Anyone else feel somewhat embarrassed about LV?
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Exactly! I have to go to jury duty next month (
) and I'm certainly not carrying an LV bag to the courthouse in downtown L.A.In general I'm not embarrassed at all though, because I love my LV bags and worked hard to be able to buy them. If there's any time I specifically avoid carrying them, its for my own peace of mind as far as safety.
hunny, people who think that discontinued collections are fake obviously hasnt been a LV fan for long lol. Im a newbie to LV and i certainly know that they had an horizontal lockit
I also HATE it when people ask me if my bags are real. Seriously??? if i couldnt afford it, i would rather not own one than buying a fake LV n flaunting it around. Gosh! people are sooo funny.im with u on the car thing. also just because were at a grocery store doesnt mean that we purposely take the Lv just to do groceries. we couldve been out n about for lunch etc etc n just decided to do groceries on the way home.
oh well i guess without those people we wouldnt have a story to tell hahaha
I think that some people who are struggling financially lash out at those they see wearing an obviously expensive bag out of intense, bitter envy (though they almost never admit it). They probably assume that the person who owns the bag is wealthy (though that is not always the case. It just seems to be the assumption that they make, although the person with the expensive bag may be just an average person who worked hard to save up for it, like many of us here.) I think we've all experienced at least a small twinge of jealously when we see someone with something we want yet cannot afford, but it's just a matter of being mature enough not to let that feeling escalate enough to verbalize it. Unfortunately a lot of people out there are not that mature, so they spout the nasty comments, and just end up making themselves look bad.
I am glad I am not the only one on this delimma.. and sometimes, it is my husband who stops me from carrying my LV to some places, and it makes me feel bad because I love my LV and im proud of her/
Often times, I have this feeling at work, , I really dont want my boss to see me on LV as I dont want him to think that I can afford this, you know for increment reason..hahaha. And also, I'm an asian, at work they may think that I am the poorest and yet carrying this bag!
Often times, I have this feeling at work, , I really dont want my boss to see me on LV as I dont want him to think that I can afford this, you know for increment reason..hahaha. And also, I'm an asian, at work they may think that I am the poorest and yet carrying this bag!
I'm 24. and I often got snigged at by a male ex-colleague about my bags. hated him for it. and it's something I'll never comprehend as well. WHY do that?
I don't feel embarrassed carrying my bags out at all. everything, pradas, burberrys, longchamp, etc. BUT I do avoid certain situations like bringing it to a job interview, or meeting my boyfriend's family. or sometimes clients whom do not believe in having branded bags. and sometimes with my mom too. it's not a case of embarrassment, it's just to prevent jealousy or any form of unhappiness
when I see a nice bag which I have been eyeing, on another girl's arm, I would be so envious! but definitely not jealous. for my close colleagues, I would even compliment their bags and we can start chatting about all the brands hahaha.
life's certainly better that way.
never be bitter or embarrassed about it.
I don't feel embarrassed carrying my bags out at all. everything, pradas, burberrys, longchamp, etc. BUT I do avoid certain situations like bringing it to a job interview, or meeting my boyfriend's family. or sometimes clients whom do not believe in having branded bags. and sometimes with my mom too. it's not a case of embarrassment, it's just to prevent jealousy or any form of unhappiness
when I see a nice bag which I have been eyeing, on another girl's arm, I would be so envious! but definitely not jealous. for my close colleagues, I would even compliment their bags and we can start chatting about all the brands hahaha.
life's certainly better that way.
never be bitter or embarrassed about it.
I am glad I am not the only one on this delimma.. and sometimes, it is my husband who stops me from carrying my LV to some places, and it makes me feel bad because I love my LV and im proud of her/
Often times, I have this feeling at work, , I really dont want my boss to see me on LV as I dont want him to think that I can afford this, you know for increment reason..hahaha. And also, I'm an asian, at work they may think that I am the poorest and yet carrying this bag!
I agree with this. It's ashamed to be uncomfortable at work and have to worry about our raises because a boss will try to figure out how someone can afford to have LV or another luxury brand product. Their are too many variables to take into account as to why we own what we own, not merely a paycheck. Good luck navigating the petty people of the world.
I've bought my first LV one year ago - it was Speedy 35 Damier Ebene Canvas. I live in Poland - we don't have a LV store here and a lot - I mean, really a lot - of girls you can see with fake Speedies in MC. I guess because of that everyone thinks that my bag is fake.. they laugh at me or make nasty comments like ''there's a crisis in Europe you shoudn't buy designer handbags, you have no empathy of others''. Since then I've bought Alma Vernis in Amarante and I'm really ashamed when I carry her.. I know it's stupid, I know I shouldn't care.. but I feel bad with the looks that people are giving me.
It is unbelievable how we are made to feel so guilty about carrying these gorgeous purses. Actually, I carry mine everyday to and from work. However, on a day when I'm scheduled for a conference, I use my Gucci Sukey purse since it's leather and inconspicuous. I feel embarrassed to carry an LV bag because i believe it will distract anyone in the classroom setting. am i crazy or what? Also, the in laws will say," how much did that cost?" Or, "you are always purchasing $1000.00 handbags". What nerve!
I am uncomfortable sometimes. A few girls in my class are single moms or really struggling financially. At christmas a classmates mother died and her husband had to take a week off of work because her son was sick in the hospital. As a class ( 14 of us) we gave her $500 to help. So i guess around my classmates I am more "embarrassed" because some struggle to pay their rent, and i am carrying a bag that is more than their rent. I've actually debated on getting a coach bag to carry on my clinical days and to class to make it not as uncomfortable for everyone. However, I think I am just going to get a damier ebene bag because its less noticeable and I doubt they would know its LV.
I never feel embarrassed when I carry my luxury bags. I think they are what makes my outfit complete, if that makes sense. I also think it might be a regional thing because I live in LA and everyone carries brand name bags so I'm not singled out as the "odd woman out".
I've noticed that many girls at my school carry their LV Neverfuls and other brand name totes to use as their book bags
But then in the H forum, I've seen one lady use her H bag as a grocery tote. . .lol. Personally, I would never spend that much on a bag and use them in such a way!!
I've noticed that many girls at my school carry their LV Neverfuls and other brand name totes to use as their book bags
But then in the H forum, I've seen one lady use her H bag as a grocery tote. . .lol. Personally, I would never spend that much on a bag and use them in such a way!!I would be more cautious if i were carrying my LV (but my first was a wallet) around campus. a) downtown area b) there's a lot of homeless near campus always asking for $$$. Even though my product is a wallet I would choose not to bring it, just knowing the possibility of getting it dirty, etc.
But I've seen many girls on campus carrying LV bags.
But I've seen many girls on campus carrying LV bags.