Yes thank you for saying this! We have the right to be picky and the SA should not make us feel awkward for returning an imperfect item considering the price we pay. I bought two items from bvlgari, one bracelet had a small scratch and one bag had a small black spot. I returned them both even though they were minor. For the prices we pay it should be perfect

Thanks a lot for sharing ☺️ I personally WONT buy Chanel ever again cuz I got a bag several years ago and had quality issue after dozen wears. Chanel denied the issue/ claimed not to be responsible for it and said it's normal "wear & tear". I'm now stuck with an unwearable bag that costed over $4000. I just won't support brands that don't stand behind their own products

I think your English is great, please don't apologize. You explain things well. 🙂

Charis, a little tip or "rule" concerning jewellery/ gemstones: the clearer / see-through they are, the better they can handle water. With Diamonds or Sapphires, for example, you shouldn't have any problems when leaving them on in the shower. Gemstones like Lapis, Carnelian, or Turquoise, on the other hand, can't handle water very well. They could get damaged.

I wish I can go back to when I wasn't really into luxury. My life was so much more simple and carefree and less stressful too. Im trying to work towards a more minimalistic life style now and not to care about lux designer goods.

Thank you out for sharing your life and family with us. I'm single so I didn't think we would have much in common. You have a beautiful family and deserve all you have. Thank you and keep on being you. It is rare to have a generous personality and to be so kind and sweet. Thanks so much for all you do 🌹💖🦯🕶️

I bought a rug the other day and rolled it out. The next morning the ivory color in it looked dirty. It wasn’t but it looked like it was. I kept looking at it and couldn’t unsee it. I thought about this video and knew I’d never be happy with the rug. I’m not a returner but it had to go back. Thank you for this because you saved me from keeping something I wasn’t happy with.

Thank you for sharing your experiences! This video is very useful and educational, I agree with you...noone should be shy or scared to ask the SA, it's the customer paying $$.

No apology needed for your slight accent. Your English is excellent. Your videos are amongst my favourites. I look forward to every one you post. Thank you.

I have exactly the same chanel espadrilles and when the fibers stared coming out I used a lighter and burned them carefully. They shedded a little at the begging but I honestly have used them sooo much and they turned out to be very resilient afterwards.

Thank You for this video! Finally got to see the rose gold and lambskin...I am waiting for mine....Absolutely beautiful...The chemicals in the water are what got to your pearl necklace, in addition to whatever soap, etc., you're using.... Pearls in the ocean are not surrounded by chlorine, etc.

Hi Charis. Thought it was a long video. But time pass so quickly it seems short because I enjoyed watching u explaining 😉. Thank you for sharing🥰

Hi Charis, to fix your Chanel shoes, you just need to cut off the excess fibres and paint a coat of nail polish top coat to fix it.

This is so helpful! I really appreciate you bringing this subject up and reminding us all that at the end of the day...we do not to be so desperate and need to stop settling for subpar products or service!!!

Charis, I really enjoy these types of talking videos. Although I discovered you doing unboxings I think talking videos of your experience are the way to go!!

omg your rant on the Chanel zipper had my laughing so hard 😂 “yea she did it, it’s a nice story, I know…” hahaha

What bracelet do you recommend to get as your first piece from VCA? I would love your advice. Love your videos so much!

Thank you for the video 😍 I do agree, these are expensive!!! You should def be picky.

Hi Charis, this is a great video and thank you for the tips! I also wore my Cartier mother-of-Pearl Amulette necklace for years in the shower and it has lost its lustre. I recently got the malachite one and I try to not shower with it, but it is hard to always remember to take it off. My Cartier Love bracelet and rings are all scratched, but I kind of like that wear and tear! Your collection is beautiful! 💕

Your pieces are so pretty…I agree that Van Cleef is such fun…I adore my Frivole collection, the between the finger ring is so comfortable and shiny….with all of your lovely collections, I wonder how you like the Chopard collections? You look fabulous, by the way…I have watched your videos through the years, it’s fun to see your cute ones getting big…enjoy your blessings

