EXPENSIVE THINGS I REGRET BUYING *WORST LUXURY REGRETS + GOOD DECISIONS* | Luxury Time Machine Tag 🏷

[@MelinMelbourne]

Hi my loves. Surprise video for today! Hope you enjoy! Tell me what is one of your luxury regrets/or something you wouldn’t change if you could go back in time? Xx Mel

[@kaydeebenda5237]

Regret: buying an LV Neverfull as my first bag. I got sucked in by everyone saying it’s a good first designer bag and I didn’t take into account my lifestyle. 🤦‍♀️ Wouldn’t change: starting buying Hermès early! Just got my first bag for my 26th birthday. 😘❤️

[@chauminh]

I didn't buy the chanel cc necklace when karl was alive. I'm aiming for it.

[@re7416]

Hey Mel, love ur channel, love ur videos | Must admit ur totally right - That Bulgari bag is a shocker 😱 | I'm puzzled thou...🤔 | Since it's such a howler...& since ur not likely to use it again...why not sell it? (Especially since one of ur viewer's loves the bag & is seemingly looking to buy one? (Amelia Ask0za.) A bit like regrets or negative energy...the bag is best let go off | Warm wishes 😘

[@ameliarosescloset]

'Buy the lower heel, you'll get more wear out of it' oh yes!! Definitely this! 💕

[@kylamoniq]

100%!

[@JoyfulFreckles]

Hi Mel! I bought your black jumbo a few years ago and just wanted to pop up (I'm usually just a lurker) and say I still love it, and for me it's one of those "score!" pieces 🥰 definitely agree with purchasing 8cm or lower heels, and my main shoe regret is buying a half size up or down because it's "the last one" and thinking I can make it fit xx

[@MelinMelbourne]

Hi my dear! So glad to hear you are still loving it! She went to a great mumma! ❤️Can you believe the jumbo is like 12k now? Oh yes I’m totally guilty of buying the wrong shoe size just because it’s on sale too lol xx

[@jo_overjoyeod]

mel, this is such a timely video. i've been vacillating between keeping and selling my single flap jumbo in light grey for the longest time because i haven't been using it much (but could be pandemic lifestyle - working at home and all), but hearing from you now, i think i will keep it after all. my husband has steadfastly maintained that i should keep the jumbo (i bought it brand new from paris in 2009, and it's still immaculate) coz he says he will never hear the end of my seller's remorse if i let it go. lol. and it completely resonated with me when you said you wouldn't have bought a birkin any earlier. i started with hermes in my late 20s but only got my B and K when i was touching 40. building a small collection of dream bags has been a passion project, but mortgage & household expenses must always come first!

[@DORCASDIASRIESMAKINGMEMORIES]

Hi Mel!!! I love your hair color...it's beautifully warm,and suits you. I would NEVER have parted with that blue Chanel bag!! It's such a unique blue.

[@karlynneo6155]

So in love with your pink chanel classic flap!! Too gorgeous 💕

[@SaltofSaturn]

Totally agree with you re: the shoes point! I never buy above 85mm, and as I get older I'm glad I can keep wearing them.

[@paritaleuva]

Where do you do your vintage shopping from? Please do a video on Vintage shopping, where and how to look for something!! Thank you, and much love!! ❤❤

[@ca0sandra]

Omg! You're such a gem! A lot of these luxury hauls/hits&misses etc give me a very vain vibe, like for example those by Lailli Mirza, and you're so natural and not stuck up, love that! Glad I've found you 🥰

[@JenniGower]

I am so excited becauseIi just bought a Chanel East West flap from 2007-2008. It is a 12 series. It is in beige lambskin with silver hardware and it looks like it has never been used . It is gorgeous. It arrived yesterday and I am just over the moon. I paid $3000 AUD for it which I think (hope) was a great price. I have seen many around from $4000 AUD in terrible condition up to nearly $12,000 AUD in the same condition as mine , some not even as good. I am just so happy. Great video beautiful. Much love. Jenni from Adelaide. XX

[@lolipena8051]

Regret not starting Chanel journey earlier. But on the other hand, proud that I was financially stable when I started buying lux and also staying away from SLGs

[@xrarnax]

Totally on the same boat as you. I can relate 100%.

[@nitigrover]

Whats SLGs?

[@xrarnax]

@@nitigrover Small Leather Goods (SLGs) e.g. wallets.

