Especially when she isn't a fashion blogger who isn't gifted things or that her family/boyfriends doesn't buy her all the bags. If you want nice things in life, gotta work for it! She's should be an inspiration!
ExoticDreams She works hard. But what if she didn't have to, would that make her a bad person if she was well off or had the bf to give it to her? No. I think people need to respect anyone regardless where the money comes from.
I hate that people have made you feel like you should justify what you spend your money on!! It's your money, it's your choice! If I earned a decent wage, damn straight I'd be buying a Chanel bag (jumbo, caviar leather btw!) x
I think from - viewer perspective it seems like this could be justification but I actually think from Amie's perspective, she's providing advice and insight based on her experiences (just like her bag videos). I think she took something that would make some people defensive and turned it into something so positive. :)
I agree. Opening your life up on YT sometimes makes people feel like they can just crawl into every area of your life. Justifying what you do with your money is incredible to me... But that's just me I guess because I have the same reaction here in the Netherlands when people expect me to be open about how much I earn. Hmmm, maybe it's a British thing. I guess, we're just much more reserved on the whole...
exactly! you're very gracious about all of this but whatever you make or do is your business. I did watch part of this but really don't care how you afford the things you do
I was worried that this topic would bring out the worst in people (jealous, callous comments and stuff), but I think your graciousness and ability to handle a tricky topic like this will hopefully deter that. You're very modest and hard working and I admire your attitude!
ive been a very big fan of your videos for awhile now but have never been curious about your earnings and how you afford your beautiful luxurious items. I avoided watching this video for awhile since i thought you didn't have to justify how you can afford them. but after watching this video i actually admire you a lot more than i did before! You weren't showing off but were very kind & honest about your background. You have what you have because of hardwork and wise decisions! Keep it up Amie.. so many people out there will use this video as a form of inspiration (me included) .. all the best! X
you are such a gracious woman and did not have to do this, but understand within our economic climate and people's pointless judgement. I was watching your channel for a year and it's lovely seeing your channel grow. Please never stop doing these beautiful videos. It's rare to have youtubers of my generation in the beauty/luxury category who are educated, experienced career wise and humble in character.
I don't want to sound super feminazi or anything, but it really irritates me when I have something high-end or luxury, and everyone assumes my boyfriend bought it for me. "Oh, nice bag! Did your boyfriend buy it for you?" "Your shoes are so cute! Were they a gift from your boyfriend?" What, just because I'm female I'm incapable of making my own money and buying myself expensive things? My boyfriend never gets comments like that on his suits, watches or car. It's really annoying.
So true! I'm in my maternity leave now, When I go to a high end store shopping with the pram, people always comment how luck I am. What does my husband do etc. I get so annoyed. I worked hard and saved enough money so I can take a full year off with my baby without putting any financial stress on my husband. And I bought most of the staff myself. My husband did gift me something, but I did the same for him. LV wallet, Armani suit, SF shoes, Hermes belt. No one ever asked him. How unfair!
pinknoted Absolutely nothing. I actually love getting gifts from him :p My issue isn't gifts from my boyfriend, but people automatically assuming anything expensive I have was a gift, basically saying they don't think I'm capable of making my own money.
I feel like there are people on here who deliberately search certain video titles "Chanel unboxing", "handbag haul", etc. simply to dump hate and negativity on those channels. Good for you for turning it into something positive. Heaven forbid a woman earns her own money and spends it on what she wants. Really appreciate what you did with this video Amie, great job. :)
I find it interesting how many people feel the need to ask about someone else's spending. Thank you for being so gracious with your responses. As always, you show class.
“It’s very hard to beat someone that never quits.” That is the darn truth right there! You are incredibly humble even with all your successes. Love watching you Amie! You deserve the very best!
Amie Please continue making videos. You have really motivated me into saving for my dream handbag. I am in the process of losing weight (started out at 247 down to 214) and will treat myself once I get to my goal. You are such a joy to watch.
Why would people even dislike this? Amie was being genuine showing her perspective on how to save a bag, even saying how people have different priorities. HATERS ARE GONNA HATE😋
Thank you for being so honest. Money is such a taboo subject and it's refreshing to hear somebody talk so openly without it being a bragging opportunity.
Amie, I think it's wonderful you address this subject. I certainly get curious about how others afford things (not to hate, just want tips to emulate!). That being said, I also think it's sad that the spike in your viewers' comments have motivated you to make this sort of video. I hope you don't feel like you will always have to explain things to us. We like your personality and your videos regardless. Anyway, really appreciate your constructive advice towards the end and your honest approach throughout your channel. You are an example of hard work paying off. Keep being a role model!
