My Story of Life & Luxury ✨ Designer Handbags from 2001-2021

I share my entire luxury handbag shopping journey spanning 20 years through various life stages. I hope you enjoy! xx
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[@hellocatwalkcity]

Wow, this is one of my most personal videos. 🙈 Filming this was like a walk down memory lane for me, and I truly hope you enjoy watching! (P.S. I forgot to show my LV Speedy BB 😅but that one was purchased in 2020). Do share - what was your first designer handbag experience like? And how do you feel about your handbag collection today? I’d love to know a bit about your journey as well! xx

[@kbaut2579]

I forgot to mention - check out Advene. They are based in New York. I have had my eye on the Age back for a few months now. The shape is so unique yet functional, not to mention reasonably priced for an all leather bag. The caramel one is beautiful! I can't find any reviews on it so I haven't been able to bite the bullet on it just yet.

[@myriambouclier1076]

loved it. in french brands you should try Basile. amazing quality

[@athenaa972]

I enjoyed hearing the life of your bags. Thanks for opening up and sharing.

[@tanyatj7121]

This was so much more than a luxury handbag video Lovely Lady and I enjoyed EVERY bit of it! 💖🇦🇺🌻

[@hellocatwalkcity]

@@tanyatj7121 Thank you!! 💕

[@littleluxuries_01]

Loved hearing this story, and I think it’s so important for people to realise that in most cases, designer handbag collections don’t grow overnight. It’s so easy to think from social media that everyone has everything, and to think ‘why am I not in that position’. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Absolutely!! Nothing happens overnight, really. It’s all a slow and steady build and hopefully we enjoy the journey along the way! 😉

[@udjdbfsjbddkh9740]

I love your Attitude about Replicas 👍 I feel the same! I would rather Invest $2000 than wear it on my arm! From *BAGXGO.COM*

[@chrystinewu1072]

I really enjoy your journey story. I’m at the same age with two kids, I can totally relate most of your situation and understand all those phases that women has to go through. I respect your idea of taking a pause and enjoy what you currently own, that’s awesome!! We (including me) sometimes get lost in the KZbin world seeing all those unboxing videos do make us want more and your video is like a wake up call, we should appreciate and enjoy of what we currently have. ❤️

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you! I’m so glad my story resonated with you! It’s nice to slow down and enjoy all that we have. 💕

[@gillsimpson4976]

Such a great video. Hearing how each handbag had its own story and how they all represent a time in your life was so interesting. I am new to the KZbin luxury handbag videos but I am already getting tired of watching endless videos of women opening multiple boxes of luxury goods. Your videos are so different and I really enjoy what you put out. Thanks for taking the time.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

That means a lot - thank you so much!

[@keeptheshoes6198]

Thank you for sharing your story! I am 55 and I started my luxury journey in August 2019 when my youngest was a senior in college and we were almost done with tuition. It was my husbands idea, he wanted to get me a Louis Vuitton bag for our anniversary. Prior to that, I was completely happy with Coach, Michael Kors and Tory Burch bags. I researched and watched lots of you tube videos to find that ONE perfect luxury bag. Haha that one opened the door to my luxury handbag obsession. 2 1/2 years and 10 bags later, I feel like I have a nice collection, with an appropriate bag for every occasion and outfit. I’m trying to pause now too and enjoy and use what I have. I loved this video and the chance to get to know you better, it will add a lot of context to your future videos.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

I love that you raised your family and now you’re enjoying goodies! 10 is a great size collection! 👌

[@angelakwann]

Absolutely loved hearing you share your journey and so much eye candy 🥰 I’d love to hear more about your career and how you landed that dream job after taking such a long break!

[@MyBagsMB]

I bought my first luxury bag ( neverfull ) in 2018 after paying off all my student loans. Before that I couldnt even justify buying a €20 shirt. I bought another LV bag( Alma BB) months after my first purchase. My bags make me so happy and I know it's not for everyone. At the end of the day, it's your money that you're spending. My personal take on this is as long as you're not burning your savings and you're not taking out loans to make big purchases then it's never a bad thing to splurge out on a bag every now and then.

