10 Expensive Luxury Items I REGRET Buying! Such a WASTE of Money!

Hi my amazing fam bam. So a SUPER HONEST video today where I share 10 Expensive Luxury Items I REGRET Buying and Why! I share items from Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Cartier that if I could go back in time I would not buy again. Are you guilty like me? 😂 However on a positive note I do explain what I would have bought instead, and I’m so excited to share about the new jewelry company I LOVE. Let me know one of your luxury regrets below and let’s learn together xx Mel
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It is so funny that when Coco Chanel produced costume jewellery in the beginning, she said it was for people spending less but still being elegant. It is so ridiculous now when Chanel costume jewellery is much more expensive than fine jewellery.

I’ve always felt that Chanel is regrettable. Of all the luxury brands, in my opinion, Chanel is a “luxury brand” but NOT a *quality brand*. Especially their regular (fashion) jewelry - priced like real gold, but the fake pearls and crystals are just glued, not set, so they always fall out no matter how carefully you baby it. So I’ve completely kicked Chanel outta my closet! 😏
Real Pearls aren’t even very expensive now - so Chanel could very easily make the same pieces out of vermeil (at least!) and real pearls. I feel like such a sucker.

I would never spend thousands on a bag ever again! I’ve only owned a Gucci Dionysus, Ysl medium Loulou, LV speedy and a Versace Virtus tote and I’ve sold 2 and trying to get rid of the other 2. Idc about the brand no bag is worth that kinda money✌🏽

Mel, 100% not my business, but SELL the stuff, or give it away or whatever. You're burdening yourself with reminders of mistakes. You have a huge collection of luxury items from what I can tell. Why add to it with things you consider to be failures? Just let it go. You'll feel lighter, have less regrets, and even get some of your money back. Keeping what literally makes you feel poorly is just doubling down on regret.

I purchased a barely used Coach Willow tote for $219 in Black pebbled leather and it looks soooo money and I wear it everyday and it still looks brand new 1.5 later. The quality is there, the price point is luxe enough It’s timeless and I will have it for at least a decade.

4000$ for the Kelly wallet. I almost fell off my chair hahaha
I am French myself but those French brand are really doing a crazy number with their prices these days!!!

Sooo informative❤ but instead of regreting my silly purchases,I give them away ,as pre loved items and seeing the smile on those people surely pays for the money I lost😊❤❤❤❤❤

The idea that we all have accepted that it is ok to carry our Hermes bags wide open is frankly disturbing! I have stopped carrying my H bags because I’m stressed about this ! A 20k bag that you leave open in public because it’s complicated to get in and out of is too stressful!

I've been watching you for several years now and always loved your lovely and carefree personality, as well as your candidness. I have never liked luxury stuff, even if I could afford them I wouldn't buy because I think they're overpriced and over the top, but you're so fun to watch! Love that you're starting to realize that some things are just not worth it, and that you're learning from experience. Always appreciate your honesty. ❤ from Manila 😊

I totally agree with so many of them!! Particularly speaking to me are the custom jewelleries (glad I stopped that really early on), LV holiday edition (I literally had the same realisation this year! And stopped myself from buying again!), logo scarves, and pretty but uncomfortable shoes from lux brands.

Hi! My biggest mistake was buying a LV Speedy 30 Classic. I'm a top handle girl and that part is ok, but the bag is much bigger than I thought. I also thought the bag could be cross body if I added a strap, and wow, it's huge on my hips like small luggage. So, I don't wear it. I bought the 25 and it's too small for my use. So..mistakes. Great video. Loved the info. Learning a lot. 💯🤍

Always appreciate your honesty, Mel! You bring up such great points that we can all be mindful about when shopping luxury.

I went in to Cartier to buy a Love ring and after walking around the store and seeing how many people were purchasing it/wearing it I changed my mind and got the trinity ring, large model. No regrets, that being my first Cartier piece.

Never understood the fascination for the LV stuff with painted motifs.