Thank you so much for doing this, I think a lot of girls now watch high end videos and think it is a normal aim without having to work their arses off for them, its good to see how much work you put into your life, and hopefully will be a real learning video for a lot of people. I now have a new level of respect for you :)
I just want to say that I love your channel because you cater for real working women with full time jobs. I am a doctor myself, and I completely relate to working hard to get where you are. I really admire how monetarily savvy you are and this is one area that I aim to improve in. It will be helpful to watch a video on how to manage finances for young career women. keep up the good job!
It's shocking that people are so tacky that they're concerned about her finances. She's an educated professional woman. Enough said. Well handled though, Amie.
I'm a bit torn on this video, on one hand I think it's a shame you felt the need to do it, but on the other, I'm quite happy you did because it's motivated me to get some side projects going. I think it's wonderful that you (and Dan) have such a great outlook towards income and savings!
I LOVE that you pulled back the curtain a bit and addressed the sensitive topics of your income and money management. It's great that you encourage your viewers to work hard for what they want too!
Good on you for being transparent and honest. Having a full time job and side projects is tough and your purchases are your rewards from all that hard work ... Enjoy them now .. especially in London, before you start a family. Because once that starts, all that extra income goes to the kids.
Depends on what kind of kids you get and if you feel they must have designer clothes. I didnt cost my parents much at all. Never asked for anything, got full scholarships to university, no health care needed except for initial vaccines.
Loved this Amie and a great way to address the subject.. I think it's really poor taste when people speculate about where money comes from and as much as you may be curious, you shouldn't ask. Keep up the incredible work! x
Amie you are my favorite RU-vidr. You are unapologetic about the things you love and never feed into all the hate you get. You always have an articulate and tactful response. You are clearly a highly accomplished, hardworking lady and you deserve every penny you've got and every beautiful piece of clothing and accessories you've bought with your hard earned money. I'm a student, but I really look up to you as an example of what kind of person I want to be when I start my career and move up in the world.
I have so much respect for you as a person and as a RU-vidr. Thank you for not being offended by questions regarding your income, thank you for being understanding and reasonable, and thank you for being so genuine, day and in day out, about every topic. Oh and I really appreciate your little speech about being financially successful despite growing up humble, and your part in dismissing some myths and false-beliefs that are common. You're a true inspiration and def my role model! Keep doing what you're doing :)
What a beautiful way to address the issue you faced...whether out of viewer curiousity or jealousy...massive respect for you after this video...immensely graceful!
This is a very helpful, insightful and well made video. Money is often an awkward subject but you talk about it so honestly and eloquently, it's like you're listening to a friend when watching this. Don't want to come across as patronising but I must have a good 5-10 years on you in age yet you seem wise beyond your years and provide advice here I wish I'd adhered to in my twenties! It's true, with a few exceptions, people who earn well do so through hard work and those who maintain their wealth do so by living well within their means. I think you're an excellent role model :)
Love this video! This proves that high end fashion and luxury doesn't have to be a shallow topic and that what really matters is who you are and not what you wear!
It's so unfair to get asked how much you are earning to buy what you want! You're one of the realest YTers! Just continue whatever you're doing Amie! Love from MNL!
Cannot believe there are ppl disliking this video.. Great inspiration. I think I'll save this video so whenever I feel lazy I can watch this and motivate myself! Love you!
You're so sweet! Honestly people will always talk shit weather you're doing bad or good. You really shouldn't have to justify your spending to strangers but it's nice to see how you break it down financially !
I really liked your video - it is very honest and down to earth. When people see expensive bags or any other type of material things they always tend to consider you as girlfriend of a rich men, or daughter of a rich father. people, generally, forgot that even young girls are able to earn money themselve and buy luxury things just because they work hard and are able to do so. You rock, girl!
I always find it amazing how Amie can speak an entire section without cutting anything out. Every sentence has a purpose and every word adds to the point she wants to make. I hope to speak like you one day! :O
Clearly you are living within your means and work very hard for your money. You can spend your money however you choose. So sorry you had negative comments and felt the need to defend yourself. Thanks for sharing and being so honest. xx
Honestly honestly, you have quickly become my FAVOURITE youtuber! Just started as a hospital pre-reg pharmacist, my first ever job and i'm saving for a YSL bag, something ive wanted for so long and have been offered but i have always wanted to buy it for myself. Your videos have been just so uplifting and have given me some amazing tips as to how to save and be responsible with your money, something so unique to youtube i think! After a busy day coming home and watching your videos is honestly something i look forward to haha! Yeah, just thought id say that hehe! Hope you all have a lovely day :D xxx
Thank you so much! Honestly, finally being able to buy a bag that you have saved up for is the best feeling! It makes any special bag purchase 100 times better :) Good luck with your job and your saving - I'm sure you'll do awesome at both! :)
I can't even tell you how much I admire you! You not only work a normal job, you also work hard to develop your other side businesses, I really love you work so hard, and rewards yourself by buying nice things! You inspire me :) Love watching your videos!!
