pt 2 because pt 1 caught some attention
Now, why did I choose Louis Vuitton instead of Proenza Schouler?
Great question. I have two stories for both of them. Someone (my sister in law) actually ended up getting a Louis Vuitton bag for her birthday, and I didn’t get the Proenza Schouler bag that I wanted for my birthday.
We have close birthdays. Mine came first in January. This year, I turned 20. I wanted to treat myself to a bag. I thought about all kinds of things and objects, but I couldn’t make up my mind.
I wanted something that I would use and remember in the future. I remember before high school graduation, I bought a black watch for graduating high school. It was a simple Michael Kors watch that I got for less than $90. I was so happy. It is something that I see as an accomplishment each time I see it on my wrist. I’ve had it for about two-three years, and it is a great investment.
I want significance and meaning in the things I buy.
Going back to the story, there was a sale for Proenza Schouler. Let me show you the beautiful bag. Sadly, it still is a bookmark on my computer. It was the LARGE one (about $800–$900, not including tax) and it was cheaper than the smaller sizes. Which I am not surprised. Tiny bags are so cute!
Anyways, I wanted to buy this. I thought this would be a great work bag that I could have when I graduated college. Plus, I could probably start using it now with holding my laptop and journals when I go to a cafe or the family restaurant. The size of it also seemed perfect for a “mini duffel bag” (so traveling after everything goes back to “normal”).Plus the color was the perfect shade.
I love black and brown bags because it can get dirty, and it won’t be too crazy. This bag was perfect. I didn’t have anything in this shade. The PS1 bag was also one of the top 5 bags that I wanted when I was more invested in the designer world… before money slapped my face.
Honestly, when I was searching it, I thought it was fate. But, paying tuition and expenses for my life right now didn’t make it worth it.
No tears were shed, don’t worry haha.
After that crazy moment, I laid in bed and gave myself 10,000 different reasons that all supported the claim: it wasn’t going to make me happy.
I didn’t need a designer bag to tell me, “WOW ITS UR 20th BDAY!”
I ended up buying some skincare products and antibacterial + hypoallergenic wipes!
I know kinda weird but I saved about $700 that can go to me eating real meals instead of ramen. It will be a part of my monthly tuition for college. It is not a loss for me.
So, what is the lesson here? About a month has passed, and I am grateful that I didn't lose my mind. This supports one of my claims that designer products make you go crazy. One bag will never be enough. One lipstick will never be enough. One scarf will never be enough.
I can be happy, but it doesn’t bring me the utmost happiness. Spending money on the little things and eating three slices of different cakes…yes made me fat but HAPPY!
That’s what I am looking for. So I am happy.
Okay, now before I begin the next story of the Louis Vuitton bag, let me just say there is no hate for this. JUST PEACE AND LOVE!
I just wish that sometimes reality was taken more seriously, no matter the situation.
But then again, everyone deserves a break. There’s never wrong or right in a shopping experience…maybe there is.
Expressing love or anything never needs words (well sometimes just for acknowledgement) or expensive objects. However, sometimes we want that “extra” thing for us to feel something.
Let me just say, everything this year increased in price. Louis Vuitton made a couple headlines about their increased prices. Some chose to buy whatever they desired now instead of later with the thought it would keep increasing, same kinda thought with stocks.
My sis-in law’s birthday was this month, and my older brother decided to buy a bag for her. In this kind of situation, I never want to add my weird multi-thoughts in this situation (fine I will give a couple of examples)-did she hint that she wanted a LV bag? did she talk about how her current bag sucks?
Okay… okay… don’t always think too crazy. We will never know as outsiders what’s up. It’s just this whole situation bothers me because the family is also buying a house. There could be a different kind of gift when money is something that is so unsteady right now.
The peeps are older than me, do I seriously have to ask them about it? NO. And no matter how mad I am, I should never step into familial matters. And I also don’t know if they have planned their financial situation and accounts to be able to deal with a new house and a 2k bag.
There is so much that can be done with $2000. So that upsets me. I say it’s the same thing about how bags make us crazy, continuously influenced by the logo and designer brand thing.
AND CELEBRITIES!
Does it really matter? Does it not matter when there are other financial priorities that need to be considered especially when you are not in a position of wealth freedom? There are more claims and more complaints that I can make about their choice. But that’s the thing it isn’t my problem.
It’s just I have no reason to dwell or anything, but we get swayed easily when we are stressed or for a certain occasion.
We convince ourselves that it is okay to do something because it’s our birthday or it’s time to celebrate or it’s time to leave a memory by buying an expensive bag.
JUST DON’T GO AROUND COMPLAINING ABOUT HOW YOU HAVE NO MONEY AND DECIDE TO GO SPEND $2000 (MORE LIKE $2300) ON A BAG!
Do you see where I am going with this? Or am I just being a weird family member and meddling too much. There are more reasons to my anger, but I don’t feel it is right to publicize the details and all my hatred toward this situation.
I am hoping that this just lets you wake up. Even if you have lots of money, think about it. What is the bag doing for you? Is it an investment, did you get an Hermes Birkin? Are you following a trend because you saw a model holding it? Are you being swayed by some weird reason. Dig deep into your mind find the reason!
Do you need a professional and good quality bag for carrying papers and necessities for work and/or commute? Have you done something to make the next big purchase worth it? Are you going to be poor and eating ramen after you send in your order?
I’m not done yet…But I will leave the rest for you to decide.
It is a little wrong to dwell into a trap when deep inside you know it is a trap. After this month, the times I have thought of the bag weren’t much until I got triggered by a family member which evoked my personal memories? BUT, I am over it. I don’t think and regret my decision.
It was a sudden moment where I thought “WHAT IF…” and it went downhill where I wanted something that I truly didn’t want.
So think before your “investment.” And don’t be a hoarder, and show the public your piece once a year. Love it and cherish it and appreciate it.
AGAIN, no hate. Everyone makes their own choices and decisions with their reasons. I don’t need to meddle. I am solely sharing a perspective that I didn’t like. BUT WHAT DO I KNOW?
THIS CAN BE A TOTAL MISUNDERSTANDING OF THE SITUATION
I will not know, and I won’t ask either. sorry to the ones that are interested.
I want it to be a learning moment and/or wake up call to others.
Peace and love, We don’t always have to have an opinion, but always be open to learning.
