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A Brief History of Black Influence on Fashion
This blog is dedicated used handbags, how to buy them, where to buy them, and what you should pay for them used. That may seem vapid to some, but human adornment, the expression of self through what we put on out bodies, is far from vapid. Human adornment (bags included) and expression of self is universal- it is important…
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As the World Changes, My Bags do Not
What an odd time it is to be thinking about handbags, let alone writing about them. As the pandemic (whose name I can’t even bring myself to write in this blog) sweeps the world, it seem vapid and privileged to think back to the hours I’ve spent researching various designer bags, hunting for the lowest price possible. But then…
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YSL Saint Laurent Monogramed Wallet on Chain Review & Buying Guide
Another story of when a bag found me instead of me finding it… I was at work killing some time while browsing Lollipuff (see our guide on used designer handbag websites for more on that lovely site) when I saw it – a large YSL Saint Laurent Monogram Chain Wallet in grey with gold hardware. Grey with gold hardware…
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The Outlet & Sale Designer Websites You Need to Know
While you can score amazing deals buying used designer goods onilne, there are plenty of websites where you can score NEW designer clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories at prices that rival the pre-loved websites. Below is the ever growing list of my favorite website for scoring new items at seriously excellent prices + info on the best time to…
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My First Chanel + Learning I Know Nothing About Chanel
About two months ago I was sitting in my living room in the sun browsing though instagram when I came upon the following post from Simply Chic here in San Francisco… A Chanel jumbo red patent with silver hardware for 2.5k marked down from 4k due to a consolidation sale. Well you better believe I got dressed and hustled…
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The Used Designer Website Bible
Long time no post- whoops! I’ve been working on launching the website for my ethically made fairly priced engagement ring line- Immer Jewelry. I’ve had friends ask me what my go to websites are for used designer shopping which has spurred me to compile this list! I’ve not purchased from all of these sites but have included some of…
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The Balenciaga City Leather Comparison & Metallic Edge Buying Guide
The Balenciaga City….. What can be said about such a perfect bag? Designed by the great Nicolas Ghesquière, the first motorcycle bag was made in 2000. This bag (intelligently named “The First”) was smaller than The City. Balenciaga made only 25 bags in this initial batch of motorcycle bags, which were given to editors & other important fashion people. TODAY–…
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Givenchy Pandora Review and Buying Guide
Sometimes you will hunt for weeks, months, or even years and never pull the trigger on a bag you are hunting for. And then sometimes you do a quick search for a bag and find the PERFECT bag at the PERFECT price, and buy it on the spot. This is what happened to me with my Givenchy Pandora– lovingly…
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Hunting on Fashionphile
Fashionphile is not really like any other designer consignment shop. Most of the sites I shop on have hundreds of thousands of products. On most sites you can tell that the products are uploaded as quickly as possible, with not a whole lot of care given to photos or product descriptions. This is not so on Fashionphile. No, on Fashionphile…
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Louis Vuitton Sarah Wallet
I don’t know about you all but when I am in a designer boutique I always felt a little bad about pulling a super well worn Kate Spade wallet out of my Fendi 2Jours. Not that the Kate Spade wallet was a bad wallet per say, but after four years it was time for an upgrade. If you’re like…
Hunting for off price and used designer bags, shoes, and clothing, reviewing the best preloved finds.