[@lolipena8051]

@@nitigrover small leather goods. Examples: wallets, cardholders, key pouches, cosmetic bags

[@nitigrover]

@@lolipena8051 aaw.....thank u....

[@sarangan1995]

Its so weird watching this vid. I still remember watching your vids 5 years ago and even seeing the quality of the vids change or even the time u had that issue with the silver metallic Dior bag. Been a fan for so long Mel. Keep up your good work! You always strive to put our great content and I’m always still excited to see your thumbnail pop up haha. Hope to run into you sometime in Melbourne 😊

[@suzannehall5200]

It brought back memories when you showed your black Chanel Jumbo because the first video of yours that I saw was the one where you compared the two Jumbos in caviar and lambskin. I don’t have any luxury regrets because I don’t have the budget to impulse buy luxury. It takes me so long to save for a luxury item that if anything survives that long on my wish list then I know I really want it.

[@suzanneobrien5279]

I literally felt nauseous paying for my most expensive item (my Chanel WoC) and I couldn't look at it for weeks without feeling bad 🙄 And I'd saved, researched and lusted after that for years before I finally pulled the trigger 😄 I love it and use it loads now, but can't imagine spending so much money and then regretting it!

[@victoriabeckfinat225]

True but thank goodness for being able to re-sell so you can recoup at least some money back if you do lol

[@dawnmendez945]

You deserve it always remember that. I’m into diamonds and jewelry and hubby loves to spend on me. But I still choose pieces that I adore because you only live once. Don’t resell. I don’t have a Mel collection but love what I have because I deserve it. God bless

[@helloxluxury]

Mel, you have such a good eye for trendy, yet classic and beautiful vintage pieces! 😍

[@MelinMelbourne]

Thanks my dear xx

[@anniesaw1511]

I've learned to buy pre-loved vintage pieces just over a year ago and also invest in fine jewellery

[@Jesusisfaithful22]

I AGREE WITH YOU MEL, THE OLDER YOU GET THE LOWER YOUR HEEL GETS LOL, THANKS FOR SHARING THIS EXCITING TO WATCH VIDEO KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT JOB, HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEKEND.

[@hansenku9802]

'the last piece' always got me on RTW line lol good video Mel x

[@LV-kv6wz]

Great video Mel!! I love this kind. Could you do a video on less known luxury brands? Such as Chloe, Carolina Herrera...? As you mentioned there are some brands that you buy because you like it. And what is best to buy in each brand! Thank you!! :)

[@pxl4689]

I enjoy this video…. I had the same mistakes which you mentioned. But I feel it was through these mistakes that allowed me to truly know what I really like and can keep as my “classic” evergreen bags…. It took me 10yrs of buying here and there to really know what suits me and what dont. Totally agree on the heel height… to go lower

[@alemora9325]

Keep being you Mel you are so classy and your collection is gorgeous. Love watching you !

[@SeliLoves]

That Bvalgari bag haha, crazy. Those crazy sized heels, I reckon you should keep them for a bit longer because Miss S might like them and be able to wear them!

[@melocoton7]

I've slowly built my CC collection and now, with these price increases, I'm done! I am keeping everything lol I know that if I sell something I will never be able to replace it

[@richardblankenship886]

Mel, you could have a cobbler/ shoe repair take your heels down a smidge. It’s fairly inexpensive and well worth it on your expensive shoes. You will wear them again!

[@MelinMelbourne]

What a great suggestion I need never thought of that!! Thanks so much! ☺️

[@veronicavenditti3614]

@@MelinMelbourne pay attention Mel! My mother threw away a pair of shoes in this way, because after the cobbler took the heels down, the shoes were not well balanced, she felt a little "strange" when walking...

[@krystalvm2601]

Love all of your vintage purses 👍

[@darrylbannon8933]

It is so important to wait for the really lux bag spends until you have your home, car, kids, qualifications etc. Financial security is far more important. Then, you can start to buy treats and keep provisions for pensions etc. While a Birkin is an 'investment' there is a huge hassle to acquire. Plus I was lucky like Mel to pick up my Chanels pre-crazy pricing. But I had my home and advanced in my career enough to be comfortable and not stressed about the spending when I started to buy higher-end bags. Have a financial base:) Plus if you can, save up and wait to travel to a country where you can get the VAT/sale taxes back:).

[@mamad5686]

Use the Bvlgari for travel and get your money's worth.

[@fhm247]

Love big bags, nothing wrong with the Bvlgari bag, I think it could look very cool and I'm only 5'3"

[@DeketaShanaye]

This was such a good video. Love your approach.

