Hi! Thanks for watching ☺️ I’ve had it for about 6+ months so far! I’d be happy to do a Picotin 18 review, but at this stage not too much wear, maybe a slight patina?

I hope I can pick up at least one! It’s definitely more of a dream than reality haha

@ lolol same dw I def understand that😭😅

It really is! What has been your most recent wish?

@ K25 sellier or MK in either black/ grey / blue colour 🫣 Also it’s better to put down colour family you like instead of being too specific that’s what they told me at least…

So interesting, hopefully you get your dream bag soon 😍! To be fair, it’s probably safer choosing colour families… I might be too specific with mine. But thankfully I explained to my SA I was looking for a light grey/green/cream/beige etc and she was like leave it with me! So fingers crossed.

@ It’s been 3 years already 😪 and I’ve changed 3 SA already…. The second SA just couldn’t care less of me… he never replied to my emails and couldn’t reserve anything on my behalf. Anytime I was mentioning something he was just “yeah you have to come to the store bla bla bla I can’t reserve it to you” eventually he “ghosted me” completely. But I saw that with Asians tourists he was well responsive in the store 😅 I also thought we had a good relationship like we could chit chat and laugh about all sort of things. What a pity! Like you said before.. he wasn’t active on helping me get a bag or else I wasn’t even in the back of his mind 😅

It’s really so hard because it feels like a good relationship but then it isn’t really…. Hopefully you meet an SA that you connect with and they can help you get your dream bag sooner ❤️ honestly, I had given up and then everything changed ☺️

I’m in love with it 😍🥹

Hi! Thanks so much for watching. I’m not sure if my SA would like me to share their details however, I would say, finding your right SA is all about exploring who you click with. When my first SA left, I was automatically introduced to her replacement and while I did most of my shopping with them, there wasn’t a natural connection. Meeting my current SA everything felt so much more comfortable. I’d recommend going in (if possible) and meeting a few different SA’s and when you click with one, asking for their contact details. What works for me, may not work for you if that makes sense.

Thank you so much! Yes it’s so hard and I definitely was impatient at the start and didn’t really make 100% considered choices but now I feel I’m much slower in the way I decide what bags to purchase - normally waiting 6+ months. I’m actually just about to upload my 2025 Wishlist ☺️

Thank you so much ❤️

Thank you for watching! I wholeheartedly recommend the picotin (it was also my first H bag)! What colour and hardware would you want?

@ I feel like it might be a difficult ask but really looking for craie with gold hardware, but I also love trench on the picotin. I’m planning on getting the Ariane ring for my birthday in a couple months so I might ask around then. Cross your fingers for me🤞🏽😅

Hi! Thank you so much! Great question, I actually made a probably a small loss overall. When you buy/sell through a reseller you pay a premium for their service and client reach. It’s a trusted route but you pay more/receive less than if you could sell directly. I wouldn’t say a huge loss though… closer to break even.

Hi! Happy new year and thank you so much for watching ❤️ does Luxembourg also have a wish system like other parts of Europe? Or is it similar to Australia where it’s at the discretion of your SA?

@ Yes there is a wishlist system. However, I do not have a dedicated SA. It is not costumers to exchange details with the sales advisors. Every time I am on the look for something specific, the SA I will be working with that day will simply record it on file and I get a call when the item is available.

Thank you so much for watching! Looking forward to seeing your handbag video too ☺️

Thank you ❤️ definitely went a little crazy at the start but I’m trying to be so mindful now. The raffia hasn’t yet sold haha so I might just change my mind 🥲 it’s so beautiful!

@ it’s such a beautiful and special piece and quite different to your prada one!

Haha you’re the voice in my head too… I keep thinking they’re very different maybe I should keep the Chanel!

