10 LUXURY ITEMS ON MY WISH LIST, I NO LONGER WANT & WHY!

[@mbelieve9919]

A good reminder to us all to take our time and keep things on our list for a bit before pulling the trigger.

[@ameliarosescloset]

thank you x

[@heather8330]

I’m very new to luxury and I’m finding the main challenge is building a list of items I actually love rather than what I think I’m supposed to love. This past summer, after a TON of research, I finally walked into Dior and bought my dream medium Lady Dior in black textured leather with silver hardware (I didn’t want the smooth lambskin because I want to avoid scratching). As I try to figure out other dream bags to add to my collection, your videos help me ask the right questions as I build my list (thank you for that!). I ❤ your top!!! I’ve been stalking Lily Silk for months but haven’t had the courage to complete my purchase 😂

[@ameliarosescloset]

Congratulations! A stunning, classic bag, you are right to take your time and evidence what you really love. And thank you! I wear them a lot! Make sure to use the discount code when you do decide, I love a good discount!

[@Wildunfiltered]

Agree on most of these. The Cartier and Van Cleef items are in same category for me. I too was influenced as I saw them everywhere and let's face it - they are gorgeous but I agree that a bespoke made item from local jeweller is not only just as nice but is even more special as it is individual. Also agree with the Chanel jacket - I have always wanted one too but I have tried two on and both made me look huge. I think it's the tweed. It was the same when I tried on a tweed Balmain blazer - I have two other Balmain blazers and they are flattering (when I can actually fit in them - slightly snug at the min) but the tweed version of the same exact style - oh my goodness - no no no. I was so disappointed. At least it has saved me a lot of ££

[@ameliarosescloset]

I just haven't tried one that looks anywhere near to good on me

[@sct4040]

I love that gold Omega necklace, beautiful.

[@ameliarosescloset]

Thank you!

[@minwade5436]

Well done Amelia, I know we all have our “dream lists”, glad you worked out what you really don’t want. Have a suggestion (tongue in cheek), take a pic of the Pearl Chanel Bag have it laminated & stick in the back of your cupboard. Then you’ll have “the bag” without too much cost. I’m tired of all the influencing of bags but really annoyed about “fine jewellery”. Who wants the same expensive jewellery as everyone else. I’ve had a 48 emerald & diamond bracelet for years & the shape looks like little flowers with a diamond in the middle in 9ct gold for durability. I’d rather wear that bracelet than any Alhambra (VCA multi churned out “fine jewellery”) it’s pretty but I like pieces designed for me alone. I’ve had pearl jewellery designed in Hawaii, ordered & delivered to lil old Adelaide in Sth Australia. Bangles drive me bonkers with all the clacking whilst typing. A good jewellery designer can make anything (I had a late friend who was an awesome gemologist & jewellery designer). Peek around yr manufacturing jewellers, you’ll find they will accommodate your needs. Take care & have a great weekend. Best wishes from Adelaide; South Australia🇦🇺💐

[@ameliarosescloset]

Your bracelet sounds absolutely stunning x

[@sherriceperry1079]

Great video! I agree with your rationale for no longer wanting the Cartier love bracelet.

[@ameliarosescloset]

thank you x

[@Skyebright1]

Yeah maybe explore a local jeweller for the bracelet

[@ameliarosescloset]

thats what i think i will do!

[@ladytlux2952]

The only one was surprised me was the Kelly 25 😮 there were some that made sense like the Cartier bracelet, it is lovely but yes I would also be annoyed when typing and it bangs on the desk. And yes, I do remember when we started this together 💕 bags unfortunately have taken a back seat and am only buying about 1 per year. Not enough to have a channel but do love watching yours. Watching and morning coffee ☕️

[@ameliarosescloset]

thank you for still watching my love! i am still buying but getting better at letting other things go when i do buy, i feel better about it this way x

[@kklvoescc]

Loved hearing your insight on all these pieces! ❤ If you ever want to add the Love again, maybe consider the cuff version. I hear it fits kind of in between the regular love bangle sizes and it’s also super easy to put on/take off. Great video as always! 💙💙💙

[@ameliarosescloset]

i've never tried the cuff, i need to! x

[@pamelaatkinsonscats2873]

I love listening to you talking about anything and everything. You’re looking lovely in that blue silk blouse.

