Well caring truly is sharing! I DID NOT KNOW THAT STORING MY luxury goods in their boxes could possibly ruin them! 'Bout to remove them now. As I stated before, you're a wealth of great information. Also, you're not on here to show off your luxury goods but you genuinely care and that's why you share. Thanks so much for this vlog.🥰
I’ve always wondered if you store your bags open on the shelves or not! My burning question was finally answered. Props to you for the dedication to take the bags in and out all the time!!
Oh MINNIE! I am so GUILTY. I didn't know fabric was bad for stuffing handbags! Several of mine are stuffed with sheets and pillowcases. (Yikes, even my GST & Birkin) I assumed the air pillow plastic might hinder breathing so I tossed it. I'm going through my collection TOOOO-DAY and rectify the situation. BTW...I've followed you a long time and marvel at the excellent choices you've made in your purchases. I'm especially loving your new (pre-loved) Fendi. I'm proud to say that I have FINALLY gained control of my impulses and no longer feel I must add everything I 'love' to my collection. I'm satisfied admiring from afar.....with only a little whimpering & whining. :)
This was a great vid, thanks for sharing! My mom actually had the lining of a mono canvas LV bag from the early 90s completely disintegrate in sections and pockets stick due to storing it in the original box for years. It was very sad because it was a sentimental gift and she thought she was preserving it. Happy you are educating people to avoid this, the sales associates should really mention this at the point of sale.
Hi Minnie! Great video. I did a google search and found that the brand Lovin My Bags makes the Odor Out Bag Candies. They are $8.95 and have great reviews. Hope that helps some of your viewers. I recently purchased a pre-loved Speedy and it's beautiful but has a slightly musty smell. I'm going to give these a try.
I have used wood charcoal and put it in the open Ziploc bag and put the charcoal bag into the bag and leave it overnight and all odor or musty smell get removed. Thanks for sharing your video , love your video as always.
Just LEARNED the "storage" lesson two weeks ago! Literally! Been neatly storing bags in boxes, with covers, located in cool place, in my house, for years, with no problem! But recent changes in weather here on the East coast (huge increase in rain) unbeknownst to me created moisture problems! When I took out some of my bags that I carry during the spring they were RUIN due to mold contamination! What a gut kick!!! Two weeks later, I'm still crying!!! Again, lesson learned!
Vonni Brown I live in Alabama and we get lots of rain!! See if you can find item called “Damp Rid” store them in your closer to get rid of the moisture
A piece of charcoal, yes right out of the Kingsford bag, very loosely wrapped in paper towel will remove odors. Place it inside the bag, put the bag in a plastic storage box with a cover and leave untouched for 5 days. I purchased a preloved LV cosmetic case that arrived with an incredibly nasty, moldy odor. I was heartbroken. Tried the charcoal method and it removed the odor completely!! No more preloved for me, but all ended well 😀
Morning babe! I’ve made a ton of mistakes too. Totally didn’t realize color transfer was a thing when I got my new speedy DA. Living and learning daily 😘
Erika Plus3 I had no clue about color transfer either! Pretty much all I know I’ve learned from Minnie 😀 This channel is such an excellent resource 😀❤️👍
To remove odor or musty smell I have in fact used dryer sheets. I place dryer sheet is in bag for about a week unzipped. Remove sheets and bag has no smell. I think my sheets were unscented! I don’t know why but it worked! Also, I hear baking soda works too
This video was very well thought out thank you I learned a lot and I now see that using regular paper may create a mildew situation because paper does absorb water or humidity. Makes so much sense to switch over to air paper also I get so obsessed with the structure I may be overstuffing my bags for storage good point as well have a great weekend
Just started to go for my walk , what an awesome surprise ! Just a heads up you have inspired me to get healthy and thinner :) whenever I have a weak Moment I hear you say Give it your all ! Thanks Minnie 🙏 Also I really enjoy your videos , out of all the luxe your my favorite !
I actually thought that's how you store your handbags, without dust bag on your shelf. Was so close to asking you how do you keep dust at bay for your handbags! 😆
For my bags lined in alcantara I pull the lining out and spray with a mix of water, white vinegar, and Downy. Spray and gently clean with a clean white cloth. Leave the lining out while drying. The musty odor was completely gone.
I used Senseo coffee pads to remove a musty smell from a preloved Alma (25 years old). I threw in 3 pads and left them in for the night. Next day the smell was gone and yes, it smelled like coffee for a week, but disappeared. Now I don't smell anything anymore.
Yea I noticed that too the damier ebene red interior dyes damier azur things. But im just mindful that its just material stuff and we buy these things to enjoy it and if it gets a little ruined its okay ..so that thinking helps me :)
You are absolutely right! The SA’s at LV and Chanel have told me to store bags with towels but I never felt right about that. At the very least, who wants to pick terry cloth lint from the lining of their bag all day lol 😆. But I use the air bags like you. Paper can absolutely cause mold so I tell my friends to never use paper. I have had my Josephine wallet since for about 5 years now and the coin pouch insert I’ve been using steadily since then and definitely the wallet for 2 years straight and both items look brand new! Use the goods and store them exactly how you say and you can have a collection to enjoy for years and decades to come 🤗 Thanks for the video 💋
I’m not sure how true this is but I’ve read that adding Silica bags to the box when storing will prevent moisture build up. However, I know for sure that it helps with smells 😁
I got burnt on eBay back in 2007. I thought my coach bag was real. Lol. 😂. It tore up in no time. Needless to say I don’t buy any luxury bags from eBay.
