Hi everyone, welcome back to my channel. So this is a subscriber request video
and as you can probably tell it's a tour of my handbags. You guys have been asking
and begging for this video for a really long time to be really honest. I was
really nervous and uncomfortable about making this video. Necause I didn't want
to be seen as recommending that you spend all your hard-earned money on
designer handbags. That's not what I'm about. Me personally I love beautifully
made handbags and I actually reward myself with one handbag once a year.
Depending on whether I've achieved my goals. And these aren't just financial
goals but they're my health and fitness goals, my personal life development and
personal growth goals. Any other sort of aspects of my life that I'm really
trying to build and improve on. And if I achieve those I then allow myself to go
and buy one beautiful handbag. Which I have planned and prepared for throughout
the year. Researched and most importantly saved up. Whilst I might use my credit
card to pay for the bag, to collect frequent flyer points. I'm actually using
cash to buy that bag. I will never borrow money to buy something like a luxury
good that just appreciates in value. Please understand these are the rewards
from my successes. And I always prioritize the achievement and the
success and the personal growth behind me. Before I rewarded myself. Alright let
me share with you each of these bags and the story behind them. Alright starting
with this bag here. It is a leopard print bag by Dolce and Gabbana.
I found this in the store and absolutely fell in love with it. I'm particularly
fussy when it comes to a leopard print bag. And it can look really tacky if
you're not careful. Now I did some research online and I managed find it
for about a quarter or a third of the price. On a second-hand website, so it's
been a fantastic buy. It's a really great size, it's great for traveling I can
throw a jumper in there, my bottle of water. And it's really comfortable. It's
extremely well made. This handbag is about five maybe six years old. The next
bag I want to show you guys is actually a state of escape bag. Now these are great for young
families. Because you can throw them in the washing machine and they come out
pretty much looking pretty much brand-new. And they're also vegan, they're
neoprene. So there are absolutely no harm or cruelty to animals in these
whatsoever. And they're incredibly light, they fit a lot of stuff and they're also
great for traveling. The next bag I want to show you isn't actually a hand bag as
such but it's my overnight bag. And this bag has got to be about I think 10 years
old. This bag has been around the world with
me. And it's a great bag for taking onto an aeroplane. It fits so much, but it also
makes me feel quite chic. Now I was quite young when I bought this bag and my
parents contributed towards towards it. As part of my birthday present, and I
love it. What I love the most about this bag is the history behind it. I'll never get
rid of this bag. But also a Louis Vuitton do the monogramming, which really makes it
personal. So I just adore this. The next bag is this Celine bag. I can't remember what the
style is called. And I bought this through an outlet. And again I got an at
I think about 30 to 40 percent off. It's a fantastic color. And one thing you'll
notice that all these bags are, they pretty much most of them and neutrals. Or
if they vary away from a neutral color palette. It matches my capsule wardrobe
collection. Because all of these bags work with most of the clothing in my
wardrobe. Which works really well because when I'm in a hurry I can quickly grab
something, I know that it's going to work. The next bag is a bag I again bought
secondhand. I think I've got this one on ebay. It's a Louis Vuitton. I think it made be
call the Thompson bag, and his style is actually no longer made. If you want this
bag I will link as much as a bag that I can find it's very similar to this it's
not the same. You'd have to find a secondhand website. This bag is a
designer bag it cost me a couple of hundred dollars maximum. And
it's great for walking the dogs because I can put dog bags in my mobile phone, my
keys and my wallet. And I have two hands-free because it's across over. My
next back is my Chanel 2.55. Again I bought this secondhand, and this bag has
got to be around about maybe eight years old. It is still in style and funny thing
about this bag is has actually gone up in value. I bought this one the
Australian dollar was really strong so I paid roughly around $4,000. And I believe
these now retail for over $8,000. So it's probably one of the few bags that
actually has not just held their value but she's going up in value. And again
this is such a timeless handbag at never goes out of style. This was actually made
in February in 1955, which is why it's called a 2.55. And I love the history
behind this bag and what the criss-crossing
represents. The chain of the of the nuns in Coco Chanel's orphanage where she
grew up. This means so much to me. And whenever I look at this bag I think
about how exciting my future is, and the things that I personally overcome. The
next two bags I actually pretty much bought simultaneously. I was going in to
buy one bag, and I ended up walking out with two. Again I paid for these in cash.
But I saw a very rare opportunity to buy something I knew it would be really hard
to find on a second-hand market. And when you know your bags, like buying research
my shares and investments. I knew that it was a great buy. So I actually bought
these two simultaneously paid for them in cash. And it was after achieving a huge
financial goal. So it was a big reward to myself and again I I always knew that I
was looking out for two bags in this color and in this style. They are both in the
caviar so they're really durable. I'm really careful with these because I love
them, as I love all of them. So i'm particularly careful with this one
as to where I put. And on that note of taking care of my stuff. All these bags
are stored away in my closet, most of them still live in their soft bags. And I
always make sure I regularly clean them, and if they need to be fixed
or altered I'll take them to the boot maker immediately. I really do love, value,
use and appreciate these bags. The next bag is a Louis Vuitton bag. Now I had a
bit of an incident with my original black Lou Vuitton tote. Which was very
classic. All the glue came out of the bag and went all over my jacket and Tom's shirt.