[@kklvoescc]

What an amazing idea to share your life through your handbags! Perfect for us handbag lovers. I related to so much of your story. Especially the part when the kiddos all went to school! (I have 3 of them 2 years apart 😬). As a stay at home mom that moment when my youngest went to school was true freedom! 😂😂😂 Loved learning more about you! Thanks for sharing! 🤎🤎🤎

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Aw yes! It’s like a whole new world opens up when our youngest goes off the school! So glad you enjoyed the video - thanks for watching!

[@kaitlinbeste]

I love how disciplined you are and hearing your journey

[@shysonnet]

Thanks so much for sharing your story - it’s really comforting! I’m just starting my 30s, married with no kids but want them in the future…we have a mortgage and the thought of juggling work, family, financial responsibilities and caring for aging parents overwhelms me. But your story reminds me that God has a season for everything under the sun and there will be a time one day where we will be able to enjoy the fruits of our labor, beautiful handbags or not ☀️

[@hellocatwalkcity]

💯

[@kbaut2579]

I've loved handbags since I was a little girl, non-designer and designer! However, once I became a mom and a SAHM to boot, I could care less about expensive handbags. To attest to how much I loved bags though, when I was in full-mom mode with babies, I always wanted the cutest diaper bags! I love hearing about your journey, not just about designer goods, but just about your life in general.💕 I love watching your videos because you are so relatable. Sometimes I watch videos about KZbinrs who are moms that do unboxings of goods that threw down $50K at LV or Chanel and that is just NOT real life for most people (though they are still fun to watch).

[@jackysdiarymomwifevibe]

I love that you pretty much gave us a fast story from your college to now. You just inspired me a lot! Thank you for making my day. I’m gonna look at my bags now and appreciate them. I just purchased 1 bag but I’m feeling like I don’t need a new bag, it’s a want. I’m trying to convince myself that it will be my last bag purchased for this year or so.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

I can’t believe I crunched 20 years of my life into a 20 minute video! 😂 Thank you for watching and for getting inspired. That’s means a lot.

[@sarah2576]

Looking forward to hearing more about your small French designer brand discoveries!

[@josslynzhang2403]

what a healthy and positive attitude towards your fashion journey, career and more importantly, life! would love to see more content about other not as well known brands you discover down the road! :)

[@rebeccabilderback9941]

What a fun way to get to know you and your story better! Thanks for sharing!!

[@jackieduplessy1459]

Love love the video! I’ve enjoyed very much!!! It makes happy every time you mention the Gucci bag. I just love it!!! I’m glad I was able to snag it. Can’t wait to see what’s next. I’m trying not to buy much this year but I have quite a few bags on my wishlist!!! My collection is out of control lol. Thanks for sharing your journey!!!!😍💕

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you Jackie!! So happy you gave the special Gucci a new home! 😘

[@rebeccahu595]

I love your handbag journey intertwined with your different life stages. I look up to you as my inspiration! You are so well-spoken, calm and I can tell that you are a very capable career woman in office. xx

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Awww wow 😭 thank you!

[@yulianagonzalez2428]

Is always a pleasure to see your videos thank you for sharing part of your life how everything go through and now you are happy enjoying your collection I’m so happy to be here part of your YT family and heard your history 🥰.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you dear 💕

[@tankhajj]

While listening to this video, I realized that I have been through a similar cycle. Left my job to take care of kids and stayed home for almost 10 years. Now back to work full time 😊 Great video!! Loved listening to you ❤

[@MsStefania95]

What a lovely story, I’m 27 and have been hustling and saving since I was 21, I always saved for a house to buy until last year I finally treated myself when I finally got the highest promotion. Bought myself before the year ended my first Chanels, one being my dream bag, a medium double flap in beige 😍 loved your story, I can relate coming from an Asian family who has always worked hard for success

[@jacquelinenatividade7291]

Quite an interesting journey! I admire people like you who slowly builds their collection based solely on their liking and reality. ❤️ Considering space and realizing what I've already gotten is enough, there is only one handbag on my wishlist for this year and it's amazing. 😂 X-mas personal gift is set. Also one idea that came to my mind recently is getting a new handbag only when travelling abroad. A tactic to increase the sentimental value and maybe not part ways with it so easily. We've been losing the hability to appreciate what we have....