I don't know how to use little bags because I need a lot of stuff...And I'm always oversizing the small ones😂 Someone told me that bags "have a life" with you and stains, torns etc is some kind of memory that is beautiful in some ways...
Hi Minnie! This video is very informative. I’ve been also keeping my bags in their boxes.😁 I just love all your tips and they all make sense!😍 Thank you!
Thank you for all of this information!! I got a little pillow for one of my Chanel Jumbos, but the air paper works so much better! Great info as always, Minnie 💗💗
I’ve made one big mistake! Back when I was new to luxury I purchased a mulberry bayswater bag from eBay.. it was a bit heavy for me so i sold it. As I soon discovered the bag was not authentic. The new buyer made me aware that I was scammed. It was awful. Not only was I out of the cash that I spent. I had to return the money to my buyer too. So embarrassing! I only buy from known resellers now. Ebay is dangerous!
Can you have a video or provide information about how you get your bags authenticated. What is the process, how long does it take and cost? Thank you 😊
Minnie! You should get a base shaper for your Chanel WOC! It’s a total game changer and only costs about 20 bucks. I did a review video of my WOC and show the shaper I use. I got it from a seller on Etsy and it works great. I highly recommend and you can keep enjoying (and overstuffing) your WOC! 😉
Wow! Such an awesome video today Minnie! After finished watching your video, I went straight to my closet and took all of my bags and slgs out of the boxes 😅. Thank you very much for sharing the tips my Dear!!!! 👍🏼🙏🏼♥️
You have been instrumental in changing the way I store my bags! Though funny enough I do keep them out of their dust bags 😂. Thanks for always informing and entertaining us🥰. Have an amazing weekend!
Minks4All Dont be, I too live in paranoia that something terrible will happen, I just know if they are covered I won’t use them and rotate them, so I live on the edge of a nervous breakdown 🥺. The crazy is real Minnie!
Thanks so much for these tips Minnie !!! I'm going to take all my bags that are in boxes out as soon as I get home lol. You have me freaking out over here
I loved this video. I have longchamp bags which I store folded up in their dustbags. Is this the best way to store them? I am currently in hospital and binge watching your videos. I can't believe how much weight you lost. You look incredible. Your videos are definitely keeping me sane so thank you xxx
My Favourite RUclipsr, hands down! Do you trash all your boxes? They take a lot of space in my house! But I also need lot of shelves for my bags and shoes...because now, my boxes are just being stacked on top of each other...Great video, now im in panic..lol
TK's place You are so sweet!! I kept the majority of them, lol! I’m a pack rat and I can’t bring myself to toss them out. I store a few within each other to save space 😂🙈
I recycled all of mine, they are only boxes. Another option is to use them for storage of other items, like hats, gloves, collars, glasses, jewelry, books😳
I have few rules about my bags . One is I never keep in boxes only dustbags .Louis Vuitton specified I should never keep their bags in boxes ,for couple of reasons .One is to let it breathe but secondly they use a chemical in their boxes which interact with the bags .Infact they sent me an email as well . Secondly I stuff the bags either with butter paper or I make my own pillows .I take a large pillow ,open it and stuff the stuffing according to the required size in a fine cotton cloth ,tie it and stuff in the bags . Last ,Minks ,I think you should either put a woc saver for your woc at the bottom or otherwise take a stiff cardboard ,cut to the size of the bottom length and breadth and line the bottom of the woc to open it up and not wrinkle .I have done it myself for both my woc .Thar way you get a lot of space plus the leather will not cause wrinkling .
Hi Minnie 😍 I always love how you share infos ❤️ thanks much 😍👍🏻 And now removing my bags from the box even they have these silicon get to protect them 😅
I learned my lesson by storing my pouchette in dust bag in box and the vachetta leather strap cracked. I was bummed and could buy a new strap but decided to use it as my cosmetic bag with out the strap. I would NEVER buy luxury off ebay. If I'm not purchasing from boutique or high end store then Fashionphile is only one i trust.
I purchased two counterfeit bags off of eBay back in 2006. I was able to receive my money back from the sellers by referring them to a government website about the criminal penalties of selling counterfeit bags or even putting them in the US mail. But, I will also tell you that I never again purchased a luxury bag from an individual on eBay again.
