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I get to Paris quite frequently. When I was younger, I always took the Metro if not walking. But now I walk or take an Uber if I have a deadline or going from somewhere like the Peninsula hotel to the grands magasins with packages. I recently had a facial at the Peninsula, only reason I mention it. The best ever.
I LOVE uber Paris. Works same as states.
When are you guys going? Have fun.
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I’m about to buy VA pave earrings and I’m wondering whether I need to change the post to longer, thinner post.
I’ve been reading a lot of posts regarding this and found that some tpfers prefer to have longer, thinner posts even though they have thinner earlobes. Are any of you using the VA pave earrings as is without alterations? I already asked in my earlier post whether they soldered their earrings. And some of them said they soldered frivole pave earrings but they didn’t solder VA pave earrings. So I thought it’s okay for now not to have it soldered. But what about the post? I forgot to ask.
I have thin earlobes and probably the original setting might work for me. Although I’m not sure whether it will be comfortable after wearing it for a day. (But I cannot know this until I buy it.)
I have a baby (girl), and one day I’d pass this piece to her. It is highly likely that she will have thicker earlobes, since her ears look exactly the same with my hubby’s and his earlobes are quite thick.
So, I’m a bit afraid if the original post might be too short for her later.
If I decide to solder it, I will probably request to replace the post to a longer version since i feel it’s a safer bet for her. But if I’ll not be soldering it, do you still recommend replace posts to longer thinner version?
This is my first non-sweet size earrings and I have no idea how the post will work for me btw. Also it will be one of the most expensive earrings pieces I own, so I’m trying to be careful. At the same time a bit afraid of permanently changing it.
However, it might be better requesting something at the time of purchase if needed.
I need advice! Thank you so much in advance!!
I’ve been reading a lot of posts regarding this and found that some tpfers prefer to have longer, thinner posts even though they have thinner earlobes. Are any of you using the VA pave earrings as is without alterations? I already asked in my earlier post whether they soldered their earrings. And some of them said they soldered frivole pave earrings but they didn’t solder VA pave earrings. So I thought it’s okay for now not to have it soldered. But what about the post? I forgot to ask.
I have thin earlobes and probably the original setting might work for me. Although I’m not sure whether it will be comfortable after wearing it for a day. (But I cannot know this until I buy it.)
I have a baby (girl), and one day I’d pass this piece to her. It is highly likely that she will have thicker earlobes, since her ears look exactly the same with my hubby’s and his earlobes are quite thick.
So, I’m a bit afraid if the original post might be too short for her later.If I decide to solder it, I will probably request to replace the post to a longer version since i feel it’s a safer bet for her. But if I’ll not be soldering it, do you still recommend replace posts to longer thinner version?
This is my first non-sweet size earrings and I have no idea how the post will work for me btw. Also it will be one of the most expensive earrings pieces I own, so I’m trying to be careful. At the same time a bit afraid of permanently changing it.
However, it might be better requesting something at the time of purchase if needed.
I need advice! Thank you so much in advance!!
I would not change the earrings. I have tiny, thin earlobes and VCA makes custom plastic inserts that can be used so that earrings sit correctly on your ears.
Agree with the others; Don't change them. VCA can adjust them to fit you perfectly. When I bought mine they were too tight and VCA took images of the earrings on my ears at all angles and sent them to the shop to be adjusted. I think you need to go try them on and see how they feel on you. Your SA can be your guide.
If it’s at all possible could you take a picture of the inserts? Thanks so much.
I have not altered mine. I wore them all day today and they were very comfortable. My earlobes are small/thin but unless your daughter has super large/thick earlobes the regular posts should be fine. Of course, VCA can always address them in the future should there be an issue.I’m about to buy VA pave earrings and I’m wondering whether I need to change the post to longer, thinner post.
I’ve been reading a lot of posts regarding this and found that some tpfers prefer to have longer, thinner posts even though they have thinner earlobes. Are any of you using the VA pave earrings as is without alterations? I already asked in my earlier post whether they soldered their earrings. And some of them said they soldered frivole pave earrings but they didn’t solder VA pave earrings. So I thought it’s okay for now not to have it soldered. But what about the post? I forgot to ask.
I have thin earlobes and probably the original setting might work for me. Although I’m not sure whether it will be comfortable after wearing it for a day. (But I cannot know this until I buy it.)
I have a baby (girl), and one day I’d pass this piece to her. It is highly likely that she will have thicker earlobes, since her ears look exactly the same with my hubby’s and his earlobes are quite thick.
If I decide to solder it, I will probably request to replace the post to a longer version since i feel it’s a safer bet for her. But if I’ll not be soldering it, do you still recommend replace posts to longer thinner version?
This is my first non-sweet size earrings and I have no idea how the post will work for me btw. Also it will be one of the most expensive earrings pieces I own, so I’m trying to be careful. At the same time a bit afraid of permanently changing it.
However, it might be better requesting something at the time of purchase if needed.
I need advice! Thank you so much in advance!!
I recently went to Paris in January. You will have an amazing time. We were travelling with a stroller which made metros a little trickier however there is an excellent metro system. We actually found the buses extremely convenient. I just used google maps and found routes by busses. A nice way to also enjoy the scenery.
I am excited for you. Hermès, place Vendome and Chanel are all in close proximity. (Well it was chanel fine jewelry we visited, I cannot remember if there was a chanel boutique in that area but I feel as if there was). Would you consider the blue sevres pendant as it is only available there?
Also I think it’s great that you’re planning ahead about being careful with not displaying your purchases in their branded bags. I just realized I don’t think I thought about that and I really should have...
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