[@sabrinag3357]

Thank you for sharing! I enjoyed listening to your life and luxury journey. 💕

[@ladylexiea3084]

Lovely to hear your life in bags. Memories are fun

[@ssquare7354]

Extremely enjoyed watching this video! Thank you for sharing and getting personal with us 💕

[@__sj.diary__1167]

Thank you for sharing I really enjoyed this video 🥰 my bag collection now is minimalist but I’m so happy 💗

[@MY-kh9hx]

Thank you for sharing such an amazing journey of yours. It is very inspiring! I highly suggest every young woman who is interested in luxury shopping watch this video before embarking on the journey. As your new subbie, I have been watching many of your previous videos this week. I really admire you for practising delayed gratification so well and you worked so hard for your career. You clearly have every right to enjoy your nice collection. Your hard work sets you apart from a lot of luxury KZbinrs, half of whom may have probably married a rich husband who allows them to spend mindlessly on luxuries. You really rock the community as the role model! With such great quality of you plus your way of teaching your kids financial literacy (which you shared in your recent video), I believe your kids could not be more well-prepared for their future financially. I shared some similarity with you in my luxury journey. I bought my very first luxury handbag during college (15 years ago). that was a pink Burberry tote. I bought it with my part-time income. During first few years after I graduated, I didn’t buy any luxury. I was super frugal. I wanted to save for my first home. When I made to middle level in my professional field, I started to buy some middle-priced luxury, eg 2 Balenciaga city bag (loved them, most practical bag ever), 1 Burberry hobo, 1 Prada tote, LV Neo noe. Apart from these few bags, I was frugal in most other aspects. For almost 10 years, I have had my eye on Lady Dior (mini size). Also, I tried on Chanel classic flap 6-7 years ago. They were so so so gorgeous. I managed to refrain myself from indulging for two reasons. First, I really wanted to save for my first bucket of capital. Although my income allows me to splurge on high-end luxuries, the fact that I have to support my Asian parents puts huge pressure on my saving. Secondly, my husband is very frugal and frowns on indulging luxury shopping. So I waited until recent 2 years…. I bought my first Chanel bag 2 years ago after my husband and I put aside pretty much the whole college fund for our only kid. Last month, I finally bought a Lady Dior in small size because I found one in second hand market but in brand new condition, in grey colour which I love way more than black. It was almost 35% off the retail price. I wouldn’t have pulled the trigger if I need to pay the current retail at almost usd6k. The small size and the good deal are really worth the wait. I am so happy with my purchase. I have yet bought a Chanel classic flap because of the concern about its capacity and weight. And I already own a YSL small loulou whose style is similar to a classic flap but has larger capacity. Not to mention the hefty price of a chanel classic flap… I currently only own 4 luxury handbags, Chanel top handle seasonal flap, small Lady Dior, white vintage Chanel hobo (a bit similar to your first Chanel but smaller and in caviar) and YSL small Loulou. I only own one SLG currently. Thanks to you, I will continue to keep my luxury shopping rational. I am open to adding a Chanel mini 17 into my collection because my current collection is quite elegant and formal. I want to add something more causal and fun. But I would only do so if I could find a good deal in colour I likes. I know I can wait. I have not wanted a Hermes yet, probably because they are soooo expensive. My current priority is to grow my investment portfolio for financial freedom. I may want a Hermes in the future, probably when my asset reaches certain threshold (I don’t have a certain target number yet) and I feel comfortable buying one. As you always said in your financial empowerment videos, nothing, not one handbag, is more important than financial security. I can totally relate what it means and how it feels. It is very encouraging to hear that you got your dream job after taking a pause as a stay-home mom for a few years. I was a stay-home mom for a few years, too. Also best time in my life. The bond with the kid is totally worth million dollars. Maybe you can share about some HR tips for women and how you landed your dream job after taking a career break. It would be very beneficial to your fellow women subbies like me. Xoxo from HK

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you so much for leaving such a thoughtful comment after watching the video! It sounds like we have quite a bit in common as working moms. I appreciate you sharing your background with me. xx

[@sharelation]

Thank you for sharing your journey and experience. We have quite a lot of similarities! Age, location, family, etc. You’re one of the people that inspired me to start my KZbin channel too! 🥰

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Amazing!

