Designer purses, how do you afford them? - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

chachi · 02-12-2008, 01:12 PM

I want the D&B giraffe bag. That will be my 1st designer purse and most likely my last. I just dont spend that much on purses but I really love that one

BabyFidgette · 02-12-2008, 01:24 PM

eBay. But you have to know what's real and fake.

IluvLucy · 02-12-2008, 01:39 PM

I have a couple of COACH bags that I bought for myself. But it doesn't matter whose name is on a purse. If it's one I like and I want it, I buy it. I do look for quality and I tend to buy neutral colors that I can use for years.

Throw me in with those DIAMOND girls

Now, I LOVE diamonds.

celstu1 · 02-12-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Myzzbrat

This is a great thread.. Thanks for posting it...

You are welcome haha It seemed to have taken on a life of its own!

celstu1 · 02-12-2008, 01:52 PM

I don't really have diamonds! I got a gorgeous engagement ring from my ex, but he took it back! That one was spectacular, but again... not mine anymore... other than that.. i have a 1 carat journey pendant necklace that I LOVE and wear all the time... I get tons of compliments on it! I don't have a lot of jewelry though! I like jewelry but that is one of things that I can't spend a ton of money on. Id rather have shoes & purses LOL I could count the number of pieces of 'real' jewelry I own on 1 hand! HAHA My ex (was with him for 10 years of my life) was not big into jewelry at all so I didnt get much!

Yorkiedaze · 02-12-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by celstu1

Ok, we talk a lot about Coach and LV and D&B purses on here.... many of you have multiple designer purses that range from $400 up to $1000.

How do you afford them? I got my 2nd coach at the Coach factory store for $225 and the wallet for $107. I was sooooo very happy but felt so guilty spending $350 on a pocketbook and wallet. I have another coach pocketbook and wallet that were a gift to me, but thats it. How do you all afford them? I see teenagers walking around with Coach all the time now... I can tell when they are real and I wonder how does a 17 year old afford a $400 pocketbook?

I want to be able to buy MORE of them, maybe an LV but there is NO WAY I could afford to even buy one used for $500! Any ideas?? Or do I just save save save then blow it all on a pocketbook and matching wallet (cuz you need those to match right?)? LOL

When I was raising 6 sons, I had friends who had very high paying jobs who would spend whatever it took to make their kids happy and to help with the quilt trip of leaving them so much. Their kids alway had expensive clothes. Most of those kids grew up miserable because the always wanted more and more. My boys were also really well dressed, but not in designer clothes, which to me is still a big rip off, and they were very happy and well adjusted. "Things" do NOT make you happy if you think about it. It's just a status thing, so I wouldn't worry about not having a lot of them. I have none, and believe me, I could afford as many as I wanted. I'd rather make my money work better for me than to buy something just because it has someones name name on it.

YorkieRose · 02-12-2008, 02:06 PM

Has anyone ever watched Kimora Lee Simmons shows...shes in in the Fab lane of course..
Her house is not real...her closet has shelves built above the clothes for her LV collection..it goes around the entire room..., plus she has cloth covers for her suitcases so they stay nice...she had 100's of LV everything..some made just for her!!
Maybe, you can write her and ask if she has any old ones for charity (you) and make room for new..LOL

gutu28 · 02-12-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

Has anyone ever watched Kimora Lee Simmons shows...shes in in the Fab lane of course..
Her house is not real...her closet has shelves built above the clothes for her LV collection..it goes around the entire room..., plus she has cloth covers for her suitcases so they stay nice...she had 100's of LV everything..some made just for her!!
Maybe, you can write her and ask if she has any old ones for charity (you) and make room for new..LOL

Haha..hmm..you have got yourself a good idea there, Pat!

grayxie · 02-12-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tumismom

I guess we all have weaknesses and mine seems to be shoes and purses and i guess clothes..lol

But i don't live beyond my means at all..but i love couture stuff like Lanvin, Balanciaga, etc..i am crazy about jeans also..i have a problem...

Well....it helps if you get a discount from work

I do love my vintage Lanvin shirt dresses, but I hardly ever wear them

I can only dream about the super high end stuff

but it wouldn't fit my life though.

grayxie · 02-12-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

Has anyone ever watched Kimora Lee Simmons shows...shes in in the Fab lane of course..
Her house is not real...her closet has shelves built above the clothes for her LV collection..it goes around the entire room..., plus she has cloth covers for her suitcases so they stay nice...she had 100's of LV everything..some made just for her!!
Maybe, you can write her and ask if she has any old ones for charity (you) and make room for new..LOL

She is supposedly one of LV's biggest customers, and seeing her closet I believe it.

AmyChristine · 02-12-2008, 02:23 PM

I just wait until my honey buys himself something new and expensive and then I pick up that bag i've been wanting. I also give my hardly used bags to my mom and he likes that they arent just on display in my closet. I bought my daughter her first coach bag and I had to have one that coordinated

. I don't really wear much jewelry so I guess I just pick and choose, trade one expensive pleasure for another. Honestly I think the best thing would be to save and think of it as your reward to yourself for working so hard.

MissPinkBarbie · 02-12-2008, 02:28 PM

..From my work...

I also was able to get a couple on discount from "insiders"..

That's one of the prettier sides to being in Fashion.

I have a decent collection from my few years of making ALOT of money.. I have since took a break to be a stay at home mama! So therefore, my spending expenses are not what they used to be.

