Things I Would Tell My Younger Self | regrets I wish I knew insecurity shopping luxury minimalist AD

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Hi guys, I'm Eileen. In this video I shared the things I would tell my younger self. I talked about my regrets, insecurity, money mistakes and parenthood struggles. I know wishing doesn't change anything, but sometimes I really wish I knew better, earlier. Many of you know this channel usually focuses of intentional luxury shopping tips, but I've decided to include some lifestyle and well being content too, just so my viewers get to know me a bit better. If you're new here, I'm an aspiring minimalist with a soft spot of luxury items. Apart from designer shopping, I've also been incorporating the concept of minimalism into my daily life. I can 100% say that, minimalism has changed my life for the better in so many ways. In fact, I will go as far as saying if I found minimalism earlier, a lot of the regrets in my 20s would have been avoided. if you haven't already, join our wonderful community and enjoy the joy of having less xx
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Thank you for watching this video about the things I would do different if I could turn back time. I know wishing doesn't change anything, but doing these life reflections really helps me to live a more intentional life xx

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@meiltoo 3 жыл бұрын

I just looked at my wardrobe earlier, and thought to myself - i only wear around 20% of what i own, meaning, i need to make better choices when i shop for clothes.

@pxl4689 3 жыл бұрын

If I had a chance to turn back time, I wished I would be able to differentiate sincere friends from good weather friends... that way I can spend more time with quality people who will be there for you in times of your lows...

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

That's so true! When it comes to friendship, quality is always more important than quantity xx

@sophienguyen6474 3 жыл бұрын

Your content is so refreshing in a wold of mindless spending, especially on YT. Way to go. Always looking forward to your videos.💖

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Thank you! xx

@grainofsatire 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, couldn't agree more with @Sophie Nguyen!

@xmochix604 3 жыл бұрын

If I could do it all over again, I’d buy less. 💜

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

100% agree! xx

@DaniOchannel 3 жыл бұрын

There's nothing I would do differently because I don't think I had the maturity to understand some things that I do now. I do admire people who have my current mindset yet they are 10 years younger. But as long as I keep learning, there's no regrets xx.

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Love that! xx

@channelnamehere1402 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting! I'm in my late 20's and am prone to "FOMO shopping" which has led to overshopping at times. I haven't kicked the habit completely yet, but watching your videos gives me a reminder to be more mindful of my habits.

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

You got this! Send you a lot of positive energy xx

@lluvbagel9875 3 жыл бұрын

I had FOMO & confidence issue when I was younger as well but as I get older I learnt how to be comfortable & happy be alone and in my own skin. I have had my fair share of bad friends/fake friends so I now know that I don’t need many friends to be happy & content and will cut off toxic friends if necessary. I also need good amount of ME time to recharge. So there u go Eileen, another good content 😊. Keep up the good work 🙏

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

When it comes to friendship, quality triumphs quantity for sure xx

@xmochix604 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a stay home wife/mom. I use the mall to get my exercise in. 😂😂 I do buy but rarely. It’s more coffee and walk walk walk!

@ajohonly3721 3 жыл бұрын

I wish you were in my city I love walking around the mall with a smoothie 😀

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

That's what we call exercise in style! xx

@niko4305 3 жыл бұрын

@@ajohonly3721 what city are you in?

@myhubbyislouisvuitton4218 3 жыл бұрын

I would try it but I’d eat all the pretty little cakes and cookies and defeat my purpose 🤣😇🙈

@siwancloud 3 жыл бұрын

I can barely pay my bills and rocking my $5 bag, but still watching a lot of your vids 🤣

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you for the support! xx

@bellewong4127 3 жыл бұрын

I guess it's a transition/learning period for some people like me from buying aimlessly to shopping mindfully before getting to understand more about myself and which product suits my lifestyle better.

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

In a way, the older we get, the better we know about ourselves. I now know my preferences and liking so much better than when I was in my 20s xx

@Lifeisbeautiful-ri2tb 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great message. I used to browse at malls on the weekends too in the past. I don’t anymore. I still go to the mall sometimes, but it is more of a quick in and out to get coffee because I do prefer the coffee shop inside the mall over Starbucks. Gone are the days of spending a couple of hours going from store to store. I would only go shopping if there is a need to buy something instead of browsing. Me and a friend made a pact this year to pay off bills and save for a road trip. I still love beautiful things and I still have a wishlist but there is no time pressure to buy anything right away. Right now a vintage LV is on my wishlist and that is about it. I love the new releases from many brands but I am not in the market to get anything new this year. And if I don’t get the vintage LV this year, it can go on the wishlist for next year. But the road trip will happen this year. 💕

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you have an amazing road trip! xx

@Farrah_the_Brooklyn_Peach Жыл бұрын

I love your voice and tone. it’s so soothing. I’m glad you decided to start a KZfaq channel and share your wisdom with us. I love your luxury minimalist approach and I’m working on adopting that mentality. Thank you.

