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DeryaHm · Apr 23, 2025

kwijybo said:
Hi! I am traveling to Turkey and Greece this summer and my everyday jewelry items are a small Cartier love bracelet and VCA guilloche pendant necklace. I like that the small love is a little understated but don’t think the guilloche too flashy?

This is fine. I am Turkish. There are VCA and Cartier boutiques in Istanbul. Many people in stylish areas wear these items. They also sell fakes in covered bazaar so people who notice may assume they are fake. But Turkish women wear nice and also by some country’s standards quite flashy jewelry. I and the women in my family wear more flashy everyday jewelry than you describe when in Turkey or elsewhere.

Generally women in Turkey dress quite careful and well but more flashy than the US. We don’t get to Dubai Bling cast levels, but people are not shy about flashy jewelry, brand name clothes and accessories, and definitely if you are in a stylish part of the city women must have a put together look, jewelry, good makeup, and a nice blowout or other style. It is easy for tourists to stand out by being too conservative and trying not to look flashy. There is no concern about wearing these items

weezer · Jul 21, 2025

Addendum:
The 2005 padlock was ‘pure brass’ according to sources. This contributed to the massive weight of the vintage Paddingtona and the sore muscles of countless purse lovers.

Below is the 2025 padlock. It looks ‘shinier’ and I am not a metallurgist so I don’t know what % of metals are in it. Still weighs a bit to where it contributes to the overall bag weight

“But Weezer, why not just remove the padlock if the weight is/was an issue?”

Yes but it would just be a ‘bag’ without the infamous Padlock..albeit a lovely bag. 😉

Minnie · Mar 6, 2025

Here is another angle

mrsmeck · Mar 14, 2025

I am wondering this as well. The brand used to be known as Basile based on research.

Tonimichelle · Mar 7, 2025

You could try Susannah Lovis, they're based in the Burlington Arcade and my local jeweller used to work for them and tells me they're the good guys! (I've purchased from them before, but not sold with them). Other wise I'd trust Xupes implicitly.

Grande Latte · Mar 20, 2025

snibor said:
Take a look at mcraft. I have an old speedy, not a bandolier as it was purchased before there was such a thing. I had a strap made by mcraft years ago so that I could use it on shoulder when I wanted.

I agree. I shop on Etsy for strap extensions and most recently a black shoulder strap for my Odeon MM. I like the crossbody strap that came with it, but it's a bit long and I like variety.

nicole0612 · Apr 7, 2025

Hlover88 said:
My SA told me that the 20 motifs necklace was launched in the Middle East first and should be opened to other markets throughout the year. It makes sense as the new Perlee bracelets collection was also initially launched for the Middle East and then opened to the rest of the world a little later on in the year.

I would love to hear if other people have received confirmation of this as well so far! There are a lot of murmurings and mentions, and it would make much more sense than releasing it in such a limited manner, but my sales associate in London still says “no” for whatever reason. The reason I would like to know is because I sent a wire transfer to Dubai to secure the necklace, but they are still trying to source it. If I can just get it through my regular sales associate in a year or two I will see if they can refund my payment since they have not been able to source the necklace after a couple of weeks anyway.

foxgal · Jul 12, 2025

I don't know about the prices of Rolex in particular but I do know two things for sure:
1) You can't trust the prices on eBay vs legitimate retailers
2) If you can afford the exact one you want, do it! Because "settling" always end up costing more in the long run.

And Rolex is like the Birkin of the watch world...it's a long wait for what you want direct from the company, and if you find one in the exact specs you want in good condition from a credible seller, jump on it! So enjoy your watch!

MissMomo · Apr 11, 2025

lill_canele said:
To clarify, I believe the rhodium plating wore off on the white gold?
That is disappointing that they don't do fine jewelry aftercare....

Yes, wore off and the white gold is super scratched. I expected the wear and tear, didn't expect no aftercare on a 10k ring tbh

lovepoppy · Mar 10, 2025

pinksandblues said:
I wear a size 16 love and 15 JUC. The middle bracelet is elastic gold plated beads. Lightweight. It’s great for preventing bumping and scratching!

thank you!

caruava · Mar 9, 2025

unhly_msqurade said:
I tried on the Lock again. I think I’m going to go for them! Thank you for all your kind advice!

Great choice, can't go wrong with hardwear. I reckon it is a classic Tiffany design, even though it is still a relatively new design.

sleepydoc. · 2025-08-13T01:36:26-0400

@Hiker4life makes a great point - there's always the 10 + 5 option. I don't think the clasp would be as prominent this way since the 5 is mainly around the sides of your neck so not super visible - although I cannot speak to it personally. It's a really nice length on some tpf members who model it.