[@kellydekesel7492]

I really love these videos, because I’m at the same point. It’s easy to get seduced by all the beautiful things out there, but I also want to enjoy everything I already have at this point. Which already is A LOT. The only brand I would highly suggest to you, because I do feel we have a similar style and vision towards luxury bags, is Delvaux. I’ve loved them forever since they are a Belgian brand and I am Belgian as well, but this truly is the best brand out there. They are better than Hermes and not a lot of people talk about this brand. But their craftsmanship and leather are the very best. Just a suggestion if you do feel like adding something new 😉 But your collection is already AMAZING 🤩

[@lovefordesignersbags]

I loved listen to your story, I also loved the fact that you want to enjoy your current bags instead of adding new ones (likes most KZbinrs do), you got a beautiful collection, enjoy them 🥰

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you!!

[@ndoranegama]

Love this video. Your story is very relatable because I too had to put aside my love for luxury to take care of family and so many other responsibilities.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

We are privileged to have a family to take care of. ❤️

[@jennifershin543]

Love this video!❤️ I’m going to pause the video and get back to work for now and come back later, but may I ask how long of a break you took from working?

[@snam626]

What a beautiful journey! I have found myself gravitating towards things that I see often on social media even though it’s not really my taste necessarily. Hahah so funny the kind of influence marketing you see constantly has on you. Well anyways I decided to take a break from Instagram and I think it has helped somewhat. Thank you for sharing your collection. Enjoyed this vid!

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you Sharon! I totally hear you on the social media influences. I think it’s smart to take breaks once in a while. I did a month-long detox from Instagram a while back and it felt great! 😃

[@RC_17]

Loved this video! Thank you for sharing your journey & life with us🤍This year Im also going to focus on using & enjoying my current luxury collection.

[@bingkosaurus]

This is the most ‘lifechanging’ luxury bags video for me. Thank you for telling your story and reminding me that it’s totally normal for life (and so does the money) to have ups and downs. And that we can buy 0 bag for a decade, then splurge a couple of Chanels in a year is definitely possible

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Wow, thank you for your comment. I'm so glad the video resonated with you. Absolutely, life is full of ups and downs and there is a season for everything. :)

[@anthorpology]

What a fun video, a walk through handbag time and space! Thank you for sharing, interesting that you started off with a lot of Gucci as you don't have that much in your current collection! I started my collection with a lot of prada but now I don't buy from them at all ahaha interesting how our choices and tastes change

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Yes! Gucci will always hold a special place in my handbag-loving heart 😂but as we evolve, so do our tastes in fashion! 😉

[@contentwithcandace]

Outstanding video! You have an amazing luxury handbag collection! 😊

[@Anntea9699]

This was wonderful!! Thank you for sharing and for giving us a chance to get to know you a bit better!

[@wingsphysio]

Lovely hearing your journey. Yes would be great to be able to admire and not need to own. Oooo can’t wait to learn more about the lesser known French, Italian and New Yorker up and coming brands. Thank you 🙏

[@joyvillavicencio3501]

Thanks for sharing your personal journey through each bag along with your stages in life! We see how meaningful each item meant to you when added to your luxury collection ☺️

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you Joy! It a nice walk down memory lane. 💕

[@kokomo23love]

This was a fun video. As you described your journey from day 1, 1st ❤️ of luxury item, my mind reeled back to what I was doing at that time in 2001. I was fresh out of HS in June 2001 and immediately jumped in college July 2001. This was an enjoyable trip to memory lane.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

So many memories 💕

[@Sweetie_PieLo]

I have absolutely loved this story time with you! I am new to your channel and also create videos, but more in the True Crime Community. I admire you taking the time you took to be with your babies as I have done the same thing. Sometimes the world can try to convince you that being a mother is not enough, but you didn’t waiver from your decision and I’m sure you’re grateful to have had that time with your babies❤️ I love your gorgeous collection of bags… I have a few Chanel’s… mainly vintage like the Diana, weekender, Flap bag… etc Anyway, wonderful Channel and I definitely subscribed and look forward to more. Oh and also I watched your financial advise- Excellent!!