Interesting video but how anyone earns so much that they can spend tens of thousands on designer stuff is beyond me… I am 62, have a good job and own exactly two (2) vintage Chanel bags 🤣

Hi Mel, I love all your videos. Thank you for sharing your insights in all the luxury bags and jewelleries. I just purchased the Tassel Love's earrings and The Starry Night's pearl necklace. I have been sourcing for something similar and glad to receive the additional discount code from you. They are so lovely and I can't wait to receive them. Have a blessing week ahead. Many thanks.😊❤

I love these type of videos! So helpful! Don't worry Mel we have all been there. I have bought lots of designer costume jewerly as well and the diamantés or pearls have fallen off. Plus they wanted to charge me a fee to replace it. Agree Chanel quality has gone downhill, no more for me! Thanks for the info about the pearls, I had no idea about the difference between fresh and salt water ones. Ii'll definitely check them out as I love pearls too. Also bought a gucci balenciaga bag which i hate now. We need a part 2!

Designer costume jewellery is the BIGGEST ripoff....anyone who works in the jewellery trade knows this.
It's quite shocking that it took you this long to realise this Mel...but well - better late than never!

Thank you so much for sharing, Mel! I love these kinds of videos as they give us a different perspective with a more resound mind. 😅 We all can learn and be more mindful.

Oh wow - those convertible Gingiberi pearl chain earrings are absolutely stunning, beautiful designer, thanks for the tip!! LOVE the convertible aspect - gorgeous!! OMG the Ash-colored Akoya Pearls are AMAZING!!! 😍😍

I absolutely LOVE the Chanel heart earrings, when she put them next to her face they suit her really lovely.

Vintage Chanel earrings have such an elegant charm compared to the new ones, which seem cheap. Your 2019 video helped me discover those heart pearl earrings, and thanks to you, my friend in Sydney managed to get them for me, shipping them to the USA. They're still a cherished possession!

I appreciate your honesty!
I do love my Cartier love bracelet; I understand it will scratch but that’s the beauty of it.. the scratches mean you are wearing it n enjoying it. I agree on the other purchases like the LV. Bags.

This was so good & informative, Mel. I have one logo scarf, but I'm keeping it tho... still like it. You know, I remember feeling a little jelly seeing ladies wearing those extremely high heels and hearing how beautiful the "SILHOUETTES" were. I just couldn't hang Mel.🤣 Great video & TFS!🧡🍂

I love my LV scarf thing but it snags sooooooo easily. If I look at it wrong, it snags.
Loved this Mel 😘

That pink Chanel bag- it’s cute! I’d just remove the hearts to keep it classic

I love how you talk to yourself or tell us your logic/dialogue!

Hi! Greetings from Portugal, just came across your channel with this video and can relate sooooo well to two things you mentioned. 1 - how our body changes after 40. I'm actually planning content on this because it's always so hush hush and we need to speak up! 2 - heels and comfort. I hear ya. Closet full of Louboutins that simply won't take me further than 10 steps. At most. Thanks for this video!

Oohhh this video was very helpful. Thanks a bunch for sharing your thoughts and experiences.

Agree with you about the Louis Vuitton scarf. Love your honesty Mel

I think I've made almost every mistake that you mentioned. I purged my closet, and have a few more designer items to consign. I'm only investing in classic quality pieces, whether it is jewelry, shoes, clothing etc. I really enjoyed your video!

That small LV purse would be so cute on a desk with some flowers in it or a note pad and pens (in a cup in case a pen leaked inside) 💕

« Take it off!! » 😂😂😂

Hi Mel, you are totally on point with the costume jewelry I have couple of channel earrings and wont add anymore. The faux pearl glass bracelet i had was lovely until the string suddenly broke. Btw, if you decide to do a closet cleanout sale, im interested to see it. Thanks again

omg, i did not realize how i missed that intro music to mel''s channel, made me smile :) havent watched such videos in over a year.

I would love a vlog sale, we know you rarely sell your items. Thanks for sharing really enjoyed this video and good timing as I was so tempted to get another LV animation too 😂

Mel!!! Happy to get the mini pochette with the blue tag off your hands pleeeeese 😍 also, yay - thanks for these videos. I super love them - practical and wise shopping 💜

Mel, sell everything from video and bye your dream😅

I love your husband’s sense of humor 😂

Aloha from Honolulu, Mel. I LOVE it that you come to Oahu to shop, and that you film your trip live from here, and I also enjoy that your Hubby is now doing part of the video too! I hope one day he will show his face as he has a very nice and calming voice, and I would LOVE to see that face to that voice! My worst luxury purchase was buying a rather large patent leather nude color Valentino bag. Granted is around 10 years old but when I opened the dust bag a few days ago, I was shocked that the color turned to pucky mustard color with dark ugly blotches, and the bag was sticky too! UGH! I must remember that buying an expensive patent leather bag is not ideal in our hot, humid climate!

omg that ivory flap would look amaazing with your zimmermann, self-portrait, leolin dresses 🥰

I regret being too poor to ever regret purchasing luxury items.