I think you handled this subject with a lot of grace and class. Luxury items are always going to attract a lot of curious people. I think your work ethic is truly inspiring and those are great work/life tips for anyone! Hope you're having a great week! :)
It's videos like this that are the reason I love your channel. I've been watching you for the past month and you've really given me the push I needed to work hard and go after what I want instead of sitting around complaining. I set a modest goal for the month in terms of earning and saving and have already well surpassed both!
I think in general something that makes me want to follow you is also that you have worked hard to get what you want, but also that it is achievable for me someday in the future. The video was great, non-preachy and I hope you won't be scared to mention money as well! I think it's really important to address if certain items are "worth it" from the reviewers perspective (i.e. you spend a lot of money on bags, but if a quality or use isn't up to standard, then you might not deem it worthy) I hope it makes sense, but anyway thanks for some great videos! Your positivity shines through all of them!
At first, I felt really bad that you even had to post this video. You are such a wonderful, kind person, and you have a great sense of humor and are so open and honest with your videos. I could binge watch your stuff all day! Then I thought, you took experiences that could have made you bitter, and you could have lashed out at the haters, but instead you took the high road, thought positively, and filmed an excellent video giving concise reasons for your success, and how we could do it, too! Your hard work is really paying off, and I'm so glad I'm among the lucky who are benefitting from your RU-vid success! May you experience all the joys and happiness a positive, 'go getter' attitude can bring! You and Dan are the best!
I subscribed to your channel a while ago because I was so impressed with your philosophy on money at such a young age. I see alot of young people who struggle with it and have a hard time with that concept, work = money = choices. I'm a woman in my late 40's and I can assure you that your money wisdom will give you alot of choice, freedom and security later in life. My husband and I have lived by the same philosophy, you and your boyfriend live by, for over 25 years. We are both retired and live very comfortably. :) I don't say these things to cheer myself I wanted to say them to let you know both your hard work will pay off! And what I love about your channel the most is you live within your means and yet you still make luxury purchases that make you happy. Others watching your channel, I'm sure, are inspired by that. Hard work can get you what you want. :) Bravo to you and your boyfriend!! And keep making these kinds of video's. I know there are others out there who will be inspired. :)
Thank you so much for making this video! Income is such a "down low" topic, it's refreshing to find someone who'll talk about what they earn and how they earn it. Cheers!
I have SO much respect for you and your work ethic. Don't let people get you down, you know you've earned it and you should enjoy it! This is clearly a passion for you.
First I thought why give explanations to haters but this is what makes her an interesting person and makes her channel worth watching. Amie is great and all you supporters are equally great! She not only have a beautiful bag collection, she is dedicated, committed, focused, genuine, courageous, smart, organized, hard working, etc. I want my daughter to be like her when she grows up!
What about her video filming and editing skills ... And her note worthy contents in each of her videos. She is a pro and I admire her for that. That's why she is famous in this community on RU-vid and some haters are helplessly jealous.
Despite liking luxury items, I never subscribe or watch any channels that specialises in these things other than yours. I find the message they send out can be somewhat unhealthy and fake, creating a false image that's unreachable and that content to me is unhealthy. Yours however, if anything, is more of an inspiration to me. I really appreciate how down to earth and honest you are about life and living. Your videos calm me and motivates me at the same time. Thank you Amie, please never stop.
Do not let anyone tell you to explain how you got your money.....I'm a Psych Nurse in California and I used to make quite a bit of money plus my mother worked hard and I grew up watching her buy Luxury items from Rolex watches and Louis Vuitton bags. Obviously I too developed a passion for luxury items and when I could afford it I might buy a 2000K dollar bag, but I have been very sick and not able to work so I now buy just 300 dollar bags. Everyone should learn how to cut their coat according to their size and you have every right to do you and know that people like you for you and are not concerned about your pocketbook. Keep making great videos, cause I love them and have your back too :o)
Great video! I was inclined not to like it just because finances and YT seems to be a touchy subject, but yours was great. I am like you. I splurge on certain material items, but I can do that because I am frugal in most areas of my life. Hard work does pay off. I work in the home mostly now with my kids and it is the hardest job on earth with no salary. My husband works for a paycheck and I work for our quality of life. Our roles are very different but come together to create an organized happy life that we can enjoy as a family. Some would say it's too "traditional" but honestly it works great. I've learned that there is really no such thing as "having it all" but it is possible to have what you want if you are realistic about your priorities.