@ColourfulNoir Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! It means a lot xx

@ceecee7879 3 жыл бұрын

Just had a conversation with my son today about investing. As he gets ready to move out and continue his career goals, he is navigating the world of investment. How I wish I had a better understanding of the concept in my 20s!

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Wishing him all the best! I'm sure he'll do very well xx

@kateg1570 3 жыл бұрын

I regret buying things that "everyone must have" without regards to whether I even like them. Some popular handbags are not for me and I didnt find that out until I spent the money and was wondering why I didnt feel enjoyment from these items. I sold most of them and lost money. Now I make a huge effort to ask myself whether I actually like something or just had social media overload! We work hard for our money and deserve to have it go towards what makes us happy.

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

You've put it so well! Our money only deserves the very best xx

@tippytoe1250 3 жыл бұрын

I would have spent less money on luxury items. I would have thought each purchase through better. Maybe I could have avoided a few years of the buy and sell cycle. I’m in a better place now. But I can’t help but feel bad about the money I lost due to my frivolous buying in the past. I also spent so much time online shopping. Which I have overcome also. Now I’m more present with my family.

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Kudos to you! When we cut out the unnecessary chaos, we realise what's really important to us xx

@carolynm.8868 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I admire your positivity, it is inspiring. I love the photo at the end. You look so happy and content.

@wna7367 3 жыл бұрын

I love it when you share your experience and insights about time, finance and lifestyle. Most of them resonate well with me. I used to keep buying things or wishlisting luxury things I dont need. Ever since I read the book poor dad rich dad, my mindset about money totally changed. I've also just started investing/trading at the age of 27. If there's one thing I do wish is that I wished to socialise more I am the worst introvert and I get anxiety just talking to people.

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! I get a bit nervous to when talking to people I don't know well xx

@hris9214 3 жыл бұрын

Great message at the end of the video. I do not regret anything because I feel that's the best decision I made at that point in time, whatever my values/beliefs were at that time. Thanks Eileen.

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! xx

@Silkelovesit 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Eileen, This is a wonderful Video! I totally agree with you 😘 I hope a lot of young people will watch it and learn from our mistakes!

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I wish I listened to my parents more too xx

@meiltoo 3 жыл бұрын

When i was young, i used to have the strong impulse, like i can’t live without this item, i need to buy it. This item will make me look so good and i need it! But usually, after buying it, i may not even wear it... after accumulating these experiences, things just don’t mean so much to me anymore.

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

I share your sentiment! xx

@Lornawhitney 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video, thank you. Being true to yourself is a big one I think ⭐️

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! xx

@ajohonly3721 3 жыл бұрын

If I could go back I would definitely travel more because I lived at home with my family until I was 22 and had a better job then.

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good one! I miss traveling too xx

@elizabethsaucedein909 3 жыл бұрын

If I could turn back time, I would listen to my mother’s advice. She always has great advice.

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

I 100% agree! xx

@lon2336 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! 👏 The saying "youth is wasted on tbe young" is very true!

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

It really is! xx

@eugeniea1273 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Love your videos, they keep me grounded in a world where luxury is flaunted all over social media. Can't wait for your next one :)

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much xx

@luxeydaze 3 жыл бұрын

I love your sensible Sunday content ❤️

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

I love having you here too! xx

@thalia7104 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your path with us, and what you would have done differently ❤! Always such good content, I really love your insights and mindfulness 😘!

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! xx

@WonderingTree 3 жыл бұрын

I found your channel randomly after watching a number of what’s in my bag videos. I am not particularly interested in luxury fashion but your advice videos on finance is really interesting and helpful to me. Thank you! ❤️

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad you found me too 😇

@cap4life1 3 жыл бұрын

Great video; it reminds us all to have a growth mindset.

