I couldn’t agree with you more, I’d rather the money in my bank account. I think I’m where you are in that part. I LOVE bags and want them often but I get super overwhelmed by the amount I have. I’ve cut my bag purchase down SO much! I love your channel and whatever direction you decide to go in.

Affording life without stress now that is the true luxury! ❤ You are doing the right thing! Life costs money. Having a healthy emergency fund ready to go that is so much more satisfying than any bag

I consider everything I love as luxury too, Julie. I just took several bags to consignment to get my collection to 25 bags. It feels good to let go. I only want bags that I truly love. We've all made mistakes - live & learn, so don't beat yourself up. Your new direction sounds great! ❣️🌻

I love it when luxury lovers speak up with honesty to their audience!! Thank you for sharing. ❤❤

Absolutely! I feel the same way. I love the feeling of being debt free more than I like luxury bags. Plus I am an all in Coach girl so it works out for me. I am so conservative that I even sometimes feel guilty for having my Coach bags. You are doing a great job as a single mom and you are teaching your kids valuable lessons!

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯. I’m an empty nester. My kids now buy me bags. They always came first and I made sure they looked better than me. Our kids are the future. I watch any video you put up. Heck it can be on fitness or healthy eating and I would watch it. Great video Julie, TFS❤❤❤

Hi Julie!!! I totally agree with what your saying. When I was a single mom raising kids on my own for 10 years I never bought luxury bags for myself. You are so smart and I admire you for being so logical. WE handbag lovers need variety and I do too! I love your views, good for you for resisting these crazy handbag prices.

We all went nuts during COVID and probably bought so much more than in previous years. I know I did. I’m now trying to sell off anything I don’t absolutely love. I’m excited to see what I can clear out.

Love this video. Excellent points!

Thanks for sharing, Julie - not easy showing vulnerability and being really honest with your message. You have my 100% support!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings in such an honest way !! Really appreciated this video

Totally logical and very responsible thinking. I am also done with feeding the greed of high end brands from the LVMH and Kering conglomerates especially when you look at the absurd price increases these days. Their greed knows no bounds. Worst of the worst are Chanel and LV.

I love this video and so much of what you’ve shared on here resonates with me. Little by little, I too have started parting ways with my higher end bags because I too felt the guilt and just didn’t feel responsible. That plus knowing I could grow my money by investing in different areas (because I sold myself on the investment lie 😂) - the practicality of it just fully kicked in. I do admit that I have a few lux bags left, but they’re ones on the lower end of the spectrum that I still enjoy. I literally just started my own channel and fully intend on discussing topics like this so I’d love to join in on the conversation. While I love handbags, I also love simplicity and growing my bank account too. Thanks for sharing!!!

You make some very good points! Thanks for sharing 😊

I agree that less expensive bags can bring us just as much pleasure and having variety is nice too! What has really helped me come back down to earth from labels and more expensive things is seeing these videos where someone is repairing or deconstructing a bag and you see just what/how these really expensive bags are made. And they're JUST BAGS at the end of the day. We're paying alot for labels! So while I love a great quality bag, we can find that in some of the less expensive/more accessible brands too. Also, when something is really expensive, I almost don't want to use it and take a chance on ruining it! Anyway, great video and great points. You're doing the wise, smart thing! I'd much rather have the money in my 401(k) than on my shoulder! :)

👏🏼 I love hearing about your priorities. All of your points are 💯 💯

Thank you for your transparency. As life change we also change and evolve. I like that your able to stop your past habit and control the situation. That’s a great trait to have. Great video thanks for sharing ❤

Julie, your video resonated deeply with me. As someone who has also experienced shifts in priorities and spending habits, especially regarding luxury items, your perspective is both insightful and affirming. Your decision to find joy in more accessible brands and focus on the happiness they bring, rather than solely chasing high-end labels, echoes my own journey. It's empowering to hear you speak about making mindful choices that align with personal values and responsibilities, especially as a single parent. Your approach to building a handbag collection that brings joy without financial strain is a lesson in balance and self-awareness that I've also learned over time. Your content continues to inspire and validate the experiences of many, including myself. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and authenticity.