I finally pull the trigger on my longtime wishlist Pavé Love Bracelet in small and I absolutely love it! I also have one with 6 diamonds and love that one too. 😊 Pavé and non Pavé have different esthetics both of which I love

Great video! I have had regrets over a couple of items, but thankfully not too many ❤

Chanel costume jewelry designs are very pretty and cool. So once in a while I'll buy it and/or Dior, but Chanel costume jewelry does makes a big statement. So I understand why u like them.❤

Thanks for this! Great reminders, and it's reassuring to know other people have luxury regrets. 😊❤

This was really fun to watch! Awesome video Mel

We never thought about this before, your content is very helpful to us. Thank you for sharing 😍

Hi Mel love your video, I have bought lots of fine jewels when i was younger especially those with tinny diamonds but as I get older i feel like is stupid, honestly it will be better to buy gold. And for the heels that are too high, you can consider to bring them to cobbler to get them cut a bit shorter, I did this recently

Love your channel, so happy I've discovered it! You have such a lovely manner and your taste is exquisite! Thanks and Love from Dublin, Ireland!!

Thank you for the new informations about the natural sea pearls. I live in Bali, and on the next island called LOMBOK, they are famous with the natural sea pearls. I bought Triple A Pearl Earrings (similar with DIOR style, but with real Pearls!). I know its not branded, but I am very proud to choose natural real pearls rather than fake pearls :). I wore it a few times, but sometimes it feels too mature and formal for my 30s age
I even bought the same pearls classic all around necklace

Ｉfeel so, so lucky to have stumbled upon your video, Mel. Thank you for featuring Gingiberi. I did not even know about this company, in the same country I live in. I have had a look at their website, and fell in love with everything they have.

Mel a good seamstress could make your balmain work for you. It may have generous seams that coiled be let out or a grosgrain ribbon could be added to side seams for some additional room❤

I can't even believe the Cartier Love bracelet isn't even solid gold for the price they charge. I've wanted it but after the gross price increases, and it's not even solid gold, absolutely no way!

Great video and great advice! Thanks for posting! Are you keeping these items or going to sell to pre-loved?

I love love love this video. Pearl is my birthstone. I always wear sweet water pearl bracelets. I just love them so much! I hope you’re going to make more videos like this.🙏🏻🥰

I love your energy it's so happy and fun to watch. That medium classic Chanel bag you showed at the end looked more like a pearl than a metallic finish on camera which I found interesting since you dedicated a good portion of your this show to pearls, but as you said fake pearl isnt like real pearls 😅. The buy on sale but its too small but so cute skirt is a tempting lure to fall into. The skirt is way cute and has pockets too, so I get why you were tempted. I agree about buying slightly roomier, clothes look nicer and I can aways get the waist taken in if I need to but it isn't ever flattering if it's too tight across certain areas. 😉

Just one of those regrets would be a blessing! Luv your video

I think the only luxury mistake I made was when I was really excited to buy one watch and it became unavailable so I settled on a different one. I still like the one I bought but it's much more formal than what I like to wear. It's not worth settling at these prices. I still wear the watch and it looks great when I do, very classy and always appropriate for just about any outfit, but when I wear a pilots watch or something with more bling It just makes me excited

Great video Mel! Thanks. Another problem I see is people who wear lots of those things are walking billboard ads. The real rich people I know are not so ostentatious. These people show their wealth in their character and their humbleness.

Really informative video. Thank you for sharing!

Thanks Mel for the info about pearls☺️. I have afew pearls but only freshwater. I love some designer pieces but am looking into other brands as some family members have told me of their luxury brand costume jewellery headaches so I’m greatful for that. Watching from Brissie☺️💕

Thank you for the info about the Cartier love bracelet! I've wanted it for decades! Now the scratch knowledge has tapped the brakes for me. Thank you

Hey Mel I love your vids but can u do a closet tour pls.❤❤

Thank you for your honesty! 💕

Thanks for sharing! I love them all or you could use the scarfs as sofa throws :)

I love my Cartier love bracelet. It has been on my wrist for 3 years . Never been taken off. Love love. So worth it. 😍

Love the metallic Chanel bag!

