Wexford Leather

I recently purchased my first Dooney Wexford leather handbag, the Tasha drawstring in blush (pink).
I haven't had a chance to use the bag yet, but I wanted to share my impressions of the Wexford leather....
it's beautiful. The leather is soft and thick, it is very smooth with no visible grain. According to the
Dooney website Wexford leather is waxed (as is Alto leather). But the leather is not treated or coated.
The Wexford leather looks like a cross between Alto and Florentine. It feels like a very thick glove leather.

All in all, the leather is beautiful and the color is lovely.
The Tasha drawstring is a large bag with a deep base.

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Blue Agate Fading?

Finally got the BA earrings this month!

I say “finally” because when I inquired about BA earrings as a MTO/SO a few years ago, they just implemented the 85k prespend rule.

I had requested a vibrant blue to closer match my 10 Motif necklace. I received another pair in March but quickly returned them as the color was off for me.
My 10 motif is very vibrant, whereas these earrings are slightly more (which is okay with me!)

My poor bracelet on the other hand is very dull. I noticed this when I received my BA necklace in 2023. I truly cannot figure out if my bracelet has lost its color or if it was always like this. I will be paying to have the stones replaced on my BA bracelet, so it can closer match my necklace or earrings.

The posts on my BA earrings feel shorter than other VA earrings in my collection, which surprised me…
I am convinced my BA has discoloured significantly. It was closer to my lapis years ago and the motifs were all similar colour. Now some of the motifs have turned a grey colour. It is still a beautiful piece and my necklace is sentimental so I will not replace stones unless they break. Here is a pic from when I recently cleaned my jewellery to show the mismatched bracelet stones.

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Any new pendants and necklaces coming?

Hi Everyone! Does anyone have any intel about whether Cartier will be releasing any new pendants/necklaces? This seems to be their weakest category (in my humble opinion). I'd love to buy something (especially in white gold) but I find their options really limited on the lower end of the price scale. The amulette collection has been discontinued and I keep hoping they will release something new. I already own a D'Amour in yellow gold and don't want to duplicate that in another metal.
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Leather bags with suede lining

I’m trying to plan my next bag purchase. I was browsing in Saks & impulse purchased a Loewe Puzzle, but have since returned it. I LOVED the leather on the bag, so I am in search of something just as nice. I saw the LV speedy soft 30 and I fell in love. I can afford it, but hate the thought of spending so much on a bag.
So with that in mind, can anyone recommend a leather bag with suede lining?! I’m open to any shape or size.
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Mini Lindy vs 24/24/21

I would love to hear folk’s thoughts on the mini Lindy vs the 24/24/21. I can’t decide between the two. I’d love a more casual, everyday bag I can use for days I don’t carry my b25 or k25. I would have to pay a premium (1200 more than retail plus tax) for the mini l, while I found a 24/24/21 for about 2k less than retail plus tax. Is the mini l worth it? Any thoughts about both or either would b greatly appreciated! 🙏

My second Cartier piece

Just got my second Cartier piece and I’m over the moon! 🥹✨
My first was the Love bracelet — it was actually a proposal gift, so it holds a lot of sentimental value for me. But honestly, the Juste un Clou completely took me by surprise. It’s even more stunning in person. There’s something so effortlessly bold and chic about it, and I love how it brings such a different vibe compared to the Love.

I was debating between this and the Van Cleef Perlée bracelet (which I still love btw 😅), but I’m so glad I went with the Clou. It feels a bit edgier and I think it balances my Love bracelet really well. Can’t wait to see how they stack together!

Sharing a few photos of the bracelet and ring on — I’m obsessed with the clean lines and that minimal, sculptural look.
It makes such a statement on its own, but also plays well with other pieces. ✨

Does anyone else here prefer the Clou over the Love? I’d love to see how you all style yours!
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Capucines Wicker/Rattan

Capucines 2025 wicker bags are being released soon. I was able to try BB and mini. Such beautiful bags. I haven’t had any experience with LV wicker….considering this for summer dinners out as I think it’s not a day to day bag. Kinda feel the BB might be a little big but holds everything and the mini is so darn cute but my iPhone won’t fit. iPhone is usually in my hand or pocket anyway (right?) 🤣.

