Investment Pieces

Is there really such a thing as an 'investment purchase'?

The answer my friends is YES.

I'm not talking about 'cost per wear' or how versatile a piece may be (although these are reeeeaaally important points to bear in mind) I'm talking cold, hard cashback....

Chanel handbags. Chanel handbags are the way forward, yasss! 

Every year Chanel prices go up, way up and they have been since the 1950's (so I reckon that's a long enough research period..)  The iconic/classic pieces are the safest option.  For example the Classic Flap 2.55 in 2009 would have cost around £2,140.

Five years later that same bag would have set you back an eye-watering £3,905.  Today the bag retails at £4,450....

 

 

 

 

So what are you waiting for?!  I might pop into town to pick one up before I collect the kids from school today.....in my DREAMS.  But it is something to bear in mind if you do have a big occasion to celebrate (or maybe a few rolled into one!)  I'd love to buy one now and keep it tucked away (torture I know!) then give it to my daughters on their 21st birthday (actually i'd have to buy 2!)  I'm no mathematician but if the price increased by 5% every year, in 15 years time that really would be quite the investment! 

 

It's not just Chanel by the way....I splurged on Gucci Princetowns in March this year and 6 months later they've increased in price by a whopping 15%

 

 

 

The instafamous Gucci double G belt has also gone up in price over the last few months..

Don't get me wrong, I'm no label lover, 90% of my wardrobe is high street, from high end Whistles and Jigsaw to the more disposable fashion in H&M and ASOS.  Although I do like to sometimes add a designer piece to an outfit to give it a more expensive look. Adding a pair of Chloe Susanna boots to an H&M dress or New Look jeans gives the whole outfit a designer feel. 


Thanks for reading

K x

Miranda Dunn London

I had the pleasure of going to have a look at Miranda Dunn London new season faux fur coats last week. The venue was the Electric House in Notting Hill which was pretty amazing itself but the best was yet to come up in the Library,  the most gorgeous display of THE coats you're gonna want to wear all day errrrday of Autumn/Winter....

Miranda Dunn creates bespoke pieces with faux fur featuring predominantly.  It really is the most exquisite faux fur, amazing quality that is difficult to find in high street faux fur pieces. I have one and am patiently awaiting my second (that sounds like i'm having a baby, NOT a chance) I purchased a navy blue coat last year and LIVED in it, normally dressed down with skinny jeans and trainers but also looks great with fitted tuxedo trousers/cami/heels on a chilly night out.

There are a range of colours from classic black to pale pink, there's lots of options including adding initials on the back or a star maybe, depends how adventurous you are! I guess I went for plain colour as I really do think I'll want to wear this for years to come and wanted to keep it as wearable as possible. This year I've ordered an opal grey plain, a little longer and without a collar (I did say it was bespoke!) I had a little try on of the black with pink spots, which is so cute...

They really are the most beautiful, timeless coats, I can't wait to start wearing mine again shortly!  Oh and the news of these delicious coats has made it's way to the celebs too, Emilia Fox and Fearne Cotton quite clearly being fans...

The cherry on the top of this clothing label is that Miranda herself is the warmest, most lovely lady you could meet and beautiful to boot! Head to mirandadunnlondon to begin your faux fur creation....


Thanks for reading as always

K xx