💖 I agree certain jewelry with stones shouldn’t wear them in the shower, they could lose their shine in the long run.. Jewelry with smooth surfaces tends to get scratches easily but not too worries, they still looked nice (some jewel shop actually polish them to brand new at a good price!) 😁 It seems LV’s shoes gets damages easily 🤭 The birkin with tiny cracks, seems similar to what I saw to somebody’s LV neverfull bag where the tiny crack happens along the whole stitching leather trim area (she used the bag like only 6x gently 😱) So in conclusion, really be picky on items. 😂

Charis, I feel like I could fix that string on the Espadrille.😉 Good video and advice! Anyway I wanted to say that I have accumulated lots of LV and Chanel bags that I've collected since I went insane over these brands back in 2013. And would you believe I have never ever not even ONCE set foot in a LV or a Chanel boutique or even the LV and Chanel locations in Neiman Marcus. I purchased most of the LVs on the LV online site and the Chanel bags and the remaining LVs, I purchased by calling the stores and speaking with an SA by telephone. Part of the reason is I live 2 hours or more from these stores, but ALSO another reason is I really did not want some snooty SA possibly ruining the experience and possibly the brand for me and/or I did not want to face assault charges for slapping them if they were rude. Ok, just kidding, but maybe not. I have not purchased a new bag from LV or Chanel in over a year though. Again Great video and great advice! ♥♥

Since I’m right handed, I wear my Love bracelet and VCA Onyx on my left hand, so it doesn’t scratch as much and snag on my clothing as much. I’ve been wearing my VCA in the shower since I got it last Christmas. So far, so good. I chose the Onyx since it’s the toughest stone out of that bunch and the mother of pearl shrinks in the shower overtime. Love your jewelry!

Hi dear, for the Chanel Espadrille, I would snipped off the part that came out. Then use toothpick to take in some leather glue/ super glue to go underneath the loose ends , dig in the glue, then press them in. This is to seal the opening so that It will not fray again.

Thank you. I always feel bad when I am "window shopping". I enjoy it. But, I always feel like the expectation is to buy buy buy.

Love your videos so much! I've been looking everywhere for a VCA Guilloche Wear and Tear review. Thank you so much! I love your VCA collection 😍😍❤️

So true, I really feel like Chanel is trying to become Hermes. Thanks for sharing! Xoxo

All of my van cleef pieces say in the little book it came with says no water. Now the espadrilles I agree those should have went back and I’m not picky at all. Great video

I would put some clear nail polish on the peace of material sticking up on your CHANEL Shoes or goop glue 6000 to keep it down. Good Luck ♥️

Fantastic video, Charis, great information! I love your look in this video, too!

Ty for sharing your thought to us, definitely will keep that in mind!

Aloha… watched this on my TV and couldn’t comment. Love your tips!

My Chanel sweater wore out within five times I wear. I contacted my sales but since this sweater is on final sale, she only offered me a fixing. After that I contacted her again and asked for a better solution. This time she talked with her boss and offered a “switch for a new one”. But actually I am trying to ask to return it, but failed. I won’t try Chanel clothes any more. This is my first try.

Frequent video from charis makes our day 🥰😍🤩currently waiting to join your live section with fashionablyamy

I love your VCA pieces. Thanks for sharing your review.

Hello Charis my friend Super lovely video 💐💞 On my cc shoes where they fray I put just a dab of clear shoe glue on where it's Coming loose An hold with tiny tweezers... it works so good Please try 🙏 highly recommended Appreciate your sharing this information with us all 💫🥰

Thanks for all the tips. Very helpful. Sometimes it's troublesome to go through the hassle of having to return things so you learn to live with it but it all depends on the price point. If it's at Chanel prices, it's hard to sit on it and need to get the matter corrected or regret forever.

Take a large needle and slide it under the shoe braiding at the base of the shoe. Don’t push the whole need through. Slide the loose thread into the eye of the needle. Then pull through the needle fully through. It will slide the loose thread behind the braiding and hide the loose thread. Get a need where the eye is large enough to hold the thread

Thank you for the video. I had the sweet Alhambra in the carnelian bracelet. I didn’t know is not a good idea to wet it. Plus the SA never mention it so I sold it. yesterday I received the sweet Alhambra in all gold. Don’t need to remove it when I take a shower. Plus if gets scratches I won’t see it.