[@ameliarosescloset]

thank you so much!

[@Robin787]

What I adore about you is how honest you are with us and yourself. You like nice things there’s nothing wrong with that but yet you’re also reasonable with yourself you have a beautiful curated collection and yet your can still have a “Come to Jesus moment” or say to yourself let me not get out of hand here. You can reel yourself back in and it’s just a wonderful example for the rest of us who also like luxury.

[@ameliarosescloset]

Thank you so much!

[@vickenator]

Really enjoyed this one. Your rationale for pulling stuff off the list is very sound.

[@ameliarosescloset]

Thank you so much x

[@shelleystevens3731]

You are so darned likable! You’re obviously a very intelligent woman, but with a healthy dash of weirditude that makes you entertaining and super attractive. I love that you don’t try to hide it, but do try to manage it 😅❤️

[@ameliarosescloset]

thank you so much, love this comment!

[@McRambleOn]

I think the Cartier love bracelet has such lovely, brilliant symbolism… & it would be a meaningful gift to receive; *HOWEVER*, I have EXTREME *anxiety* just thinking abt not being able to take it off if I wanted to, since it requires 2 ppl to remove- Fuuuuuck that. Period.

[@ameliarosescloset]

i'm not sure how that would work for me either, not being able to remove it if i wanted to

[@StyledByGwenny]

You could still get that purple 19 and send her to me to look after! 😉💜

[@ameliarosescloset]

She is stunning, we could share her!

[@thomastalks3841]

Love that idea 😉

[@StyledByGwenny]

@@ameliarosescloset timeshare, the only way to buy Chanel now! 🤣

[@dianapurnell9814]

I love The Cartier Love Bracelet. I bought it in the cuff style which I can easily take on and off and it is less money than the one that needs to be screwed off. It is a beautiful bracelet!

[@ameliarosescloset]

i need to take a look at the cuff version

[@teacheschem]

You are fabulous! Love listening to you!

[@ameliarosescloset]

Oh thank you!

[@AshleyG.]

Amelia, where’s that moon necklace from? It’s beautiful! 😍

[@ameliarosescloset]

It's from a brand called soru x

[@McRambleOn]

Omg I need to save that Chanel jacket speech the next time I need to do housework! You should be a motivational/life coach or something, bc that was good! It got me right in the feels!! I have chronic pain despite being in my mid 30s, so I throw pity parties of 1 sometimes and I procrastinate others, or I make excuses bc I do t few like doing stuff that’s difficult or will trigger my pain, even tho basically everything does🤷🏼‍♀️… so sometimes stuff gets put off until there’s a huge amnt of crap that needs to get done; or unexpectedly, something pops up-some reason it allll *has to get done *NOW, but yesterday would have been preferable 🤦‍♀️ - and it ends up being super stressful and/or causing me more pain, bc there’s a shit ton of stuff to do and no time to do it. Definitely no time to take a break and put my feet up for a while. Every time, things go the same way… I put stuff off or just get lazy and find more enjoyable things to do (who wants to do laundry or dishes and vacuum, mop, wipe down baseboards, cook dinner every single night, or scrub kitchen/shower tile?!?) I even grumble abt just putting dishes away bc it hurts my back, but it doesn’t kill me… Actually, I usually recover after I sit for a few mins… and I’ve survived this long atleast. The last time my Mother in law visited was almost the death of me though… So essentially I’m saying- ur jacket “pep talk” actually put me in the state of mind to just get up and start doing shit; bc when I go that route it’s much less anxiety ridden, unpleasant and uncomfortable. This weekend we have house guests coming and at *some point, one just can’t put the chores off any longer. So I don’t know who I’m trying to kid by taking my sweet time to start checking things off the list. Thanks for the motivational speech! I’m going to have to save it the next time I have the urge to do some online shopping too!! haha 😆 The video was great too, such a good idea! I always appreciate when those that “influence” us share a positive, healthy message❤️ In my case, it’s lifesaving! I’m not kidding… I was so worn out and irritable when my MIL came that I almost jumped across the table and beat her face in. J/k! I’m just joking! Haha 😂 kind of…

[@ameliarosescloset]

awh thank you! i'm so glad it was helpful!

