Your right on the money about everything! I haven’t bought anything but jewelry and I will only buy handbags when the truly speak to me . I rather save the money now ❤

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Same here, I really have to be in love with a bag or jewelry piece before I will buy it.

@comtoisvicary

2 ай бұрын

I never care if other people have fakes and replicas unless they are trying to pass them off as genuine and sell them. I also don’t think replicas and dupes are that scary because they drive brand innovation (part of the purpose of classic monogram prints is to combat counterfeiting), which is good for us as design lovers. I guess I can understand people not wanting the same package as everyone else, but if it's a good *condup* whether authentic or not, it makes sense that more people would want it

I also stopped getting my nails done. I do not buy costume jewelry, I love fine jewerly, mostly earrings and bracelets. I stopped buying makeup. Only what use. No more waste. Thank you. 😊

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

I love that! Yes to no more waste.

This video has arrived just in time for me. I have been struggling with this issue since January. I stoped doing manicures about one year ago, because I had a really bad experience with nail polish that stained my nails. It took me almost 6 months to clear the stain and after that I started to rethink the whole manicure and pedicure process….I also stopped doing pedicures and I have to say the salon where I did my pedicures is of high quality and high end. I learned to do my own and I must say with practice I have gotten really good at doing my own manicure and pedicure. I have been evaluating all my purchases amps needed or just not needed… in a way I have been thinking I have more than enough and do I really need this.. I am happy with doing this… so thank you so much for doing this video as it’s just perfect.. as always thank you for sharing your thoughts with me as I really enjoy all of your videos….

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Judite! Wow that was some really bad polish to stain your nails for so long! You should look up Dazzle Dry (I get nothing from them) I have had good luck with their products. I have been evaluating purchases too and I love you ask yourself if it is needed or not.

Oh my, the pink bags at the back😍💕 I am also trying not to buy SLG’s but if i see a pink one it’s quite tempting

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Pink is so tempting to me too!

I have the same feeling about luxury designer shoes! And spot on about makeup and skincare-a backup is good but I find myself buying alternatives and thinking I need to try something new. It's got to stop😂

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Me too, it's so tempting to try something new!

Melinda! That beautiful pink color got you on the Gucci wallet - I bought your red one! SLGs lure me too. I bought a rare LV one but haven’t even used it yet! 😂

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

I hope you are enjoying it! I missed it so needed the pink lol.

This was fun to hear what you would not purchase this year. I'm looking forward to hearing your story of the VCA. I hope you buy more Yurman this year. It's my favorite. I took some pieces in to have them cleaned at the local jeweler and she commented that I had some pieces she had not seen. She was probably in her 20s and that's when I purchased them back in the '90s. I love the older Yurman pieces.

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! That's really neat. The older pieces are so cool.

Except for a possible body cream, I'm not planning on purchasing any skin care items the rest of the year. I have such a huge assortment of unused lotions & potions, and I need to use them up before adding to my inventory! Btw, your black & white bedroom setting looks stunning! I love it.

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Same here, I have a mini store in my bathroom lol and I plan to use it all up before adding new. Thank you so much!

Awesome video, thank you for sharing.

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

HI I really enjoy watching your videos 💕💕.. also I have very similar taste so would love you to do a video on your perfume collection …keep doing great videos ! 💕💕💕

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I will keep that video in mind!

Good idea for a video! Just wanted to say your hair looks really good parted on the side.

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

yes to all. with me this yr the one Ive added is clothes. after spending months organizing 3 closets I cant bring anything new in.

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Clothes for me too. I organized my closet earlier this year and I donated so much and replaced items with high quality, good, natural fabrics. I would rather have less and better quality.

I agree with most of what you said and love your perfume samples drawer 😍

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

I have a lot of samples!

This is such a great video Babe!!!

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Thanks love! Happy Mother's Day weekend!

Is the nail polish you use listed in your Amazon store? I’d like to check it out. Your nails always look so nice. 💅

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

No, it is a brand called Dazzle Dry. That is the name of the website too.