Hi Hun can I ask 2 questions please, 1 does it still work out cheaper to buy pre loved and get it checked a couple of times or just buy brand new (as you know I have never bought pre loved as too scared) 2 , with the Chanel wocs how do you stop sweaty hands from ruining the bags if you are holding it and not using a chain (or do you only use it with the chain?) 💖🌸
I definitely made this mistake twice: buying a light colour bag but I wear denim all the time... I used to have a beautiful Damier Azur Totally MM bag and a Prada WOC in red. Both got stained because I wear so much denim.
I always wanna ask..how many years a luxury bag can mentain excelent condition (but also using it like 2/3 times a week)? I wanna start my colection and it's something that holds me back.
Good morning from Houston, TX!!! Happy Friday to everyone here!!! Minnie, I love your videos and your personality. You have helped me learn to research items before starting my very FIRST LV collection. I actually JUST purchased my first pre-loved mini Pochette in monogram and am excited to move on to the next! 😍🤣♥️😘
Very informative - my SA always told me to use the chanel tissue paper that is stuffed in the bag when shipped or the chanel tissue paper that is in the box - I have done this in my Chanel bags and so far my bags look great - what do you think? Have you used it? Plus when I store my summer leather bags for the winter I put a little packet of the dry crystals inside the tissue paper. Same when I store my winter bags. I, too store my bags in their dust bags on a self unit in a bedroom.
Awesome video Minnie ! I bought a Wocsaver base shaper for my Chanel Woc and it is a game changer in maintaining it’s shape . I made a video on it for those who are curious what it is and currently running a giveaway for 2 winners . 😍. Thank you for always educating us on luxe items , I’ve been following you for years now and bought your Fabulous shirt in white 🥰. Take care 💐.
My little pouch has bubbles too! I never kept it in a box just in a dust bag in a roomy closet... Do you think it is due to the glue to bond the canvas and leather? Now I use it in my neverfall pouch as an coin/cash pouch.
I have all my bags in the dust bags and boxes and I live in California just like you. I just think they will be protected well, for stuffing I use the paper that come with them when I buy them.
Congratulations on your purchase. I bought a Keepall 45 Bandouliere in the Damier pattern (black leather) a few years ago. I still use those air pillows that it originally came with, so the bag can keep its shape. 🙂
Such an informative video!!👍🏼🤗 Thank you so much for sharing all your great tips! 💕 I’ll be going straight to take my slg and shoes out of boxes....lol!☺️ I also heard not to store them in dust bags. Do they allow enough breathability? For your wallet on chain, you can consider woc savers which help optimize space and protect the base.
Thank you for making this video! Super informative and made me think twice about a couple of my habits. Case in point: I just took all my wallets/SLGs out of their boxes! Team no bubbling! 🙅🏻♀️🙅🏻♀️🙅🏻♀️
Wow thanks for the tips Minnie! I do leave all my bags in dust bags and in boxes. 😰 Now I am going to take them all out. 😂 But I don't have much space in my room... :( I usually keep them in a big fabric storage box in my closet... Would that be ok? Or still better to put them out?
Btw Mindy, can you tell me how you store your chanel grand tote to keepit from sagging on the sides? Only way i can figure is lying it flat inside the box
Recently purchased and waiting to receive a bag that I fear may not be authentic. Could you recommend an authenticator of Gucci bags? Should have known better. Feeling very foolish. Thank you for any help you may be able to offer.
When I bought my speedyB 25 the SA told me not to leave my items in the bag. The leather gets dry and it will eventually crack. She stated to use a damp microfiber towel and go around the canvas leather to add moisture and prevent cracking.
Hi Minnie, I’m a new fan🙏🏽 I’m just starting my luxury handbag collection and my next purchase is going to be the Chanel Le in calfskin I’ve seen the purse in a few of your videos, but do you have a full and honest review listed video up? I’ve been researching it and watching different videos like CRAZY but it’s my holy grail bag!!!!!
BritneyFan11 Hi Love! I made a video on it years ago when I first got it, check it out if you get the chance ☺️💕 It’s a beautiful bag but I’ve had a Love/hate relationship with it for years 😂😂😂
In relation to storing your bags, I have a few questions for you Minnie. 1- when you store your bags inside dust bags (same here) do you leave the organizers inside? If so, do you still put the air pillows inside the organizers as well? And 2- how about the shoes? I have all my Chanel flats inside their boxes😰😰 and they have been like that for years!? Last, I would love to know, do you ever clean your caviar bags? If so, how exactly do you do this? Thanks and great video!
I need to know the same thing about the organizer. I keep mine in my Neverfull GM and then put it into the dust bag. Now I’m wondering if the organizer isn’t a good idea
Yea G Hi Love! I leave my organizers only in the large totes and still put air paper in them to help the top of the bag from caving in. For a brief time, I stored my Speedy with an organizer and saw that it was leaving a type of crease along the bag (where the organizer stops) and I decided to remove it. It made me think that if I continued to store it that way, it would leave an indentation or “train” my bag to slouch that way. It made me super nervous 😬 Shoes, I have them all stored outside of boxes, for the same reason that the leather needs to breathe. I know some people leave them in boxes and do far so good, but my paranoia gets the best of me. I don’t really do anything for my Caviar bags, or any in general. I let the oils in my hands do all the work. Hope this helps 😘😍
Minks4All it did! About the organizers, I recently bought several for the rectangular Minis and jumbos and had them all inside stuffed with air pillows as well, after watching your video, I panicked and took organizers out lol. Now I am going to put them back in exactly how they were. I was actually more concerned about the felt material from organizers creating some spur of smell or something but i will follow your advice😘. As per shoes, I will get them out once in a while for leather to breath and put them back inside boxes but without their dust bags:) Thank you sweetie 💖
I was using a towel or even a shirt I don’t wear haha....to stuff my Pochette Métis. Thank you for your recommendations! I had no idea or even thought about it!!
