Sharing my tips for buying both new and vintage designer handbags online. Who to trust, how to spot fakes and tips on getting the best price.
This is probably the most emotional post I’ve ever written but having said that it’s one of the most emotional things I’ve ever done. Here’s my London Marathon story…
ADVERTISING Most of the below links are AFFILIATE LINKS and by making a purchase via these links we will earn a small percentage of commission, which means that we can keep creating content for you guys to watch. Some of these links do use cookies. Any items/links marked with '[AD - Pr products]' are products which have been gifted to myself from the respective brands, as this is classed as a form of advertising it is marked as such but I am under no obligation to feature these items. Whilst I link what I’m wearing and ‘affordable alternatives’ where possible I want to encourage you to look at your existing wardrobe to re-create my outfits and to consider shopping second hand ( #secondhandbutgrand ) for any additional items that you may want to add. But also remember that it’s my job to create content, hopefully to educate and help with style choices but this is why I have a more extensive wardrobe and the volume of clothing I have shouldn’t be used as a benchmark, so don't put pressure on yourselves to keep up with me or any other creators you see on social media. ◾️WHAT I WAS WEARING AT THE START & END◾️ BLACK T-SHIRT https://apprl.com/al/5cqI/ BLACK CARDIGAN https://bit.ly/3ufBP3T [AD - Pr products] JEWELLERY https://mejurifinecrew.sjv.io/5bnKW9 COLOUR ON NAILS - MYGEL UV gel in 'Cream on Top' ◾️THE HERO PIECE◾️ NAVY TRENCH COAT https://bit.ly/2XZI1Bo SLIGHTLY MORE AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE HERE https://bit.ly/3nJ1GAj ON A BUDGET? FIND ONE SECOND HAND HERE ♻️ https://bit.ly/3kgIZBT (And you'll get more for your money 🙌🏼 ) ◾️OUTFIT 1◾️ NAVY TRENCH COAT https://bit.ly/2XZI1Bo BLACK LIGHTWEIGHT JUMPER - Massimo Dutti (old, but similar here https://bit.ly/3hHKPKy and here https://apprl.com/al/6X7c/ ) BLACK WOOL TROUSERS https://bit.ly/3lxjJ9Z (Other alternative https://apprl.com/al/6vsj/ and affordable alternatives here https://bit.ly/3gG9zCm and here https://bit.ly/3C6cY5G ) BLACK TRAINERS https://bit.ly/3mGtVz6 BLACK BUCKET BAG https://bit.ly/3kgBKdb (Affordable alternatives here https://bit.ly/3hDd6Ss and here https://apprl.com/al/6vsg/ ) [AD - Pr products] JEWELLERY https://mejurifinecrew.sjv.io/5bnKW9 ◾️OUTFIT 2◾️ NAVY TRENCH COAT https://bit.ly/2XZI1Bo CREAM SWEATSHIRT https://apprl.com/al/6vsP/ CREAM JOGGERS/SWEATPANTS https://apprl.com/al/6vsR/ WHITE TRAINERS https://bit.ly/3t7JGAm also available here https://apprl.com/al/6qjA/ and here https://apprl.com/al/6vsE/ TAN BAG https://bit.ly/2QFlcx4 (Find pre-loved here https://bit.ly/3Cl9U5N ) [AD - Pr products] JEWELLERY https://mejurifinecrew.sjv.io/5bnKW9 ◾️OUTFIT 3◾️ NAVY TRENCH COAT https://bit.ly/2XZI1Bo OFF-WHITE LIGHTWEIGHT JUMPER - Massimo Dutti (old, but similar here https://bit.ly/3nIQDr8 ) OFF-WHITE TAILORED TROUSERS - Sézane (old but similar here https://apprl.com/al/5cBJ/ and affordable alternatives here https://bit.ly/3ClCgx0 ) CAMEL BAG https://bit.ly/3lBhNxc (Affordable alternative here https://bit.ly/2Z0qNnX ) WHITE TRAINERS https://bit.ly/3nLI8eL also available here https://apprl.com/al/5q9r/ [AD - Pr products] JEWELLERY https://mejurifinecrew.sjv.io/5bnKW9 ◾️OUTFIT 4◾️ NAVY TRENCH COAT https://bit.ly/2XZI1Bo NAVY JUMPER https://bit.ly/3kAjfiZ WHITE T-SHIRT https://apprl.com/al/50PQ/ MID-WASH JEANS https://bit.ly/3aDrfMj (Affordable alternatives here https://apprl.com/al/6vsx/ and here https://apprl.com/al/6vsy/ ) NAVY CAP - Polo Ralph Lauren at Bicester Village (Find them here https://bit.ly/3hE64wY ) WHITE & NAVY TRAINERS https://bit.ly/2XndxsG BLACK BUCKET BAG https://bit.ly/3kgBKdb (Affordable alternatives here https://bit.ly/3hDd6Ss and here https://apprl.com/al/6vsg/ ) [AD - Pr products] JEWELLERY https://mejurifinecrew.sjv.io/5bnKW9 ◾️OUTFIT 5◾️ NAVY TRENCH COAT https://bit.ly/2XZI1Bo WHITE SHIRT https://apprl.com/al/5kxJ/ GREY SLEEVELESS JUMPER https://bit.ly/3AjiQrH (Affordable alternative here https://bit.ly/3AlCTpx ) BLACK SLIM LEG TROUSERS - M&S (old but similar here https://bit.ly/3hJ9NcB ) BLACK LOAFERS https://bit.ly/3gKTsmY (Affordable alternatives here https://bit.ly/3lvxLZX ) BLACK POINTED TOE COURT SHOES https://apprl.com/al/6vt0/ (Affordable alternatives here https://bit.ly/3ClkVUJ ) [AD - Pr products] BLACK & NAVY LEATHER BAG https://bit.ly/3kiqP2X and here https://bit.ly/2XoqJxM (Affordable alternative here https://bit.ly/3EqloqG ) [AD - Pr products] JEWELLERY https://mejurifinecrew.sjv.io/5bnKW9 Editing by Simon ❤️
ADVERTISING Most of the below links are AFFILIATE LINKS and by making a purchase via these links we will earn a small percentage of commission, which means that we can keep creating content for you guys to watch. Some of these links do use cookies. Any items/links marked with '[AD - Pr products]' are products which have been gifted to myself from the respective brands, as this is classed as a form of advertising it is marked as such but I am under no obligation to feature these items. Whilst I link what I’m wearing and ‘affordable alternatives’ where possible I want to encourage you to look at your existing wardrobe to re-create my outfits and to consider shopping second hand ( #secondhandbutgrand ) for any additional items that you may want to add. But also remember that it’s my job to create content, hopefully to educate and help with style choices but this is why I have a more extensive wardrobe and the volume of clothing I have shouldn’t be used as a benchmark, so don't put pressure on yourselves to keep up with me or any other creators you see on social media. ◾️WHAT I WAS WEARING◾️ BEIGE JUMPER - & Other Stories (old but very similar here https://apprl.com/al/6xCE/ ) BLACK T-SHIRT https://apprl.com/al/5cR1/ [AD - Pr products] JEWELLERY https://mejurifinecrew.sjv.io/5bnKW9 COLOUR ON NAILS - MYGEL UV gel in 'Cream on Top' FIND ALL MY OUTFITS ON MY BLOG HERE: https://emmajhill.com/category/outfit-posts/ MY CURRENT HAIR ROUTINE https://youtu.be/bSaJEthul2s ◾️FEATURED ITEMS◾️ 1. GREEN TRENCH COAT (Wearing size 36) https://bit.ly/3fonP1S Affordable and shorter alternative here https://bit.ly/3i76k7A 2. NAVY TRENCH COAT (Wearing size 36) https://bit.ly/2XZI1Bo Similar here https://bit.ly/3nJ1GAj 3. NEW BALANCE 550 TRAINERS (They fit small due to the padding, I sized up by 1/2 a size from the regular NB size I buy) https://bit.ly/2XndxsG also available here https://bit.ly/38YKej2 and here https://bit.ly/3tPzP2p and here https://bit.ly/3CN6Boo Affordable non-branded alternatives here https://bit.ly/3AHkUu5 4. LOULOU STUDIOS 'SECAS' CABLE KNIT JUMPER https://bit.ly/2WMhcjM Affordable alternative here https://bit.ly/3EwHXtW Similar more affordable alternative here https://bit.ly/3AcwjSp 5. HUNTER TALL REFINED SLIM WELLINGTON BOOTS https://bit.ly/3mBE4Nu 6. NAVY CASHMERE JUMPER https://bit.ly/3kAjfiZ 7. [AD - Pr product] CÉLINE 'EDGE' BAG https://bit.ly/3ERKyyE 8. LOULOU STUDIOS NAVY BLUE TROUSERS (CORRECTION: Mine are the 'Mouro' NOT the 'Restinga' style as mentioned) https://bit.ly/2XwPIyG Affordable alternatives here https://bit.ly/3i5l7Qi 9. [AD - Pr product] POLENE 'NUMERO DIX' BAG https://bit.ly/3ETDxxp ◾️OTHER ITEMS SEEN IN THE CUTAWAYS◾️ BLACK TROUSERS https://bit.ly/3lkHbrd (affordable alternatives here https://bit.ly/3C6cY5G and here https://bit.ly/3gG9zCm ) BLACK T-SHIRT https://apprl.com/al/5cR1/ BLACK TRAINERS https://bit.ly/3mGtVz6 BLACK JEANS - H&M (old) STOJO COLLAPSIBLE COFFEE CUP https://amzn.to/3i9ufU5 Editing by Simon ❤️