@dapperlygrungy3189 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Eye Lean. I relate to this vlog 100%. Firstly you'll be proud of me. I returned a pair of Balenciaga Speed Trainers I purchased last year Nov. 2020. It was just too expensive ($795) and it took me since to realize I wouldn't get my cost per wear. However, I did replace those sneakers with another less costly Golden Goose sneakers $495. The part of your video I relate to was yesterday I spent all day trying to get price adjustments on clothing that went on sale.Then, later that night, I returned a pair of sneakers I purchased that were a size too large. These were sneakers I ordered and returned after Ieturning the Balenciaga sneakers. Then, I returned a top that I didn't need. I was so exhausted. By the time I got home, it was 830pm. I couldn't get anything done today because shopping and returning stuff yesterday was a full-time job. I wasted so much time.I need to STOP shopping and I'm starting tomorrow. I don't need these items, but when I see something in my Nordstrom cart that goes on sale, I feel the need to "PLACE AN ORDER. Nordstrom is the only retail store I shop. I love Nordstrom. But I have to shop for items I need and not want.

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Sending you loads of positive energy! You can do it xx

@rachelchan2215 3 жыл бұрын

Love your value and your sharing! I also enrolled Skillshare because of you! I like to spend my time more wisely!

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! It's really a wonderful platform to learn xx

@57kongking 3 жыл бұрын

I love you shared your experience and what you should do differently, I’m old enough to understand that we made many of the mistakes you did, learning by mistake and hit, but I hope there is young people listening to you and learn from you and skip the trial 👍 ( I don’t know if I express myself correctly, English is not my native language) Congratulations on your channel, I’m following you 😉

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you! xx

@sereneng1253 3 жыл бұрын

Keep sharing your thoughts as it has positive influence on others 👍👍

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much xx

@janicevin4207 3 жыл бұрын

We all live and learn! I refuse to think about I should have done this, I should have done that! On the other hand I think we should be taught more of useful things like budgeting, parenting... we should also be taught that we have other choices than getting married, have kids, buy a home in the suburbs, not everyone is suited for that kind of life...

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! Every time my little boy asks me what he should do when he grows up, I always say do whatever makes you happy xx

@happygoluckystar8069 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Eileen 🤗 thank your for sharing your thoughts, I am sure many people in thier 20-ties would benefit very much from watching this. Also, let me say that I appreciate the way you include sponsored content, the Skillshare commercials are all over the place, but only you had included it so resonably, with sense, taste and gace 👍👍👍

@ColourfulNoir 2 жыл бұрын

That really means a lot, thank you xx

@happygoluckystar8069 2 жыл бұрын

@@ColourfulNoir ❤️

@CarolinaZ501 3 жыл бұрын

Such wise words. As a mum, I can really relate. As always: thank you Eileen!

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

More power to us mums! xx

@CarolinaZ501 3 жыл бұрын

@@ColourfulNoir Yes!

@everstanley6038 3 жыл бұрын

Love your content!

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank you xx

@chanthamala8 3 жыл бұрын

Totally Eileen! I'm 31 now and can relate.. I spent so much money on fast fashion and didnt realize $20-30 here and there can add up in my 20s. I could've saved and bought a Birkin already. I also spent too much going out with friends every weekend. Now friend's move away and I donated those clothes I dont like anymore. So the money is gone. I still have trouble waking up early on the weekends.

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! It's so true when people say 'it all adds up' xx

@germanhousewife8235 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I love your content - it is a beautiful mixture of luxury shopping, mindfulness and you always give great advice to stay grounded without judgement. Greetings from Berlin

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! PS: I've been to Berlin only once but I absolutely loved the beer there xx

@germanhousewife8235 3 жыл бұрын

@@ColourfulNoir LOL I had no clue you are into beer. Please let me know when you visit Berlin the next time and I show you the best places

@mindbodysoul8214 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, if your younger self would take your older self's advice and convince her peers of your advice you and your younger self would be Nobel Peace Prize Winners & I and my younger self would nominate you both. I just wish I could have listen so many years ago. Still to this very day, I need to work a bit on time management. Great Video!🌸🌼🌸

@lindal6291 3 жыл бұрын

I will need to do a tad of the opposite as I had been focusing on building wealth and reading and raising children to adult. I am very disciplined and determined. My house is close to the mall but i rarely visited. I will keep doing what I have been proud of and add a little shopping, not too much.

@ColourfulNoir 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds really inspiring! Thank you for sharing xx

@despinapoe534 3 жыл бұрын

Personally, I would kick myself really hard! But, in my defense, when I was spending big money, there wasn't all this conversation about minimalism and conscious shopping. We are talking about fifteen years ago. There was a time that people were spending like crazy! You could see a fight over a bag in Louis Vuitton! So many things have changed! (especially in Greece).

