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I’ve finally taken the plunge and entered the world of VCA! Buckle up, you’re in for a long read, if you’d like to put up with my frivolity on this journey…
Previously, I’ve always felt like I couldn’t partake in their collections as a guy, and my only experiences with VCA was vicariously living through my friends.
In fact, I assisted one of my best friends (who lives outside of London, with no VCA store where she is) with purchasing the Alhambra MOP vintage pendant, followed by the 5-motif MOP bracelet, and swiftly followed by the magic MOP earrings… She added on the Frivole between the finger ring on her last trip in September.
She was in town this past week, and we went to the VCA store in Harrods two weekends ago to pick up her latest acquisition, the 5-motif vintage Malachite bracelet.
Buddies who Birkin together, stay together!
Whilst we were there, I decided to dip my little toe into the VCA pond and tried on a few bracelets, including the Byzantine, and a couple of the sweet Alhambra single-motif bracelets amongst others. I was pretty enamoured by the sweet rose gold hammered Alhambra bracelet, thinking that would be a pretty addi to my existing staple stack of my YG Cartier thin LOVE bracelet and my RG Tiffany DBTY bracelet.
Trying on some various pieces…
I pretty much felt that this was the piece for me, but I wanted to be absolutely sure of it, and decided to wait a week before revisiting with my bestie.
Whilst browsing the website, I then came across the 6-motif sweet Alhambra bracelet, which immediately drew me in. I knew that I had to try that on as well before I could make an informed choice. But of course, the website (and subsequent phone call to the VCA mainline) made it clear that there was no stock anywhere.
Undeterred, I left a message with my bestie’s SA asking her to keep an eye out for a 6-motif bracelet, and if possible to have one on hold for me if in the unlikely event it arrived in time for my next scheduled visit this past Friday (the last day my bestie was in town).
No promises, as was expected.
But strangely enough, I then got a callback from the online boutique saying that the Old Bond Street boutique had just received one piece and would I like her to put it on hold for - and she stopped short, and apologised profusely saying she would have to call me back.
She called back a minute later breathlessly apologising, saying that as she was about to promise the piece to me, her colleague gesticulated wildly on the other side saying that the piece was already spoken for.
Another disappointment, yet again, I thought, even though I was expecting I was only going to get the single-motif bracelet in any case.
But then, whilst she had me on the line, she paused for an interminable moment, and then said, how far away would Harrods be for me. I was like, lady, that’s like my corner shop and my preferred store for my purchases anyway, so spill the beans already!
She told me that she could see that Harrods was due to receive one piece, but I couldn’t hold her to it as it was possible that the piece might already be spoken for.
Thumbs frantically tapping away like a hyperactive typist from the ‘50s, I sought assistance from my new SA, who said that if it came in, she would put it aside for me to view on Friday…
So I went back on Friday after a lovely lunch with my bestie…
Should we play spot the difference?
My SA wasn’t there but we were assisted by an obliging young Frenchman. When i mentioned the 6-motif sweet hammered bracelet, he said I highly doubt we have it, given that it’s been out of stock for ages, but let me check. I also told him I wanted to see the single motif sweet hammered bracelet.
After waiting what seemed like an eternity, he finally came through with the goods!
I don’t know what I was thinking at the time, but it was an absolute clear winner by a country mile. I had to have the 6-motif bracelet and my bestie agreed wholeheartedly.
So after all that, and if you haven’t collapsed from sheer boredom at my tale, I present my first foray into the world of VCA, my beautiful new Rose Gold 6-motif hammered Alhambra bracelet!
I’m of two minds as to where I would stack it on my wrist.
The SA was sweet enough to give me some chocolates as well to celebrate my entrance into the VCA world!
Thank you for letting me share!
A very happy bunny with his purchase!
Previously, I’ve always felt like I couldn’t partake in their collections as a guy, and my only experiences with VCA was vicariously living through my friends.
In fact, I assisted one of my best friends (who lives outside of London, with no VCA store where she is) with purchasing the Alhambra MOP vintage pendant, followed by the 5-motif MOP bracelet, and swiftly followed by the magic MOP earrings… She added on the Frivole between the finger ring on her last trip in September.