[@LuxPurselove]

Loved this, so smart you started with Chanel! Thanks for the tag! Xoxo

[@michelletusita3536]

My luxury regret is that I bought 2 Chanel Classic Flaps, one black bought in 2008 and one metallic champagne gold bought in 2011, both in lambskin. At that time I just find lambskin so luxurious to the touch and so beautiful. Although I still love lambskin now, I should have bought one in caviar leather as caviar is so durable. Now Chanel Classic Flaps are way too expensive to buy.

[@miriamha970]

Mel! You did really really well with your Chanel classic flaps! Thanks for sharing the positives and negatives, we all have them. I learn a few things from this video.❤️

[@angelafung8873]

Haha, same, I can’t resist when the SA tells me ‘we have only one in our shop and you are very lucky to see it. I’m sure it will be gone in no time if you don’t get it.”

[@sarahkawano2249]

My one regret is selling my LV Epi Speedy in Ivory. Such a classic style and color.

[@susangoss7849]

Thanks for sharing! This is such a fun video, and I truly enjoyed it! 💕

[@MelinMelbourne]

So glad you did Susan xx

[@AuthenticInFashion]

I love luxury regrets videos. It’s interesting to learn what people do not like about certain styles.

[@Seemstobereal]

I bought my first Chanel classic flap two years ago and now looking at the prices I have no regrets. I bought a YSL downtown Cabas which is a regret

[@JK-fp2vk]

Love your vintage pieces!

[@MY-kh9hx]

Hi Mel! My biggest luxury regret is I didn’t buy a Chanel classic flap during my honeymoon trip to Europe 6 years ago. If I had known that I can only buy a seasonal Chanel NOW with the price of a classic flap THEN, I would have started my Chanel journey then. Btw, I am Mel from HK. I wish you could afford your collection in the coming future. Enjoy watching your videos for years. 😊

[@joeyis3434]

You made me laugh out loud with the Bvlgari bag! But we have all been there. I am in my late 20s and when I first started being able to buy designer items (2009), I completely regret not going for a Chanel flap! I got some pieces I also now wonder why, but I think I was just young and went for what I liked at the time. Hindsight. But I also made some good choices back then, from brands like Mulberry that I have sold on. I have in the past got sucked in with sales, but I'm getting better at making sure it's actually a great offer before I buy. From what you said about the jewelry, I agree. I still enjoy some costume pieces, but I am slowly building a collection of fine jewelry and watches, that I really enjoy.

[@kevinpigpigpig]

Love your new background! And your collection for sure! 💚💚💚

[@jentan26]

two of my regrets are two of your positives! i wish i had started my luxury collection and social media accounts earlier. BUT no time like the present to get started, smartly of course.

[@alemora9325]

Is it bad that I kind of love the bags she regrets haha that pink classic flap and that bulgari are just so great 😄❤️

[@venitjhin]

Enjoying this vid so much, made me laugh with your expression to BVL big bag 🤣

[@miyenakamura484]

recently when I walked into a coach store there was a leather bag I just loved the color the design did not know it was 40% off. I bought it and very happy with it.

[@2jzcardi947]

Lovely video Mel ❤️❤️❤️

[@premeyumlife443]

Thanks for sharing ur regrets n love ur vintage pics my lady. ❤️🙏🏼😘😘😘Sandy

[@rebeccaslifeinUSA]

We are all learning Mel , hehehe love watching you bag videos

[@user-mp9tu6cp7d]

My first luxury bag was a pre-loved Diana Chanel flap for $500 back in 2002. I had it, didn't use it, and sold it to help fund the Caviar Jumbo I wanted. But nothing compares to the old Chanel lambskin so I ended up buying another Diana Chanel flap for what I sold the first one for last year. Another regret is selling my black caviar Chanel WOC. I thought it was too small after using it once. It is for my daily life, but perfect for travel when I don't have my keys, but just carry a credit card, glasses and phone.

[@KenyshaTV]

I loved 🥰 this whole video! You inspired me!

[@gpcheng87]

The Bulgari bag is clearly the perfect baby bag... for carrying a baby in. 😁👜👶

[@suzannehall5200]

I suspect it comes from the time when celebrities were carrying huge bags with a dog them everywhere. My dog would have protested vigorously about that trend.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Loved this Mel!! ❤️

[@nikkyl1721]

Has it really been 5 years?! I remember seeing the video where you got your first Birkin and I've been watching ever since then! I can't believe it's been so long! :)

[@pippilotta853]

How beautiful your house is!!