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate your kind words. I look forward to seeing you here more!!

[@heart.cunanan]

I really enjoyed knowing your handbag collection journey. It is very inspiring to know how you worked so hard throughout the years to get all these beloved treasures you have now which makes it all worth it. Honestly, your collection is my most favorite! ♥️♥️♥️

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you so much!

[@peonylove]

I started my collection in my late 30s I got my first Celine Belt and now I'm in my early 40s hopefully my collection can still grow. I still wish I have an opportunity to revisit Paris again to shop for a luxury bag. Hopefully one day!

[@itsourlocallife]

Great video! You have the perfect balance collection with a little history behind it. Thank you for sharing. 😍

[@celiaso8589]

So nice to learn more about you! Happy to hear that you went with what you wanted to do and was not influenced what others thought about taking a break from your career to care for your children. After I had my children I took a break as well and to this day I am still a SAHM (3 children) I also took a couple of pauses from shopping. 2019 is when I started again. Love your collection and the stories behind it! 💕

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Being able to be with our children is such a blessing and the greatest “luxury” I can think of!

[@anissadavina]

Wow this is an amazing video, thank you for making this....All your collections are pretty ❤❤❤❤ and yes I agree with you 💯 % this is the time just enjoying what you have right now and keeping your money at bank account cause we never knows what's going on for tomorrow 😢🥺 cause during this long pandemic makes me think that Life is so short 🥺 ...Stay safe , keep healthy and keep it post 🥰 Greetings you from Jakarta - Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@thebaggeek]

Such an interesting handbag story. I watched every second of this video. I followed a similar pattern of getting 1 lv bag as a reward for graduating grad school and then going on a hiatus until I met another milestone and then in 2020-2021 out of nowhere got 9 Hermes bags. Now I’m happy with my luxury collection. Now I’m focusing on filling more of my collection with lesser known bags but interesting and unique designs with a focus on quality

[@hellocatwalkcity]

“Out of nowhere got 9 Hermès bags” 🤣 🤣 🤣 love the honesty because I think many of us went overboard in 2020-2021! 😉

[@damarcelo3252]

Love hearing your luxury journey! Got to know more about you too. Makes me wonder how I would tell mine ;-). Thank you for sharing!

[@sue9001]

Love your pragmatic approach to luxury akin to your investment ideas. KZbin 100% influences my compulsive buying. Therefore in 2020-21 during lockdowns, I took @Kat L’s advice in one of her videos that if we can’t control our urges then stop watching luxury videos. That helped soooo much. Only now have I really resumed watching but am definitely into your new journey in diversifying your videos towards different brands and investment tips. Good luck!

[@shxna]

This is such a lovely video! 😊 All the bags each have stories. New subbie because of this.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Aw thank you so much!!

[@gpaton9643]

Thank you so much for the great video on your luxury journey. I am working on just enjoying the collection I have! It’s hard to change my mindset but I’m working on it! Have a great day!

[@SukayahRamli]

Thank you for sharing! Its so hard to find someone who is down to earth, its hard to find someone who is genuine about their progress in life. I am in my 40s and didn’t really care much about designer brands handbag though I travelled to Paris many times. What I can say is Celine is an under rated brand.

[@funkylcd]

Thanks for your chatty videos. Nice to listen to when I'm doing stuff

[@amandazallar5209]

A very enjoyable video to watch 🤎 I resonate so much with everything you mentioned such as enjoying your collection and not just falling into overconsumption and working on admiring and appreciating beautifully aesthetic pieces from afar (without feeling the need to acquire). I, too, am looking to just enjoy my collection instead of continuing to just amass luxury goods and getting overwhelmed by the amount I have.