[@babablacksheepdog]

Shawls and scarves were a big trap for me, because they are pretty, and usually at a much lower price point than a handbag. So they'd give me that short burst of satisfaction of having bought something, even if I didn't have the budget to buy a big item. Then I realised they just sat in my closet gathering dust. I'm not a scarf person. The last time I wore one of them was as a cover-up over my dress at a wedding. It had been the first and last time I had worn it.

[@ameliarosescloset]

I think it's the same with shawls as slg's, smaller price point at the time and I understand that short bust you get from it!

[@mreidja]

I have the Cartier love bracelet cuff which you can take on and off and I also type at my desk and I also do CrossFit with it on and even though it scratches I have no issues and probably scratches less than the bangle

[@ameliarosescloset]

i need to check out the cuff style , thanks!

[@sanciawest5428]

Totally agree about the Chanel jackets. I just ‘wanted’ one for the symbolism. But when I tried ones on (preloved) I kept having to go up and up in sizes. And that just made me feel worse about myself which seemed to defeat the purpose of spending $$$ on a jacket. They are so small in sizing and don’t really suit my body shape. I’ve found great alternatives at high street stores such as Mango, Zara etc.

[@ameliarosescloset]

I think that one of totally gone from the list!

[@joannasliwa8147]

Hi Amelia ! About the Chanel jacket , have you ever thought about looking for a vintage one ? I had the same problem with a Balmain leather jacket ( love the 80's dramatic shoulder cut ) but new ones looked baggy on me ( I'm 5ft3 and size 4/6 ) . Then I found a one from the late 80's ( less expensive + unique model ) and the fit is perfect . You are lovely as usual .

[@ameliarosescloset]

i hadn't actually, thank you!

[@accountingforluxury]

I love these types of videos. I never thought I’d like the love bracelet, but then I tried it on and now nothing compares but it’s insanely expensive so it’s a wish that will probably never be filled.

[@ameliarosescloset]

there is definitely a draw about it x

[@lolipena8051]

Loved this. I have the black LV shawl and barely use it. I had to let go of the love bracelet. I needed to be realistic, I need something I can remove. Omg the tweed jacket, with me I fluctuate weight so much that I had to let go of that dream.

[@ameliarosescloset]

We are similar!

[@jennifermcgee8621]

Amelia- I had my jeweler custom make a alahambra look-a-like necklace in 14 kt gold and onyx. He only uses the best materials. It was a fraction of the cost of the brand name and just as a beautiful.

[@ameliarosescloset]

I think that's the way I will go for a bangle x

[@shananick1128]

Yeah true we need to talk to ourselves at times to make sense. Oh btw Cartier have Love Bracelet that is just cuff version which one can take out easily. But frankly the Love Bracelet design can be easily customized by local jeweler and cost lesser where else the JUC is harder to customized and perhaps costly, so am thinking of JUC the small version later. I recently got the VCA vintage Guilloche Alhambra for my B''day. Got this because the design is unique and not easily customized and i love it. In my opinion for fine jewelry those unique design is worth getting from the brand itself where else those design that is very common i.e Love bracelet, can be easily copied and still cost lesser than those luxury one. I will also revisit my Wish List. Lol.

[@ameliarosescloset]

i must check out the cuff version x

[@tamarapetrie9494]

Great video. Lots of your points resonated with me. 😊

[@ameliarosescloset]

thank you!