Great video and points Really need to use and wear what we have.before adding more especially products and perfume -( don’t wear it as much) Like to use one or two SLG No longer buy candles. Your nails look beautiful so professional so much better and less expensive than a salon. Beautiful pink bags and jewellery and thanks for sharing 🎀

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

I am still bad about candles but I do wait until I have used all before buying more. I tend to only burn them in the winter for some reason. Thank you so much! Xoxo

Yeah great video. I stop myself from buying more makeups. No more. I am doing very well this Sephora sale too but only buy what i am running out of. No more new eye shadows palettes nor lipsticks. Wow your SA is so so generous to give you so many LV samples and really you do not need to buy anymore. I love perfumes too and cant stop myself from the LV ones. So got the Pacific Chille for this year and no more. Still have a lot. Fine jewelry yes i will consider not necessarily branded if i see the need. Err...the LV toiletries with the 3 sets...errr....am still trying to resist. I do not have any but now why do i need them...Thanks for sharing Melinda 😍

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I have so much eyeshadow and always look at the new palettes same with lipstick so those are big no's this year. My SA is very nice and usually fills a slg box with samples of fragrance for me. Those toiletry pouches are so cute but I have to resist lol.

@shananick1128

2 ай бұрын

@@LuxPurselove Yeah really beautiful colors of the pouches 😍

I am with you I sm trying to use what I have

I’m feeling same way about makeup, skincare and perfume. Scarves are also on my no buy list and blankets period! I have way too many barefoot dreams!

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Same here! I have stopped buying them in the Nordstrom sale.

Great video Melinda,!! I actually think I finally have purse peace, however if I can acquire the wicker Capucines !!! lol. I won’t be buying any designer sneakers this year, I am embarrassed to say how many I have"….but I do wear them all the time! I am excited for you and your trip to my two favorite cities!!!

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Lin! I am really eyeing that bag too! I hope you get it! Hey you are getting cost per wear out of those sneakers so that's a good thing!

@LIN-wt8dk

2 ай бұрын

@@LuxPurselove Wouldn’t it be great to find it on your trip!!!

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

@@LIN-wt8dk Yes that would be fun!

Makes sense ❤

Oh, you have me intrigued about the no Van Cleef thing. I hope you will tell us why soon !

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Hopefully I will get it filmed soon!

Love this video and the list you had was truly realistic. I will no longer buy SLG’s I have 2 and they were a set I personally would rather use that money on a handbag. I also will no longer buy perfume especially full bottles. My collection is at a modest state anything more would be too overwhelming for me.

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I don't know if I can ever use up the perfume I have. It is overwhelming for sure.

I wish I could give up pedicures, but since I broke my back 1 1/2 years ago, bending over to do my own toes is impossible. I have given up the manicures though. I'm with you on the VCA with one exception. I would love to purchase the Vendome pendant in Paris. When I was there last year, it was out of stock. VCA stateside lost me when my local boutique fired my SA for permitting non VIPs to purchase the annual pendant. I've always been a jewelry lover and other than purchasing my SO Hermes bag when it arrives, I will only be purchasing jewelry this year.

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

I am sorry about your back! No way you could do your own. That is horrible they fired your SA! I was always offered those but never bought any and one year my SA just never got back when I asked what the stone was. I hope you get your beautiful pendant next time you're in Paris!

I agree with you on all the items you've shared especially if it's not needed. Oh my goodness, I've cut back on spending a lot & it's been a while since I've purchasedluxury. I'm never saying never on that. 😅 It's a no more, makeup, facial care or nail polish even, I have too much.... they do expire and I find it so wasteful. Besides, my skin is so much better for it. Great Video.... very helpful too. 💚

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad it was helpful! I have cut back on so much my husband even noticed it with the money I am saving. It is such a waste to overbuy things that expire for sure! I need to use up what I have. Xoxo

Our pedicure bowls have a plastic liner they change? But I do think it’s a waste of money and don’t do it often

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

I have heard of that but I have never seen a salon here use them unfortunately. I have learned how to do my own and I know it's clean and best it's free! :)

Pedicure bowl should use disposable plastic bag. That’s what I saw here.