Hi Julie! I get it completely. I feel like I have enough luxury bags in my collection, but there are some vintage styles that I want to add but only at a great price. I get just as much joy from my contemporary bags as luxury brands. I don’t care about projecting an image or buying things just to show on my channel and then get rid of them shortly afterwards. I buy what I like and what I will use, and I’m not planning to buy much this year. I’m 56 and I want to retire as early as I can. I don’t have any family to help me if I were to overspend. I’ve gone in and out of buying high end luxury for over 20 years, I really have to like something to get excited about it. I like a variety. As much as I love bags, there’s more to life than things.

I am loving this video. I find it fascinating to hear what brings you joy and the priorities you have set in your life. Bravo for being such a great mom and knowing what is most important in life! People are definitely more important than things every day of the week❤❤❤.

Hi Julie. I resonate with everything you said: the way I grew up, guilt, wanting to give my daughter what she needs, etc. great video! Thanks for sharing!

Congrats on your video Julie. Love the subject and pov. 👍 Making choices in order to suit your needs and lifestyle is wise. Thanks for having inspired and shared valuable point of view on brands and beautiful bags throughout the years. Hope it brought you joy somehow as it probably did for many of us. What resonates with me in your video is that life has many seasons, that interests and hobbies do change just like fashion sometimes. However what should remain priorities are family and relationships. You seem to put your children first and that is beautiful! TFS❤

This video is awesome, and I’m here for the new direction as much as I’m here for your reviews! I buy bags in spurts, usually around the holidays, and then I do deep no buys for the rest of the year. I found your channel from your Coach reviews! Coach is awesome, and I get the same thrill from a new Coach bag as I do from “luxury” bags, because anything that’s not a necessity is a luxury!

Hi Julie This is needed across the board. I appreciate your content. ❤ Many woman will agree with what you said. Thank you

Such a great video topic! Watching now! 😊

I appreciate you sharing this, as it’s where I’m at myself.

Great video love your sincerest honest heartfelt views! Tfs

Julie I absolutely am loving your content as well as your handbag collection. ( especially Coach and Dooneys). I am with you on not spending a whole lot on 1 given handbag.. especially when many contemporary brands or smaller brands are really producing such great quality. I applaud the points you have made. Additionally having a variety is fun and makes perfect sense when there are so many facets to life: , camping, sporting events, weddings, work, traveling etc. I agree that your new direction does sound great and we will all be here to support you I am sure!!!

Peace of mind is the ultimate luxury! That's the main reason why I haven't bought a luxury bag since August and slowed down spending in general. I'm totally with you on wanting a variety of bags to play with, and sometimes contemporary pieces are more interesting. I'm excited to see where you take your channel! ❤

I agree so much. I can´t just have fewer designer bags, I like bags and colors too much. And quality is not an issue now, there are great price ranged bags with excellent quality. Thank you for your thoughts on this topic.

Terrific video, Julie! Good job.

Hi Julie! I really enjoyed this video and your transparency. It's refreshing to know that someone has noticed the shift in content for many contemporary creators. There is a lot of pressure as a content creator to continue reviewing bags, constant unboxings or WIMB videos. I applaud you doing what's best for you and your family. I'm sure you'll be able to explore new content and remain successful on the platform. TFS ❤

Julie, Hands Up for you! 👍👍😘😘❤❤ what a great video, thanks so much for sharing! I love all your reasons , you nailed it. I love your channel and i can also say I love aleady how you want your channel to become! sounds great! I think that it is nice when channel evolues , because our own life evolves! And our channel are ourselves! and if we want to stay true to the people who watch us and listen to us, we need to show them how we really are and how we evolve too. So a big yes to your channel, because we can feel your change. You talk with your heart and this is just great. 😘😘❤❤

I agree with everything you said. I am in my 40's now and my outlook on life now is socializing and enjoying my bags. Love your channel❤

I love your honesty Julie. I was told No to a lot of things too during my childhood. I’m amazed sometimes at how much I accumulated as an adult over the years. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. 🤗❤

I am with you on having a variety of colors and styles in the less expensive contemporary bags, than just having a few very expensive ones. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and I’m looking forward to your new content.