[@dragamboazulinqiacupuntura122]

You can probably get that Hermes ring second hand practically new for lots cheaper

[@dragamboazulinqiacupuntura122]

Maybe there's other brand's tweed jackets that the cut may suit your body shape better? Who knows :)

[@ameliarosescloset]

Oh that's a good idea

[@nmernst]

Always good to really analyze our potential purchases. Does it fit our lifestyle? Does that style suit me? Especially these days we have to be really critical about any money we spend. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@ameliarosescloset]

i think i am getting a lot more mindful with my spending x

[@Tenzin62]

Cartier love bracelet. When I fell out with the person who gave me it, after a few months I took it to the pawn shop to sell it. The bracelet cost £3200, the pawn shop offered me £480 for it, he said it was only worth that scrap gold value. I was shocked. I returned it to the person who gave me it.

[@hesterprynne5965]

Pawn shop? Next time send it to Fashionphile. You would have gotten way more than what that pawn shop guy offered.

[@sams3015]

That really sucks about the fall out. I have one of my favourite designer jackets to a friend who I fell out with a year later

[@pilar689]

Yes, gold is only worth its intrinsic value based on the going carat weight. The only way to recoup funds is to sell to a luxury reseller that cares about the name. The thin JUC is $3690.00 with tax USD but only 9 grams. Its only worth about $300.00 USD.

[@sct4040]

Should have sent it or take it to Fashionphile. They would have given you better $.

[@Tenzin62]

@@sams3015 I was given a dress worn by the jazz singer Billie Holiday. I was 16 when I received it. Her half brother was married to my cousin. It was a beautiful velvet dress, blinked up but it stank of mild and not being stored properly for about fifty years. A friend borrowed it to wear for a fancy dress thing flapper style. Never returned it. I still burn over that.

[@thomastalks3841]

Oh that Chanel pearl is pretty

[@ameliarosescloset]

but sooo expensive!

[@thomastalks3841]

@@ameliarosescloset I can imagine! Did you see the LV house bag at circa 35k euro

[@ameliarosescloset]

@@thomastalks3841 I did- it's a no for me!!

[@ahnee4256]

Thank you for sharing! It also reminds me to rethink my wishlist and have a conversation with myself too. 😅 by the way, I wanted the black shawl forever too. I live in cold weather and thought I would get a ton of use out of it. I could've pulled the trigger by ordering online but glad I didn't. I saw it in store and was worried about the shawl pulling. It was also thinner than I thought. So it is now off my wishlist.

[@ameliarosescloset]

they do pull quite easily x

[@drdorann]

Have to say when I see your Petite Malle on your shelf I get a little bag remorse as I sold mine. I have an unworn Chanel pearl mini bag that I've never worn and my daughter is advising me to sell it, which I may. Prefer the small love bracelet and have the regular size that I've never worn. Again, may let it go to a new home as it feels like such a waste to be sitting in my closet.🥰

[@Skyebright1]

The pearl mini bag is a very popular one ;)

[@ameliarosescloset]

i'm trying to let go of things i never wear as well, you would sell the pearl mini without difficulty

[@Skyebright1]

I guess the Kelly 25 can go back on the list later ;)

[@thomastalks3841]

I’ll be honest the lv hard side pieces (either a wee box for console table or the trunk bag).

[@ameliarosescloset]

these are some of my very favourites, id go petite malle over small trunk, but thats just me!

[@gorgeouss79]

I’ve been wearing my love bracelet on my left wrist (I’m right handed) for nearly 2 years now. I have a desk job (in finance) and it hasn’t bothered me one bit. I have the juste un clou bracelet (regular size) and that one was more bothersome, unfortunately. I hardly wear that one because of that. 😢

[@ameliarosescloset]

Oh that's good to know, thanks!

[@miradonfbd]

Regarding the Cartier love bracelet. Why would you want to buy a piece of jewelry that so many people have, that you see coming and going? That’s really a turn off for me.

[@ameliarosescloset]

i do like the idea of a custom made piece

[@JP-kl1mj]

I took the Pichette Metis in Navy Blue emperiente monogram leather because I bought it and the price increase is coming. Also the matching Victotine wallet. I refuse to buy under pressure again 😤 😒 🦄 Your very sensible about purchasing lately

[@ameliarosescloset]

i have became quite sensible with my shopping lately!!