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

I have never seen a salon here use them. That would be wonderful.

I'm slowing down my makeup shopping, especially at Sephora. I don't think I will ever spend enough to qualify as Rouge level again. Other retailers offer better deals without the restrictions.

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

I have never made it to Rouge and I used to be platinum at Ulta but they made the spend way too high. I agree for example Nordstrom had the 15% off and anyone could use it.

I can't help you in the trio toiletry pouches because I bought them and no regrets 😅

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Glad you love them!

Agree with the mani/pedi. I feel the same about the pedicure bowl 😂😂😂

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

It is creepy! I've seen news reports of the bacteria lol.

I made a list at beginning 2024 of what I do not need to buy in 2024. Nail polish ( which I broke last week for a purple that looked nothing like ones I have), makeup except for refills, jewelry, shoes, lippies ( any lip products...have so many and so stocked up on ones I love if run out), SLGs and no silk scarves ( twilly, bandeau, wrappies, etc) so far so good! Have a wonderful week!

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Great list! I have been doing really good on the nail polish too but hey a good purple is ok to break the pause for! Have a wonderful week too!

Hi Melinda, I have been watching your videos, just liking them and too busy to comment, just got back to London from a long holiday in Malaysia. Yes, 2024 is the year to keep and let go of things we don't really need. I also didn't buy any luxury since Jan this year. Would love to meet up with you when in London, up to you, but not sure how to give you my contact details here. Loads of places to eat in the West End area of London, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, behind Oxford Street, high tea in Ritz is just tea, scones, cakes and lots of sandwiches, it's the ambience that people pay for. Take the London Underground every where you go, but it's very easy to walk to most places in Central London, you see a lot too. I would avoid the posh Italian restaurants in Central London, no value for money, I can make a better frittata and grilled fish. Go to the museums, all free entry. Any questions, please feel free to ask. Nesa

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Hi Nesa, thanks so much for all the tips! I also won't eat at restaurants where I can make the dish at home better. A few people said skip the Ritz. How is tea at Harrods? I would love to meet up but my husband is so private and I wouldn't want to leave him alone on vacation. Thank you for your kind offer though! Xoxo

@nasamanithorne2600

2 ай бұрын

No worries Melinda. Yes, Harrods tea room is fabulous, I hope it still is, I went there many many years ago, you need to book a table though. Try not to eat bread and cakes for a few days before you go there, and it's posh, very fresh food, tea is very refreshing too. After all that carbs, Harrods is massive to walk around and shop and so is Knightsbridge, area where Harrods is. Enjoy London!

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

@@nasamanithorne2600 Thanks so much! We didn't make reservations last time and it was quite a wait. I wish we had put our names down because we ended up shopping until the time we could have ate!

The pedicure😂 I feel exactly the same

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

It creeps me out so much!!!

Unsolicited footwear advice...I have a super high arch too and I also travel to Europe every year, sometimes twice, and I love Steve Madden lug sole booties, they're super cute, practical and take on cobblestones or even a slippery hike in Iceland. I'm of your mind about expensive shoes, Timberlands are also good, plus I live in Colorado. And yes to no Mani/Pedis, I'm down to only 4 drawers of makeup and yeah this is one of the most important videos you've made. LOL Save your money for bags, trips and congratulations on the subscriber number... Love your videos, you're very calming!

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Awe thanks so much and thanks for the shoe tips as well!

@rachelmcaree2982

2 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

I think your right $150 is way too much for mani’s and pedi’s. I think you do a fantastic job at painting your nails. Love the pink Gucci wallet! I have a lot of perfumes too. I use one everyday until it finishes. Then, continue from there. My brother-in-law sells them on mercari. He sells samplers and does pretty well. I’ve been thinking of doing that.

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! $150 is way too much. That's great he can sell them and good luck if you do!

Oh my gosh, i paid 600$ for my Coach prescription sunglasses. They are bifocals. 🤦‍♀️ I should have checked Chanel's prices. Thanks for the heads up!

