Fall 2023 Bi-Color Bags!


I am swooning over the Puzzle Fold Totes!
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Opinions please! Montsouris vs Palm Springs

Hi!
I have wanted a Palm Springs mini on and off for a few years.

I have all three Montsouris sizes, but I only use my pm and gm. My mm just lives in the closet.

Would you sell a Montsouris MM and PM and buy a Palm Springs mini? Or would you keep the Montsouris? I’ll probably sell my MM either way because I don’t use it, but I’m toying with the idea of selling the PM as well to put towards the PS.

Thanks!

  • Poll Poll
please help me to decide: frivole or butterfly pendant to add to my collection.

which one would you choose?

  • 1 - frivole large

  • 2 - two butterfly

  • 3 - frivole small

  • 4 - other suggestions


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Dear VCA lovers,
I would love to get your opinion on which pendant to add/ pair with my frivole pave small earrings?

I currently have the frivole pave small earrings, and the pave BTF ring, considering add a pendant to pair or wear alone. a couple of photos I was trying, large and small frivole pendant, never tried the butterfly. the reason I am considering butterfly is that I heard someone mentioned too many flowers around the face, and butterfly and flower creates this flora and fauna theme. I kind of like this idea, however, it would be nice to have a full frivole set. Well, you see the dilemma here. thank you in advance!

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Chanel Beauty VIP?

Hi everyone,
I've read somewhere that South Korea has different tiers or levels at Chanel Beauty depending on your spending. Do you know if Chanel Beauty in other countries have something similar? And do you know what the perks are? I know about the snow globes and Christmas Gifts but maybe someone else will know more. Also about the amount you need to spend to get to the different VIP Levels? Looking forward to your answers :heart: :heart:

How did you first hear about Hermes?

I've been thinking about Hermes brand awareness and how it's seemed to explode over the last 4 or 5 years, which got me wondering, how and when did everyone hear about Hermes? Did you have a relative that introduced you? A friend? Social media? How long were you aware of Hermes before you started shopping there?

For me, I remember googling something along the lines of "the best handbag in the world" and then fell down an internet rabbithole in the late 2000s. I wouldn't end up shopping in the store until years later.

Looking forward to hearing about everyone's experiences!

Addy's Gucci Run Sneakers


Gucci Run Sneakers in Beige and Blue Leather

Style ‎725612 AABEB 4060
Designs inspired by the sporting world are interpreted through the Gucci lens with standout logo details. This pair of streamlined sneakers is crafted from printed leather and defined by an all-over GG motif.
  • Beige and blue leather with GG water transfer print
  • Women's
  • Gucci logo at back outersole
  • Rubber sole
  • Additional pair of laces included
  • Lace-up closure
  • Mid-heel
  • 2.4" height
  • Made in Italy
These are light, super comfy and TTS (I am a true 6.5 and take 36.5 in these).

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The New YSL Saint Laurent "Shiny" Mini Lou Camera Bag in Smooth Leather

YLS Mini Lou Camera Bag lovers, unite!
We have a new version of the Mini Lou without the tassel and it looks like a winner.

I never loved the tassel detail on the Mini Lou because it makes the bag heavier than it already is, and more cumbersome as it can get tangled with the chain strap. I also think a tassel as a handle pull is not the most convenient and it makes the bag age faster because the wear shows up quickly on the tassel as it has to be fondled and pulled every time we open and close the bag.

Also, the boho look of the tassel makes this bag more casual since the tassel cannot be removed for dressier and formal events. So this version without the tassel makes the bag more versatile as it can be dressed up or down.

The only con I find is that the leather in this new style is not our beloved, indestructible caviar-textured leather. They made this one with smooth leather and called it "shiny." I haven't seen it IRL yet so I'm not sure if it's too shiny or just the perfect amount of sheen, so if anyone has seen it, please do share your feedback.