[@smurfiel2206]

Loved listening to you talking us through your journey. I agree with everything you said towards the end. Definitely more to life than more and more handbags. Enjoying what you have is so important as well as taking in other experiences. I look forward to the year ahead with you 🥂💕😊

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you!

[@xiaonanchen7061]

Great video! Love your collection and stories. I’m also waiting for Phoebe’s Philo’s to launch her new line. I do like Celine’s new line as well, the Triomphe bags and belt are stunning.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Yesss much anticipation for Phoebe!

[@XoxoLeo85oxoX]

I really enjoyed hearing your story. Thank you so much for sharing!! ❤️

[@tanyatj7121]

Hello from Australia 🇦🇺🌻, i was fortunate this morning to have your video appear in my recommendations.. Im a handbag lover and didn't hesitate to click play 💖. I thoroughly enjoyed the style and time span aspect of the presentation in relation our shared pashion. The stand out for me though was listening to an inspirational balanced obviously beautiful woman! Quite a number of foundational qualities and ideals were evident re. Your approach and attitude with each purchase.. Family values, work ethic, self worth and your very grounded approach to balance and self awareness. I said outloud right befor you mentioned balance toward the end "I could be Friends with this beautiful woman, shes so balanced." 💖 Im not in the financial position to purchase a designer bag, I aspire and am positive my life bance and goals will give me the opportunity to make that rewarding though in my future. I enjoy admiring the style and quality of designer brands and feel joy for their proud owners with no envy or jelousy 😀. I have never been one to judge my self worth or success on material possessions. Our true value as a human being is what we have if our material possessions were taken from us. Hypothetically 😀😘 You and I would be worth all of the high end designer handbags ever created and more! Thank you for sharing and of course, im a new subscriber. Love and blessing to you, your family and of course your many subscribers 💖🇦🇺🌻 xo

[@hellocatwalkcity]

This is such a special message - wow, thank you so much! 💕 I agree with you that self worth does not come from these material things. Recognizing this is so important. I admire your positivity and am so glad you stumbled upon my channel. So happy to have you as part of this community! Have a blessed day!

[@dianapurnell9814]

What a great video. You have a beautiful collection. I think you would like the LV Capucines bag that would be a great addition to your collection. Enjoy your beautiful bags. When you work hard you deserve to play hard😘

[@whatmargieloves7367]

I really enjoyed learning about your journey! I was not exposed to luxury as a child so I had no idea what the kid brands were until my adulthood. I bought a coach bag in my 20s and felt I was a made woman! But it wasn’t until my youngest was in kinder that I bought my first real luxury bag for the exact reasons you mentioned!

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Coach is so under-rated! Which bag did you choose as your first luxury designer bag?

[@heatheryonker8860]

This video was so lovely. Thank you for inspiring me to post about my bags on tiktok and KZbin. I also am trying to enjoy what I have and admire things without buying them.

[@maneerasaxena2594]

Loved this video. So fun to watch how your style has evolved through the years. I also started with Gucci and still love the brand. I like their leather….and I love how the brand is so inclusive of everyone when every other luxury brand is trying so hard to be so “exclusive”. I’m still fairly new to the luxury world and slowly building my collection, but currently the major chunk of my collection is Louis Vuitton. I do have my Chanel WOC and plan to get another Chanel bag for my 40th birthday next year, but I don’t think I’ll be buying any more Chanel besides that. (Atleast, that’s what I think right now!) I do want a couple of YSL pieces and ONE perfect caramel/cognac bag but haven’t decided where to get that one from! It’s too bad that caramel/cognac is not so easy to come around! It’s no surprise that majority of my handbags are black - I am a sucker for black everything!

[@kaliparissa]

I liked this in the first minute of watching it!

[@babagonzales]

Thanks so much for sharing your journey, I love the beautiful memories and stories!! ❤❤❤

[@sherenehamlin183]

Your collection is so gorgeous I love it🥰

[@itz_zephyrx8974]

What a beautiful journey! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@daisynmama]

Loved hearing your story and really enjoyed this video!