MeepMeep67 · Friday at 9:19 PM

After seeing that she would be doing the LV cosmetic line, last month, I purchased 2 of her lip products: Lust Balm (lip gloss) & Lip Fetish Balm Divinyl Lip Shine (lipstick) And I have to say its the best lip products I've found. Staying power, very moisturizing and great colors. I have chronic dry lips and Im always trying new products to find something that will moisturize, not make them dryer. Pat McGrath Labs did not disappoint. And I try everything! last year I bought a lipstick and gloss from Chanel both dry my lips out. (great colors) but such a waste of $100+. In addition, Pat McGrath Labs is considered clean beauty. Good scores with ewg.org

ChanellenahC · Mar 10, 2025

Prada Prince said:
Yay! That was my solitary lonely vote!!!

Swanky · Mar 14, 2025

Glad you made your choice!
I no longer care about hardware color tbh. When I first started buying Chanel, silver was HTF and I hated gold. Now I have all the colors and it doesn't even occur to me any longer. I mix and match my jewelry every single day so purse hardware is a non-issue for me!

cutietoffee · Mar 13, 2025

A bottle of Red said:
It's easy to get caught up in numbers and perfection, the problem is when that takes away from the love and joy our jewelry brings.

Totally agree! I’m enjoying my ring so much more now ever since I let go of those thoughts about getting a diamond with those ideal numbers!😆
Thank you for your message❤️

itrar · Apr 11, 2025

got a message from my SA - they are replacing the bracelet for me, yay :flowers:

! Thank you all for your input!

Also she mentioned that there's a price increase coming in May.. and every time I step into a Cartier store, temptation follows :biggrin:

so who knows? i might just come home with more than just an exchange :lol:

ardi12 · Mar 6, 2025

Anyone happen to know the price?

A bottle of Red · Mar 8, 2025

stacy_natalie said:
Glad to hear things are status quo and you and your family are safe. Yes, stuff is just stuff and as much as we appreciate nice things here, we all know it's not what's really important in life. That being said, I can imagine it would still be extremely upsetting to lose all of one's possessions and I hope that doesn't happen to you!

Thank you so much Stacy! I hope we will be ok, more rain is expected this week so that's good news.

880 · Mar 29, 2025

zta47 said:
I purchased a Hermes cashmere silk 140 second hand and when it arrived it had been already washed, at least by hand. It's still very soft but it appears like there's some pilling and it's just not in the best shape.
What is the recommended course of action here? Should I try to hand wash it myself? Should I have it dry cleaned?
I'm interested in both cleaning the scarf and in improving the appearance of the worn look.
Thank you!

Dry clean as per others above (I am not coordinated enough to hand wash or iron

And, at the risk of scandalizing @textilegirl and many others,

I don’t really notice whether my CSGM ‘s hems are plump lol

Of course, if your CSGM is worn in certain areas only, creative folding while it’s around your neck or shoulders will help

unhly_msqurade · Mar 4, 2025

Thank you! I apreciate the input :-)

I have not worn it except for try-on sessions in front of the mirror.

heidi-ho · Mar 15, 2025

I guess I’ll ask my OBGYN since nobody seems to know here, and many of my friends only wore leggings or stretchy pants while pregnant so I can’t ask them.

missfashionista88 · Mar 9, 2025

missie1 said:
Prices are USD. Fashionphile is one of the reputable resellers in the states. Luxury items increase and really it’s no rhyme or reason imo.

I appreciate your insights! I’ve also explored the website, and it's clear that they offer a broad range of brands and handbags. However, upon closer examination, I noticed that the exotic lizard bags tend to feature bold and unconventional colors, which may not appeal to everyone’s taste. Unfortunately, I haven’t found any offerings for exotic alligator or Himalayan bags at the boutique.

I did come across some listings on other websites, but they often come with a higher price tag for the Himalayan styles, likely due to their rarity. Thank you for the update about the Fashionphile website; it’s a valuable addition to my sourcing options.

Additionally, it seems that there might be limitations on shipping exotic leather items internationally, as noted on sites like Vestiaire. This is an important consideration when expanding my database. Thank you for sharing this information!

nicole0612 · Mar 4, 2025

Tara Cass said:
Cheers. Over the years, I have acquired a collection of designer bags (Goyard, LV, Celine, Fendi, Gucci, etc) and jewelry (VCA, Cartier, Chaumet, Tiffany/Elsa Peretti, etc) and am curious if there are any legitimate sites for trades instead of direct sales? I am in the US (NYC). Thank you in advance.

You could sell to Fashionphile and get store credit to buy something on their site (this gives you an extra 10% on top of their buyout price). Some other resale sites offer a trade or site credit option as well, though I can’t speak to the buying experience; Rebag and perhaps MyGemma, there may be more as well. I tend to use Fashionphile.

Nutcracker · Mar 4, 2025

Thank you so much for your answers & suggestions! :flowers:

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