She was in town this past week, and we went to the VCA store in Harrods two weekends ago to pick up her latest acquisition, the 5-motif vintage Malachite bracelet.
Buddies who Birkin together, stay together!
Whilst we were there, I decided to dip my little toe into the VCA pond and tried on a few bracelets, including the Byzantine, and a couple of the sweet Alhambra single-motif bracelets amongst others. I was pretty enamoured by the sweet rose gold hammered Alhambra bracelet, thinking that would be a pretty addi to my existing staple stack of my YG Cartier thin LOVE bracelet and my RG Tiffany DBTY bracelet.
Trying on some various pieces…
I pretty much felt that this was the piece for me, but I wanted to be absolutely sure of it, and decided to wait a week before revisiting with my bestie.
Whilst browsing the website, I then came across the 6-motif sweet Alhambra bracelet, which immediately drew me in. I knew that I had to try that on as well before I could make an informed choice. But of course, the website (and subsequent phone call to the VCA mainline) made it clear that there was no stock anywhere.
Undeterred, I left a message with my bestie’s SA asking her to keep an eye out for a 6-motif bracelet, and if possible to have one on hold for me if in the unlikely event it arrived in time for my next scheduled visit this past Friday (the last day my bestie was in town).
No promises, as was expected.
But strangely enough, I then got a callback from the online boutique saying that the Old Bond Street boutique had just received one piece and would I like her to put it on hold for - and she stopped short, and apologised profusely saying she would have to call me back.
She called back a minute later breathlessly apologising, saying that as she was about to promise the piece to me, her colleague gesticulated wildly on the other side saying that the piece was already spoken for.
Another disappointment, yet again, I thought, even though I was expecting I was only going to get the single-motif bracelet in any case.
But then, whilst she had me on the line, she paused for an interminable moment, and then said, how far away would Harrods be for me. I was like, lady, that’s like my corner shop and my preferred store for my purchases anyway, so spill the beans already!
She told me that she could see that Harrods was due to receive one piece, but I couldn’t hold her to it as it was possible that the piece might already be spoken for.
Thumbs frantically tapping away like a hyperactive typist from the ‘50s, I sought assistance from my new SA, who said that if it came in, she would put it aside for me to view on Friday…
So I went back on Friday after a lovely lunch with my bestie…
Should we play spot the difference?
My SA wasn’t there but we were assisted by an obliging young Frenchman. When i mentioned the 6-motif sweet hammered bracelet, he said I highly doubt we have it, given that it’s been out of stock for ages, but let me check. I also told him I wanted to see the single motif sweet hammered bracelet.
After waiting what seemed like an eternity, he finally came through with the goods!
I don’t know what I was thinking at the time, but it was an absolute clear winner by a country mile. I had to have the 6-motif bracelet and my bestie agreed wholeheartedly.
So after all that, and if you haven’t collapsed from sheer boredom at my tale, I present my first foray into the world of VCA, my beautiful new Rose Gold 6-motif hammered Alhambra bracelet!
I’m of two minds as to where I would stack it on my wrist.
The SA was sweet enough to give me some chocolates as well to celebrate my entrance into the VCA world!
Thank you for letting me share!
A very happy bunny with his purchase!
Im so excited for you and thank you for the lovely story and pics. Its a perfect stacking piece and Im sure you will, through the course of its wear and enjoyment, find the place on your wrist that is most comfortable. Looking forward to hearing many other great stories of VCA adventures in your future.I’ve finally taken the plunge and entered the world of VCA! Buckle up, you’re in for a long read, if you’d like to put up with my frivolity on this journey…
Previously, I’ve always felt like I couldn’t partake in their collections as a guy, and my only experiences with VCA was vicariously living through my friends.
In fact, I assisted one of my best friends (who lives outside of London, with no VCA store where she is) with purchasing the Alhambra MOP vintage pendant, followed by the 5-motif MOP bracelet, and swiftly followed by the magic MOP earrings… She added on the Frivole between the finger ring on her last trip in September.
She was in town this past week, and we went to the VCA store in Harrods two weekends ago to pick up her latest acquisition, the 5-motif vintage Malachite bracelet.