Hi I purchased a bond st lv in magnolia, wore a black dress and got color transfer, any tips on how to remove it and prevent future color transfer? Also my lv speedy empriente was in a box for one whole year and after watching your video i rushed to go check and saw the front pocket got rllyyyy dry! Can it be salvaged with a leather conditioner? If so pls recommend one. Thank you!
I got bubbling inside my LV wallet after leaving it inside a scorching hot car for a 12 hour shift. I think it’s the adhesive between the canvas and the leather interior that melts, not sure though.
kiss Sanand Oh no! The heat is brutal on some of the goods. My wallet was stored off and on for months. Sorry to hear you had the same thing happen 😘♥️
I made the mistake of purchasing a small leather good in American currency not Canadian! Plus having to pay duty. What should have been a $375 steal ended up costing me over $500
I loved your video filled with great information Thank You for that. I did not know about authenticators How does one reach them is it be brand or more general
Hello Minnie. I have a double GG Marmont Gucci belt, I keep it stored in the dust bag inside the box it came in. Should I keep doing this or take it out of the box and leave it in the dust bag on my shelve?!
I have two of them and also store them the same. I wear mine on a regular basis and haven’t had any issues. I also have a Prada saffiano leather smaller bag that I rarely wear and has been in the box for seven years, zero issues. It looks brand new.
Happy Friday Minnie! 😘
Biggest mistake I did is walk into my 1st luxury store.... we all know the rest 😁😁
🤣🤣🤣 So true!
Same here. Lol
The mistakes I've made is watching these darn luxury videos and adding items to my shopping cart.
Keisha Nicole Haha 🤣🤣 Love it!! 🙌🏻♥️
Well caring truly is sharing! I DID NOT KNOW THAT STORING MY luxury goods in their boxes could possibly ruin them! 'Bout to remove them now. As I stated before, you're a wealth of great information. Also, you're not on here to show off your luxury goods but you genuinely care and that's why you share. Thanks so much for this vlog.🥰
tangee b Thank you so much Love, you are too kind ♥️ I learned the hard way and I hope I’m able to help others from my mistakes ☺️💕
I’ve always wondered if you store your bags open on the shelves or not! My burning question was finally answered. Props to you for the dedication to take the bags in and out all the time!!
Oh MINNIE! I am so GUILTY. I didn't know fabric was bad for stuffing handbags! Several of mine are stuffed with sheets and pillowcases. (Yikes, even my GST & Birkin) I assumed the air pillow plastic might hinder breathing so I tossed it. I'm going through my collection TOOOO-DAY and rectify the situation. BTW...I've followed you a long time and marvel at the excellent choices you've made in your purchases. I'm especially loving your new (pre-loved) Fendi. I'm proud to say that I have FINALLY gained control of my impulses and no longer feel I must add everything I 'love' to my collection. I'm satisfied admiring from afar.....with only a little whimpering & whining. :)
This was a great vid, thanks for sharing! My mom actually had the lining of a mono canvas LV bag from the early 90s completely disintegrate in sections and pockets stick due to storing it in the original box for years. It was very sad because it was a sentimental gift and she thought she was preserving it. Happy you are educating people to avoid this, the sales associates should really mention this at the point of sale.
Hi Minnie! Great video. I did a google search and found that the brand Lovin My Bags makes the Odor Out Bag Candies. They are $8.95 and have great reviews. Hope that helps some of your viewers. I recently purchased a pre-loved Speedy and it's beautiful but has a slightly musty smell. I'm going to give these a try.
Waiting for Fall Yup! That’s them!! Thank you so much for sharing! These bag candies work the best 🙌🏻♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I have used wood charcoal and put it in the open Ziploc bag and put the charcoal bag into the bag and leave it overnight and all odor or musty smell get removed. Thanks for sharing your video , love your video as always.
IVy Tran Great tip! Thank you so much for sharing them with us and for watching 🙌🏻😘♥️💋
Is it just me that loves Minnnie's enunciation?
I do too!
Song Stitt You are so sweet! Thank you Love 😘♥️💕☺️
Yeaa she’s so easy to listen to! :)
Just LEARNED the "storage" lesson two weeks ago! Literally! Been neatly storing bags in boxes, with covers, located in cool place, in my house, for years, with no problem! But recent changes in weather here on the East coast (huge increase in rain) unbeknownst to me created moisture problems! When I took out some of my bags that I carry during the spring they were RUIN due to mold contamination! What a gut kick!!! Two weeks later, I'm still crying!!! Again, lesson learned!