[@ladyinpink2654]

I have very small feet and been wanting to wear designer shoes, I tried the Chanel ballet flats, Dior pumps, Manolo hangisi, Hermes flats ,Jimmy Choos, Fendi pumps Ang nothing looks good on my feet, so I gave up😊

[@ameliarosescloset]

they only work if they look and feel good, def not worth your money if they don't just because they are designer x

[@AnUrbanGypsy]

I often ‘go off’ things after 6 months when something new comes along. However, I’ve a theory with jacket and I think it’s because it isn’t you. You may feel it doesn’t fit your body type well but I’d say it doesn’t fit your personality. It gives a cool, aloof, calm, slightly uptight vibe and your clothing - from what we have seen - is vibrant with pieces that enable you to get out and get stuff done, like you live a fast-paced lifestyle and that jacket is the opposite. Another KZbinr had a Prada crystal bag which she recently put up for sale and I think because it just isn’t her… but it would be you. Does this makes sense or do I sound bonkers? 😅

[@ameliarosescloset]

no that does make sense, i think you are spot on about the jacket

[@LA-yi1om]

Great video! I think it’s good to have a wishlist because it makes you wait a bit and I often remove things from my list after a few months. Not to be an enabler but there is a Cartier Love bangle that is open, does not have to be screwed on. Not sure if I explained it well (english is not my first language) but you could check it out / try it ;)

[@ameliarosescloset]

thank you, will take a look at that version x

[@goldensand92]

You can actually asked Hermes to custom order the ring made to your size & it cost the same as buying it straight from the boutique

[@ameliarosescloset]

i didn't know that, thank you!

[@blktauna]

Love bracelets are too expensive for what they are. They are oval so they are more comfortable than a round but why get something billions of people have? There's so many other beautiful things at Cartier to waste time on the just en clou or the love. Same for VCA and the Allhambras. I also want a Chanel type jacket. I have no intention to ever pay their money for one. Instead I'm making my own (I indeed have the necessary skillz for it) The beauty of making your own it you get it to fit you and pick your personal fabric ;-D

[@ameliarosescloset]

if you can make your own that is fabulous, that's a skill i don't have

[@sct4040]

Cartier is ridiculously priced. I don’t blame you for rethinking your wish list.

[@ameliarosescloset]

Thank you!

[@JustSheilz]

Tweed jackets make me look stumpy also.

[@ameliarosescloset]

Not a good look on me at all!

[@ChatsWithChris]

Don’t take your Cartier to get shined too often it takes away the amount of gold left on the jewelry.

[@ameliarosescloset]

oh thank you!

[@rhondafrazier8205]

Ok, I can’t stand the Cartier love bracelet… not only do I think they are ugly, everyone is wearing one. Who wants to look like everyone else is my thought. I love fine jewelry but I won’t buy what everyone else is wearing. I have pieces that are unique and hold their value unlike Cartier, David Yurman, etc. I feel differently about bags. I love my Chanel bags and don’t mind seeing them on everyone else.

[@ameliarosescloset]

my mind works differently on bags and jewellery as well x

[@Skyebright1]

I think a bit more with a Spanish accent, Al-ham-bra

[@kpops168]

Thanks! So much of this spoke to me! Chanel jackets are made for people without much chest (any). They are very straight cut and look gorgeous when they are tight across the chest and when you have super thin arms, no shoulders. I also wanted one for years but had the same experience after pre ordering a few and finding them looking awful on me when they arrived. I am a regular size 8 or 10 depending but with a chest and they looked terrible and frumpy on me. I have had however had a lot of luck with Chanel dresses, recent fine knit dress with A line silhouette and one from 21 cruise which is a kaftan which I belt, gorgeous flowing silk. The problem is that these dresses cost a small fortune and honestly are not more beautiful than dresses that are $2k not 10k so that’s it for me and Chanel ready to wear, I’m done. It was fun but no more it just doesn’t add up, I can buy more flattering clothes online with return policies without torturing myself at Chanel. I have turned much more attention recently to clothing than bags as I find if your clothing doesn’t quite flatter a beautiful bag cannot fix that situation!🥲 Wish it could but we know it can’t.

[@ameliarosescloset]

i don't think there is a lot of chanel rtw in my future either!