I 💯 get you. I’m feeling the same way. Love this video

Hello Julie, I love your honesty and transparency.💜

I really appreciated this video and sharing the opportunity cost of buying luxury. It can be addictive and I think moderation is important.

great video ty for sharing ❤❤❤

Julie ❤you are truly beautiful from the inside out! I completely understand everything you are saying…this video really makes so much sense. You have a beautiful handbag collection and lots of variety. Always love watching you and hope you are doing well beautiful lady! 🥰😘❤️

Good on you Julie. Love this content, I can totally relate and couldn't agree more, especially the GUILT feeling, that got me! 😅 tfs ❤

I’m with you all the way on what you’re saying I have come to the same conclusion. Thank you for this video!❤❤❤

Julie- What you are talking about in this video I call common sense spending. It horrifies me when I see people buying things just to talk about them on YT or, in everyday life, going into debt just to have something really expensive to show off. The points you are making are realistic and I agree with you that saving for your son's college, a new computer etc. is way more important. I don't think you're trying to tell anybody how to use their money but what you're doing with your own. RE: Your channel, I believed I mentioned that I prefer "lifestyle", rather than one single topic over and over. You are headed in the right direction girl!! Enjoy the weekend!

Great video so practical. Don’t feel guilty though for treating yourself. You work hard every now and then it’s ok❤

I love this video Julie, what a great topic and I love your honesty and I totally agree with you, I used to go nuts for Louis Vuitton but not any more because it's just so expensive now and I rather have beautiful contemporary bags like Coach, my Coach bags brings me joy ☺ I love your channel and love the collabs videos that you do, whatever content you put out I'll be watching and supporting my friend ❤❤😘

Good points Julie. I love all bags. ❤

Thank you for sharing. My boys are 25 & 21 and when they were growing up, karate, Jordon sneakers, Xbox, Wii, school trips, parties, and the list goes on. I only had a few Coach bags in my mid 30s then not my first LV until I was 40. Unfortunately I came into the luxury game late. While all of you are starting to see things clearly, lol I’m kind of just starting. I don’t see me going this direction much longer because when you really think about it, it’s crazy what we’re spending in general on handbags. I lost so much money on everything I’ve sold. I think since you already have a big following, you’ll do well. 😊

Hi Julie, I'm in agreement, luxury is how I feel about the bag no matter the label. Just like a rich life is totally subjective too. I finished the shop my bag collection exercise you inspired, with the result of downsizing via selling many bags which I'm in the middle of now, it feels great! I'm reaping the rewards of living within my means and keeping my love of bags in its place even though I too have lost $$ when spending was a coping mechanism. Thanks again for the discussion!

Love this video! I haven’t been buying luxury brands either. I get it kids cost, bills gotta get paid, like you I like variety and I think Coach and Dooney make me just as happy as lux brands. Tfs Julie happy Friday 😀

So with you on all of this Julie! Once you slow down shopping and really take a look at what you have (for me anyway), you realize that it's just not worth it anymore to spend all this money on handbags (or other stuff!). I am working to live BELOW my means right now, and that means getting excited about saving money instead of spending it. To be honest I have been tempted by some Coach bags a couple times this year, but still haven't purchased. I'm sticking to my goal, maybe I will treat myself to one new bag this year, after I have hit my savings goal of $10,000! That's right, ONE. 😎 And it will be WELL below $1000.

Great video Julie. I feel the same way. Even if I had the money I wouldn’t be able to make a luxury brand purchase. The value isn’t there for me. I’m looking forward to what’s to come on your channel. TFS xoxo. 🥰

I agree with your thinking!! Owning bags should be fun and you should only pay what feels comfortable and yes a good deal is the best feeling!! 💙

I live in a fairly poor area and completely agree on the handbag guilt. I have one Gucci bag but never wear it because it doesn’t feel right. Contemporary brands feel attainable and still very special to me.

Great video, and amazing take on it! I agree; experiences and having a safety net is more important than expensive bags! I love my bags, but I'm starting to see them as a weight in some ways. Especially as a commission only earner; I would also be more hesitant to spend them on bags and bags.

This is a very refreshing video. I was just on vacation at a very nice resort, and everyone there had Tory Burch and LV. All I brought as my “nice handbag” was my new Coach Lolita with custom chains (it’s gorgeous). I almost felt intimidated, but when I took her out of my suitcase for the evening she was so beautiful that I felt purse peace the whole trip 💃🏻🖤

This video resonated with me for so many reasons I’m married and have 4 kids but that wasn’t always the case I was a single mom of 2 until I got married in 2014 where we had 2 kids together so now I’m a mom of 4 but when I got married and had extra income I spiraled out of control buying every handbag I ever wanted 😅 and while that was a great feeling this year I have pulled back because some of my contemporary bags like coach marc Jacobs even my mcm bags make me happier than carrying around a 2k bag and although my kids have everything they need I feel I can give them so much more plus I felt myself becoming overwhelmed with my collection and I got tried of the buy sale roller coaster I was on because there was a new bag out that I wanted I appreciate your honesty and I love your channel take care ❤❤❤