Thank you so much ❤️

It’s the one thing I wish I’d been slower with when I started purchasing luxury handbags, taking more time to truly consider what I want to add. Hoping I’ve learned my lesson now and everything is considered! I’ll do a 2025 Wishlist video and see what actually gets bought at the end of the day ☺️

Thank you so much ☺️❤️

I love your passion for bags; I do too, so I understand. Enjoy each one and *hotdups* them as needed! 😊

Thank you ❤️ Definitely could be the case! It’s so hard to know. The SA I shopped with the most would say ‘we never have bags, be patient’ when in enquire after my wish once a year, but then my newest SA was able to secure me a dream bag one month after I started shopping with her… it really feels like it’s luck on who will advocate for you

@@LuxByJade oh yes, definitely depends on how your store works, your relationship with your SA, and your spend for sure! And then at the end of the day, I have some friends that theorize that “the game“ is completely invented by the Hermes clients and doesn’t even exist 🤣

@@bg8762 Haha your friend is so right, my SA kept saying no you really don’t need to spend everything just to get an offer… so maybe it’s all in our collective heads 😂

@@LuxByJade and I think that’s especially true if you have an amazing relationship with your SA/are a long term client

Thank you so much! It’s really fascinating hearing from everyone about their journey and pre-spend. The US must have a similar system to Aus, whereas EU and UK have a wish system!

Haha right!! They spark so much joy for me. I would have every bag in Raffia if I could 😂😍

Dreamed of this for years 🥹❤️

I love that - how great! ☺️ were you also in Australia? I’ve heard the UK and EU have a wish system where you can place a wish each year and you can be offered without a big pre-spend. Sometimes I wish Aus was like that too!

Yess, I live in Europe, so happy to have one. I’m happy for you that you got this beauty offered. Very strange that they have a different system in Australia.

There are different pre-spend ratio / policy in each countries. I think you are so lucky to get less than 1:1 ratio. In asian countries, it is 1.5 or more to get a quota bag including Constance. Congratulations on your new bag! She is gorgeous.

Thank you so much ❤️

In 2024, did you only buy a twilly and orans from the store that offered you a Birkin?

Thank you so much! ❤️

It’s so stunning isn’t it! Do you have the classic Barenia or the Barenia Faubourg?

I’m so sorry! I realised I didn’t include it in my pre-spend video. In November 2024, in Australia, the Birkin 25 in Togo was $18,400. However, with the price increase, this will have changed… there was a rumour handbag prices might be up 11%? I’ll ask my SA next time I see her and report back ☺️

@@LuxByJade no problem 😅 thank you for sharing! Again, congratulations on your bag, I honestly think the color is so lovely. 🌺

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

I’m so drawn to raffia! I have to be sensible when I see a bag made of raffia 😂 Thank you so much!! rose pourpe and magnolia are stunning colours! What size and hardware would you go for?

@ I would love it in gold hardware in size 25 ideally but for the right price 30 can work also 😂😂😍

@@stacyb6461 all my fingers are crossed for you 🤞🏼🍊

You’re so welcome! Thank you for watching ☺️

It’s such a beautiful scarf! I’ve got two other scarves but bought them in France so didn’t include them in the video. If the non-quotas were included then I’d be over 1:1 spend definitely 😊

Hi! Not at all, I was offered this bag at the Sydney store 😊

@@hegaukatze1599 thank you so much! ❤️

@@Rory.Hazell it’s such a game isn’t it… for me I think it really was my SA. It was a positive relationship but potentially they weren’t fighting for a bag for me, or maybe I just wasn’t front of mind. So hard to know! My fingers are crossed you get your dream bag soon ❤️🤞🏼

So worth it, I’m still in shock! I’ll work on a video for my spend and journey to get me there ☺️

Thank you so much!! Excited to start sharing more ☺️❤️

Thank you so much ❤

@@user-qb2sm6uj7w thank you ❤️

Thank you! I’ve been looking at silk inserts actually - heard lovely things. Do you have any favourite brands you can recommend?

@@LuxByJade For my Kelly retourné I have an insert from Dgaz via amazon. I am very happy with it. It fits well and is light and flexible and doesn't mark on the outside. That's why I don't like the felt inserts so much.

@bini5576 thank you! That’s actually the exact brand I’ve been looking at, especially as it doesn’t mark the leather. I’ll definitely look at purchasing that now ☺️

Thank you so much ❤️