I tried on the yg pave frivoles at my boutique recently, and I absolutely love them! However, I already have the yg small frivole earrings. Would it be duplicative to have both?? I think realistically I should only have one pair (obviously the pave). But feel that it would be kind of wasted for the plain yg pair to just sit in the drawer...
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The YG frivole are amazing!! I would say that if you feel comfortable wearing the YG pave frivole casually, then you don't necessarily 'need' the YG. However, as you can see, many here have multiple frivoles. Frivoles are now my favourite VCA earring. I have the mini, I am waiting to pick up the WG small (they are putting longer posts in mine), and next year I will likely purchase the YG pave. My SA was trying to talk me out of the WG small frivole since I plan to purchase the pave. Logically that makes sense and similar to what I just suggested to you. But honestly I am not someone that will feel comfortable wearing the pave everyday. Not because they are too blingy, but it just isn't my personality for many different reasons. Therefore, if you plan on wearing the YG frivole then I don't think it is redundant. If you think they are going to sit in a drawer, then yes it might not be worth it.
I've been wondering if I should get the wg small frivole instead of the wg pave. I too adore the line and so far have the small and large yg frivoles. The main reason is I'm not sure I would feel comfortable either wearing the pave casually. Then again, so many have assured me it is an every day earring. I can't put my finger on why I feel this way and I hope you don't mind my asking what makes you uncomfortable about wearing the wg pave frivole earrings everyday. Also, do you find the yg pave frivole more "everyday" wearable?
Where I live vca and bling is pretty rare, so most people likely think my earrings are costume jewelry... and yes, I put mine on to go to Whole Foods
Hi lovevca: Congratulations on a gorgeous collection! Making these decisions can be so difficult.
I love fashion and quality, but I don't like attention drawn to me. I also work in the medical field where I wear scrubs at work. I think my career was the driving force for not buying the pave for everyday. I just cannot wear the pave to work. My weekends are very basic. I'm just simple
So the pave (on me) just looked 'too much' for everyday earrings, based on my personality, my daily lifestyle, my career. I want a pair of earrings I can wear and enjoy everyday while staying true to my personality and not feeling that they are worn only on 'special occasions'. I honestly feel the WG small frivole have a pave-ish look without the price tag and without being blingy. I agree with most that if you feel comfortable wearing the pave during the day, then go with them. This is really a very personal decision. I got so much great advice here, and most suggested the pave instead of the WG- and if I had a different career then perhaps I would but I had to be true to myself. I have no regrets.Hmmm, I think the WG and YG can both be worn dressed up or dressed down. When I do get the WG small frivole from servicing, I will post a picture of them!!
I hope this helped!!
On a side note: I find the pave frivole look more formal than the pave vintage alhambra. Have you considered the pave vintage alhambra ? it might be a good alternative.
Love it!!! I do feel the pave alhambra for some reason are slightly more casual, though, even with those, which I just got, I still feel a little uncomfortable wearing out during the day. I have the same hesitation with Birkins, but not Kellys.
Ok I feel the same way!! Actually I don't own a Birkin or Kelly. I prefer Jige, Bolide, Picotin, Evelyn. I am very under the radar with my items. Where a B or K is recognized, these other bags can often become blended within the crowds.
Hi lovevca: Congratulations on a gorgeous collection! Making these decisions can be so difficult.
I love fashion and quality, but I don't like attention drawn to me. I also work in the medical field where I wear scrubs at work. I think my career was the driving force for not buying the pave for everyday. I just cannot wear the pave to work. My weekends are very basic. I'm just simple
Hmmm, I think the WG and YG can both be worn dressed up or dressed down. When I do get the WG small frivole from servicing, I will post a picture of them!!
I hope this helped!!
On a side note: I find the pave frivole look more formal than the pave vintage alhambra. Have you considered the pave vintage alhambra ? it might be a good alternative.
Thank you so much Coconuts40! What you wrote is extremely helpful in clarifying my own concern. I used to work in a semi-glamorous job but no longer and I think much as I love the wg pave frivoles, they'd be in the box most of the time. I'm going to try on the wg frivoles and I think that might a better choice. I can't wait to see your modeling photo!! Regarding the pave vintage alhambra earrings, it's funny because I just decided to get them after hearing they may be either discontinued or in low supply. I agree they feel less formal, but I'm still on the fence whether they are something I will wear daily and I do honestly love the frivole design even more. I have a few weeks to decide but I'm leaning towards keeping them over switching to the pave frivole.
Oh, lucky you, congratulations on purchasing the pave vintage alhambra!!! These are GREAT for everyday earrings and I feel they may satisfy your desire for a pave during the daytime. I do find them more casual than the frivoles and I would not hesitate to wear those everyday. But somehow the pave frivole with the 3D shape and the bling - well I just couldn't see myself wearing them everyday. If my sister didn't have the pave vintage alhambra, I would purchase them in a heartbeat - but these became her everyday signature earring and I didn't want to take that away from her.
Yes, go and try them on as you may feel different after a few visits and the pave may not look too formal after all ? . It took me several visits to VCA to determine what I liked, what I didn't like. I walked around the store for 15-20 minutes at a time, stopping at every mirror, lol! My SA was fantastic that way - or he just got tired of my coming in and made me walk around the store, not sure
How kind you are! And so funny too -- I'll take walking around a VCA boutique any day over walking on the treadmill. You're really helping me with my decision and I think I'll probably stay with the pave vintage.Oh, lucky you, congratulations on purchasing the pave vintage alhambra!!! These are GREAT for everyday earrings and I feel they may satisfy your desire for a pave during the daytime. I do find them more casual than the frivoles and I would not hesitate to wear those everyday. But somehow the pave frivole with the 3D shape and the bling - well I just couldn't see myself wearing them everyday. If my sister didn't have the pave vintage alhambra, I would purchase them in a heartbeat - but these became her everyday signature earring and I didn't want to take that away from her.
Yes, go and try them on as you may feel different after a few visits and the pave may not look too formal after all ? . It took me several visits to VCA to determine what I liked, what I didn't like. I walked around the store for 15-20 minutes at a time, stopping at every mirror, lol! My SA was fantastic that way - or he just got tired of my coming in and made me walk around the store, not sure
Thanks to MYH I tried something new today. Limited edition malachite 10 plus magic pendant.
I must say you wear this so well...then again, anything looks good on you
So sad that the alternating malachite/plain gold was limited edition. There are some on evilbay at some ridiculously high prices.
Dearest Hadassa,I must say you wear this so well...then again, anything looks good on you
So sad that the alternating malachite/plain gold was limited edition. There are some on evilbay at some ridiculously high prices.
You are too kind!! I haven't seen the listings on "the bay" but will say that Limited Editions always command insane prices on the after market.
I can't wait to see what will get offered next year for the 50th anniversary of Vintage Alhambra.
Hopefully something special.
Absolutely gorgeous!!! On an aside, just noticed that one of the four Mother's Day selections on the VCA website is the yg small fleurettes. Just saying..
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