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Sometimes It’s Best to Go Vintage- Prada Edition

Posted on July 6, 2020July 4, 2020 by bargain.hunting.blonde@gmail.com

The trend of every fashion house digging in their archives for inspiration is still going full stem ahead. One of the fashion houses riding this trend all the way to the bank with their nylon. Their nylon backpack has always stuck around but now they have re-release the Prada Re-Edition 2000 and the Prada Re-Edition 2005. These bags have brought the brand to the younger generation and are often sold out. These nylon bags have become so popular that Prada is now also releasing them in their saffiano leather. Luckily for those willing to hunt for a deal (or read my blog) these bags can be found for way under their $775 price point (for the Re-edition 2000).

Prada Black Nylon Shoulder Bag

Nothing more classic than black Prada nylon. Black nylon is what started off this cult classic and ages very well- so well in fact it can be hard to tell the age of some of these vintage bags!

Prada Black Nylon Shoulder Bag– $628.20
Prada Black Nylon Shoulder Bag– $628.20

Prada Red Nylon Shoulder Bag

This red color is seriously stunning and a great way to differentiate yourself from all the other Prada nylon lovers who buy black. Also since it is NOT black the price point tends to be cheaper.

Red Nylon Shoulder Bag– $454.10
Red Nylon Shoulder Bag– $474.05
Red Nylon Shoulder Bag– $480

Prada Black Braided Nylon

If you like black but do not want to have the same bag as everyone else this bag is for you! I only found this one when searching the Internet so it is really unique. This baby is $448 and can be found here.

Finding the One that Got Away- Handbag Edition

Posted on October 21, 2019 by bargain.hunting.blonde@gmail.com

Sometimes I overthink a bag purchase. Or other times its not the right time for such a big investment. Or I have even bought the bag to then return it thinking I didn’t like it. But all I know is that at the end of the day I wish I still had the bag in my collection. Whenever I try to locate the bag again in a boutique or a department store I am always met with the same “sorry it is sold out.”

So what is a handbag addict to do in this situation? Clearly giving up is not an option so I turn to the preloved market- specifically my favorite place to shop preloved eBay!

Why Shop For Handbags on eBay?

The variety! Whether you are looking for a brand new bag, a limited edition piece, or a vintage item it is likely that an eBay seller is going to have it!
The security! I know you are all probably thinking but wait this is eBay, it is not know for being a super safe place to buy luxury goods. My response to that would be that is so not true! Not only is eBay very buyer friendly with the ability to return a good if it is fake, they also have luxury pieces that are guaranteed authentic and are part of eBay authenticate. Already authenticated goods= no need to worry!
The savings! I mean let’s be real all of us luxury addicts know that we need to save money whenever possible- I mean the more money saved the more items you can buy right?

My Favorite Unique Pieces from eBay

I have been shopping eBay consistently for a couple of years and I have been able to find a lot of pieces that I missed out on. Some of my favorites include:

Louis Vuitton Totally GM in Damier Azure– This bag was discontinued by LV in 2016. At the time I was still a student and besides my one vintage LV speedy 25 I did not have any other high-end luxury bags so the price tag on the bag was shocking to me. I was lucky to get this bag for $648 in February of 2019.
Dior Saddle Bag (pictured above) – I loved the Dior saddle bag when it came out in the early 2000s but at that time I was in middle school and high school so my lifeguarding income definitely wasn’t enough for a new bag. Fast forward to 2018 when Dior re-released this bag. I still loved the bag but the sticker shock was intense, especially when months before you could get the bag preloved for a couple hundred dollars. After stalking my saved search for a Dior saddle bag I was able to find a brown and raffia version of the bag with vintage gold hardware. This bag was such a steal at $425.
Louis Vuitton Monceau- This bag is the vintage version of the very popular and very hard to get Pochette Metis. I was lucky enough to add the red epi leather Monceau for $612. That means I now have this bag in the monogram, epi noir, epi kenya fawn and epi red- clearly I love this bag!
Chanel Paris Edition Medium Flap– This beige lambskin flap bag is from the 80’s in amazing condition. The hardware is both silver and gold. I got this bag to remember my engagement in Paris since it is the Paris edition flap. I would never have been able to purchase this bag without eBay as I was not even born in the 80s! I purchased this bag from eBay for $1,100 in May of 2018.

Favorite Vintage Pieces

Favorite Hard to Find Pieces

So what is your handbag that got away?

Thank you to eBay for kindly sponsoring this post.

Buying Vintage Chanel with eBay

Posted on July 22, 2019 by bargain.hunting.blonde@gmail.com

One of the best places to buy vintage Chanel- ebay!

Cheaper Pochette Metis? The LV Vintage Monceau

Posted on October 2, 2018October 25, 2018 by bargain.hunting.blonde@gmail.com

If you have been following me for awhile you will know that I love my Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis. I bought my initial one about 4 years ago from France but last year that bag had glazing problems as was replaced. Since then I have had no issues with the bag and still love it. But I know before LV got rid of the waitlist that the Pochette Metis was like impossible to get. So in comes the cheaper Louis Vuitton Monceau. A lot of people call this the vintage Pochette Metis. And for all you bargain lovers this bag is much more reasonable as well (all are under $1,000)!

Fall 2018 Bag Trends- Logomania

Posted on August 21, 2018September 24, 2018 by bargain.hunting.blonde@gmail.com

If you have checked Instagram anytime in the last couple of weeks you will have seen the re-emergence of the Dior Saddle Bag (in a somewhat controversial way- if you don’t know what I am taking about read this). As the saddle bag illustrates vintage styles are making a comeback and with vintage styles come lots of logos.

While certain logo prints (like the LV monogram or the Goyard print) have never really gone out of style, other brands monograms definitely have- see the Dior trotter print and the Fendi Zucca print. But luckily what goes around comes around and these logos are back and better then ever. But with the reemergence of these logos comes the decidedly not so vintage price tag. In typically #bargainhuntingblonde fashion I want the look without all the extra zeros tacked on to the price. Below are my favorite vintage picks that get the look but avoid the super expensive price.

Best places to buy vintage bags

Tradesy
Ebay
Poshmark
- Use code “SBIRKENFELD” to get $5 off your first order

Gucci

The vintage Gucci bags are either called brown web or blue web. I have also seen them referred to as the “shelly” or “sherry” edition.

Brown Web Crossbody(just like the ophidia)

$393

Brown Web Clutch

$350

I have this in blue and love that it can be a clutch or a shoulder bag.

Blue Web Shoulder Purse

$205

Brown Web Tote Bag with Shoulder Strap

$285

Can be a hand held tote or used as a shoulder bag with the strap

Blue Web Crossbody

$300

This is the longest crossbody strap I have found in the vintage gucci bags

Gucci Boston Bag

$290.50

Gucci Brown Clutch

$160

AMAZING PRICE ON THIS CLUTCH

Blue Web Crossbody

$358.30

Dior

Dior Trotter Clutch/Shoulder Bag

$225

Dior Trotter Boston Bag

$375

Dior Trotter Wristlet

$140

Fendi

Zucca Forever Mama Handbag

$225

Zucca Signature Logo Shoulder Bag

$219

Fendi Zucca Purse

$225

Fendi Handbags - Authentic Fendi Monogram Zucca Purse

Zucca Tote Bag

$225

Worried about authenticity when buying preloved? Don’t be! There are some great sites that can help you with authenticating your bag (or really anything designer- clothes, shoes and accessories!). I have used and loved both Real Authentication and Authenticate First. Don’t want to do your own authenticating? Check out The Real Real or Fashionphile which list the items before even putting them on their websites!