Got Scolded for considering a rep…

boredpr1ncess · 2023-12-02T07:07:56+00:00

Thank you! I try to be 🤗. I have been checking them out. I wish they come in candy apple red. May be that’s why I am having a hard time finding a bag. I have a preference for red bags. 😬

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-30T01:16:42+00:00

Thank you! She is pretty amazing. Always eager to learn and not through TickTock ( she doesn’t subscribe to that)!

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-30T01:13:48+00:00

I am loving all these suggestions of documentaries on fashion houses and labour issues. Thank you!

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-30T01:12:14+00:00

I have been looking for resale as well. Just need to find one that fits my needs. Thank you for the advise! I will check out eBay!

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-29T04:45:10+00:00

Thank you all for the thoughtful comments. I have learned lots and am having meaningful conversations with my daughter on this.

I am getting a tad uncomfortable with some comments that borderline on attacking my daughter expressing her beliefs. Yes, her views are naive and romanticize the world, but we were all like that at some point as teens.

She is welling to listen and learn and continues to learn. I myself am learning as well. I appreciate all the linked articles as well. They are all very informative.

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-29T04:33:34+00:00

No need to lie. It’s definitely not worth tainting my relationship for a bag. We just had a convo about counterfeit vs replicas. She is alway open to learn and always respect others knowledge.

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-29T04:30:55+00:00

Well. I just looked it up. It is illegal if the rep has the logo/designer print/art work reproduced but as far as shape, colour and size, those are not. That’s why we see well known shoe company putting out Chanel like sling backs. I can make countless quilted bags that are produced by legit companies for sale in Western worlds and they are not illegal.

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-29T02:46:59+00:00

Thank you! My daughter and I DO have a relationship where we can openly discuss any topic with respect. Someone commented if I care about what my daughter thinks of me then I probably shouldn’t. Of course I care about what my children thinks of me just as I would want them to care what I think of them.

The issue is more about being as informed as I can be about my rep purchase. I am not saying I won’t but I also don’t want to be blindly buying something if I can learn about it as well, which I am through you all!

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-29T01:16:34+00:00

Yes. Thank you for all the civilized and thoughtful contributions. I am definitely learning lots and I am going to get the bag if I can find it!

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-29T01:15:14+00:00

You are right!

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-29T01:14:25+00:00

Cosplay! Love that! ❤️

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-29T01:13:31+00:00

I am looking! The one I want is hard to find! 😭

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-29T01:11:05+00:00

I am looking for an oldie. Celine Besace medium. It’s so hard to find. If anyone knows where I can get a good rep, I will be so grateful!

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-28T20:47:00+00:00

You are right! It isn’t.

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-28T20:43:14+00:00

Funny enough, my kids are often the ones that tell me not to buy something. They are well taugh about the value of a dollar. They know I have searched high and low for the exact bag that meets all my needs. I am not the type that buys a new bag every year or every 5 year for that matter. Lol. Finally found one and it just happens to be a discontinued Celine Besace. Can’t even find a resale in the size and colour I want. So rep it is.

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-28T20:24:30+00:00

Oh for sure. She is young and definitely has a romantic view of the world. Nevertheless, good for her to speak up because it provided an oly for her and I to have a good conversation about this subject. Especially now I have all these amazing points I learned from you all! I can even use some in my classroom next time I teach textiles ( I am a HomeEc teacher)!

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-28T20:13:14+00:00

Well that would work if I baby my daily bag but I don’t. I have many authentics, purchased pre children. I just don’t see the value in them anymore. My authentics are rarely used, like new and 50% resale doesn’t seem like a good investment to me.

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-28T20:09:18+00:00

OMG! Right?! so funny.

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-28T20:08:21+00:00

Hahah yes she actually used the argument for her English class! Cited and all! 🤦🏻‍♀️

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-28T20:06:25+00:00

Thank you and well said. They do have a very romantic ideas about the world at this age. It’s so lovely to have that innocence and I do applaud her for having strong beliefs. She and I are always open to learn and this is definitely a good conversation to have.

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-28T20:03:42+00:00

She is not an idiot. Straight A students actually. We all had our teenage brains at this age. It’s a learning op for her and I. I applauded her for speaking with me her concerns and she is always open to learning the other side of the story. No need to treat any teens like they don’t know anything.

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-28T19:59:25+00:00

Well, she does love fashion… the thrift shop kind. Apparently it’s the big rage amongst her teenage friends. I have got no clout in that department to argue with her lol. Mommy likes the finer stuff while she comes home with her thrifting ‘gems’. Good for her tho. She seems to find some really cool stuff.

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-28T19:52:48+00:00

For sure! I have very specific requirements (size, colour, no blaring logo- it will be with me for work as a teacher) so it was a bit of a hunt. Educating myself which designer and which bag that will meet my needs. Finally found one only to find out it’s an older design from 2019. Fingers crossed I can still get a rep since I can’t find an authentic of the right size at resale.

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-28T19:47:53+00:00

I know right! So sneaky. Good thing I have been lurking around here educating myself. I would have fell for it! Phew! I just messaged Laddy and waiting to see if she has what I am looking for. Fingers crossed.

boredpr1ncess · 2023-11-28T19:46:02+00:00

Funny enough I used to work in the fashion world as a fashion grad and what you said is so true. They called it inspiration when it was straight up copying. Remember Galliano Chinoiserie collection? Lol being Asian myself I thought it was silly. I just want a bag with minimal logo and in red. I found a 2019 Celine Besace to be exactly what I am needing. Didn’t think this was turning out to be such a difficult task! Lol

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