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Buddies who Birkin together, stay together!
Whilst we were there, I decided to dip my little toe into the VCA pond and tried on a few bracelets, including the Byzantine, and a couple of the sweet Alhambra single-motif bracelets amongst others. I was pretty enamoured by the sweet rose gold hammered Alhambra bracelet, thinking that would be a pretty addi to my existing staple stack of my YG Cartier thin LOVE bracelet and my RG Tiffany DBTY bracelet.
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Trying on some various pieces…
I pretty much felt that this was the piece for me, but I wanted to be absolutely sure of it, and decided to wait a week before revisiting with my bestie.
Whilst browsing the website, I then came across the 6-motif sweet Alhambra bracelet, which immediately drew me in. I knew that I had to try that on as well before I could make an informed choice. But of course, the website (and subsequent phone call to the VCA mainline) made it clear that there was no stock anywhere.
Undeterred, I left a message with my bestie’s SA asking her to keep an eye out for a 6-motif bracelet, and if possible to have one on hold for me if in the unlikely event it arrived in time for my next scheduled visit this past Friday (the last day my bestie was in town).
No promises, as was expected.
But strangely enough, I then got a callback from the online boutique saying that the Old Bond Street boutique had just received one piece and would I like her to put it on hold for - and she stopped short, and apologised profusely saying she would have to call me back.
She called back a minute later breathlessly apologising, saying that as she was about to promise the piece to me, her colleague gesticulated wildly on the other side saying that the piece was already spoken for.
Another disappointment, yet again, I thought, even though I was expecting I was only going to get the single-motif bracelet in any case.
But then, whilst she had me on the line, she paused for an interminable moment, and then said, how far away would Harrods be for me. I was like, lady, that’s like my corner shop and my preferred store for my purchases anyway, so spill the beans already!
She told me that she could see that Harrods was due to receive one piece, but I couldn’t hold her to it as it was possible that the piece might already be spoken for.
Thumbs frantically tapping away like a hyperactive typist from the ‘50s, I sought assistance from my new SA, who said that if it came in, she would put it aside for me to view on Friday…
So I went back on Friday after a lovely lunch with my bestie…
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Should we play spot the difference?
My SA wasn’t there but we were assisted by an obliging young Frenchman. When i mentioned the 6-motif sweet hammered bracelet, he said I highly doubt we have it, given that it’s been out of stock for ages, but let me check. I also told him I wanted to see the single motif sweet hammered bracelet.
After waiting what seemed like an eternity, he finally came through with the goods!
I don’t know what I was thinking at the time, but it was an absolute clear winner by a country mile. I had to have the 6-motif bracelet and my bestie agreed wholeheartedly.
So after all that, and if you haven’t collapsed from sheer boredom at my tale, I present my first foray into the world of VCA, my beautiful new Rose Gold 6-motif hammered Alhambra bracelet!
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I’m of two minds as to where I would stack it on my wrist.
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The SA was sweet enough to give me some chocolates as well to celebrate my entrance into the VCA world!
Thank you for letting me share!
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A very happy bunny with his purchase!
Beautiful addition and welcome to the slippery slope.I’ve finally taken the plunge and entered the world of VCA! Buckle up, you’re in for a long read, if you’d like to put up with my frivolity on this journey…
Previously, I’ve always felt like I couldn’t partake in their collections as a guy, and my only experiences with VCA was vicariously living through my friends.
In fact, I assisted one of my best friends (who lives outside of London, with no VCA store where she is) with purchasing the Alhambra MOP vintage pendant, followed by the 5-motif MOP bracelet, and swiftly followed by the magic MOP earrings… She added on the Frivole between the finger ring on her last trip in September.
She was in town this past week, and we went to the VCA store in Harrods two weekends ago to pick up her latest acquisition, the 5-motif vintage Malachite bracelet.
View attachment 5272751
Buddies who Birkin together, stay together!