[@jacquelineazure]

Wow I love the caramel Chanel and the brown Antigona 😍

[@huywee]

We graduated the same year! My sister worked at Saks while in college so she started her collection really early. I didn’t start until 2006 when I was gifted a LV Kendall. Many pieces later, I moved to NYC last year and got a corporate job at one of my favorite maisons. 😄Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Ooh wonderful!!!

[@nitapandora773]

Love ur collections! Omg 😻😻

[@magnoliarose5910]

Lovely video. Thank you for sharing part of your story with us with handbags woven in each of these life stages. My first luxury items were Louboutins in 2014 - Black Patent So Kates and Nude Patent Irizas. Then 3 handbags around 2016 (Marc Jacobs Medium Incognito and a Chloe Hudson) - beautiful bags but don’t use the Marc Jacobs much because too big, and I carry fewer items now. Then 2019 is when the handbag interest really took off (read: out of control). Feel like I have too many. Need to purge things I don’t use! Shoes are still my first and primary love as I always have had gorgeous shoes before going luxury. But as with life stages, I may be temporarily shelving my high fashion items for my more practical side (Patagonia + Chacos my other long standing primary loves) these next few years 😊.

[@BoywithLoveeee]

How much is that Prada bag if you ever let it go?

[@Peachlover345]

From a practicality standpoint, do you prefer the chanel classic flap or lady dior?

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Ooh, this may be a great video topic for the future! For now, I would say my preference is for the Chanel classic flap. 😊

[@MiizSerenuhh]

Great story! If you're considered a late bloomer, I'm a super late bloomer then haha. I did not get into or learn about high end designer until in my early 30s. And of course, these price hikes are not even going to give me much chance to build my collection. 🙈

[@AnUrbanGypsy]

Loved hearing your journey and interesting to hear about your career break. Babies came along early for us so there was never money to splurge, plus we moved to several different countries so I had to be a stay home mom as no support to hand. My first designer bag only came along two years ago when I was in my late forties. I have 3 now but being much older makes you more selective. I’d love a couple of classic style Chanel bags but I’m not sure I can take the plunge on what is now over $12k in my country, when a nice Chanel bag can be had for half that price. It’s a lot of money hanging off one’s shoulder. Looking forward to you exploring different Houses, it will be refreshing to see.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Babies and living in different countries - what an adventurous and beautiful life!

[@Nita19SC04]

I really enjoyed this storytelling moment ❤

[@fashionismypassiongirl660]

❤️❤️❤️Great story! Mine is a little similar accept I started my collection in college while living with my parents and taking advantage of having no rent to pay, lol. I worked two jobs and full time college. I blame my parents for introducing me to designer world at a very young age. Now, I’m doing it to my 3 kids. 😯

[@handbaghaven9083]

I am a new subscriber & I enjoyed this video & your story so much! I admire how you talk about balance & slippery slopes and finance. Beautiful collection!

[@yummylife8984]

I love the beginning of your luxury way, from Gucci times, sooo interesting!:) it is really like behind the scenes because I thought you started from Chanel and it is all about Chanel :) but your way is so colorful, so many brands and thoughts! I started my way from 30 years old, it is just 2 years of my luxury journey:)

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Each journey is unique and different. Thank you for listening to mine and for sharing yours too! 😊

[@originalmiramar]

My husband bought my a fuer la page bag, it's lovely. I recommend them.

[@selinajuse1852]

Tory Burch is really great! Tory was also my go to when I kids was growing up too!

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Yes!! Their bags hold up so well!

[@sherenehamlin183]

I definitely understand wanting to be home with your kids… I made sure for my three children I stayed home for their first three years

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Precious

[@Magarita810]

Loved your story but loved what you said at the end , enjoying what you have and just because you can afford more bags does not mean you will buy any. Covid was a lesson on priorities of life.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you.

[@mum2babyD]

Lovely trip down youre memorylane 🥰

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you 💕

[@BureauKat]

I wish LV would bring back the toiletry pouches--I use mine as catch-alls in my bags and they are so durable.

