Would you buy a designer-inspired bag?

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#61
pre10d said:
This is a tangent but I had to chime in. The Hermes bracelets are nice but the Cartier LOVE bracelet is smaller and less "in the way". Chunkier bracelets like the clic I can't sleep in but delicate ones like the LOVE I forget I'm wearing. (Also I'm small-boned, so the clic style is a big bracelet to me.)
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Just wanted to say I love the quote you have there down below.
 
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#62
nerimanna said:
i'm glad to share great news!

i get shy asking money from hubby because he never says no and i feel like sometimes i ask too much... but he told me i totally deserve it and if it made me happy, just go for it! I was able to purchase a vintage lambskin jumbo flap from one of my trusted pre-loved bag sellers. it is very vintage, priced to sell, but it's still in relatively good condition and still has more life in it. very few flaws -upon close inspection, a couple of mm peel in on side and the tip of the turn lock is faded and shows slight corrosion - but i can't complain! it really is still in good and usable :) lambskin in fair vintage condition, chain strap absolutely no fading, no rips tears or stains and looks good from a close distance.

it was meant to be i really think so - right time and right condition of bag that was commensurate to my budget.
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Congratulations :) I am so happy you made that decision, wear it in good health xx ... And now when you are sick of it you can at least sell it to buy your dream bag. That's the beauty of buying the real thing.
 
#64
nerimanna said:
i'm glad to share great news!

i get shy asking money from hubby because he never says no and i feel like sometimes i ask too much... but he told me i totally deserve it and if it made me happy, just go for it! I was able to purchase a vintage lambskin jumbo flap from one of my trusted pre-loved bag sellers. it is very vintage, priced to sell, but it's still in relatively good condition and still has more life in it. very few flaws -upon close inspection, a couple of mm peel in on side and the tip of the turn lock is faded and shows slight corrosion - but i can't complain! it really is still in good and usable :) lambskin in fair vintage condition, chain strap absolutely no fading, no rips tears or stains and looks good from a close distance.

it was meant to be i really think so - right time and right condition of bag that was commensurate to my budget.
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Congratulations on your lovely vintage flap! I'm glad you made the decision to go the pre-loved route instead of the 'inspired' bag. It is lovely, and I think the few flaws you mentioned gives it character! Enjoy her in good health! 😊
 
#65
nerimanna said:
here are a few pics :D

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stitch count is so high! 13 stitches per side of diamond
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a few negligible flaws...

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That is actually really really nice. We do need to see modelling shots!:smile1:
 
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