Any input on wear, durability etc would be helpful. TIA

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  • Poll Poll
Help: Should I sell my 6 motif necklace?

Should I sell my 6 motif?

  • Yes

    Votes: 17 68.0%
  • No

    Votes: 8 32.0%

VCA lovers, I need help. Should I sell my Magic 6 motif necklace (multi color)?

For context, I acquired it last year and have never worn it. I tried it on maybe a handful of times. It just doesn't seem to be my style. I'd rather reach for my Tiffany Hardwear necklaces in gold or silver.

I'm also 35 weeks pregnant and I'm going through a purge. This happened last pregancy too where I felt the need to get rid of everything and its really nagging at me.

Let me know your thoughts! Much appreciated 👏 :heart:


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Michael Hill Lock Ring quality ?

Hello Lovely Adorned Fems, :love:

I purchased this last week and was appalled at the reviews online. This is a company that is not part of the BBB and has zero to one star reviews for the majority of the websites other than their own. I love this ring so I took it to a locally owned jewelry store of someone I trust and has a long standing community trust (several decades long). They said it was of good quality and I shouldn’t have any issues with the ring long term but the reviews certainly state otherwise.

Here is the ring I purchased https://www.michaelhill.ca/p/signature-lock-ring-in-10kt-yellow-gold-21139826.html

Here are the best reviews I have seen from this company however is on their site https://www.michaelhill.ca/p/plain-band-ring-in-10kt-yellow-gold-C1620855125.html

and for the negative reviews just google “Michael Hill reviews” and you will see a plethora of them. Here is the Trustpilot ones https://ca.trustpilot.com/review/michaelhill.com.au

Any advice on your experience Michael Hill and or what you would do in this case thanks !😊IMG_0791.webp

Hermès Just Passed LVMH as the World’s Most Valuable Luxury Company

The luxury brand's market cap hit $276.3 billion, narrowly edging out its rival.

Color most similar to Nata in Chèvre Mysore? Is it yellowish like Taurillon Clemence?

I have a chance to place an “a la carte” order for a bag and decided to order a minikelly. I would like it white, and currently in Nata (which is my 1st choice) is only offered the possibility of making it in goat (chevre mysore). I have a birkin in nata taurillon clemence and if I compare it with other nata bags in swift or epsom there is a huge difference in color. In fact in TC it is much more yellowish and I prefer it in epsom or swift. Unfortunately in the store they don't have the swatch of the nata color in goat so I can't compare it with the epsom one. I have seen so many picture online but depending on the filters used they all have different color. So I am asking those of you who own a bag in Nata in chevre leather your feedback. The second choice is to make it in craie epsom but I already own a small Constance in the same color and I find Nata the best matching with off-white clothes.

Exceptional H Sale in Düsseldorf 2025

Hello everyone 🥰 I received an email today inviting me to the Exceptional Sale in Düsseldorf from an Hermes email address (not my sales associate or local boutique). The days are May 10, and then 13-17. I signed myself up for May 10 on the first time slot. This is the first time I have been invited and I am very excited to see what it’s like at the sale! Has anybody else received the same invite?

High Rise PM - Black Empreinte Leather

Hi all,

Was just casually scrolling on IG and saw that a High Rise PM was released in Empreinte Leather. Loving the look and the gold and black leather chain.

Not sure when it was released but has anyone seen it in person? It seems like a perfect size if you wanted something in between the mini and high rise.

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Hot stamp issue

I got a very very strange response from a US store CA today.

I brought in my victorine wallet to get it hot stamped. The CA was very happy to do it and seemed very pleased until I told her I would like to get the local exclusive design. She started making excuses of why she couldn’t do it then proceeded to alert the whole store about my inquiry and her managers were just standing in the corner of the store texting her to tell me no and go.

I politely explained to her that I’m a regular shopper for the brand and never have I ever heard of not being able to hot stamp a SLG. She even took a picture of my wallet because she thought my other hot stamp looked cool. I told her that my home store never had an issue and the other store across town never has an issue too. In fact, they were willing to do it but the turn around time takes too long. The CA just kept saying how other stores don’t know what they’re doing or the company policy. Her managers and her are seasoned employees 🤭

Has anyone ever experienced something like this?
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