Inspired by u/ValueBrandVuitton! Gotta stand in solidarity with my fellow RepGay!
##The Basics
>**Age:40, although according to the gay community Iβm bout to refined into gasoline or plastic for cosmetic procedures
>**Gender Identity:Male, love to mess with gender norms
>**Location:The β€οΈ of Tornado Alley!
>**Occupation & Industry: Healthcare
>**Individual Income: I gets my cheddar
>**Household Income:DINK, we do just fine
##The Bags
>**When did you join RepLadies? Three years ago?
>**How did you find RepLadies? While searching for Hermès or Birkin lover subreddits
>**Were you familiar with reps before RL?
Oh yes. If you can do it safely getting a Canal Street rep in NYC is a must have experience!
>**How many bags do you own? Maybe 50???
>Family photo time: share which bags are in your collection! Family Photo
>**How many are auth, how many are rep? Half and half or so
>**How much have you spent on reps? Several thousands over the last couple decades
>**What is your most expensive bag? Birkin 30 Barenia Faubourg
>**What are the most important brands or pieces in your collection? My B30, because of the story behind it. The bag isnβt the valuable part, itβs the memory associated with it
>**What bag did you first fall in love with, and when? Did you end up buying it?
The LV MOCA Neverfull in 2005. Bought it in a rep, had it for years. Let a βfriendβ borrow it and never saw it again.
>**Any particular bag that holds a special sentimental value?
Most of them are associated with a particular event or situation.
>**Is there a specific bag you are looking to purchase next? Or have you reached purse peace?
Iβve got a couple left to get. The Chanel 19 has become my new obsession and thereβs one or two more left for me to get.
>**Do you feel like your bags change peopleβs perceptions of you or how youβre treated?
LOL! Oh yes. Iβm a man with a high end bag, and a stack of Cartier bracelets! Most males get offended when they see me, and most women give me death glares because they know the $$$.
>**Have your bag-carrying habits changed since the pandemic started?Definitely. I donβt carry one with me most of the time anymore. Thereβs simply no where to go. Costco is about the βhighest-endβ place we go anymore.
##The Shopping
>**How often do you buy new bags?
Too frequently. I need to calm it down.
>**Has
... keep reading on reddit β‘
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Anyone get a Bougie Tiger and what are your thoughts on them?
Edit: as a side question in general what can be done with NFTs like setting as pfps etc
Happy New Year Repladies! Some old-timers might remember me from back in 2017/18. I achieved purse peace (lol jk, just bought an MPA) for a few years, but I caught the 18k jewelry bug and made my way back here. After jumping on two 18k pieces from XiangYao/XY, I realized that I should try the damn jewelry on before buying it. If you don't want to find out the hard way that Sweet Alhambra makes you look like you stole a toddler's christening jewelry, read on.
Since boutiques have no stock after the Christmas pillaging, and judging how a necklace looks with a mask and a Cartier security guard loitering nearby is no fun, I turned to Taobao and Aliexpress to test out the look. But I'm still bougie with sensitive skin, so I only want sterling silver or titanium or, very occasionally, stainless steel* (warning below). Here are some sterling silver jewelry dupes on AE and TB, with a few bonus Dior scarves and Hermes SLGs. I'm not sure if they are all branded, since my priority was finding quality materials & the general look. Obligatory disclaimer: I can't confirm any of them are actually sterling silver, but the price point and reviews seem to check out.
Warning about stainless steel: I don't recommend stainless steel for bangles or rings because in case of an emergency, an EMT won't be able to cut through it. If your hand or finger swells, you will lose your appendage instead of your jewelry.
I did not provide any direct item links because in my experience, rep links get taken down a lot faster after they get posted on Repladies. I don't know if this is because of overseas traffic or because some tool is scraping RL for links, but I'm posting the item IDs. You can get the actual link for the item by:
TB: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=INSERTID So if the ID is 123456789, I would put https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=123456789 in my browser/app/Superbuy etc.
AE: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/INSERTID.html? So if the ID is 12345689 again, I would put https://www.aliexpress.com/item/123456789.html? into my web browser or search the item link on the AE website.
