I don't bring it up in casual conversation or anything. I just wear what I want but there are times I get some looks and side eye from my co-workers but some have complimented. My friends usually appreaciate my bags but I don't buy LV for others. I work hard and buy them for my enjoyment.
How do other people react to your love for LV?
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Thank you all SO MUCH for the input, ladies. I really appreciate it.
I never talk about the cost of any handbag with anyone other than my boyfriend, who is the only person that truly accepts my passion. As I said, I try to draw as little attention to my bags as possible when meeting my mom and my friends, but I feel kind of embarrassed to carry a monogram bag near my friends, because I know I will be given "the look", and even though I do know it's none of their business, I feel kinda bad because I know it seems to them that I'm swimming in a pool of money, and I'm not, I'm actually just not spending on some other casual things on which people usually spend, like traveling (I don't really enjoy much doing so), drinks (which my stomach isn't really fond of lol), nightclubs (I also don't really enjoy much), gadgets, these kinds of things that usually make people save up a little and buy. I save up a lot and buy my bags, that's all; actually, I spent many years just saving up for when I wanted to buy something expensive in the future and that's what I'm doing now. This doesn't seem plausible to them, though, and I feel they think I'm super rich and I lie about it. This just makes me sad and is tiresome.
And my mom thinks it's a complete waste of money and that I'm crazy, even though I do have money saved up for the future.
I'm not working right now, but if I were still at my last job, I think people would just assume my bags are fake, because I'm really low profile, especially when it comes to work clothes. This definitely sucks.
I'm going to start studying for my second degree this month and I already know I'll only feel comfortable using DE to go to the uni.
Adds to the discomfort the fact that LV isn't really very popular in my country. Even the NF isn't that popular, it's not like a sea of NFs on the street like it seems to be in the USA.
So, yeah, I guess I have a lot to learn from you, ladies!
I never talk about the cost of any handbag with anyone other than my boyfriend, who is the only person that truly accepts my passion. As I said, I try to draw as little attention to my bags as possible when meeting my mom and my friends, but I feel kind of embarrassed to carry a monogram bag near my friends, because I know I will be given "the look", and even though I do know it's none of their business, I feel kinda bad because I know it seems to them that I'm swimming in a pool of money, and I'm not, I'm actually just not spending on some other casual things on which people usually spend, like traveling (I don't really enjoy much doing so), drinks (which my stomach isn't really fond of lol), nightclubs (I also don't really enjoy much), gadgets, these kinds of things that usually make people save up a little and buy. I save up a lot and buy my bags, that's all; actually, I spent many years just saving up for when I wanted to buy something expensive in the future and that's what I'm doing now. This doesn't seem plausible to them, though, and I feel they think I'm super rich and I lie about it. This just makes me sad and is tiresome.
And my mom thinks it's a complete waste of money and that I'm crazy, even though I do have money saved up for the future.I'm not working right now, but if I were still at my last job, I think people would just assume my bags are fake, because I'm really low profile, especially when it comes to work clothes. This definitely sucks.
I'm going to start studying for my second degree this month and I already know I'll only feel comfortable using DE to go to the uni.
Adds to the discomfort the fact that LV isn't really very popular in my country. Even the NF isn't that popular, it's not like a sea of NFs on the street like it seems to be in the USA.
So, yeah, I guess I have a lot to learn from you, ladies!
I feel the same. Even if I don't get the disapproval by voice I get it by look then I add the "what I think they are thinking" it bothers me and still don't know how to overcome this. If I go to a new town where no one knows me I'm fine.
Waves of guilt wash over me sometimes because my family, my husband and his family think I'm wasteful with money. They don't hold back telling me, either. I only have three bags- and sell old ones to help fund new bags. I do feel awkward carrying my bags around family until I remember a story a friend's cousin told me.
Her husband enjoyed golfing (including golf trips) with his guy friends and attended sporting events. Her husband complained that they have to watch their expenditures. Well, every time he did a fun guy thing, she took the same amount of money and put it in a money market account. I can't remember how long she did this, but one day she came home in a brand new Volvo. Her husband went nuts! Yelling they couldn't afford a new car. She told him she paid cash. His attitude changed and he said to her, "I can't believe we have a new car!" She said, "I have a new car. You had football tickets, golf games, and other things going on with your friends." And, it's still HER car!
People spend their $$$ on trips, sporting events, jewelry and all sorts of things. We like bags!
P.S.: Sometimes we can sell our bags at a profit, too.