I’m very lazy about take off the MOP necklace but I think I really should do from now on. Love your blouse. Thank you so much for sharing darling 💕

OMG Charis! I love this video! such wonderful tips… so very helpful. We need more videos like this to help each other 😊

I wear my necklace and bracelet everyday ( Guilloche ) and my bracelet I stack with malachite 5 motif occasionally. I noticed the bracelet def lost it’s shine but it’s still gorgeous and the necklace looks like nothing happened to it 😂

Thanks for sharing. Now I know.

Darn... Charis pop on with a long video and I'm heading out for my workout.🤷🏾‍♀️ 😮I'll listen during my workout & come back later... you look Stunning here... love this blouse and the color.🥰🏵 This was a wonderful video Charis & I learned a lot from it... Please do more informative videos like this. Yes, I remember that gold Birkin. And yes, I too feel that Chanel is heading down the road that Hermes has paved...I'm still holding on to hope... I'll get that Chanel Small (classic or reissue) one day. P.S. I've inspected close to 15 bags before due to flaws... I'm VERY Picky! Thanks for sharing so many Encouragment.🏵🌾🏵

Use a metal nail file tip to tuck the loose thread into the weave of the Chanel espadrilles.

When buying Chanel slingbacks I noticed that there was a tiny scratch on the other shoe. I got 10% discount without even asking, just asked if they had an other pair but there wasn't, last pair.. it was ok for me since I really wanted the shoes.

I remember years ago, you returned a Hermes bag due to imperfection…you were still quite camera shy then…

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Thank you for this video. Yes about VCA. I sold my bracelet cause the water. Will like to get one in all gold.

Charis your videos are getting longer and longer but I definitely enjoy it. Thanks for sharing all these tips!! I always be extra picky when come to luxury items because of the price we pay. Of course I will want it to be perfect before I use it. I once return a Givenchy Antigona bag although I love love love the colour so much. But the flaws are just too obvious and I know i cant have it because I will always look at it although other people might not notice it.

I wonder with your Chanel Espadrilles you could cut it and burn the tips together then tuck it in with a sewing tool or just tuck the loose fibers in with the sewing tool? 🤔

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Take a thin metal crochet needle, weave the loose "thread" through, if you don't want to take the shoe to a cobbler.

Hi Charis, you made a such helpful video. Nice job that you sharing your honest reviews and experiences to us. Btw your makeup and hair is so pretty.

Hi Charis! This was so informative video! Thank you so much for sharing! I totally agree 100% on being picky and questioning about unsatisfactory problems when buying your new luxury items! You are right girl and so on point! I am so picky myself 🤣 The company should be responsible to not sell faulty items especially with those premium price tags! They are not resonable price tags they’re carrying. Hence it’s all about satisfaction the luxury items give we’re paying for, right? I don’t buy from those salespeople who does not care or sometimes even argue with customer’s complaints 😟

I agree that zipper in classic flap is a design flaw 😉

Great advice!! Thank you for sharing!!

Love your burgundy top, Charis💕💕

lol Chanel's quality control managers should come and watch your channel 😁

Great advice on how to take care of luxury goods!!! Loved this video❤️

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Charis , thank you that you started to talk about this. My Chanel fashion advisers pushed me to buy. If I’m buying they are nice If I’m not they don’t sell me anything. I cannot even explain how bad is this.

Thank you for sharing…loved your earrings I real enjoy wearing them ❤️❤️

Not listening to SA’s warning about mother of pearl in shower is a costly mistake. It will cost $1k to repair my VCA mother of pearl bracelet (the one you said you wanted to get)

Totally 💯 agree with you Dear Charis= these luxury items are so expensive that it’s a must to be ‘extra picky’😉 and to pretend purchasing only those who are 💯 % pristine! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼💋💋💋💋💋❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕💕💕💕

I've been watching your channel for awhile now, love everything you shared, I have a suggestion for cleaning my bags I use microfiber towels with just water, wet the towels with water and you will surprise how clean your bags can be , specially with the brand Norwex 💞

