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Hey there beautiful! 🥰
After reading about the hardware on your bag tarnishing, I’ve done a little research and there are some options of putting protection to the hardware so it won’t tarnish, although I don’t know how effective they are 🤷🏼‍♀️
I’ve found this on amazon:
ProtectaClear 4 Oz. Clear, Protective Coating for Polished Metals, Stainless Steel, Jewelry - Prevent Tarnish & Protect Skin from Allergies https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0186N6ZVK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VmP0CbBKB5YS5
I’m planning on purchasing it and trying it on, so I’ll let you know if it does make a difference.
Awesome review! 🥰

Thanks for letting me know about your review! I think it looks so good! 😍 I’m sorry about what happened with the zipper, but at least you got it fixed and Oli is willing to send you replacement parts 😊 I have not ordered from Oli before but this is really making me consider it!

I wanted a PSM so bad that I snatched one up in mono on the BST page that was originally from Fubar888. I did a DIY to the straps and front leather tab and it turned out pretty good! This is what it looks like now. Maybe I’ll have to get the reverse one now too 😂

edit: as for the sheen on LV pieces I saw on this sub that a woman recommended Fiebing Resoline. I just searched “Fiebing Resoline” on amazon and that one popped up. I haven’t tried it myself but I ordered it and it should get to be on Saturday. Apparently the sheen from this lasts longer than Lexol.

OOTD!

It’s finally heating up in San Francisco so I’m excited to start wearing dresses/skirts :)

• Pleated leopard-print midi dress from H&M [W2C]
  
• Chanel “So Black” mini rectangle: crumpled calfskin and shiny black hardware. I use this all the time so it’s shown up in other OOTDs :) Purchased from BST but can also be found from TS Audrey [W2C]
  
• Awesome unbranded Celine Sunglasses from Amazon [W2C]
  
• Possibly gray market Kate Spade earrings from TaoBao (style sold out – here is the TB shop)
  
• Authentic two-tone Chanel heels
  
• Denim jacket was purchased last week at Ross, lol (Cavalini Company)
  
  I hope everyone's week went well - happy Weekend Eve!

Literally the best ones are online, I love to search in Taobao or Amazon definitelly they have not just lot of options but also I can save my time looking around... I personally like this style of things https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011NPL75C, makes me feel fresh and it's perfect for my windows

Hi girls! So I bought a black Gucci Soho Disco from Joy about a year ago. Honestly do not love the quality because when compared to an auth. the leather isn't as supple/buttery, and a well used auth. sort of falls into itself whereas my version is still super stiff and boxy, even after I've used it a lot. I'm not even sure if it's real leather, but it just goes with SO many outfits, so I still wear it quite a bit.

I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to try to condition the leather on your reps to make them look more authentic/improve the look of the leather? I was looking on Amazon and found this, which has a bunch of good reviews but wanted to know if anyone had any better suggestions?

https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Honey-Conditioner-Furniture-Accessories/dp/B003IS3HV0/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1519753442&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=leather+conditioner&psc=1

Thanks so much!!!

So our cleaning lady accidentally put my rep Chanel espadrilles in the donation bin a few months ago and last week I received a replacement from the same seller (AliExpress guy I added on whatsapp). They were the same size (37) but fit tighter and a tad shorter than my old ones :cries: so I went to Amazon to get a 4 way shoe tree to stretch them and came across this spray. OMG it was like a miracle! I sprayed in and out, put in the trees and left overnight. This morning they were perfect! Even loose enough to wear with thin no-show socks.

I know breaking in shoes can literally be a pain so I figured sharing this might help someone. Have a great day ladies!

This is super easy to do.
Unless you have horrible color transfer, you don't really need to use the cleaner. I typically love using pure Water Wipes to wipe down my bag after each use. I typically use Cadillac Conditioner (I also have apple conditioner) I prefer Cadillac on vachetta and Apple on treated leather. I use a generous amount on a soft cloth, and gently rub it into the bag. I often do one coat, let dry for 30 minutes and apply a second coat and let dry again.
I only condition once every 3-4 months unless you live in a very humid or dry location.
I swear by my Kiwi all protect spray for vachetta as well.

Thanks for the link! I read a book about this years ago before I knew anything about the rep world and it was pretty illuminating. It’s actually called “Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster”. It was written in 2007 so it might be a bit dated however the basic thrust still definitely stands. If I recall correctly the only brands (at the time of publishing) that really were still worthy of the “luxury” label were Chanel and Hermés - they were specifically cited for their leather and textile quality and skill of their artisans. I think it also talked a lot about how brands like Marc Jacobs are made side by side in the same Chinese factory (lol) as unbranded cheaper merchandise. Which we obviously know and benefit from!!

Amazon link

Have you tried shoe stretch spray in conjunction with a shoe stretcher?