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

I get what you mean, I wish minimalism was more widespread a decade ago xx

@zylbygdfn6542 3 жыл бұрын

I love listening to you

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! xx

@R_DLF 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. If I could do things differently, I would make sure how to use money wisely, learn how to invest, travel, and learn a technical skills that will make me financially stable.

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! xx

@mavisokohagyemang2904 3 жыл бұрын

This is so motivational. Please I need help. Need to sit up and work on myself. Please is there a link for the online course?. Thanks once again for sharing

@Enchanteralle 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I shopped less in my 20's. I am more careful with spending these days and even though I like nice things, I would think carefully before saving up and spending on it. Also my priorities have changed, so I wish I would've lived more minimally in my younger years.

@ColourfulNoir 2 жыл бұрын

Intentionality can be so life changing xx

@amandagohpl 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this video. As we all grown through life we gained experiences and became more wiser. The younger generations should learn from the older generations experiences these are all precious life learning experiences. We all need to hear this! Can you pls share more about investment? For people like me who don’t know where to start. Thank you !

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

I'll certainly look into it 😊 I've done a video sharing about some investment resources in the description in case you're interested xx kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sKiKnKSY3dyWkZ8.html

@sarah0098 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Eileen! Got a quick question for you if you don’t mind- if you could do it all again would you still buy 2 kelly bags? Or would you buy 2 birkins instead maybe?? Or what would the ideal be for you now with respect to the 2 styles of Hermes bags? Thank you! X

@stunningbeaute1037 3 жыл бұрын

I wasted so much time in my life... considering how fast the time flies and how short life can be.... I feel very sad when I think of it.

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean! I guess we can only make the best of each day going forward xx

@myhubbyislouisvuitton4218 3 жыл бұрын

I used to feel that way but now I feel grateful. I heard a primary school child say “as long as you have breath, you have the opportunity to change anything” Right out of mouths of babes!

@CleanChic 3 жыл бұрын

As always not 100% agree with you. But that’s the beauty of sharing point of views! ☺️ We don’t want to shop accessively. But when I hang out with my girls, it’s fun to browse stores! And honey, some ppl still need to shop to help the economy! Hehe Excessively is no good in everything. I mean it’s just a bit in “boring mode” to restrain from everything. Agreed to make the best financial decision of your own life 😉 Btw, this is just a respond to your minimalist series back to back, lately. I skipped some, tbh. But watching those nonstop luxury hauls are too much! As well. Prob I’d enjoy shopping and watching affordable (&good finds) hauls ! 😁 Take care, eileen.

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! Next week I'm sharing about what I sold this year in case you're interested 😉

@kristenbrasil 3 жыл бұрын

Would you be able to give us a few basic investing tips for beginners?! I know it is complex so maybe just things that have worked for you?

@oe7697 3 жыл бұрын

What is your opinion on Mulberry? Do you own any of their bags or SLGs?

@anlla3 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. I’d love to hear more about your experience on investing; where do you invest, what platforms do you use? I’m trying to get in to that but don’t know where to start.

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Noted! xx

@nueah 3 жыл бұрын

💯💯

@lavenderpurp6610 3 жыл бұрын

I would say it comes with the age. Almost all of us were there, and we wouldn’t listen to advices from matured ones regrding saving money. When im younger im into real jewelry, but now that ive matured i started selling them as i could no longer wear all of them. And when we mature, we realize and goes wtih simplicity. And realized that time and God creations are more valuable than things.

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

The older I get, the more I value a simple life xx

@laurenromeo 3 жыл бұрын

I would have absolutely invested sooner had I known better.

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Me too definitely xx

@preidie 3 жыл бұрын

It’s all part of life.

@ColourfulNoir 3 жыл бұрын

Agree! xx

@astarisborn9820 3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏾💯

@matildaolsson3557 2 жыл бұрын

❤

@EmJustOutThere 2 жыл бұрын

If I could have back all the money I've spent on fast food/eating out, I'd have a Birkin by now.

@luxury-Diver 3 жыл бұрын

If I can turn back those time I will only subscribe to your channel. Those channels like MxL in Melbourne and LVxxxxCc are absolute waste of my time. I get a migraine everytime I see how much stuffs they have. I have stopped looking at their hoarding