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

I paid a lot for my Coach pair too. Mine are also progressives which I think is the same as bifocals that is why changing the lenses is so much.

I knoww the nail salon is pricey, granted I don't pay $150 or even close But it does add up 🙄. With perfumes Idk if it's my age, or what but the very few I liked I don't anymore 😮 I just been wearing the Prada candy TFS ❤❤

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

$150 is just insane lol. I know what you mean about perfume, after I had my first daughter I couldn't stand perfume for probably 10 years unless it was super light. Now I want to smell Prada candy lol. Xoxo

Maybe have a give away for all your perfume samples. Some viewers may never be able to have a LV sample and would LOVE a give aways (-: 💕

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

I donate anything I have unused from samples to clothes and shoes to a local women"s shelter. Anyone can walk into a LV and ask for a perfume sample.

Omg the pedicure bowl wasn’t creeping me out until now 🤣😅 😭

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Sorry lol!

@melxx4035

2 ай бұрын

@@LuxPurselove nooo it’s a good thing! ☺️ x

I have only had 2 manicures. It does creep me out, the thought of those products used on someone else… ewww I am very lucky to have nicely shaped nails and I paint my own nails… I’m not that good and need to clean edges. Have you heard of the brands Jin Soon and Kester Black nail polish? Their formula are wonderful, go on nicely with two coats. jin soon hyper system is amazing! Last a long time! The quick drops are fantastic!!!

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

It really is creepy! I have nice nail beds and shape too even the manicurist said so. For the edges have you bought orange sticks? I got a big bag on Amazon and they help so much. I haven't heard of those brands, I have so much $$ in my Dazzle Dry sets and I can get close to 2 weeks out of it. They sound great though!

@Monkey-oy1us

2 ай бұрын

@@LuxPurselove yes, you do have nice nail beds! And no, I’ve never heard of orange sticks… i do now. Do you wrap a little cotton around the pointy tip to clean the edges? I was just hoping I’ll become better at painting my nails, lol

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

@@Monkey-oy1us Thank you! No, I always have a paper towel under where I am painting and I just wipe the tips off on that. And I have to wear readers now too so I don't paint my whole finger lol

That is a loot of money for nails! I do "need" manicure every 2 weeks, but I pay $40-$50.. Pedi every 2-3 months about $75..

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Yes it really is a lot!

16 drawers in the bathroom?? This lady is very wealthy 😊

Oh I can’t drop nails, I get BIAB and it’s nowhere near that expensive and lasts for 4 weeks! I’d die doing my nails every week

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

4 weeks is great! I've been painting my nails since I was in the third grade so it doesn't bother me. The polish I use lasts 2 weeks and dries like a gel in 5 min but it isn't a gel.

No more Chanel, perfume, lipsticks, SLG, belt bags, contemporary bags, sunglasses

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Agree. I need to add Chanel and lipsticks to my list! I stopped buying contemporary bags last year.

I won’t be buying any of those things in 2024 either. A VCA pendant is on my possible list but not for this year.

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

Be careful if you are looking at the vintage Alhambra line. I need to make a video on my onyx one.

@suzannehall5200

2 ай бұрын

I have been thinking of the mother of pearl one but I shall await your opinion first.

very sound decisions

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

I agree!

While I don’t have a “don’t buy” list, I do have a fine jewelry bucket list that I want to complete before buying anymore luxury items. Keeping away from lip products is just an ongoing battle for me. Thank you for such a fun video. 🩷

@LuxPurselove

2 ай бұрын

That is an ongoing battle for me too! I have enough for sure. Thank you!

@AbbyGarcia42917

2 ай бұрын

I finished two lipglosses last week and I was beyond happy. Then I want into my drawer took another one out from the hundreds I have accumulated. I decided to just stick to one or two at a time instead of using so many and all of them being halfway!

@lnicholsmith9540

2 ай бұрын

@@AbbyGarcia42917 Sticking to just a couple of lip products is a really good idea. Hopefully it’ll also keep me from wanting to buy more. 💄💋😁