Designer Items #8

[Notorious PIG]

Where’s the best place to look for older Tiffany pieces?

I’d personally use any Japanese sellers (stores) on eBay (I get almost all my secondhand stuff from them). A lot of them offer free delivery worldwide. But you should check what your tax free allowance is to your address, so you can factor in total cost and see whether it’ll be worth it. My tax free allowance is 800 USD but for UK addresses for example, it’s much less, around £150 or something like that.

 

[Curly]

Oh its a slippery slope. I have 2 Teletubbies in my house now. Came today. Along with yep care bear. Skullpanda. Labubus by the truck load.

God damn adult money and cute fluffy things in a blind box

I was tempted with the teletubbies but scared I got one of the two random colours and I’d be gutted

 

[maytoseptember]

Thank you! And do you have an organiser/ would you recommend getting one?

I do have one! Mainly because I wanted it to keep its shape instead of sag at the bottom when there’s a lot of stuff inside.

 

[Curly]

If you were to buy one...would it be ?

LV - Alma BB
LV - Speedy Bandouiliere 25

would be in Damier Ebene canvas. Not sure if I'm buying but I keep being drawn to them

I have both and use my alma all the time

I let be my speedy but don’t seem to reach for it as much. I use my alma during day, meals out, day trips etc

 

[Gopher1234]

It is really heavy isn’t it. So glad someone’s validated it . I have it in navy, and don’t think I’ve used it this calendar year. I did consider selling it, because I’m expecting which really means I’ll use it even less! It also fits nothing because of how the middle compartment is. I do think the baby is super cute though, I considered buying one. I ended up buying this instead, completely off seeing it myself in store. As a Speedy 30 die hard fan, I love the shape.

Mini Check Bowling Bag in Dark birch brown - Women | Burberry® Official

A bowling bag made in Italy from Burberry Check and lined in a cotton blend. The compact design is trimmed in smooth leather and features a leather-wrapped padlock and key. Leather top handles Detachable, adjustable shoulder strap Zip closure Hand-painted edges Polished metal hardware...

uk.burberry.com

Congratulations! You’ll probably need a bigger bag for the foreseeable then! Love my LV speedy and Noe. I have two sizes in Noe and they are both perfect. The Burberry one is lovely too. I quite like the Fossil Gilmore in tan. A bit niche but I like the style
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I’m not really in the market to buy anything new at the moment but I’m finding myself looking the Mulberry Lana styles regularly, I haven’t seen them in person but I think they look lovely.
I’m also over seeing Hermes and Chanel classic flaps.
My pet hate is the mini Kelly, I cannot stand that bag!

That is a really nice bag! Or the Mulberry iris for more casual

 

[Choco88]

Hello, this is not designer but you are all very fashionable! Are these shoes ugly or cool? I like them but I feel like I shouldn’t haha

Have you seen the adidas samba Jane? They’re growing on me

 

[Honeystar]

Has anyone got a Hunza G bikini/swimsuit? And if so would your recommend? I’m sick of buying cheap swimwear every year that come the next year I don’t like/has lost its shape etc.

 

[Choco88]

Has anyone bought anything exciting recently?

 

[Foodaholic]

Went into Strathberry yesterday and really fancy a tan one. Any recommendations please? I'm normally an Aspinal or Coach girl. Thanks!

 

[DWASN]

Erm… a trip to Bicester is an acceptable half term activity with a 6yo, right? RIGHT?

Well they do have a playground there - when we went a few years back I left my husband and 5 year old there for a bit while I looked around

 

[Mooordgirl]

Guys I have finally found a pre-loved large YSL college bag in excellent condition that I could (just about) afford!! I can’t wait for it to arrive, I have wanted this bag for sooo many years and I’ve had such a crappy time lately that it feels like a true treat yourself moment

Please post pics when you get it!

 

[ATV2021]

Both my Tiffany bracelets have broken in the last 2 days...one I've had to have repaired twice (2014 & 2022) and the other I got in 2018. Both hearts have vanished. Minimum £70 per bracelet for repair...again.
Tempted to cut my losses because this is BS. Any recommendations for something dainty to replace because I'm fuming lol

 

[heretoreaditall2019]

only on selected items but also that post Xmas sale was even better.

All of this screams overstock to me, so you’re at the mercy of the Gods there so personally I wouldn’t wait. If you’ve got your heart set on a bag then buy it, you can game things a bit with the returns window, and just enjoy the bag!

 

[Thatgirl22]

Please post pics when you get it!

Sorry to leave you hanging it won’t let me post pics as too large apparently! But she is beautiful! Apparently pre-loved but not a scratch on her and I got her for half retail price. So happy

 

[heretoreaditall2019]

Just seen on LinkedIn that Coggles has gone over to Mike Ashley now too, so sad when I first left uni/had money for the first time they were my go to!!

Where is left for us?! I feel like it’s just small makers and a few safe brands now. I meant to share the Diet Prada post about Lady Dianas CoGs being £53, lots to discuss ey

 

[soph30]

Net a Porter has exited China due to too much competition

 

[Millennial Pink]

This just came up on my FYP, quite taken aback at just how many Polyester dresses she managed to find I understand there can be some benefit to a small % of it to give structure in outerwear, but there’s no reason any of these dresses need to be >50% polyester, surely?! Some are 100%

I'm not surprised, and frankly that silk dress was quite reasonable. Long silk dresses will cost hundreds, so a high street polyester version will usually do the job for occasion wear. I agree that those synthetic ones she was looking at were wildly overpriced, however.

 

[Dipdab]

Lucky you, I missed it completely. For the best really. One of the dogs got taken really ill last night and I've just spent over £1k on vet bills so far

Oh no hope your dog makes a speedy recovery

 

[Lolagranola]

I’ve tried it in store but it reminded me of school satchels

 

[thegirlscout]

I’ve previously bought from Boom2hanten, Brand Off Tokyo, Brand_jfa, Brand Street Tokyo. They have sold loads of items (as in tens of thousands to probably 100s of thousands) each, and their feedbacks are in the high 90-per cents. That’s really about as trustworthy as you can get, but still always be cautious as the odd fake item can slip through the net (I dont specifically recall seeing any fakes on any of those eBay stores though).

Thank you for the links, really helpful
In your previous comment you said ‘My tax free allowance is 800 USD but for UK addresses for example, it’s much less, around £150 or something like that’ - probably a dumb question but just to be sure, does that mean if I buy anything abroad that is over £150 (or whatever the tax free allowance is) I have to pay tax on top of the price of the product?