[@MelinMelbourne]

Thank you so much! Xx

[@aminab4317]

Great advice Mel. I totally agree with what you say especially lower heels👠. I wish i hadn't bought so many of Michael Kors bags and put the money together and got a couple of luxury bags, would of saved a lot of space in my home too. The Bvlgari bag you should sell it or give it to a charity so they can auction it. Otherwise use it as a weekend travel bag.

[@snow77707]

Wow...that Bulgari It's definitely a NO! Such beautiful bags Mel

[@imalrockme]

13:07 OMG me too! I am the perfect victim for for "limited edition" thing, wether it's luxury or just a soda flavour! Really, I look back and get sad. At least your video confirmed to me that I must stop doing that.

[@robinpevlor8274]

Great video! Thank you Mel. I have been watching them probably since the beginning. You really have a fabulous collection.

[@MelinMelbourne]

Thank you so much Robin x

[@Mamado88]

I don’t own any luxury items yet, I’m about to buy my firsts when I turn 33 in Dec which are Chanel’s WOC and Maxi classic flap…but holy moly the classics price I wish we’d been able to afford it in years past! For my circumstances anything I buy that’s expensive has to be “that’s my only one” so I’m just going for one large, medium and small bag and that’s the three bags I have until I die lol.

[@nagashreen4105]

Mel, can you please make a video about your entire luxury journey?

[@kimberlynguyen6171]

hii do you recommend goyard?

[@nikitasterzoudis1324]

Hi Mel, love your reviews! In my mid twenties and about to get my first Chanel! If you were starting your collection now and were choosing between a rectangular and square mini which one would you be leaning towards?

[@LadyVintageBags]

Thanks to your vintage handbag video I was able to discover vintage Gucci early enough for myself and my sister to snag the vintage version of the ophidia bags when they were still reasonably priced! Thank you!

[@thesky4eva]

I love the first luxury item I bought with my own money: a Vara patent kitten heel in off-white from Ferragamo. Very comfortable to wear all day and caters to my wider foot. You really can’t go wrong with a classic. Trust the grannies, they know what’s up. 😉

[@simplysilent2980]

Awesome tag video. Another informative topic. Love your luxury regrets, they are gorgeous.

[@MelinMelbourne]

Thanks darls xx

[@fabulousirene]

It is midnight in USA. I saw your video, what a surprise! watching now💕

[@farahaziz5102]

Good things Mel , pay everything first, make sure you stable and then buy something u want. Dont know how someone can shop so much and never pay the debt first .

[@susangoss7849]

Can you please share any pre-loved Gucci information/advice? Thank you! ☺️

[@tinahatchman7380]

My first Hermes bag was the Birkin 35 in orange. I get so many compliments when I wear it! Your bags are lovely. Thanks for sharing.

[@marcellaroberts3074]

like you i started my Chanel collection about 22 years ago, therefore i have so many beautiful classics very unique minis !! i absolutely love them ! i also made the huge mistake and sold about 5 of them 3 of them classics for nothing !! i wish i could bring them back !! And yes i have about 4 bags now that i cant believe i bought ! Not because they are ugly but because they became to popular.... one LV one Prada one Celine ! Have to find a way to sell them. Another great Video

[@lazuardi5]

As you mentioned you made a “how to score a birkin” video back in 2016 i just realised ive been following you for 5 yrs oredi. Love your collections Mel always ❤️

[@MelinMelbourne]

Thank you for being part of the fam bam for so long xx

[@filomena3535]

I am the same with the heel dilemma, but finally I took the plunge and went to the boot maker and chopped a little off. Now I can wear them a little easier!😉😘

[@chelseap7978]

I’m so glad I decided to buy my lv speedy 25 with the strap!!!!! 💕

[@geetahariyani8045]

Love how active you are on youtube ♡!

[@LesleyAdina]

Love the change of backdrop :) Your home looks so beautiful! Excited to watch🥰

[@DaylesAddiction]

This was great to watch Mel, those heels 👠 😬 😬! You definitely did well with your Chanel and vintage collections and your first Birkin too!