Vonni Brown I live in Alabama and we get lots of rain!! See if you can find item called “Damp Rid” store them in your closer to get rid of the moisture
@@user-jv2lz9xl9j Thanks!
Vonni Brown You’re welcome!
I only JUST learned about the box thing-- now everything is only in the dustbag, on top of the box.
Great video Minnie! Thankfully I have been watching you for a while so by following your advice I have avoided storing my bags in boxes.
Kisha Wit A KI You’re so sweet!! Thank you so much Kisha 😘♥️
Keep your silica packets that come in your shoes, they absorb moisture. I keep them and throw several in my bags.
A piece of charcoal, yes right out of the Kingsford bag, very loosely wrapped in paper towel will remove odors. Place it inside the bag, put the bag in a plastic storage box with a cover and leave untouched for 5 days. I purchased a preloved LV cosmetic case that arrived with an incredibly nasty, moldy odor. I was heartbroken. Tried the charcoal method and it removed the odor completely!! No more preloved for me, but all ended well 😀
Morning babe! I’ve made a ton of mistakes too. Totally didn’t realize color transfer was a thing when I got my new speedy DA. Living and learning daily 😘
Erika Plus3 I had no clue about color transfer either! Pretty much all I know I’ve learned from Minnie 😀 This channel is such an excellent resource 😀❤️👍
Hello
So do you recommend removing the bags from their boxes and store them in only dust bags ?
To remove odor or musty smell I have in fact used dryer sheets. I place dryer sheet is in bag for about a week unzipped. Remove sheets and bag has no smell. I think my sheets were unscented! I don’t know why but it worked! Also, I hear baking soda works too
Great tip!
The ink from air paper stained my bag so I don't use it anymore unless the inside of the bag is the same colour as the ink.
This video was very well thought out thank you I learned a lot and I now see that using regular paper may create a mildew situation because paper does absorb water or humidity. Makes so much sense to switch over to air paper also I get so obsessed with the structure I may be overstuffing my bags for storage good point as well have a great weekend
This is one of the most informative videos I have ever watched on the topic of luxury goods! Thank you so much :)
Just started to go for my walk , what an awesome surprise ! Just a heads up you have inspired me to get healthy and thinner :) whenever I have a weak
Moment I hear you say
Give it your all ! Thanks Minnie 🙏
Also I really enjoy your videos , out of all the luxe your my favorite !
K Ham Aww 🥰 Thank you so very much Love ♥️ You have no idea how much that means to me 😍 💪🏻🎉🎉😘
Your so sweet to reply Minnie ! Thank you ! 😘
I actually thought that's how you store your handbags, without dust bag on your shelf. Was so close to asking you how do you keep dust at bay for your handbags! 😆
For my bags lined in alcantara I pull the lining out and spray with a mix of water, white vinegar, and Downy. Spray and gently clean with a clean white cloth. Leave the lining out while drying. The musty odor was completely gone.
NatashaTashaTash Thank you so much for sharing this with us Love! 😘♥️💕
I used Senseo coffee pads to remove a musty smell from a preloved Alma (25 years old). I threw in 3 pads and left them in for the night. Next day the smell was gone and yes, it smelled like coffee for a week, but disappeared. Now I don't smell anything anymore.
Thanks so much with the tip on how to stuff my bag!! I use towels currently and as soon I get home, def taking them out! Thanks so much!! 🎀
Yea I noticed that too the damier ebene red interior dyes damier azur things. But im just mindful that its just material stuff and we buy these things to enjoy it and if it gets a little ruined its okay ..so that thinking helps me :)
Great advice Minnie. Thanks to you, I did avoid a few storing and using mistakes. Happy weekend ahead 😘
You are absolutely right! The SA’s at LV and Chanel have told me to store bags with towels but I never felt right about that. At the very least, who wants to pick terry cloth lint from the lining of their bag all day lol 😆. But I use the air bags like you. Paper can absolutely cause mold so I tell my friends to never use paper. I have had my Josephine wallet since for about 5 years now and the coin pouch insert I’ve been using steadily since then and definitely the wallet for 2 years straight and both items look brand new! Use the goods and store them exactly how you say and you can have a collection to enjoy for years and decades to come 🤗 Thanks for the video 💋
I’m not sure how true this is but I’ve read that adding Silica bags to the box when storing will prevent moisture build up. However, I know for sure that it helps with smells 😁
I got burnt on eBay back in 2007. I thought my coach bag was real. Lol. 😂. It tore up in no time. Needless to say I don’t buy any luxury bags from eBay.
I don't know how to use little bags because I need a lot of stuff...And I'm always oversizing the small ones😂 Someone told me that bags "have a life" with you and stains, torns etc is some kind of memory that is beautiful in some ways...
Hi Minnie! This video is very informative. I’ve been also keeping my bags in their boxes.😁 I just love all your tips and they all make sense!😍 Thank you!