[@anapaulino5600]

hi ..I wanted a sicily from dolce Gabbana for many years, and in 2020 I bought a small blue one I like it a lot I use it for everything, then I bought a wallet and a Bulgari bracelet, and last year I bought a sneakers for myself and a scarf for my dad gucci ,and for my birthday I got a Bulgari bag I love their bags. and at the beginning of this year a Gucci card holder, but unfortunately the currency in Brazil is devalued so now brands are hard to buy, they are the value of a good car. thank you for sharing your story with the brands 😘

[@minipleasures96]

i started buying designer bags back in 2011. i bought many during lockdown which was insane! i am now where i am enjoying my bags and not looking to add more unless it really appeals to me & with a price I can afford.

[@Bella-yb6gg]

WOW, you should have kept that first lux bag your mother got for you, to give to your own daughter if nothing else! My daughter changed a lot over the years going from not liking a bag to liking it later and vice versa and Ive handed down some of my bags which she cherish and will hand down to her own kids. Each bag has a story

[@hannahho3186]

Thank you for sharing, H! Like many, I so relate on your metamorphosis, akin to parallel lives in different cities. 2020/21 were definitely my luxury 2.0 of purging old items and curating my entire closet. Our current contented lull is a good phase of enjoying all our items and admiring some others from afar. 💕

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Parallel lives for real!! 😂 😯

[@belcebolvadin5324]

I am a first time mom, I use BEIS for diaper bag (which i LOVE) I also cant use a luxury bag for a diaper bag either. I also have a tory burch tote for the summer :) I paused for two years. For my birthday I am asking for a bag though (:

[@Bhlisse]

Thank you for sharing ! 👍😊👍

[@mikokitton]

I love this so much! Thank you for sharing your story. I’m currently in the same boat as you when you gave birth to your first child. I’m at a really nice place in my career, but I want to take a break to be with my baby. I’m a little afraid to do it though as I will miss the income and security. 😭

[@lovepchan]

Could you do a video talking about your career? How you got to where you are now?

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Hmm I can try to work this into a future Q&A video! 😊

[@Jessiestyle]

Super inspiring video 💜💜💜💜

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you Jessie! Love your authenticity in your videos. 💕

[@meryemm.2820]

I loved watching this video! I didn't know you were a Gucci girl 😍

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Yasss Gucci holds a special place! 🥰

[@nikkithompson1980]

I am about same age as you. I got my first luxury handbag in 2011 when I was in my early 30s. I use cheap 10 dollar bag in my 20s. Same as u. Career focus and buy alot properties to live in and investment. My journey of luxury handbag explode in recent years when I am more established finacially. I also pause from working between 2016 to 2017 for 2 years to reflect my self and who I am without income, of course trouble and drama in my relationship.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Wow that last part about reflecting on who we are without income. That hits the soul.

[@zixiachen7760]

love your story

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Thank you ☺️

[@MissTiffee619]

I’m very late to the luxury handbag party. I just started 2020. I had only been buying contemporary brands, mainly Coach, from my teen years until age 39. I now have a small collection of 3 SLGs and 4 Bags (5, if you count MCM). I also learned the hard way that 1) not every beautiful bag will work for me and 2) selling to Fashionphile is not the best choice financially (I’m talking about the 5-6 months that I had the Givenchy Antigona). For 2022, I need to slow down. I went from no luxury to having 10 items (including shoes and costume jewelry) in 15 months.

[@MissTiffee619]

I also, want to focus more on up and coming Black designers based here in the US. Brandon Blackwood NYC and Anima Iris are 2 brands that I’ve really been into lately.

[@avad1515]

I love Brandon and Anima💗. My collection is growing

[@sherenehamlin183]

Hi beautiful …. Hope you and your family have an beautiful weekend💖

[@trang8735]

Your voice sounds so young like someone in their 20s. So soothing too, you should do voice over. 😊

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Aw thank you 🥰

[@suzanneobrien5279]

I think social media can skew people's perceptions of luxury, and make us feel that everyone has a Birkin at 20 and that's what you should strive for. I can remember buying my first Coach bag at that age and literally feeling sick as I handed over about £70 (over half my weeks wages 🙂) In reality most of us don't start our luxury purchasing until our 30s/40s, if we're lucky enough to have our finances in order.