[@karenrobbins6656]

Thank you for your wisdom Mel. I can relate to how you feel about heel height, limited edition and sale

[@moondoggiesbaby]

Such a great video!! Thank you for sharing

[@annemariecantwell1731]

Great buying pre loved, can be lucky to get some bargains. Designer Exchange sell some great pieces. Yea I would stick with low heels too, not as young as I use to be. 😄

[@cecilemayor4037]

What a marvelous red jacket you are wearing, Mel! 🥰♥️😀🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍🤩👍🥰♥️♥️ Oh yes, and the Hermès is nice, too! 😉

[@songsenkei]

Hey Mel... What's the reference number for the dark pink jacket you're wearing? It looks great! Thanks! Anna

[@dianawilson13]

Re: Big bags. We're going to look back on this crazy tiny-purse phase and think the same thing. LOL!

[@mindbodysoul8214]

This was so fun Mel....enjoyed seeing & hearing about your Good luxury decision. I have to agree, I wish I'd purchased Chanel early too. Love seeing your Preloved pieces....Such amazing prices. You lon Gorgeous and I'm so So SO HAPPY you started and I found you here on KZbin Mel. Love & Appreciation You so much. TFS&I 💕🌼🌸🌼

[@zaneloteozola]

Loved this video 🥰 And you have some great tips about your luxury journey! So glad you started your channel, learned so much from You!!! ❤

[@xsakisaki]

Thank you for tagging me Mel! I have some similar thoughts I can't wait to do this tag!! 😊💗💗

[@Dwightinho56]

If you were in Florence you would have remembered!! It's like coming to Scandinavia and not remembering wether you were in Denmark, Sweden or Norway!!!!

[@WinnieBeeLV]

Thank you for tagging me!!!!!! Great video! ❤️❤️

[@mindbodysoul8214]

FABULOUS tag video Mel. My biggest luxury regret is that I was afraid to purchase Chanel sooner. I wouldn't have my Jumbo if it wasn't for you. I will NEVER part with it and NEVER will part with her. Always searching for Chanel. 🌸🌼🌸

[@Seemstobereal]

Nice vidéo ..i bought the ophidia camera bag just 2 years ago!

[@MelinMelbourne]

Good choice! xx

[@2009jakesmom]

Use the Bvlgari as an overnight bag! 😆

[@vickiemeisinger9632]

I JUST LOVE, LOVE, LOVE YOU❣️❣️ 1st, I LOVE YOUR VOICE ❣️❣️ I COULD LISTEN TO YOU SPEAK ALL DAY LONG 😊♥️❣️❣️ 2nd- I THINK YOU ARE A VERY CLASSY LADY ❣️3rd- PEOPLE WILL LIE TO YOUR FACE IF THEY WANT TO- you can only worry about yourself❣️🙏 4th- I LOVE THE HONESTY IN YOUR VIDEO❣️ LAST, I REALLY LOVED 🥲ALL YOUR PURSES YOU - They are as classy as you are😘Never let anybody force you into getting rid of a purse or a pair of shoes you love ❣️class is class, & Beauty is beauty; and you have a lot of beautiful PURSES I WOULD BE KEEPING😊😊😄😄♥️

[@MelinMelbourne]

Aww you are soooo kind! Thank you for sweet compliments my dear. I really appreciate you watching xo

[@myclosettravels]

Thank you for tagging me, Mel 💕Got me thinking through my collection already! I'll try to post my version soon 😉

[@kaydeebenda5237]

I think SAs say things like “this is so hard to get” or “I can’t believe we have this in stock” to get you to buy them. 🤷‍♀️

[@LVCoffeeLVer]

I loved this!! Haha I get it with the LV limited edition SLG’s. I looove the bag charms

[@johannasuarez908]

I too got sucked into the limited edition pieces but not any more. I regret some purchases simply because they were a great price. I now only buy what sparks joy and I absolutely love.

[@harrobye8233]

limited isnt rly limited if they keep coming out with seasonal limited editions haha. classic things probably keep their value more

[@MelinMelbourne]

True! Lol

[@MadamMMStyleIcon]

Hi Mel… watching now. This is interesting. 😍

[@curvy6c1]

This is an awesome topic 🤗💖🌷Thank You!

[@Ltucy]

I love vintage luxury hunting 🥰 any tips of good places to look?

[@MelinMelbourne]

I love Japanese vintage stores on eBay xx otherwise I check out local vintage stores in my city

[@gl-yx4qw]

loved this video!! ❤️

[@laurenqian7609]

Love to see your videos always. I would love take some of your chanel earrings or lv small accessories if you think of letting them go.