Gucci Rubber Mules Dupes

*** Disclaimer: These are Gucci rubber mule dupes. I put this at the top of every dupe post but if you are looking for replicas, fakes, 1:1 copies this is not the page for you! This is a list of the best dupes for the Gucci rubber mules (also called the Gucci rubber slide sandals) but do not try to be or directly replicate the Gucci rubber mules. I do not promote those types of inauthentic goods and never will. What I do promote is everyone being able to afford the look they are going for without copying a brands protected IP. For more check out this post.

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Its Sale Time On Classics that NEVER go on Sale!

I was so excited when I came across this sale thanks to Chase Amie (a fellow blogger who is also about deals on luxury goods) and had to share it with you all! Brands that never go on sale are between 10-15% off using a tiered discount. And when I say brands that never go on sale I mean:

 

Gucci– including the Marmont line

Manolo Blahniks– including the Hangisi line

Saint Laurent– including the Loulou line

Stuart Weitzman– including the famous otk boots

Use code “ND2018” for 10% off $500/ or 15% off $1000 on Luisaviaroma.

This discount code is available internationally as well!

Runs till October 5th (but things will sell out quicker than that.

 

Example of how this sale works

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Say you buy this Saint Laurent Toy LouLou Bag

The bag costs $1,190 which is inclusive of customs and tax

You then get 15% off this price so that is $178.50

That brings this bag to $1,011.5

Or this Balmain T-Shirt

The shirt costs $295 which is inclusive of customs and tax

If you buy this shirt alone then you get 10% off making the discount $29.50

If you buy this shirt with another item totaling over $1,000 you would get 15% off so a discount of $44.25

So the shirt would either be $265.50 (10% off) or $250.74 (15% off)

 

 

 

Fall 2018 Bag Trends- Logomania

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

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.

Gucci Handbags - Authentic Ophidia GG Shoulder Pouch

Blue Web Shoulder Purse 

$205

Gucci Handbags - Authentic Vintage gucci monogram Shoulder Purse

Brown Web Tote Bag with Shoulder Strap

$285

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

Gucci Handbags - Brown Small Vintage Gucci Tote Handbag Purse

Blue Web Crossbody

$300

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

Gucci Handbags - Vintage Gucci bag

 

Gucci Boston Bag

$290.50

Gucci Satchel in Navy Blue

Gucci Brown Clutch

$160

AMAZING PRICE ON THIS CLUTCH

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Blue Web Crossbody

$358.30

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Dior

Dior Trotter Clutch/Shoulder Bag

$225

Dior Handbags - Vintage Dior clutch/ shoulder purse no bundle

Dior Trotter Boston Bag

$375

Dior Handbags - ❤️Christian Dior vintage monogram trotter30❤️

Dior Trotter Wristlet

$140

Dior Handbags - 💯 Authentic Vintage Dior Wristlet Clutch

Fendi

Zucca Forever Mama Handbag

$225

Fendi Handbags - FENDI Zucca Forever Mama Handbag 8BR180

 

Zucca Signature Logo Shoulder Bag

$219

Fendi Handbags - FENDI ZUCCA Signature logo shoulder bag

Fendi Zucca Purse

$225

Fendi Handbags - Authentic Fendi Monogram Zucca Purse

Zucca Tote Bag

$225

Fendi Handbags - Authentic FENDI Zucca Canvas Shoulder Tote Bag

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!

Bag Hunt- Why You Should Purchase In Europe

I am a legendary handbag hunter. I find a bag I want and I go on the hunt to find it. Plus to make my life a little more challenging I have to find it under retail even if the search takes a year. So when my family decided to go to Europe I could not contain my glee! Immediately I started listing out all the bags and slgs (small leather goods) that I wanted to purchase from the various fashion houses. My family immediately questioned why I couldn’t just buy these goods in the US, so naturally I had to explain.

  1. High End Designer Goods in Europe Retail for Under Retail in the US– This is true of all designers that are based in Europe. So for example Louis Vuitton bags retail price is lower in France then in the US. Plus the country where the fashion house is based is generally the cheapest place to buy the goods in Europe. But word to the wise do not buy US based fashion brands in Europe. I was looking at Coach in Europe just to look and the prices were crazy!
  2. The Euro and The Dollar are Very Close in Value– When I was in Europe the Euro to Dollar was about 1 Euro to 1.10 Dollar, so the lower retail prices in Euro equated to a lower purchase price in Dollars. Of course this value fluctuates but in general the Dollar and the Euro have been much closer in value than a couple years ago.
  3. The VAT taxes– The tax amount for luxury goods in Europe is included in the price that you see on the price tag. So unlike the US you are not paying more on the good you purchase. Plus if you are not an EU citizen then you get back a percent of the VAT tax you pay. This percentage ranges based on the country. This website is incredibly helpful when looking at what percentage you will get back. (just in case the hyperlink doesn’t work- https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/money/vat-rates-in-europe).

TIPS

  • Bring your passport with you! To get your VAT tax exemption forms correctly filed out at the store you will need to show your passport to your sales person.
  • Spend over the VAT amount! In order to get your VAT taxes back you need to make sure to spend over the minimum threshold. This does not have to be on one good just need to be on your total purchase. This amount varies by country.
  • Get the VAT tax amount back on your credit card! You do have to wait a little longer to get the VAT tax amount back on your credit card but the amount you get back after fees is higher then when you go to the cash window at the airport.
  • Get your refund at the last European country you are in! You cannot obtain your refund until you leave the EU.
  • Allocate time at the airport! The VAT process to obtain your refund can be really hard or very easy. It all depends on the country, the refund company and the amount of people traveling. For example if you are using Global Blue its often just a scan of the documents in a machine and dropping them in a box. But there are other times where I have had to talk to an agent, show them my goods and have them hand stamp it. This all depends on where you buy your item from. In my experience I have had the easiest time with LV and the hardest with Gucci.
  • Get your refund before you check your bags! As I explain below you might have to take your new purchase to the refund agent.
  • Make sure your goods are packed on top of your luggage! When you pack make sure your new purchases are easily accessible! I have had to dig through luggage because the refund agent wanted to make sure that I had not used the bag and actually had the bag in my possession.
  • Do not use your goods before you leave the country! If the refund agent asks to see your purchase they will expect to see a purchase that has not been used and is in its original packaging. While it is tempting to use your new purchase don’t because they can deny you the refund!