Thank you for all of this information!! I got a little pillow for one of my Chanel Jumbos, but the air paper works so much better! Great info as always, Minnie 💗💗
I just wanted to say thank you my daughters and I have learned so much from you !
I’ve made one big mistake! Back when I was new to luxury I purchased a mulberry bayswater bag from eBay.. it was a bit heavy for me so i sold it. As I soon discovered the bag was not authentic. The new buyer made me aware that I was scammed. It was awful. Not only was I out of the cash that I spent. I had to return the money to my buyer too. So embarrassing! I only buy from known resellers now. Ebay is dangerous!
Jennifer Blue same here. I’ve been fooled a few times and now buy much more smarter.
Can you have a video or provide information about how you get your bags authenticated. What is the process, how long does it take and cost? Thank you 😊
Hi Minnie very informative video as usual. Greatly appreciated!🥰Love the hair color streaks.
Minnie! You should get a base shaper for your Chanel WOC! It’s a total game changer and only costs about 20 bucks. I did a review video of my WOC and show the shaper I use. I got it from a seller on Etsy and it works great. I highly recommend and you can keep enjoying (and overstuffing) your WOC! 😉
Wow! Such an awesome video today Minnie! After finished watching your video, I went straight to my closet and took all of my bags and slgs out of the boxes 😅. Thank you very much for sharing the tips my Dear!!!! 👍🏼🙏🏼♥️
I’ve learnt so much from this video. Another great video.. thanks Minnie 💜
Lily Lanh Thank you so much Lily! 😘♥️🥰🥰
You have been instrumental in changing the way I store my bags! Though funny enough I do keep them out of their dust bags 😂. Thanks for always informing and entertaining us🥰. Have an amazing weekend!
melikeetoo So jelly! My paranoia gets the best of me 🤣 Thank you so much Love! You’re so sweet 😘♥️😍
Minks4All Dont be, I too live in paranoia that something terrible will happen, I just know if they are covered I won’t use them and rotate them, so I live on the edge of a nervous breakdown 🥺. The crazy is real Minnie!
Thank you loving your videos so informative and straight to the point xx
Jasmine Hodges Thank you so much Jasmine!! 😘♥️💋
Thanks so much for these tips Minnie !!! I'm going to take all my bags that are in boxes out as soon as I get home lol. You have me freaking out over here
This video is super helpful! I’ve never considered the drying of the leather inside the box.
I loved this video. I have longchamp bags which I store folded up in their dustbags. Is this the best way to store them? I am currently in hospital and binge watching your videos. I can't believe how much weight you lost. You look incredible. Your videos are definitely keeping me sane so thank you xxx
My Favourite RUclipsr, hands down! Do you trash all your boxes? They take a lot of space in my house! But I also need lot of shelves for my bags and shoes...because now, my boxes are just being stacked on top of each other...Great video, now im in panic..lol
TK's place You are so sweet!! I kept the majority of them, lol! I’m a pack rat and I can’t bring myself to toss them out. I store a few within each other to save space 😂🙈
I recycled all of mine, they are only boxes. Another option is to use them for storage of other items, like hats, gloves, collars, glasses, jewelry, books😳
I have few rules about my bags . One is I never keep in boxes only dustbags .Louis Vuitton specified I should never keep their bags in boxes ,for couple of reasons .One is to let it breathe but secondly they use a chemical in their boxes which interact with the bags .Infact they sent me an email as well .
Secondly I stuff the bags either with butter paper or I make my own pillows .I take a large pillow ,open it and stuff the stuffing according to the required size in a fine cotton cloth ,tie it and stuff in the bags .
Last ,Minks ,I think you should either put a woc saver for your woc at the bottom or otherwise take a stiff cardboard ,cut to the size of the bottom length and breadth and line the bottom of the woc to open it up and not wrinkle .I have done it myself for both my woc .Thar way you get a lot of space plus the leather will not cause wrinkling .
Hi Minnie 😍 I always love how you share infos ❤️ thanks much 😍👍🏻 And now removing my bags from the box even they have these silicon get to protect them 😅
*silicon gel
Hi aminnie - yay!!all of my bags be luxury or not are stuffed with the air bubbles I get from my deliveries but I do keep them in their dust bags 😘
I learned my lesson by storing my pouchette in dust bag in box and the vachetta leather strap cracked. I was bummed and could buy a new strap but decided to use it as my cosmetic bag with out the strap. I would NEVER buy luxury off ebay. If I'm not purchasing from boutique or high end store then Fashionphile is only one i trust.
I purchased two counterfeit bags off of eBay back in 2006. I was able to receive my money back from the sellers by referring them to a government website about the criminal penalties of selling counterfeit bags or even putting them in the US mail. But, I will also tell you that I never again purchased a luxury bag from an individual on eBay again.