Whilst we were there, I decided to dip my little toe into the VCA pond and tried on a few bracelets, including the Byzantine, and a couple of the sweet Alhambra single-motif bracelets amongst others. I was pretty enamoured by the sweet rose gold hammered Alhambra bracelet, thinking that would be a pretty addi to my existing staple stack of my YG Cartier thin LOVE bracelet and my RG Tiffany DBTY bracelet.
View attachment 5272753
Trying on some various pieces…
I pretty much felt that this was the piece for me, but I wanted to be absolutely sure of it, and decided to wait a week before revisiting with my bestie.
Whilst browsing the website, I then came across the 6-motif sweet Alhambra bracelet, which immediately drew me in. I knew that I had to try that on as well before I could make an informed choice. But of course, the website (and subsequent phone call to the VCA mainline) made it clear that there was no stock anywhere.
Undeterred, I left a message with my bestie’s SA asking her to keep an eye out for a 6-motif bracelet, and if possible to have one on hold for me if in the unlikely event it arrived in time for my next scheduled visit this past Friday (the last day my bestie was in town).
No promises, as was expected.
But strangely enough, I then got a callback from the online boutique saying that the Old Bond Street boutique had just received one piece and would I like her to put it on hold for - and she stopped short, and apologised profusely saying she would have to call me back.
She called back a minute later breathlessly apologising, saying that as she was about to promise the piece to me, her colleague gesticulated wildly on the other side saying that the piece was already spoken for.
Another disappointment, yet again, I thought, even though I was expecting I was only going to get the single-motif bracelet in any case.
But then, whilst she had me on the line, she paused for an interminable moment, and then said, how far away would Harrods be for me. I was like, lady, that’s like my corner shop and my preferred store for my purchases anyway, so spill the beans already!
She told me that she could see that Harrods was due to receive one piece, but I couldn’t hold her to it as it was possible that the piece might already be spoken for.
Thumbs frantically tapping away like a hyperactive typist from the ‘50s, I sought assistance from my new SA, who said that if it came in, she would put it aside for me to view on Friday…
So I went back on Friday after a lovely lunch with my bestie…
View attachment 5272759
Should we play spot the difference?
My SA wasn’t there but we were assisted by an obliging young Frenchman. When i mentioned the 6-motif sweet hammered bracelet, he said I highly doubt we have it, given that it’s been out of stock for ages, but let me check. I also told him I wanted to see the single motif sweet hammered bracelet.
After waiting what seemed like an eternity, he finally came through with the goods!
I don’t know what I was thinking at the time, but it was an absolute clear winner by a country mile. I had to have the 6-motif bracelet and my bestie agreed wholeheartedly.
So after all that, and if you haven’t collapsed from sheer boredom at my tale, I present my first foray into the world of VCA, my beautiful new Rose Gold 6-motif hammered Alhambra bracelet!
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I’m of two minds as to where I would stack it on my wrist.
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The SA was sweet enough to give me some chocolates as well to celebrate my entrance into the VCA world!
Thank you for letting me share!
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A very happy bunny with his purchase!
I like the soften of this combo. Your set rg bracelets go well together. Wish vca would do more rg pieces in general.
I think this combo is beautiful! Thank you for the pics. I wish they did a pave version too....
Thanks…I was on the fence then decided to order so that I would have all three MTO RG Alhambra offerings. That would be so fab. I wonder how pricey would the SO on that be? I also wish they made pop color stone like the HP available in 5 motif RG.I think this combo is beautiful! Thank you for the pics. I wish they did a pave version too....
Yes I wasn’t fan of yg onyx but this softens up the onyx. Yes I would love to see some lighter stone options in RG.
I’ve finally taken the plunge and entered the world of VCA! Buckle up, you’re in for a long read, if you’d like to put up with my frivolity on this journey…
Previously, I’ve always felt like I couldn’t partake in their collections as a guy, and my only experiences with VCA was vicariously living through my friends.
In fact, I assisted one of my best friends (who lives outside of London, with no VCA store where she is) with purchasing the Alhambra MOP vintage pendant, followed by the 5-motif MOP bracelet, and swiftly followed by the magic MOP earrings… She added on the Frivole between the finger ring on her last trip in September.
She was in town this past week, and we went to the VCA store in Harrods two weekends ago to pick up her latest acquisition, the 5-motif vintage Malachite bracelet.
