell pieces I don't use anymore x

I have never tried them but I saw a commercial for size customizable sticky pads you put on the bottom of your designer shoes that is supposed to protect the sole from rubbing off

I don’t mean to impose. My name in Rosalina , I am a dermatologist from Toronto Canada. Rosacia is a disease, it is a long term skin condition. Out of many skin conditions it it unequivocally the most sensitive to contact dermatitis ( products on skin ) using Dior products you are applying virtually expensive perfume on your skin. That’s all you are doing. Respectfully refrain from perfumed skin care To slow aging and potentially permanently aggravating your you skin. With Rosacia , less is more. Simple cleanser simple lotion.

Hi Emma, love this video! this has nothing to do with the topic of the video butttt I wanted your opinion Fendi 2jours or Prada Galleria (I will probably end up with both but I can't decide what to purchase next and you are def. my handbag inspo.)

Hi Emma, Sorry if it's already been said, but louboutin Manchester gave me details of a cobbler who does a red rubber sole. They told me to wear the shoes a few times first as it will adhere better! Xx

If I might make a suggestion, you could re-pot the Dior skin care item in a different container that you feel more comfortable opening and closing. If it works and you really want to use it daily that would be one way to do it. Something glass with a screw top. You can order a special container, or clean and sterilize something you already have. Hope that helps!