Good morning Julie ☕️I’m so looking forward to hearing your thoughts

I try not to think of the money I have wasted over the years 🤦‍♀️my parents had very little and I got NO a lot growing up so I get it completely. I think collaboration are such a great idea moving forward. I’m so over spending and falling in to the addictions and highs I get when I buy a bag or a perfume Thanks so much for sharing and try not to beat yourself up to much 🤷‍♀️ Hugs Frances ❤

Great video. I'm overwhelmed with the number I have in my collection. Plus I'd rather just have my money to travel now at the moment. Since my daughter is getting older and my family is 8 hours away, I have to fly to get to my family. Which is where I'd rather spend my money now. I'm with you on the banking over bags.

I'm certainly feeling the same as you, last yr i actually did a low buy, almost no buy yr purely out of circumstance. I just to think about bigger things. And i was brought up the same way x

Awesome video ❤

Hi Julie ! Great video and yes I agree with you , I am also a single mom and all what you said completely resonated , I get it. I also have slowed down significantly on luxury bags , I have sold some actually and buying more Coach bags ; the quality is just as good or better than some luxury brands. I believe my last luxury bag purchase was 2 years ago and I plan on keeping it that way , especially with all the price increases these fashion houses have made - NO THANK YOU ! 😊😊😊 good for you !

Thank you for this video...I need to hear this. I need to stop buying bags I don't really need. I think I have more than enough handbags, and I haven't even use half of it. I just need to use and love what I already have...which is my goal this year. I hope I'll stick to it.

I admire you and agree with you. I love handbags and always have, but put two children through college with no student loans for them to have to pay off. That was a big priority for me and they are thankful. I never bought high end bags, but had good quality items. I enjoy your videos both collaborations and timely topics.

Luxury is subjective to all! Personally really love your current collection and your topics as of late. To be honest, the higher end handbag content overwhelms me. I still tune to it from time to time out of curiosity, entertainment etc, . But thank you for sharing your experience with it in the past. It’s very relatable to me that you won’t spend more than x amount on a handbag, as I am the same. I have a family and financial goals that I want to accomplish with them more than anything. We can share a love for handbags, no matter what price they are, and treat them as our little luxuries. Can’t wait for more collaborations with other content creators!

Great video. Yes. I don’t have kids so it allows me to buy these things but I hope to get to a point soon where I just stop.

Hi there, I definitely understand what you're saying. When my kids where young I knew NOTHING about luxury bags and certainly wouldn't have been buying any if I did know about luxury bags. I too had to make sure my kids had all the necessities and sports activities. Growing up I wasn't exposed to luxury bags either. I didn't get my first luxury bag until I was in my 50's. For me Coach was expensive to me Lol.....I do buy luxury bags, but mostly preloved. I do have a few I purchased brand new. I also have more contemporary bags like Coach, Tory Burch and some Henri Bendel bags. I love all my bags the same no matter what the price I paid. Now for me I don't fee guilty about wearing my bags because I feel I worked hard and my kids are all grown up. I do feel like now one really (in real world) cares about what bag you're carrying. I appreciate your honest and I'm a new subbie. I too have a channel if you're interested. Have a great weekend.

I totally get what you’re saying. I have a few luxury bags, but I don’t mind not having a large collection. I think I only get a new one every 2-3 years, but every time I buy one, I struggle with it being so expensive. I enjoy them, but usually it’s a birthday gift or Christmas gift.

I totally get what you're saying. I've never purchased a luxury bag, like over $700. Mostly for all the reasons you laid out. I put a halt on even over $300 because I would still end up like meh on something I just paid $600 for, and can't return because it's custom. That's just too much money to not be head over heels in love.

I love variety too. I change my bag and wallet at least once a week. I think that for each person, you would just assess for your situation and make the decision that makes sense financially and that makes you happy also. I like quality and think you can get wonderful quality with bags that are not super expensive. I am a bit OCD on keeping my bags pristinely clean and don’t generally buy used bags. This was a nice video, but I do love your reviews too.

you are awesome!