View attachment 5272751
Buddies who Birkin together, stay together!
Whilst we were there, I decided to dip my little toe into the VCA pond and tried on a few bracelets, including the Byzantine, and a couple of the sweet Alhambra single-motif bracelets amongst others. I was pretty enamoured by the sweet rose gold hammered Alhambra bracelet, thinking that would be a pretty addi to my existing staple stack of my YG Cartier thin LOVE bracelet and my RG Tiffany DBTY bracelet.
View attachment 5272753
Trying on some various pieces…
I pretty much felt that this was the piece for me, but I wanted to be absolutely sure of it, and decided to wait a week before revisiting with my bestie.
Whilst browsing the website, I then came across the 6-motif sweet Alhambra bracelet, which immediately drew me in. I knew that I had to try that on as well before I could make an informed choice. But of course, the website (and subsequent phone call to the VCA mainline) made it clear that there was no stock anywhere.
Undeterred, I left a message with my bestie’s SA asking her to keep an eye out for a 6-motif bracelet, and if possible to have one on hold for me if in the unlikely event it arrived in time for my next scheduled visit this past Friday (the last day my bestie was in town).
No promises, as was expected.
But strangely enough, I then got a callback from the online boutique saying that the Old Bond Street boutique had just received one piece and would I like her to put it on hold for - and she stopped short, and apologised profusely saying she would have to call me back.
She called back a minute later breathlessly apologising, saying that as she was about to promise the piece to me, her colleague gesticulated wildly on the other side saying that the piece was already spoken for.
Another disappointment, yet again, I thought, even though I was expecting I was only going to get the single-motif bracelet in any case.
But then, whilst she had me on the line, she paused for an interminable moment, and then said, how far away would Harrods be for me. I was like, lady, that’s like my corner shop and my preferred store for my purchases anyway, so spill the beans already!
She told me that she could see that Harrods was due to receive one piece, but I couldn’t hold her to it as it was possible that the piece might already be spoken for.
Thumbs frantically tapping away like a hyperactive typist from the ‘50s, I sought assistance from my new SA, who said that if it came in, she would put it aside for me to view on Friday…
So I went back on Friday after a lovely lunch with my bestie…
View attachment 5272759
Should we play spot the difference?
My SA wasn’t there but we were assisted by an obliging young Frenchman. When i mentioned the 6-motif sweet hammered bracelet, he said I highly doubt we have it, given that it’s been out of stock for ages, but let me check. I also told him I wanted to see the single motif sweet hammered bracelet.
After waiting what seemed like an eternity, he finally came through with the goods!
I don’t know what I was thinking at the time, but it was an absolute clear winner by a country mile. I had to have the 6-motif bracelet and my bestie agreed wholeheartedly.
So after all that, and if you haven’t collapsed from sheer boredom at my tale, I present my first foray into the world of VCA, my beautiful new Rose Gold 6-motif hammered Alhambra bracelet!
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I’m of two minds as to where I would stack it on my wrist.
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The SA was sweet enough to give me some chocolates as well to celebrate my entrance into the VCA world!
Thank you for letting me share!
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A very happy bunny with his purchase!
Congrats on your first VCA piece, thank you for taking us on a ride along with your story! The sweet 6 motif was my very first piece too and I still love it very much & wear it daily. It suits your stack perfectly!!
Sometimes I wonder if the SAs purposely give us the disclaimer that they don’t have it and then magically appearing with it as a sales tactic, because it’s happened to me multiple times and I always end up buying it for sure lol.
Thank you! It’s sitting prettily in my wardrobe all wrapped up waiting for Christmas Day! I honestly can’t wait but I promised my friend I wouldn’t open it till then lol!
Thank you! Yes it definitely feels like a slippery slope as I now have my eye on the vintage RG hammered pendant - perhaps as a birthday present to myself sometime next year!
Thank you! Yeah I panicked for a minute when he said I don’t know if we have it, given that my SA had put it away for me…
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What a lovely story and adventure! I’m so happy for you that you got the obsolutely perfect piece and your friend was there to celebrateI’ve finally taken the plunge and entered the world of VCA! Buckle up, you’re in for a long read, if you’d like to put up with my frivolity on this journey…
Previously, I’ve always felt like I couldn’t partake in their collections as a guy, and my only experiences with VCA was vicariously living through my friends.