This style is currently available on the YSL website in black, dark beige and blanc vintage. The "older" version with the tassel is no longer being sold on the YSL site, so we could assume it will be slowly discontinued and replaced by this new version, but who knows.
I for one think removing the tassel was a genius idea and can't wait to get my hands on one of these beauties.



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Please talk to me about layering!

As we're coming into F/W, this seems a good time to talk about dressing in layers. I'm terrible at it. If I need to put on anything more than a blazer or coat, I look boxy and scruffy.
However, I've often admired others who seem to have figured out how to make layers look stylish, not messy. Give me all your tips and tricks on how to make the proportions work so that I don't look like this:

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Pictures would be amazing, too, if you have them!

Tagging people whom I think will be able to get the conversation started! :) @880 @Antonia @papertiger
Also, @cecchetti I recall you mentioning that you dress in base layers and then build on top of that? Maybe you have some ideas?
Everyone feel free to tag in others whom you feel would enjoy the discussion or whose stylish layers you admire. The more the merrier! :)

Small fall purse recommendations.

Hello! I am looking for a recommendation for a purse for the Fall. I would like an empriente to add to my collection.

I would prefer a small, crossbody but it needs to hold my LV slim purse (use it as a wallet), key fob and Iphone. I thought about the speedy 20 but I don’t like how it is bulky crossbody. Open to suggestions. Was thinking maybe Diane? I prefer more of the relaxed look so not interested in easy pouch. I have 2 neverfulls (GM & MM), Graceful and Odeon but don’t seem to grab them anymore when going out. I wore my pochette from my neverfull MM all summer and that was good but open to something a bit larger as the pochette was bulging with my iphone. Maybe the new Samur if it comes out in leather? TIA

My first Mulberry- Billie in charcoal

Hi all! I’ve always loved the look of Mulberry bags and I finally just purchased my first one! Growing weary of lack of quality of LV canvas so here I am. I’ve avoided leather bags for years because of the weight but this one is so lightweight. I almost returned it for black but I think it looks great in charcoal. This color looks sharp with creams and taupes so need to add some more colors other than black and navy into my wardrobe.

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Louis Vuitton Vachetta - Is it now treated?

Hi

I've just ordered the Speedy B 30 in monogram. I have an older LV bag with vachetta and it was completely untreated and led to a lovely patina. I've heard the odd person saying that sometimes the vachetta handles are now being treated especially on the speedy? Can anyone help explain this? I even watched one review where the bag seemed to have one treated handle and one normal (untreated) handle which resulted in one handle looking a completely different colour to the rest of the vachetta, when the rest of the bag developed a lovely patina. I know LV quality is so so bad now compared to years ago with so many quality concerns and I'm sure that LV would now not replace a bag that had this quality issue so I am really worried about my new bag and wondered how to identify the "treated" leather handles so that I can return it if I get one of those bags.

Does anyone have any info?

Many thanks guys

Buying Hermes on Amazon?!

I got an ad from Amazon selling Hermes bags. I was flabbergasted so I clicked the link, apparently the bags are being sold by 'what goes around comes around'.
Aside from not knowing if these are legit bags not fakes, would you buy an Hermes on Amazon? How do you feel about Amazon selling Hermes?
Talk about removing the Hermes mystique and exclusivity .
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  • Poll Poll
Which to add to existing LOVE full sized bracelet?

Which combo works better?

  • Regular sized white gold LOVE

    Votes: 9 37.5%
  • Small sized white gold LOVE

    Votes: 15 62.5%

Hi All!

Unfortunately I don't have a Cartier boutique close enough to me to try this out for myself so I turn to your expertise! -bows-

I've worn a regular sized yellow gold love bracelet for the last 20 years and think it's time to add to the stack.

It's going to be an everyday wear so I would like to keep it plain (no diamonds). I'm looking at white gold as well because whilst rose gold is AH-mazing, it's too much for daily use for me.

I've spent so much time browsing your stacks and am having choice trauma- can you please help me out? Add it in same regular size or the smaller/thinner version? Please talk me into or out of my options.

Thank you!
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