It seems the leather is pretty soft and pliable on the espadrilles so I'm sure it would work. Do you need more width or more length?? I've stretched several pairs of rep shoes both width and length wise (including Gucci Brixtons and Prada brouges) with great success that way.

I've heard of people buying super cheap PU replicas and then darkening with this paint! One of my friends is vegan and has done this to her bags. The results are gorgeous and super convincing if you are a crafty person. https://www.amazon.com/Angelus-Acrylic-Leather-Paint-Vachetta/dp/B01M4JBKVH

Thank you so much for your detailed review!! Tbh the Boy bag has never been on my radar due to the dimension width but after seeing your pictures, I realized there are more ways to wear it than just the shoulder. It looks amazing on you! I'm really loving the matte gold hardware with black and chevron <3 Now I want a GF Boy bag; my wallet does not thank you hahaha.

There's a hardware coating on Amazon called protectaclear I've seen mentioned on this sub you may want to try out (if it's not too late).

OOTD HELP!

I'm doing family photos and am in need of a cute pair of shoes. I'd love to get some versatile reps I can wear in the future.

I'm not sure if this will work since it's currently en route, but I ordered [this top]( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MDB5RVV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ) and [this skirt]( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075FVZFB6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ). I may have to send it back if it doesn't look good together, but fingers crossed it does.

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What shoes would look cute? We will be taking pics in mid-September in Brooklyn. Photo color theme is blue, grey and coral. It will be my husband, BIL and SIL, 2 toddler nieces, MIL and my son.

Thanks in advance!

First clean with a good leather cleaner like Cadillac or Apple. Use Meltonian cream in Black for corners or use Angelus leather dye (not paint) if you can be very careful not to put on too much. Finish it off with Renapur leather Balsam which will help with leather suppleness and sheen.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B6FBLFG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3/143-3844032-0102813?ie=UTF8&qid=1523136831&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=apple+cleaner&dpPl=1&dpID=41k7cMtqV%2BL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008UXYR0S/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523136876&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=cadillac+leather+cleaner&dpPl=1&dpID=41KvOhTaFUL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002TECJOU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523136931&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=meltonian+shoe+cream

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01L9DVKG4/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1523136975&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=angelus+leather+dye&dpPl=1&dpID=41VVT0Og25L&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005EBNZTI/ref=sxts_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523137089&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65

Ack, best to try a lighter conditioner then. Cadillac is great! Personally I like this stuff a lot as well https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Honey-Conditioner-Furniture-Accessories/dp/B003IS3HV0/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=leather+honey&qid=1562611575&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

This is, to the best of my recollection, the first time I've posted an outfit here. I don't generally self-identify as a "rep lady", but I do tend to buy cheaper equivalents of what I'm looking for, so I guess this sub is for me. :)

Anyways, I'll start by posting yesterday's outfit. The specifics:

• Finejo charcoal grey cowl neck sweater dress
  
  
• Pleaser Sexy-21 double d'Orsay heels in black velvet
  
  
• Kamots Beauty black/coffee reversible belt
  
  So, not much in the way of replicas there.
  
  Perhaps a more pertinent outfit is this one, which I wore a few days ago. Specs:
  
  
• Haola black long sleeved dress
  
  
• Pleaser Amuse-20 heels in black velvet
  
  
• Doublju bodycon mini skirt in pink rose
  
  You probably figured this out by now, but I'm wearing the skirt as a scarf. Does that fall under the purview of replicas? Technically speaking, it does replicate the look of an infinity scarf.

Glad to help! Other reviews of the shoes kept mentioning that maybe conditioning would help make the leather feels more like auth but didn't review in depth so I was nervous myself before I tried it out.

I use this Apple brand cleaner and conditioner on all my shoes and handbag! (US, unaffiliated link). People from the r/goodyearwelt and other leather subreddits recommended them as a standard choice, and it's worked well for me so far.

Great review! I was in between OC and Bank for a Epi Neverfull. If you don't mind me asking, why did you choose OC over Bank?

Also for the smell, a lot of people have suggested spraying the bag with Zero Odor spray (new to reddit and don't know how to actually link things inline, but here's the Amazon link for it: https://www.amazon.com/Zero-Odor-Multi-Purpose-Household-Eliminator/dp/B001J0C3OQ ). Best of luck beating it!

Ohh I see! By the way is the right one to buy? Lexol 1215 Vinylex Protectant, 16.9-oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002KKHS8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MtFUzbYZ8GHB7 and by the way dumb question but will this only look good on dark canvas or will it help my neverfull damier azur have the shine a bit too :)

Leather Care Mini Review: I used Apple Brand leather cleaner to treat the color transfer on my light-colored Drew; I've been using it as my daily bag for a month. I gently cleaned it twice with the included cloth, and it looks 95% better. There was no darkening of the bag's leather color, and none of the bag's leather color came off on the cloth. I'll be conditioning later today with the conditioner from the set I linked above. I've also ordered the rain and stain repellent which I'll likely test out on some suede boots next week.