In fact, I assisted one of my best friends (who lives outside of London, with no VCA store where she is) with purchasing the Alhambra MOP vintage pendant, followed by the 5-motif MOP bracelet, and swiftly followed by the magic MOP earrings… She added on the Frivole between the finger ring on her last trip in September.
She was in town this past week, and we went to the VCA store in Harrods two weekends ago to pick up her latest acquisition, the 5-motif vintage Malachite bracelet.
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Buddies who Birkin together, stay together!
Whilst we were there, I decided to dip my little toe into the VCA pond and tried on a few bracelets, including the Byzantine, and a couple of the sweet Alhambra single-motif bracelets amongst others. I was pretty enamoured by the sweet rose gold hammered Alhambra bracelet, thinking that would be a pretty addi to my existing staple stack of my YG Cartier thin LOVE bracelet and my RG Tiffany DBTY bracelet.
View attachment 5272753
Trying on some various pieces…
I pretty much felt that this was the piece for me, but I wanted to be absolutely sure of it, and decided to wait a week before revisiting with my bestie.
Whilst browsing the website, I then came across the 6-motif sweet Alhambra bracelet, which immediately drew me in. I knew that I had to try that on as well before I could make an informed choice. But of course, the website (and subsequent phone call to the VCA mainline) made it clear that there was no stock anywhere.
Undeterred, I left a message with my bestie’s SA asking her to keep an eye out for a 6-motif bracelet, and if possible to have one on hold for me if in the unlikely event it arrived in time for my next scheduled visit this past Friday (the last day my bestie was in town).
No promises, as was expected.
But strangely enough, I then got a callback from the online boutique saying that the Old Bond Street boutique had just received one piece and would I like her to put it on hold for - and she stopped short, and apologised profusely saying she would have to call me back.
She called back a minute later breathlessly apologising, saying that as she was about to promise the piece to me, her colleague gesticulated wildly on the other side saying that the piece was already spoken for.
Another disappointment, yet again, I thought, even though I was expecting I was only going to get the single-motif bracelet in any case.
But then, whilst she had me on the line, she paused for an interminable moment, and then said, how far away would Harrods be for me. I was like, lady, that’s like my corner shop and my preferred store for my purchases anyway, so spill the beans already!
She told me that she could see that Harrods was due to receive one piece, but I couldn’t hold her to it as it was possible that the piece might already be spoken for.
Thumbs frantically tapping away like a hyperactive typist from the ‘50s, I sought assistance from my new SA, who said that if it came in, she would put it aside for me to view on Friday…
So I went back on Friday after a lovely lunch with my bestie…
View attachment 5272759
Should we play spot the difference?
My SA wasn’t there but we were assisted by an obliging young Frenchman. When i mentioned the 6-motif sweet hammered bracelet, he said I highly doubt we have it, given that it’s been out of stock for ages, but let me check. I also told him I wanted to see the single motif sweet hammered bracelet.
After waiting what seemed like an eternity, he finally came through with the goods!
I don’t know what I was thinking at the time, but it was an absolute clear winner by a country mile. I had to have the 6-motif bracelet and my bestie agreed wholeheartedly.
So after all that, and if you haven’t collapsed from sheer boredom at my tale, I present my first foray into the world of VCA, my beautiful new Rose Gold 6-motif hammered Alhambra bracelet!
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I’m of two minds as to where I would stack it on my wrist.
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The SA was sweet enough to give me some chocolates as well to celebrate my entrance into the VCA world!
Thank you for letting me share!
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A very happy bunny with his purchase!
i am so happy for you! Congrats on buying your perfect piece and for sharing this lovely holiday story! It’s so special that your best friend was there to share in your joy! Hope to see many action pics!I’ve finally taken the plunge and entered the world of VCA! Buckle up, you’re in for a long read, if you’d like to put up with my frivolity on this journey…
Previously, I’ve always felt like I couldn’t partake in their collections as a guy, and my only experiences with VCA was vicariously living through my friends.
