How do other people react to your love for LV?

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#91
DBF enables me lol.

My friends who don't get fashion think it's silly but don't say anything negative to me beyond "another one?" My friends that do get fashion ask about the design and cost and whatnot, but no negativity either.

My family doesn't get it, and they do comment that I should be better with my money, but they leave it at that as well now, especially after I bought my Mom one. I have an aunt who thinks LV is only for her, but she's not big in my life so I don't care.

I used to work in a place with super negativity and jealousy, they would make negative and mean comments about everything I wore.

Luckily I'm in a better work place and they don't care what I wear as long as it's not inappropriate
 
#92
Akhira said:
I feel like this story is appropriate for this thread:
Should I be upset that a family member went and brought an LV a week after me?

Okay, listen...
So, I have a family member who is ...(trying to be nice) very cheap.
They would NEVER EVER spend a lot of money on material goods - much less - purses or shoes. I even remember them saying once that people who spend tons of money on a bag are ridiculous and just want to show off. "My $20 bag works just the same."

Two weeks ago, I brought my very first LV.
She and a few other family members "liked" my photo on Facebook.
Next thing I know... who is in THE SAME EXACT LV STORE - buying a bag?

Now, I'm not saying that I have any special rights or anything (because I am new to this brand myself)... I am not one of those "nobody-else-can-have-what-I-have" people. I admire people who have luxury items. I just find this whole situation funny, considering the type of person that she is.

What are you guys' thoughts on this?
Has this ever happened to you?
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Consider that one less relative who will criticize you, or covet what you have, and it will be a relief because you'll be able to wear your bag freely around her now.
 
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#93
I don't discuss with my family my handbags! However I don't judge their spending habits either. I raise my 4 kids am putting them through college and wedding so if I work hard and want a treat for myself I feel likeI deserve it. Only buy when you can afford that luxury and can enjoy it! I try not to impulse buy. I think and research and if I make a mistake I sell it!
 
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Akhira said:
LOL, you are right!
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I enjoyed reading all the posts in this thread. I am also a purse lover and owns a few LV. My family doesn't give me any bad comments though I feel they think I'm wasting my money on it. But as one of the ladies here posted, I am also not a party goer, I don't go to night clubs, nor drink and smoke. I also don't purchase expensive clothes or shoes. So I spend my extra money on bags cause I feel happy whenever I have a new bag:) I don't buy them so often, I do save a lot and wait for the right time to buy.

I have the LV petit noe in my wish list, so I told my fiance I'm buying this purse as a treat to myself, he goes "but you already have similar looking purse (by that he means a monogram print), and it's a bit expensive to buy the same purse again." So now, I feel a bit guilty to buy another LV, though I am stalking the Drawstring Clubhouse every night just to look at the bag. So yeah, a comment from someone close to you do have an impact. Reading all your posts here was very enabling, I've decided I'll buy the LV I like regardless of what others think. It's my money anyway. Thank you ladies.
 
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#96
Regardless of what bag you carry - or how you dress, look etc - people are always going to judge. If you wear an unbranded bag some might think it looks cheap or too plain. If you wear a branded bag some people might think it's tacky or overpriced. I disagree with all of these negative judgements of course & I think everyone should just buy and wear whatever they love because you cannot control what others think & it's unimportant anyway :smile:
 
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#97
Great thread. I'm so glad to be apart of this community. I have had some backlash from family and friends, like many other's on here, about my LVoe for LV.

People are usually "okay" with it by now, but I am still very caught off guard when someone makes a comment. For example, I went to Thanksgiving at my boyfriend's cousin's families house and I decided to bring my DE Speedy with a bandeau on it. They are very casual and all of his family members were flying in from all around the country so I wore jeans and decided to "dress up" by rockin' one of my fav bags. His cousin greeted me and the first thing she says is "IS that REAL?!" I thought she was joking and I hugged/kissed/greeted her and ignored her comment in the midst of greeting everyone. She continued.. "Is that a Louis?" I turned red, "yes, it's Louis." "But is it real?!??" she pressed on. I was so overwhelmed, trying to greet everyone and I got so pissed that she wouldn't let it go. I finally turned to her and said "yes, it's real. I've been working a long time and this is what I enjoy." She then turned to some of the other cousins and they continued to talk about the bag, doubting if it's real, made a comment about how I shouldn't put it on the carpet,.. It was mortifying! I tried to let it go, but it just bothered me getting confronted like that in front of their whole family and they wouldn't let it go. I was also upset because we live in a city and got up EXTRA early to pick up a rental car, meet my boyfriend's sister and her boyfriend, and drive over 2 HOURS to his cousin's house to visit with everyone. That's 4 hours round trip in a day, it's exhausting! They are so rude sometimes!
 