I have the leather conditioner in the green bottle. A little goes a long way! I just use an old towel. A couple coats seems to be the trick. And patience. There are a lot of YouTube videos some helpful some not! Towel conditioner and small circles like polishing anything is my method! I keep paper towels around to wipe off the conditioner when inevitably get it on the hardware also 😂

This

I read a book on this, the retail price is roughly 14x what it cost to make. Which is completely ridiculous but you kind of have to admit that that's some real successful marketing.

Hey guys just wanted to drop off some results for Lexol vinyl protector spray. The heart vernis cles is a bottom tier ioffer rep and the toiletries is fubar888's mid tier rep. I think the sheen substantially improves the look! I might make a guide with some befores/afters for some rep care/results if I get some more protectors/cleansers.

Some popular options on PurseForum are Collonil spray/gel and the Apple Leather Care kit (for cleaning before spray) + Apple Rain & Stain Repellent!

I used this here on my rep PSM from TS Apple and also on my auth key pouch, oh and my rep PM from OC, and it makes it look soooo much better. I highly recommend using it.

https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Honey-Conditioner-Furniture-Accessories/dp/B003IS3HV0

I saw this from another post on RL. Works pretty well.

I use this. I’ve been slowly conditioning all of my vintage leather bags over the last couple days and it’s made a noticeable difference. My bags feel super soft and buttery afterwards.

This will be my first rep purse purchase so I'm excited! Do you know if Anna has a yupoo album? For the leather conditioner, maybe you can ask from any shoe stores like Aldo or you can buy one from Amazon. I see Cadillac brand always mentions here on RL. https://www.amazon.ca/Cadillac-Boot-Shoe-Care-Fl/dp/B008VJ95JE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=cadillac+leather+conditioner&qid=1563635334&s=gateway&sprefix=Cadillac+le&sr=8-1

I’m a size 10 and this thing has been a lifesaver: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0773HD6YR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ldFNDb4RH0WBK

I was able to salvage a pair of too small espadrilles and a pair of Gucci aces.

https://www.amazon.com/Fiebings-Acrylic-Resolene-Oz-Protects/dp/B008ROOKIO/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=feibings&qid=1572030289&sr=8-2

This stuff. I put some on my LV pieces and they look amazing! It doesn't come off easy and application is fast. Just dilute it with some water and dab it on with a sponge.

Resolene helps with sheen and a bit with how it feels, there is a "how to" post, you'll have to search for it


Fiebings-Acrylic Resolene Dye Top Finish 4oz-Neutral,Protects Leather Finish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ROOKIO/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_MJr-AbM9TSGE6

Apple leather conditioner 😁

Which Cadillac leather conditioner? This one
Cadillac Select Leather Lotion Cleaner and Conditioner- for Handbags, Sofas, Jackets, Furniture, Purses, and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012O1XJNC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JbY7Cb377QVS4
Or the second one
Cadillac Leather Cleaner - Great for Shoes, Boots, Handbags, Car Upholstery, Furniture- Removes Surface Dirt, Grime, Salt and More From Finished Leathers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008UXYR0S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ddY7CbK9WFNME

if its coated canvas, I have seen many people recommending Lexol Vinylex. I literally just ordered mine for $8 from Amazon for my Pochette Metis:) Here is the link:

https://www.amazon.com/Lexol-E301126000-Vinylex-Protectant-16-9/dp/B0002KKHS8/ref=pd_cp_469_1?pd_rd_w=7vBm7&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=P86XHHZC0JKHR54D4KCT&pd_rd_r=74b9cda1-694d-491c-b273-abd93477d39b&pd_rd_wg=tqRlG&pd_rd_i=B0002KKHS8&psc=1&refRID=P86XHHZC0JKHR54D4KCT

You can use one of these to extend the length - they really work!

https://www.amazon.com/Stretcher-Widener-Adjustable-Expander-Included/dp/B0773HD6YR

A generic Leather Honey off of Amazon. It really made a difference!

Leather honey leather conditioner

That's tough especially for a bag that you use regularly. Wear is going to be near impossible to avoid, which is why I rotate my bags often. You can take preventative measures by pre-treating the leather with sprays or some sort of protectant. I've used Chamberlain's Leather Milk. Depending on the finish of the leather and to ensure it doesn't cause staining or other adverse effects, I would test it on a small patch first. I've never had any issues with traditional coated leather. As for the corners specifically, after it starts showing damage, I'm not sure there's anything that can be done other than to minimize the appearance. Be sure to condition your bag. My favorites ones are Cadillac and Apple. If it's a black bag, I've also used colored shoe polish from Meltonian or Kiwi to cover up discoloration. For the really tough jobs, a cobbler is the way to go.