We have a similar outlook. I think I’ve hit purse peace in the last year

I completely agree. I have a pretty good functional collection of lux handbags so what I do now is rotate one out bag every couple of years. I sell just that one bag when I want something new and use the money to go towards a new one. I refuse to just buy a bag outright. I have to sell something to buy something new. Now that I have a bag for every function type, I’m not duplicating more. Since they are so expensive I should not need more than one bag for each function. Just my two cents! Thanks for this video I’m kind of over it now too at 42 I prefer to see the money stack in my account vs collect dust in my closet just to say I have it..

Thank you for sharing Julie. I am also looking forward to your new videos and reviews. What are your thoughts on MZ Wallace? 🤗

You have your priorities right! Enjoying a hobby or a collection within reason is so important. The things one can do and experience with their family for the price of a high end bag are always so much more worthwhile. Going for a trip, hike, camping, amusement Park, a birthday party... These are the things we remember, not the number of bags / shoes / perfumes / makeup...

It’s just smart to get the most bag for your buck 😊 I totally understand

Life gives us priorities. And family is way more important than handbags. your handbags are beautiful, Julie, but I’m sure your families even more beautiful❤

I started buying luxury bags in my 40s. I have around twenty and that’s more than enough. Now I try to sell one if I decide to buy another one….I love luxury but I have to limit myself because nobody else does! It can be overwhelming to have too many options. I appreciate you having this real conversation…everyone has their own struggles and circumstances, but I also always think that I could be spending my extra money on less material things.

i've came to your realization some time ago as well.

Loved this video topic Julie. We still need to figure out our collaboration 😁

I recently went to a fancy mall in Barcelona and the most impressive looking bags to me were Coach and Kurt Geiger. The Dior ones were gorgeous too but I’m not sure not going to spend $5K on a bag. It’s just not worth it. But this mall has LV, Dior, Prada, BV, Tod’s, Ferragamo, Gucci, and Bvlgari. Overall, the contemporary bags looked better to me. 🤷‍♀️

Excellent video❤🎉 confessions of a bag-o-holic. I see you sister😊

Couldn’t agree more.

I love handbags but only want a small collection. Because that's my lifestyle. I have 16 bags. And only ONE is luxury. I have: *4 Coaches *6 Dooneys *1 Kors *4 Amazon Occasion bags And my baby. A Fendi Leather Baguette. My latest acquisition was a Dooney Florentine Letter Carrier Satchel. Basically an EAST-WEST Satchel.

I totally agree with all your points! It doesn’t make sense for me either to spend so much on bags. For over 1k price, I just don’t see what the bag is offering makes me feel worth it 😂

you’re right!

I feel ya. I want to retire early so I’ve been saving & learning to invest my money instead of buying bags or anything else I don’t need.

I agree with everything you’ve said. Especially the guilt part. So I’ve only boughten luxury SLGs so it’s like I’m the only one who knows I have it if that makes sense. I bought a YSL wallet last year and am considering selling because it doesn’t bring me the same long term joy as my coach items, the quality of that piece just isn’t the same.

I have several high end designers on my wishlist but I love buying bags too much (and too often!) to buy 1k+ bags. I love both Coach retail and Coach outlet. And I love collecting different colors and variations for cheaper casual brands like LL Bean Boat & Totes, LeSportsac etc. Plus I lovvvve buying preloved vintage and things from small shop makers. And yes I have done the whole you know I could sell all my bags and get one or two high end bags but who are we kidding?!!! I love to collect!

I am so proud of you.

So brave of you to share these points, Julie.

Also, I think I would watch this channel way more if you keep going down the discussion topics route. I first subscribed after watching a review vid you did on a specific bag I was considering --but that is a one-off scenario and I am more apt to keep coming back to a channel if there is more variety in format.

Although having luxurious bags on deep sales is amazing, we have to be more practical. Covid definitely reshaped how purchases I make are more intentional. So my choices go more towards paying food, bills and gas.

I couldn't agree more. I get the same joy from a beautiful quality contemporary bag as I did from my luxury bags. Brace yourself. Im amazed at the judgmental videos from the "luxury bag KZfaqrs" calling you preachy and questioning your motives.

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For me: storage is an issue and honestly i agree with the variety. The most important thing? Pick your favorite and then guess what- there are so many better contemporary functional bags out there being passed over. I cannot and refuse to REWARD Luxury brands just for me to feel more that i am a walking target carrying pricey bags! I prefer spending money on health and wellness, tutoring for my kids. All these youth sports expenses…

You r wise😊

Such a good mother 🥺 even thinking about the car her son may need in a future