Five Key Pieces To Start Your Luxury Collection | Hello October

Hi everyone, welcome back to my channel. So today I'm going to be talking you through five pieces that you could purchase to start off your luxury collection. And of course I wanted to start off by saying that no one needs luxury goods, but if you are looking to invest in something, maybe something small or something a little bit larger as one of your first designer pieces, then hopefully you will find this video useful. I definitely would have found this video very useful when I first started to get into buying luxury pieces. And I wish that these kinds of videos had been around then. I actually found this video through Chase Amy and I think my friend Tamara has also done a video like this as well. And so I will link both of those below because I think their recommendations are going to be a little bit different and I feel like their opinions could really help you too. So I'm gonna link those in the info box below, but I hope you guys enjoyed this video. Please give a thumbs up if you did and leave me like some clothes and shopping emojis in the comments below because you know, I love an emoji. So to start off, I'm going to be talking you through one of the things that really got me into luxury pieces. And this was like my entry level buy. And of course it is sunglasses. Those of you who watch my videos regularly will know that I am obsessed with sunglasses. So here I have my most recent purchase and I thought I'd mention these because it's kind of come full circle. I got them from the same place that I got my first ever pair of designer sunglasses. I buy them at the airport and that is because you get, I think it's the VAT off of them. So I think it's VAT, correct me if I'm wrong. I probably am. You do get a little bit of money off and it definitely makes the luxury investment feel a little bit less, what is the word for this feeling? It basically just takes the edge off of that sting you get when you hand over your card. But yeah, these are my most recent purchase. These are the Dior Reflected sunglasses. They're very similar to the So Real, but I think they're called Reflected or something like that. It says Dior Reflected on the little arm. And I love these because I just feel like gold is such a, it feels like an autumn and winter colour, but it also feels like a summer colour as well. I always think gold and silver transcend seasons really well and that is something that I would definitely recommend thinking about when you're making your first luxury purchase is a purchase that will be able to be worn all year round and I think luxury accessories are really great for that because there are lots of things that you can just wear all year round and you really do get your money's worth. And for me, sunglasses are just that. I know a lot of people say that you don't wear sunglasses in the winter, but I do. I know a lot of people do, especially if you drive, stuff like that. They are really important. For me, I'm just not very good with sunlight all year round, so they are really important for me. There's still sunshine in the winter and the sun is very low, so for me, they're just like an essential. The next item is Small Leather Good. I think that these are a really nice way to ease yourself into the luxury market. They're not too expensive. They can be kind of expensive depending on the brand that you go for. So if you go for like Louis Vuitton or Chanel, they are definitely more expensive, but there are brands like McQueen and stuff like that. And those ones are a little bit less bank-raking. So there's definitely a range. And this YSL one I have is a nice mid-range kind of one. This was actually a gift that I got for my birthday. I do think these make really lovely gifts if you're looking to spend a bit more on someone, but I actually was going to buy this myself as well. It was definitely something that I was happy to spend the money on because my card holders do fall apart. I use card holders every single day and they fall apart after a couple of months. And my friend Alex bought this for me because she is always kind of a little bit repulsed by the look of my card holders and how disgusting they get after a few months. So she bought me a nice one in grainy leather, which would stand the test of time. And I would definitely say if you're investing in a bag or a small leather good, that grainy leather is so much better for actually making sure that it lasts and stands the test of time because it's just a little bit more durable. Again, I think these make a really nice first purchase. And generally you will use these on a daily basis. So I feel like they're a bit of a worthwhile investment. My next recommendation would be a belt. And for me, I wear these kind of regularly, but not every day. So they're not my go-to for a luxury purchase straight away. Like they would never be my first. And as with card holders and wallets and things like that, belts are great because they're not too expensive. I mean, there's a range, some can be really expensive, but some can be kind of a hundred pounds or less. So they're a great item if you are just looking to invest, but you don't have a ton of money. So if you're looking to spend a little bit less money, belts are a great way to invest in a brand that you love, but not be totally bank breaking. For me, my new favourite, and I think this is the first luxury belt I've purchased. This is the Gucci Marmont belt, but it's in the canvas with the red stripe. And I really love this because it's kind of like iconic Gucci colouring, but you still get the effect at the front of the belt as you would with the all black belt, if that makes sense. So from the front, you can only see the black colouring. And then from the back, you can see the red. So you can kind of cover it up if you're not into showing the red. I'm purchasing this with the canvas back. Actually made this a little bit less expensive as well. And I wasn't looking to spend a ridiculous amount of money on a belt. So this was kind of like a nice in-between option. It allowed me to get the Gucci Marmont belt. Again, it also just took the edge off of that purchase and made it a little