My collection is mostly French designers as I favor them more. LV, Chanel, Yves Saint LAurent, Gucci, Hermes, Chloe, Versace.. and a couple others.

But I am a loyal Chanel & LV customer!

MissPinkBarbie · 02-12-2008, 02:32 PM

Honestly though, this is the fisrt time in years that I am using my bags for loonger periods. (My friend used to joke how I manage to keep my LVs "light" -they darken over time--lol..cuz I usually switch every other day!)

DH has certainly knocked reality into me and have not even gotten a new bag for over a year now. We've been married two years...

We've also got new priorities now...Gotta keep the babies in high style now! haha!

Baby stuff is expensive, y'all!

bren · 02-12-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

I'm the same way. I do not live beyond my means. All of my bags are bought with cash. I have NEVER put one on a credit card. I don't want to get into debt over a bag.

I'm a handbags and shoe girl as well, but I won't buy something if I don't have the money to pay for it either. I HATE having credit card debt so I won't carry over a balance from month to month.

I'm not one to buy every handbag I see. I allow myself 1 nice handbag per year so I'm able to afford it that way. If I work extra and I have extra money, I tend to splurge on myself...and it's usually for purses

I'm incredibly disappointed at the moment though--my Kate Spade bag broke so I have to send it in for repairs...I hope they will be able to fix it

gutu28 · 02-12-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MissPinkBarbie

..From my work...

I also was able to get a couple on discount from "insiders"..

That's one of the prettier sides to being in Fashion.

I have a decent collection from my few years of making ALOT of money.. I have since took a break to be a stay at home mama! So therefore, my spending expenses are not what they used to be.

My collection is mostly French designers as I favor them more. LV, Chanel, Yves Saint LAurent, Gucci, Hermes, Chloe, Versace.. and a couple others.

But I am a loyal Chanel & LV customer!

Hmm..I want what job YOU had! Where do I sign up!

02-12-2008, 01:12 PM	#31
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I want the D&B giraffe bag. That will be my 1st designer purse and most likely my last. I just dont spend that much on purses but I really love that one __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

02-12-2008, 01:24 PM	#32
BabyFidgette Learn Yorkie CPR! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,855	eBay. But you have to know what's real and fake. __________________ Nicole & Baby "The more men I meet, the more I love my Yorkie!"

02-12-2008, 01:39 PM	#33
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,438	I have a couple of COACH bags that I bought for myself. But it doesn't matter whose name is on a purse. If it's one I like and I want it, I buy it. I do look for quality and I tend to buy neutral colors that I can use for years. Throw me in with those DIAMOND girls Now, I LOVE diamonds. __________________ Kim , Rebel ,and baby Dixie RIP my sweet Lucy

02-12-2008, 01:52 PM	#35
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	I don't really have diamonds! I got a gorgeous engagement ring from my ex, but he took it back! That one was spectacular, but again... not mine anymore... other than that.. i have a 1 carat journey pendant necklace that I LOVE and wear all the time... I get tons of compliments on it! I don't have a lot of jewelry though! I like jewelry but that is one of things that I can't spend a ton of money on. Id rather have shoes & purses LOL I could count the number of pieces of 'real' jewelry I own on 1 hand! HAHA My ex (was with him for 10 years of my life) was not big into jewelry at all so I didnt get much! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

02-12-2008, 02:06 PM	#37
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	LV Has anyone ever watched Kimora Lee Simmons shows...shes in in the Fab lane of course.. Her house is not real...her closet has shelves built above the clothes for her LV collection..it goes around the entire room..., plus she has cloth covers for her suitcases so they stay nice...she had 100's of LV everything..some made just for her!! Maybe, you can write her and ask if she has any old ones for charity (you) and make room for new..LOL

02-12-2008, 02:23 PM	#41
AmyChristine YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,184	I just wait until my honey buys himself something new and expensive and then I pick up that bag i've been wanting. I also give my hardly used bags to my mom and he likes that they arent just on display in my closet. I bought my daughter her first coach bag and I had to have one that coordinated . I don't really wear much jewelry so I guess I just pick and choose, trade one expensive pleasure for another. Honestly I think the best thing would be to save and think of it as your reward to yourself for working so hard. __________________ My belongs to Copper and Maddie Mae RIP Sweet Rocky Mommy misses you

02-12-2008, 02:28 PM	#42
MissPinkBarbie ~Glamorous Daisy~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ // NYC Posts: 4,010	..From my work... I also was able to get a couple on discount from "insiders".. That's one of the prettier sides to being in Fashion. I have a decent collection from my few years of making ALOT of money.. I have since took a break to be a stay at home mama! So therefore, my spending expenses are not what they used to be. My collection is mostly French designers as I favor them more. LV, Chanel, Yves Saint LAurent, Gucci, Hermes, Chloe, Versace.. and a couple others. But I am a loyal Chanel & LV customer! __________________ *MissPinkBarbie* *The PiNK Club Founder*

02-12-2008, 02:32 PM	#43
MissPinkBarbie ~Glamorous Daisy~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ // NYC Posts: 4,010	Honestly though, this is the fisrt time in years that I am using my bags for loonger periods. (My friend used to joke how I manage to keep my LVs "light" -they darken over time--lol..cuz I usually switch every other day!) DH has certainly knocked reality into me and have not even gotten a new bag for over a year now. We've been married two years... We've also got new priorities now...Gotta keep the babies in high style now! haha! Baby stuff is expensive, y'all! __________________ *MissPinkBarbie* *The PiNK Club Founder*