Hi Hun can I ask 2 questions please, 1 does it still work out cheaper to buy pre loved and get it checked a couple of times or just buy brand new (as you know I have never bought pre loved as too scared) 2 , with the Chanel wocs how do you stop sweaty hands from ruining the bags if you are holding it and not using a chain (or do you only use it with the chain?) 💖🌸
I definitely made this mistake twice: buying a light colour bag but I wear denim all the time... I used to have a beautiful Damier Azur Totally MM bag and a Prada WOC in red. Both got stained because I wear so much denim.
I always wanna ask..how many years a luxury bag can mentain excelent condition (but also using it like 2/3 times a week)? I wanna start my colection and it's something that holds me back.
Good morning from Houston, TX!!! Happy Friday to everyone here!!! Minnie, I love your videos and your personality. You have helped me learn to research items before starting my very FIRST LV collection. I actually JUST purchased my first pre-loved mini Pochette in monogram and am excited to move on to the next! 😍🤣♥️😘
Laura De La Cruz Woohoo!!! Major congratulations Love!!! Enjoy 🎉🎉🎉🙌🏻♥️😘😘
Very informative - my SA always told me to use the chanel tissue paper that is stuffed in the bag when shipped or the chanel tissue paper that is in the box - I have done this in my Chanel bags and so far my bags look great - what do you think? Have you used it? Plus when I store my summer leather bags for the winter I put a little packet of the dry crystals inside the tissue paper. Same when I store my winter bags. I, too store my bags in their dust bags on a self unit in a bedroom.
Thank you so much for doing this video!! It’s really useful!! You’re the best!🙌🙌🙌
Awesome video Minnie ! I bought a Wocsaver base shaper for my Chanel Woc and it is a game changer in maintaining it’s shape . I made a video on it for those who are curious what it is and currently running a giveaway for 2 winners . 😍. Thank you for always educating us on luxe items , I’ve been following you for years now and bought your Fabulous shirt in white 🥰. Take care 💐.
You should do a video to show how you store all your SLG's
I totally appreciate your info on storage! I love those boxes, & almost made the same mistake of keeping them in them :(
My little pouch has bubbles too! I never kept it in a box just in a dust bag in a roomy closet... Do you think it is due to the glue to bond the canvas and leather? Now I use it in my neverfall pouch as an coin/cash pouch.
No 1 mistake: jump into trendy pieces!
I have all my bags in the dust bags and boxes and I live in California just like you.
I just think they will be protected well, for stuffing I use the paper that come with them when I buy them.
Also, Munhckin Arm & Hammer nursery fresheners. They’re made with baking soda so they are going to do wonders on smell.
101Monieluv Thank you so much for sharing Love ♥️😘😘
I recently bought a Keepall 45 and have a towel and old sweatpants in there. Any suggestions of larger packing pouches to stuff that with?
Congratulations on your purchase. I bought a Keepall 45 Bandouliere in the Damier pattern (black leather) a few years ago. I still use those air pillows that it originally came with, so the bag can keep its shape. 🙂
Great tips smiley. 👍🏻❤️ I store my bags in the original boxes but I take them out to rotate cuz they all need some loving. 😄😍😘😘😘Sandy
Such an informative video!!👍🏼🤗 Thank you so much for sharing all your great tips! 💕
I’ll be going straight to take my slg and shoes out of boxes....lol!☺️ I also heard not to store them in dust bags. Do they allow enough breathability? For your wallet on chain, you can consider woc savers which help optimize space and protect the base.
Thank you for making this video! Super informative and made me think twice about a couple of my habits. Case in point: I just took all my wallets/SLGs out of their boxes! Team no bubbling! 🙅🏻♀️🙅🏻♀️🙅🏻♀️
Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Extremely helpful.
Wow thanks for the tips Minnie! I do leave all my bags in dust bags and in boxes. 😰 Now I am going to take them all out. 😂
But I don't have much space in my room... :( I usually keep them in a big fabric storage box in my closet... Would that be ok? Or still better to put them out?
Excellent video and info! Thanks Minnie for sharing this, you saved me from several mistakes.😯
This is a great video, lots of helpful information. Thank you.
Btw Mindy, can you tell me how you store your chanel grand tote to keepit from sagging on the sides? Only way i can figure is lying it flat inside the box
Recently purchased and waiting to receive a bag that I fear may not be authentic. Could you recommend an authenticator of Gucci bags? Should have known better. Feeling very foolish. Thank you for any help you may be able to offer.
When I bought my speedyB 25 the SA told me not to leave my items in the bag. The leather gets dry and it will eventually crack. She stated to use a damp microfiber towel and go around the canvas leather to add moisture and prevent cracking.
Hi Minnie, I’m a new fan🙏🏽 I’m just starting my luxury handbag collection and my next purchase is going to be the Chanel Le in calfskin I’ve seen the purse in a few of your videos, but do you have a full and honest review listed video up? I’ve been researching it and watching different videos like CRAZY but it’s my holy grail bag!!!!!