In fact, I assisted one of my best friends (who lives outside of London, with no VCA store where she is) with purchasing the Alhambra MOP vintage pendant, followed by the 5-motif MOP bracelet, and swiftly followed by the magic MOP earrings… She added on the Frivole between the finger ring on her last trip in September.
She was in town this past week, and we went to the VCA store in Harrods two weekends ago to pick up her latest acquisition, the 5-motif vintage Malachite bracelet.
View attachment 5272751
Buddies who Birkin together, stay together!
Whilst we were there, I decided to dip my little toe into the VCA pond and tried on a few bracelets, including the Byzantine, and a couple of the sweet Alhambra single-motif bracelets amongst others. I was pretty enamoured by the sweet rose gold hammered Alhambra bracelet, thinking that would be a pretty addi to my existing staple stack of my YG Cartier thin LOVE bracelet and my RG Tiffany DBTY bracelet.
View attachment 5272753
Trying on some various pieces…
I pretty much felt that this was the piece for me, but I wanted to be absolutely sure of it, and decided to wait a week before revisiting with my bestie.
Whilst browsing the website, I then came across the 6-motif sweet Alhambra bracelet, which immediately drew me in. I knew that I had to try that on as well before I could make an informed choice. But of course, the website (and subsequent phone call to the VCA mainline) made it clear that there was no stock anywhere.
Undeterred, I left a message with my bestie’s SA asking her to keep an eye out for a 6-motif bracelet, and if possible to have one on hold for me if in the unlikely event it arrived in time for my next scheduled visit this past Friday (the last day my bestie was in town).
No promises, as was expected.
But strangely enough, I then got a callback from the online boutique saying that the Old Bond Street boutique had just received one piece and would I like her to put it on hold for - and she stopped short, and apologised profusely saying she would have to call me back.
She called back a minute later breathlessly apologising, saying that as she was about to promise the piece to me, her colleague gesticulated wildly on the other side saying that the piece was already spoken for.
Another disappointment, yet again, I thought, even though I was expecting I was only going to get the single-motif bracelet in any case.
But then, whilst she had me on the line, she paused for an interminable moment, and then said, how far away would Harrods be for me. I was like, lady, that’s like my corner shop and my preferred store for my purchases anyway, so spill the beans already!
She told me that she could see that Harrods was due to receive one piece, but I couldn’t hold her to it as it was possible that the piece might already be spoken for.
Thumbs frantically tapping away like a hyperactive typist from the ‘50s, I sought assistance from my new SA, who said that if it came in, she would put it aside for me to view on Friday…
So I went back on Friday after a lovely lunch with my bestie…
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Should we play spot the difference?
My SA wasn’t there but we were assisted by an obliging young Frenchman. When i mentioned the 6-motif sweet hammered bracelet, he said I highly doubt we have it, given that it’s been out of stock for ages, but let me check. I also told him I wanted to see the single motif sweet hammered bracelet.
After waiting what seemed like an eternity, he finally came through with the goods!
I don’t know what I was thinking at the time, but it was an absolute clear winner by a country mile. I had to have the 6-motif bracelet and my bestie agreed wholeheartedly.
So after all that, and if you haven’t collapsed from sheer boredom at my tale, I present my first foray into the world of VCA, my beautiful new Rose Gold 6-motif hammered Alhambra bracelet!
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I’m of two minds as to where I would stack it on my wrist.
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The SA was sweet enough to give me some chocolates as well to celebrate my entrance into the VCA world!
Thank you for letting me share!
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A very happy bunny with his purchase!
Thank you! I keep peeking in my wardrobe, but I am doing my best to hold off from opening that pretty sage package!What a lovely story and adventure! I’m so happy for you that you got the obsolutely perfect piece and your friend was there to celebrate
i am so happy for you! Congrats on buying your perfect piece and for sharing this lovely holiday story! It’s so special that your best friend was there to share in your joy! Hope to see many action pics!
My friend posting her malachite unboxing video earlier today certainly didn’t help!
OMG I follow her on IG and saw the post. Small social media lol