Her husband enjoyed golfing (including golf trips) with his guy friends and attended sporting events. Her husband complained that they have to watch their expenditures. Well, every time he did a fun guy thing, she took the same amount of money and put it in a money market account. I can't remember how long she did this, but one day she came home in a brand new Volvo. Her husband went nuts! Yelling they couldn't afford a new car. She told him she paid cash. His attitude changed and he said to her, "I can't believe we have a new car!" She said, "I have a new car. You had football tickets, golf games, and other things going on with your friends." And, it's still HER car!
People spend their $$$ on trips, sporting events, jewelry and all sorts of things. We like bags!
P.S.: Sometimes we can sell our bags at a profit, too.
LV, Chanel and even Hermes bags are really nothing special around here so no one says anything, let alone cares what other people wear. When we travel I really couldn't care less what somebody thinks of my bags.
My friends, mommy and hubby think I am crazy to take so much money for purses. I have only one friend she loves LV like I. But all the friends, mommy and hubby accepted my purse addiction. So it is my life and my money to invest. But sometimes I think too it is not normal
I spent the weekend with my parents a few weeks ago and went purse shopping with my mother, for my mother, and she scoffed at sale prices of $215 for an MK purse. She proceeded to make remarks on how that's "crazy" & "ridiculous". The whole time I'm standing before her holding my speedy 30....lmbo! She has no idea! The same for my bf, he picks up on my bag changes but he definitely doesn't know about or pay attention to anything about brands and that I am sure of because if he knew well......let's just say he'd voice his opinion.
I know how you feel. However, I never try to hide my purchases from anyone and will carry them as and when I want. I am fully aware of what others might think, and yes I have had comments towards me but who cares? I made the money and I saved up to buy what I want.
It always amazes me as well that those who are most vocal are normally people who spend massively on things that others may deem silly. For example, one guy spends £1200 on a football season ticket for a year and another spends £100 a week on drinking. I do not drink or watch football so to me, these are silly purchases but of course, I understand that we are all different and spend our money differently. Everyone has different passions and ours just happen to be designer handbags.
Ignore others and enjoy what you love!
It always amazes me as well that those who are most vocal are normally people who spend massively on things that others may deem silly. For example, one guy spends £1200 on a football season ticket for a year and another spends £100 a week on drinking. I do not drink or watch football so to me, these are silly purchases but of course, I understand that we are all different and spend our money differently. Everyone has different passions and ours just happen to be designer handbags.
Ignore others and enjoy what you love!
I know my family think spending big bucks on a handbag is a bit ridiculous, but none of them have ever said anything negative to me. They know that purses have always been my purchases I get excited about. So, when I bought my first Vuitton piece which was a mono speedy 30, they were happy for me. They knew I had wanted it for 15 years and had saved my money for it. I've had a few strangers ask where I got it from, I just say I got it in San Francisco. The closest boutique to my town is an hour and a half away in New Orleans. I think them asking where I got it is a polite way of asking if it's real or not. [emoji6]
I like this kind of environment. The suburb/growing city where I live, LV, Chanel and Hermes are common place. My daughter's high school friends carry MK and Kate Spade, or vintage LV's and Hermes, courtesy of their moms. So I feel alright carrying my few bags, with the exception of my husband's comments. It's when I visit my parents or my in-laws, I get the stink-eye. Oh well.
Well, my husband hates to go to a certain mall that has a LV store. He wants to get me to a psychiatrist for the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder ( LOL ). My mom stopped looking at me with disapproval after she told me not to say anything to her about a new bag. Now I just don't care what people think. Some people collect works of art, watches or cars. I collect handbags 
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So far I have never received any negative comments on my bags.
But I know that there are certain people in my family and also some friends who would totally disapprove. So I carry other bags when I meet them
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What´s really funny is that the husband of one of my friends always makes jokes when he sees me with a new bag (but I usually carry MK or less expensive bags when I meet them). And he always sais "Oh do you have a new Gucci bag?" as if this would be so funny. If only he knew...
But I also have some friends who love LV too and also my mom appreciates nice bags. So I don´t have to go incognito most of the time
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But I know that there are certain people in my family and also some friends who would totally disapprove. So I carry other bags when I meet them
.What´s really funny is that the husband of one of my friends always makes jokes when he sees me with a new bag (but I usually carry MK or less expensive bags when I meet them). And he always sais "Oh do you have a new Gucci bag?" as if this would be so funny. If only he knew
...But I also have some friends who love LV too and also my mom appreciates nice bags. So I don´t have to go incognito most of the time
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When I like a bag and want it - I ask my husband if I don't need a new car. He says no......
Then I ask him if I can bye a bag. That's why I have a good collection. Oops
My family and friends just think of me as there bag lady.
Then I ask him if I can bye a bag. That's why I have a good collection. Oops
My family and friends just think of me as there bag lady.