bit more bearable for me. So belts are definitely something that I would look into investing in, especially if you wear them daily. I feel like they're so worth the money because they do last a little bit longer. So next I actually wanted to talk about evening wear. And this is one of those things that's kind of dependent on how much you go out or how many formal events you attend. If you're more of a casual kind of gal or guy, then this is something that I wouldn't really worry about so much. But if you do go to a lot of events or parties, then I think that this could be a really worthwhile investment, especially for like if you get that perfect little black dress. I definitely think that something like that is worth spending a little bit more on. For me, I don't have a little black dress right here, but I do have a brand that I want to talk about for evening and occasion wear. And that is Self Portrait. They are definitely more on the entry level side of things. You can buy them on ASOS, I think Net-A-Porter, Louisa V. Aroma, so many different websites. I actually own quite a few dresses from this brand. And for me, it's because the quality of them and the fit is just so, so wonderful. And for the price, I don't feel like they're too expensive as well. There are a few ways which I get money off as well, which I will be talking to you about in an upcoming video. So stay tuned for that. But until then, I'm gonna keep it a secret because otherwise you will never watch that video. But this one is actually one that I purchased recently. And it is just the most beautiful kind of grazy lilac dress. And although it's not a little black dress, it is just one of those perfect kind of evening cocktail dresses. Would you class this as a cocktail dress? Hey Vic. I also wanted to talk about self-portrait jumpsuits if you are not a dressy kind of girl. And I feel like these are sometimes a little bit more worthwhile investing in because this one, I feel like I can kind of wear to those in-betweeny events that aren't super, super formal. And they still feel really nice and put together. And it's just such a lovely piece, but I don't feel overdressed. Like if I'm not sure how dressy people are going to an event, I would generally wear this because it's that perfect in-between where it can look very formal and kind of tailored, but it can also be dressed down a little bit. And it's just the most gorgeous lacy jumpsuit. And it's so comfortable as well. I just absolutely love this. I actually had this taken up because it was very, very long. So it fits me perfectly now. And it was such a worthwhile thing investing and having it taken up because now it just fits my shape perfectly. Those two are definitely some of the categories that I would recommend if you're looking to start off luxury pieces, but you don't want a small leather good or an accessory. If you actually want a piece, then I would recommend Self Portrait because I just think the quality is so good and they have a little bit of something for everyone. And finally, I wanted to talk about shoes or bags, because I know that there are a lot of people that are either a bag person or a shoe person. I personally, I'm a bag person. So this category is a little bit difficult for me, but I went with boots on this occasion because I feel like boots are those one thing that you buy every single winter. And by the next winter, they are completely worn down and you end up buying a new pair all of the time. And I feel like they're the one kind of shoe that I would recommend investing in. For me, heels, sandals, everything else, they are not something that I wear regularly. And I also feel like with shoes, they go on the ground. You generally don't put your bags on the ground or your other luxury pieces on the ground, but you put your shoes on the ground. So for me, it's something I've always felt a bit weird about spending a lot of money on. But for me with boots, I wear them in the winter. I also can wear them in the spring and summer with like denim shorts and I think they look amazing. And the ones I would recommend are the Acne Jensen boots, which are these ones here. And these I would recommend because they are a little bit more affordable, say than the Chloe boots that I own. Those retail for around 800 pounds. They can be 800 pounds plus, which is very, very expensive for a pair of shoes. But these are more around the 200, 300 pound mark, which I think is definitely a little bit less heavy. And for me, these are just a lovely pair of boots. They have worn so well. There are barely any marks on the heel from where I walk a bit wonky. And I always think that that's a sign of a good shoe. I will have them resold at some point, but for now they're fine. And the reason I chose those over recommending a bag is because I don't actually own any designer bags that I would recommend as a first purchase necessarily. There aren't really any entry level bags that I own. The one that I did buy as my first designer bag, actually I wouldn't recommend. It was an Aspinal bag and it just wasn't the best quality. And I just don't feel like the style was right. But I definitely do think that there are some bags that I have borrowed off of friends and just used randomly for like a day or an afternoon. I think that there are definitely some great ones out there. So you have like the YSL Blogger bag, which is a really great little bag. And the Gucci Disco bag, I think it is. I'll pop little photos of them here. And then there's also like the Philip Lim Pashley bag, I think it's called. And that is a really nice big one. And that's something I've been looking at buying for a really long time because it can fit a laptop in and it's just a great size and it's quite durable and it's really hard to scratch because it has more of a grained material. So those are my five recommendations for kind of luxury collection starters if you're looking to make your very first purchase. I really hope you've enjoyed this video and you found it helpful. If you would like me to do more videos like these, then please do let me know. And thank you so much for watching. I hope you're all having the best day and I will see you guys in my next video. Bye.