• How-To Make a Find

    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 bags are photographed in all their crystal clear glory, product descriptions are meaty, and you can actually read the “condition” section to get an accurate feel for the condition of the bag. When I want to research a new bag I go to Fashionphile, when I want to check average bag…

  • How-To Make a Find

    Your Guide to Buying Pre-Loved Designer Bags

    Are you dying for a classic Chanel Flap Bag, a cool Balenciaga City, or maybe a practical Louis Vuitton Neverfull? Whatever the answer may be finding and buying a pre-loved version of your dream bag at a fair price is totally possible by taking a few wise steps. First- Know Your Style No matter what bag you are looking for there are bound to be different size, color and leather options. Knowing exactly what you are looking for will make your hunt for the pre-loved version a lot easier. Personally, I like to visit bags at department stores to get a feel for them prior to ever purchasing one. If…