Mel that blue wallet is beautiful 😍

Great video..I love that Kelly medium wallet ..I have one in rouge de coeur

Excellent video Mel. Especially about the heels! Some of my biggest regrets are my 4 inch heels. So much money and I never wear them.

I only buy Chanel caviar leather because it lasts for years.

I loved this video. I’ve made a lot of bad purchases too, I’m trying to really give a lot of thought before I purchase.

Hi Mel! The LV Petit Sac Plat is so cute. Would Miss S possibly make use of it in the future? Just a thought. Thanks for sharing your purchase regrets!

I’ve been wearing my love bracelet with 4 diamonds for 7 years now. I love it more and more with scratches. It adds classic look to it in my opinion. I own the pave one but I don’t wear that one because it looks just too much for me 😅. I totally agree with you on luxury costume jewelry tho 😂

Mel, you're very lucky to afford the items you like. I would have to save up for at least 3 years to afford any kind of item that I like

Hi Mel from Boston MA USA. For the “regret” items will you ultimately consign/sell them or do you keep them around? I have a few regret/mistake purchases and debating on whether to consign or keep.

Wowwww Mel….those cream Guccis are absolutely stunning……❣️😍

Agree with the Chanel costume jewellery. Definitely not worth it but what can I say, their designs are very pretty and I’m a sucker for them!! Also with the Cartier love, if I hadn’t bought my 4diamond >12years ago, I definitely wouldn’t be dropping 20k for a new one today - crazy prices! I paid almost half that amount. Pave versions now close to 80k cost of a luxury car 😂

You are a darling! So positive and authentic good vibes!!😊

I’m still looking for the Seoul Christmas edition twilly from last year but all I can find is a couple of used ones (in only fair condition) for over the original price. I would love to find a Seoul card holder or twilly but I don’t want to pay more than the original price.

Hi Mel, I liked your vlog,i always watched the latest fashion of bag,shoes jewelries even the outfit.You even brought me to different countries,More power n Good Luck.

I love the metallic Chanel!! ♥️

I love the brown LV scarf! It looks so nice and color is great.

I’ve started wearing pearl jewelry, but my favorite ones are mabe pearls. In the Princess of Wales (Catherine) tour in Germany several years ago, when she was with her kids, she wore a mabe pearl necklace she’d had made for her. It was a waterfall design and I think it had about 5 mabe pearls…gorgeous!

Appreciate this video and the friendly reminders on certain purchases haha I definitely learnt something. For the blue LV scarf, perhaps you could (fold it then) wear it around your neck instead as a shawl so that the big Louis Vuitton words are not obvious.

The final Chanel bag looks great with your new pearls!!

Beautiful earrings. Thank you for the code.

Aw, Mel. That was very gracious what you did for your mom. I'm sure she would have done the same for you too❤

At least there is still some resale value on these items! But girl that first little pink chanel bag is still soooooo cute!! Id happily jingle jangle everywhere with that thing!

So excited to watch. Haha, heard your hubby said take it off, yes, logo scarfs and costumes jewelry pieces. The earrings and necklace from gingiberi are so pretty. I love mikimoto pearl jewelry. Good to know the alternatives brand. I stopped to collect Louis Vuitton animation collection few years ago. Awesome video Mel💕

Yes! The quality has deteriorated drastically in many of the Fashion Houses.

That last chanel bag is to die 😍 can't afford tho but...someday 🤞🏼

The LV beige/animal print scarf is quite nice and great for Melbourne cold weather. Maybe give it a go in Winter.

The last bag looks good with the outfit you’re wearing here.

Luxury shopping in South Korea is like a barnyard experience, especially in Seoul. Lines, SAs tailing your, stores are in almost every mall, at the airport, even at the hotel I stayed at. You can even see the fashion areas lined with carts with FAKE products. It really has turned me off of luxury products, and probably for a while. Thanks for your videos throughout the years, I do alot of research and usually know what I want at the store, and dont really like the fake suck up experience or even the judgemental up and down glance from SAs. I learned alot from your channel.

i’m glad your so honest thank u i enjoyed yiurcvideo

Newbie here! I’ve got the same Chanel mini in black 🤦🏻‍♀️ I haven’t used it so, I didn’t know about the jangling!!! 😂

My hubby would probably be responded the same like your hubby for the denim 💙 LV scarf 🙈😅😂 but I do like the colour 💙 though 🫣😅