#98
Happy03 said:
I enjoyed reading all the posts in this thread. I am also a purse lover and owns a few LV. My family doesn't give me any bad comments though I feel they think I'm wasting my money on it. But as one of the ladies here posted, I am also not a party goer, I don't go to nightclubs, nor drink and smoke. I also don't purchase expensive clothes or shoes. So I spend my extra money on bags cause I feel happy whenever I have a new bag:smile: I don't buy them so often, I do save a lot and wait for the right time to buy.

I have the LV petit noe in my wish list, so I told my fiance I'm buying this purse as a treat to myself, he goes "but you already have similar looking purse (by that he means a monogram print), and it's a bit expensive to buy the same purse again." So now, I feel a bit guilty to buy another LV, though I am stalking the Drawstring Clubhouse every night just to look at the bag. So yeah, a comment from someone close to you do have an impact. Reading all your posts here was very enabling, I've decided I'll buy the LV I like regardless of what others think. It's my money anyway. Thank you ladies.
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I find it best to not discuss my love of purses, unless someone else enjoys it as well. That's why I hang out here. People that are not into bags are not going to understand. There are a lot of things I am not into and would rather not discuss because the interest is not there. If people ask if that is a new bag, you could say ask me no questions and I will tell you no lies. :graucho:
 
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#99
This purse community has saved me..
As the reactions to my goodies are all over the place..

Definitely there are those I work with or run into often, who raise their brows and inquire much..

So many awkward conversation about spending choices and compare and contrast to get understanding..

Now I am different about it all..and I seem to be able to stand firm and feel comfortable

If you look into it..many ppl spend as much in different things..and this is my thing...I am direct and stern that I enjoy what I enjoy and this is apart of my daily routine to feel my best and express myself
 
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#100
kait1261 said:
Great thread. I'm so glad to be apart of this community. I have had some backlash from family and friends, like many other's on here, about my LVoe for LV.

People are usually "okay" with it by now, but I am still very caught off guard when someone makes a comment. For example, I went to Thanksgiving at my boyfriend's cousin's families house and I decided to bring my DE Speedy with a bandeau on it. They are very casual and all of his family members were flying in from all around the country so I wore jeans and decided to "dress up" by rockin' one of my fav bags. His cousin greeted me and the first thing she says is "IS that REAL?!" I thought she was joking and I hugged/kissed/greeted her and ignored her comment in the midst of greeting everyone. She continued.. "Is that a Louis?" I turned red, "yes, it's Louis." "But is it real?!??" she pressed on. I was so overwhelmed, trying to greet everyone and I got so pissed that she wouldn't let it go. I finally turned to her and said "yes, it's real. I've been working a long time and this is what I enjoy." She then turned to some of the other cousins and they continued to talk about the bag, doubting if it's real, made a comment about how I shouldn't put it on the carpet,.. It was mortifying! I tried to let it go, but it just bothered me getting confronted like that in front of their whole family and they wouldn't let it go. I was also upset because we live in a city and got up EXTRA early to pick up a rental car, meet my boyfriend's sister and her boyfriend, and drive over 2 HOURS to his cousin's house to visit with everyone. That's 4 hours round trip in a day, it's exhausting! They are so rude sometimes!
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OMG that was so rude of her. Terrible situation! If I were you, I would have had to control myself really hard not to punch her! lol
 
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#103
No one in my life is a bag nut like me. I don't think they really notice it or realize what brand they are. If I wear something colorful, I might get a compliment on the color. But when I wear monogram, no one says boo.
The only one who raises an eyebrow occasionally, is my husband. Not because I have a new bag, but because I scold him when he moves my bag onto the floor (if he wants to sit in the chair it was placed on.) Put it on a clean surface please, NOT the floor! Lol He's learning
 
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LVNewbie79 said:
I totally understand how you feel. I actually don't carry my LVs around my family, although we live in different States so it's easy to do so. When my mom visited, I hid all of my LV bags. My husband didn't understand but honestly it spared me from lectures and I'm in my late 30s. I only carry my DE NF to work, never any Mono bags also to avoid unwanted attention.

I've come a long way with my LVs. When I got my first (Turenne MM) I never carried it and actually ended up selling it. I have quite a small collection now and use them more on the regular - just not around family. lol
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I wish he will understand me.. There was a time when we fought over my bag puchases :(
 
#105
GalFriday12 said:
No one in my life is a bag nut like me. I don't think they really notice it or realize what brand they are. If I wear something colorful, I might get a compliment on the color. But when I wear monogram, no one says boo.
The only one who raises an eyebrow occasionally, is my husband. Not because I have a new bag, but because I scold him when he moves my bag onto the floor (if he wants to sit in the chair it was placed on.) Put it on a clean surface please, NOT the floor! Lol He's learning
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Hahaha.

Well every time my husband sees me in a new bag, he always tells me "thats new. Ive never seen it before" and he knows that LV is expensive. Sometimes he will ask me how much it is. I guess it's true that women are from Venus and men are from Mars...
 
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