It made a huge mess I went into Lou Vuitton. And they immediately took it off me
apologized and so there was a fault in a line of these bags. They gave me a credit
note which was more than what I actually originally paid for the bag. So instead
of buying the same bag again. As I was worried that that would happen again. I
decided to get this one instead and again this is a great bag I can wear it two
different ways and it's a really nice fun summery color. That goes with most of
the colors that I wear in my capsule wardrobe. The next thing I want to show
you is something also really special. I'll never forget buying this bag and it
is a Gucci disco Soho bag. I bought it in Paris. It was the one thing
I'm a allowed myself to get in Paris. That trip was a really special trip,
because it was a trip that I took Rocco to Paris, because I'd never been there
before. And it was an amazing journey and experience for Rocco and I. Full of many
testing but bonding moments. And this is the one thing I allowed myself to get.
Buying bags in Europe is often cheaper, because you get the Vat
back. You gotto make sure you know how to get the vat back before you leave the
country. But again this by using this opportunity in a strong Australian
dollar at the time I actually bought this at quite a good discount. The next
bag I want to show you is actually a bag that Tom bought me. Now Tom is not into
designer goods at all. Thinks handbags are a ridiculous waste of money, and he
really blew me away when he bought me this for my birthday this year. And I was
amazed at how well he picked this bag. I actually love it. I think I've used this
bag pretty much 80% since giving it to me. It's navy blue I absolutely love
wearing navy blue. Again it's got two straps so I can carry Rocco and have two
hands free. Or I can just un-clip it and hold it like a tote like
this. It's got zip locks in here so I can keep the sections thing zipped away
safely. And again it's just really classic and I
wear a lot of navy blue so this really works with me. But I yeah absolutely
adore this so thank you Tom. The next thing I want to show you is a
bag I actually got in Lebanon in Bay bridge it's made by the prisoners. Now
what they do it they have this special program to help
I guess educate and give a greater opportunity for success in life. Once the
women get out of jail. But they teach them how to make this bag of these is
particular to have been crocheting and stitching to make a whole range of bags.
It's a fantastic program an initiative by the government and also by Sarahs bags
who actually makes a whole range of these. And I will link in the video
description box her website. So you can see all the other bags that have been
made by these women. The next two handbags I'm about to show you. Are actually two
handbags that are now for sale. As part of living minamlistic lifestyle and the
journey of minimalisim. I realized there are a couple of bags that I don't simply
use. And they deserve to go to a better home where someone will love
value and appreciate them. So the first bag that i'm going to be selling is this
Lou Vuitton one. I bought this from the Lou Vuitton store in Capri it's a
fantastic bag. It just doesn't get used by me, and I don't feel right holding
onto it. Now this bag is a fantastically well-made bag. It is really
beautiful. It's a timeless piece they actually still sell this in the store
and I will be linking in the video description box below the website or the
account. Where I will actually be selling this bag. Along with it will also be this
Bally handbag which I've had for a long time. But again just doesn't work with my
wardrobe anymore. So if you're looking at picking up a new handbag and you're
interested either of these two. Make sure you click on the links below. And
then the final two handbags that I want to show you, are two very classic ones.
Two different but very versatile black handbags. Every woman needs a
fantastically well-made black handbag. Now the first one is my Chanel Leboy
phantom handbag. This is a great bag again it's so incredibly versatile. I can
wear it as a crossover, over my shoulder or I can double off the chain
and put it over my shoulder. I absolutely love this and a fantastic size. Great
for going out or just simply out and about during the day. Love this one. And
then the final one is my Givenchy nightingale. Now this handbag probably is
about maybe eight or nine years old. It took forever to save up this bag at the
time. But it's just a really great casual bag. It's quite slouchy which is very
different from my normal structured handbags. Again a really versatile with
two different straps which I can unclip at any time. Great size and considering
it's leather and there's a lot of hardware, is actually quite light. And again I love
this bag I would never get rid of it. It just works with everything that I
need and want Now before I end this video I want to remind you that I've
already made you that wardrobe tour video that you also requested for so
long. So make sure you click on the card above here so you can watch that video
as soon as you finish this one. I also want to reinforce that I do not
recommend you spend all your hard-earned money on handbags. Make sure you buy what
you love, value and appreciate. But take a balanced approach.
Make sure you have prioritized getting out of debt, staying out of debt. Having
emergency money, investing, putting some money away for your retirement
either through super, your New Zealand super or your 401k plan. But make sure
you prioritize your financial health before you reward yourself with these
types of luxuries. And make sure you do your research, take care of these things.
My mother still has some of her designer Gucci handbags from when she was in her
early 20s. And these bags are actually still in style. Because she's taken such
great care of these bags. They actually still look brand new. Now I really hope you enjoyed this video. Make sure you click on the video
description box below. Because you can see links of where you can buy some of
these bags. I've actually found listed some websites that you can go to where
you can look at these bags. And find them at a discounted price. Because if you buy
them pre-loved you can save a lot of money, and I have absolutely no shame in
buying something that's pre loved. Especially when it helps save money, that
I can contribute towards the thousand dollar project. Alright everyone have a
fantastic week. If you haven't subscribed already please
make sure you do. And make sure that notification button is switched on.
Because I have the shoe tour coming up next. Caio for now.
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