Great tips 🤩🤩🤩🤩 I love your videos 🥰

Great tips! Always be picky. Cartier pieces are worth it (if you really want one) considering prices increase often. Just be mindful with the sizing and the pros/cons of the item

🙋‍♀️I had the experience with dirty spot on handbag. What you said was totally true. Little, light spot couldn’t clean up. Just got dirtier after day and day! Too bad to look at 🤣🤣

You're so pretty and your English is perfect btw! 🥰 I still can't make my mind up about these so called high end brand and whether they are actually worth it? 1) Surely South Asian gold is a better investment than designer jewellery? 2) If you could pick a few minimal, everyday pieces which were a good investment pieces what would you choose? xx

I love your top,charis💕💕

can you share the moisturizer that you used on your bags? the video was great. tks

Learn new stuff from this vlog. Thanks charice. God speed. Joy from cebu, philippines.

Thanks for this video, I love it, and very helpful ❤

This video is so helpful Charis thank you💓💓💓

Great video! If you had to start your Cartier collection again would you stick with the pieces you have or would you go full pave to hide the scratches?

We definitely have a right to be picky when making purchases even if it was $400

Chairs thank you for taking your times to do videos I truly enjoy all your videos. I just finish watching your live stream with Amy n Kat. Love seeing you live with us to chat away. 🥰

Thank you for sharing your detailed information and your recommendations.…I really appreciate the time you spent and answering my questions (when I asked you, your opinions on the Chanel classic bag and etc) Thank you for being so helpful ❤️🙏🏼❤️

Hi, can you tell me the size of your Cartier bracelet. I like how they are stacked.

Hi Charis great video. I recently got my 5 motif MOP bracelet and I am in love😻, I do want yours as well. I watched another KZfaqr who recommended this magnetic clasps that you could attach them to your bracelet or necklace and that way get them on and off easily. Your MOP butterfly still looks really shiny to me 😍😍, I agree with you 💯 on everything except for the part that Chanel wants to be H. I love Chanel but if they ever want to get to that point they need to stop getting so many collections out lol

Please can you tell me which product you use for cleaning you leather bags? You mentioned that you are using a moisturizer, but which one and how? 💁‍♀️🌸

Would you do more videos like these? Thank you!

I enjoyed this video the most

Hi Charis, thank you for sharing. I bought the same necklace at VCA,guilloche, I was wondering why its not as shiny as yours, may be its old, or maybe thats the item they showed in every customer they have that time. but because i was so excited to have it ,I kept it. 😩😩😩

Can VCA guilloche be worn in a swimming pool?

Your so pretty! And i love your name. I would have been so upset about the ysl bag. When i spend thousands on a bag, it needs to be pristine or i would just buy preloved if i wanted marks.

Thank you Charis for sharing all the details. Super helpful.

Yeah, I always looked what you r wearing first and do shopping before I watch the whole thing ❤️❤️❤️

You can just cut that thing off your Chanel shoe. It won't hurt the shoe at all. If you're afraid of more coming out, dab some clear glue on after you cut it off.

You look gorgeous with this hair colour! ♥️♥️

I love love this video Charis!

Good advice. I like it.

Thanks Charis👍❤️❤️❤️

Maybe try some type of glue (fabric glue or something) for the Chanel shoes.

Hi Charis! I cant help but stair at gour diamond stud necklace. Is that from tiffany’s? Really looks gorgeous and love how you pair it with your sweet VCA.

Hey Charis, I love watching your videos 🥰🥰 I totally agreed with you that I actually do really hate the zipper on the Chanel Classic Flap and I also really hate the zipper on the Chanel Classic WOC. It always makes me nervous seeing it will soon leave marks and scratches on the leather 🥺 that zipper just make me not wanting to get the Classic Flap and Classic WOC. I love Chanel Mini Square and Mini Rectangle as well as Coco Handle just because they don't have the zipper 😄😄

Make up pad under the zip when storing x

My story is when I get my first Chanel purchase and also my dream bag after waiting it available. I so excited no check it carefully because it brand new in box. Went home and realized the flap crooked.😭😭😭

Hi Charis! I always store my Chanel CF with the felt given to prevent the zip from imprinting on the inner flap! That's how my SA taught me to store the bag!