TB Jewelry:
Sterling silver S925 VCA Vintage Alhambra necklace, 98CNY, id=660173624060
Sterling silver S925 VCA Vintage Alhambra necklace/bracelet/earrings, def branded, 148 CNY, id=654444115419
Sterling silver S925 VCA Magic Alhambra necklace, 118CNY with 90cm chain / 85 without
... keep reading on reddit β‘Hermes B30 Himalayan from nonTS Yun
Disclosure - I got this at a bargain, she was have a clearance sale. But other than that, it was not sponsored or given any further discount.
- Yun
- Wechat: Yun118022
- 5888cny
- Paid with Wise
- EMS 607cny
- Ordered 16.11.21
Paid 16.11.21
Basetao PSP 18.11.21
Delivered 19.12.21 - Sangles are not the best, and handles are a bit longer then my SYmode B30. This was my first exotic from Yun, and i must say im very pleased for the price.
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**Photos**
- [My photos]
- [PSP]
- [BT PSP]
- [Factory pictures]
- [Authentic]
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**Quality - 9/10**
I bought this knowing it was not Nilo croc but Siam croc, and I have nothing to be unhappy about. I was not ready to splurge nearly 5000usd on a Himalayan from a more reputable seller for a new exotic within months of my So Black b35. I was first eyeing a B25 Himalayan, but was starting to get cold feet on the whole look of the bag and wanted to try out a cheaper option before spendig the doh for a exxy one.
Overall the quality of the leather is great, it is soft and light weight just as my Steven Nilo. The smell is far from the So Black which had a sweet and almost candy like smell, this smells like normal dyed leather.
I specifically asked her for a bag with big scales and this was sent as an option for pattern that tickled my fancy. She had others as well, but i didn't like the dyed pattern of it as i preferred one that had a V shaped dye and not straight. So I jumped at this, and oh boy am I happy I did?! ABSOLUTLY!
-0,5 for the smell, which was a bit too strong and needed to be aired.
-0,5 for the interior not being as lux as it could/should be. I find it at bit stiff and smelly.
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**Accuracy - 8/10**
When I got this in my hands I compared it to my B30 Barenia from SYmode, and there weren't many things i could point my finger on. As i mentioned above, the handles are slightly longer than SY, the sangles are uneaven, the leather strip between the back and the flap is also slightly longer than SY. Hardware might not be the best out there but it will be fine for my use.
-0,5 for the longer handles-1 for the sangles
-0,5 for the long middle piece between the back
... keep reading on reddit β‘First off, I think this might be the best subreddit. Seriously, people here seem pretty cool and willing to answer questions without making people feel like idiots.
Now my question, which bougie brand 10 in skillet should I buy for Christmas? Finex, Fredericksburg, Borough, or another? I use an old Griswold that I love but need a second pan and thought I would be fancy. (Yes, I understand lodge can be just as good as pricier skillets)
It's owned by a Vietnamese person
Itβs on Dixonβs webpage, but always out of stock. Costco has it online, but have never seen it in the warehouse.
I'm not vegan either, but I do like a wide variety of foods (and I'm lactose-intolerant), so I'm fairly knowledgeable. Folks will come in all wide eyed and say "I want to make a vegan lasagna for my grandson and I don't know where to start," and I get to reply "I've got you." It's such an expression of love to make food for someone else, especially if it takes you out of your comfort zone. It makes me so happy to help them find the right things, and I get to hear about their families and how much they care for each other. One lady told me about her "daughter-in-love" and how she is newly pregnant, but the family dog is getting old, and everyone just needs a little more support right now. It made my day then, and does every single time.
What are some weird little things about your day-to-day that make you happy?
Like the title says - Iβm wanting to find some oil I can diffuse that smells sophisticated, gorgeous and herbal. The most recent thing I smelt like it is the Mecca Athletica body lotion - itβs a herbal scent that I vaguely recognise but canβt put my finger on!
Love her, sheβs classy and beautiful AND successful. Sheβs too good to be on that show/Zues network but it did get her some more fans at least.