BritneyFan11 Hi Love! I made a video on it years ago when I first got it, check it out if you get the chance ☺️💕 It’s a beautiful bag but I’ve had a Love/hate relationship with it for years 😂😂😂
In relation to storing your bags, I have a few questions for you Minnie. 1- when you store your bags inside dust bags (same here) do you leave the organizers inside? If so, do you still put the air pillows inside the organizers as well? And 2- how about the shoes? I have all my Chanel flats inside their boxes😰😰 and they have been like that for years!? Last, I would love to know, do you ever clean your caviar bags? If so, how exactly do you do this? Thanks and great video!
I need to know the same thing about the organizer. I keep mine in my Neverfull GM and then put it into the dust bag. Now I’m wondering if the organizer isn’t a good idea
Yea G Hi Love! I leave my organizers only in the large totes and still put air paper in them to help the top of the bag from caving in. For a brief time, I stored my Speedy with an organizer and saw that it was leaving a type of crease along the bag (where the organizer stops) and I decided to remove it. It made me think that if I continued to store it that way, it would leave an indentation or “train” my bag to slouch that way. It made me super nervous 😬 Shoes, I have them all stored outside of boxes, for the same reason that the leather needs to breathe. I know some people leave them in boxes and do far so good, but my paranoia gets the best of me. I don’t really do anything for my Caviar bags, or any in general. I let the oils in my hands do all the work. Hope this helps 😘😍
Minks4All it did! About the organizers, I recently bought several for the rectangular Minis and jumbos and had them all inside stuffed with air pillows as well, after watching your video, I panicked and took organizers out lol. Now I am going to put them back in exactly how they were. I was actually more concerned about the felt material from organizers creating some spur of smell or something but i will follow your advice😘. As per shoes, I will get them out once in a while for leather to breath and put them back inside boxes but without their dust bags:) Thank you sweetie 💖
I was using a towel or even a shirt I don’t wear haha....to stuff my Pochette Métis. Thank you for your recommendations! I had no idea or even thought about it!!
I had a vernis leather key holder(pale blue) and a shiny red wallet. Whoops. Red transferred onto the blue and they ‘stuck’ together in my bag!
I recently saw the Totally MM damier Ebene (wich is discontinued )and i Fell deeply in love. What’s your opinion on that bag? Thanks a lot ❤️❤️
Hi I purchased a bond st lv in magnolia, wore a black dress and got color transfer, any tips on how to remove it and prevent future color transfer? Also my lv speedy empriente was in a box for one whole year and after watching your video i rushed to go check and saw the front pocket got rllyyyy dry! Can it be salvaged with a leather conditioner? If so pls recommend one. Thank you!
Hi - what is the small grey/ putty colored bag behind you? Top shelf on left, second bag. Love it!
It’s the Polène Numéro Un Mini! Such a beautiful piece
This was so helpful. Thanks for sharing
I got bubbling inside my LV wallet after leaving it inside a scorching hot car for a 12 hour shift. I think it’s the adhesive between the canvas and the leather interior that melts, not sure though.
kiss Sanand Oh no! The heat is brutal on some of the goods. My wallet was stored off and on for months. Sorry to hear you had the same thing happen 😘♥️
Haven’t seen your videos for two years and you are slimming down are you alright? Hope you are fine
I made the mistake of purchasing a small leather good in American currency not Canadian! Plus having to pay duty. What should have been a $375 steal ended up costing me over $500
Renee Campbell was the item for sale in American or Canadian dollars?
Great tips thanks
Love your hair color!
Taking my bags out of the boxes. Many thanks
Great and helpful video. My bags are not stored in dust bag and box but my shoes are. Have to action immediately. Thanks.
I loved your video filled with great information Thank You for that. I did not know about authenticators How does one reach them is it be brand or more general
Very informative video Minnie thanks for sharing this useful tips
Who do you recommend on Authenticating your luxury bags? Thank you in advance.
Nice Vid. Thank you (-: any updates to caring for your bags?
The LV ink transfer has me shook! Does this mean I shouldn’t carry my Mini Pochette in DE in my DE Speedy?
I’m listening so intently but can’t keep my eyes of the beautiful Givenchy Antigona. Such an adorable bag. Is that the small? Thanks for the tips.
Hello Minnie.
I have a double GG Marmont Gucci belt, I keep it stored in the dust bag inside the box it came in. Should I keep doing this or take it out of the box and leave it in the dust bag on my shelve?!
I have two of them and also store them the same. I wear mine on a regular basis and haven’t had any issues. I also have a Prada saffiano leather smaller bag that I rarely wear and has been in the box for seven years, zero issues. It looks brand new.
Ha...just took my bags out of their boxes!
Hey Minne... I live in Trinidad where these goods are seldom sold. My mistake was telling a friend her LV bag was a fake... She cussed me out!
I worry about my LV canvas cracking because I live in the desert and it's super dry. Should I be conditioning my bags? If so with what and how often?
Conditioning your canvas a few times a year will keep it supple and bright.
@@MychelleBellydance thanks for the tip. I have an Artsy and I live in the desert as well.
I use "Lovin My Bags" on canvas. Keeps it clean and in great condition xx
Hi Minnie, have you ever had something turn up as an authentic from Fashionphile?