Absolutely. ❤️ Honestly, being a full-time parent is one of the most demanding, unrecognized roles that people preform. (And I'm not even a parent myself lol.) In a way, I would say it DOES sound like you "have it all." ;)
Amie, I love you for this. You are so real. People came at you about your finances and you addressed it like it was nothing. Not that it's anyone's business anyway but the fact that you addressed, well..... I salute you girl 👊🏽👏🏽
I absolutely LOVE your channel and really respect your advice and opinions. I was in London for the past 10 days on vacation, and not going to lie, I was totally scanning the streets and shops secretly hoping to run into you 😊
so agree! as a mom now + older than you, one thing i'm so glad i did was take time to travel which helps prepare one de-stress + then be more productive in work life! xx
I can't believe you had to make a video addressing how much you earn. People are so rude and while I know you didn't mind making this video, it is really no one's business to know how much money you make and where you spend it. You are such a nice youtuber, you don't come off as fake like some other gurus on here (not naming names), and I love your informative videos. I would hate for you to stop making videos. Keep up the good work!
I agree that her videos are informative and that's all. She never tries to influence or force viewers to like her stuff. She simply gives out details and briefly speaks of her opinions. That's why I enjoy watching her channel.
You and me are about the same. I bought my first house 12 years ago at 24 years old, at that time i were a student, i had two jobs, i like handbags, i would spend money on a couple louis vuitton stuff, other than that, i live frugally, i buy my furniture at ikea, home decor at thrift store, until a couple years later i have a better job better income, i start replacing my home cheap stuff with pottery barn and restoration hardware products. I have two jobs and some other side jobs for like 14 years, i work weekends, nights, while other ppl are partying on friday night, i work… right now my first house has been paid off, i am working on the second house. Your plan will work, just stick to it, good luck😉enjoy your video, keep up the good work!
Among all the people who make handbag videos, I think Amie is one of the seemingly kindest, most human, warm and inspiring youtubers out there. I'm graduating from University soon and Amie is literally #goals.
Love this, and how humble you ALWAYS are. The hubby and I always have this way of thinking, whenever we buy something more "expensive", people can say whatever they want, but if they don't pay for our bills, it really doesn't matter at all.
Girl, don't let the haters get to you!! You've always gone out of your way to explain how you've been able to afford your purchases by saving for them and being responsible with $$. And thanks for doing so!! 💕
I respect that you made this. People not talking about money, hard work and savings can make it seem like everyone on RU-vid is just being handed these things and it adds to the worry and pressure that social media now brings. You definitely shouldn't have to justify yourself but its healthy to illuminate your background for your viewers.
This is the BEST video on RU-vid. Thank you so much for such an honest and inspiring video that most people shy away from, Amie you just took all those potentially awkward / offensive comments and turned them into something so positive! Side note my fiance and I are moving from Birmingham to London next week and we do tend to worry about money from time to time, especially when London is such an expensive place to work and live, I have so much to learn from you! xxx
Oh how exciting! I'm sure you're going to love living in London, it really is one of the best cities in the world :) I was scared of the costs at first too but you quickly find your way and get used to it. There is also a ton to do for free and so much opportunity - it's a very exciting place to be :) xx
Very well played Amie and please read all of the nice comments from everyone. Just because you give us a glimpse into your life and wardrobe etc doesn't mean you owe the Internet any kind of explanation about how you afford your lifestyle. Good for you on all the hard work and future planning - love your channel ❤️
Wow, it's very rare that a RU-vidr tells ppl outright where she gets her money to afford all those stuffs, n even if they do many of them were kind of not telling the entire truth, but u do sound genuine n truthful, kudos to u for being honest to your viewers!!!
This video is very inspiring! I admire your hard work and the fact that everything that you buy, even if it may appear very expensive, is sorta of a reward for all the efforts that you put into your work and RU-vid :)
I respect your hustle. I've recently been working full time and started my own business and it is HARD working full time and coming home and working all night. ✊🏾
It frustrates me, even more so when I see it's mostly women who write these kinds of comments (on my videos at least). That said, that's a limiting way of thinking they're placing on themselves, not me. So I try not to let it bother me too much :)
Chase Amie great way to see it! it really bothers me especially since my fiancé comes from a wealthy family and i'm "only" a law student so whenever i have like a LV bag or anything, they think that he must have bought me it which is not the case. i don't need a man to buy me nice things, if i want it - i work for it
I never thought you got any handouts. Your videos showcase how well-spoken and intelligent you are. Still, out of curiosity I clicked on this--so thanks for sharing!
On one level I am sorry that you felt the need to discuss this. On the other hand I think this is a message many young adults need to hear. I wish someone had said these things to me when I was younger. You are such a positive person. Thank you for sharing.
AGREE! You did not have to make this video! However, I applaud you on how you responded to these inquiries you have received. Very positive in your delivery and spot on in summarizing some of life's many lessons.
Every time You upload a video I am more and more amazed by you grace and how smart and kind you seem. You are such an example for me as a young lady. I am growing up and becoming a young woman and still on the way to discover myself, so you are just so adorable and inspiring to me. Please keep up with the authenticity, gracefulness and hard working.😘😊
