First off, let me just say, Bottega Veneta. *Swoon*. That woven leather, the understated elegance…it just screams “I have my life together…mostly.” But the price tag? Yeah, not so much screaming “budget-friendly.” That’s where the whole tax-free thing comes in, right?
I saw something about Bottega Veneta in Brasil duty-free shops. Brasil! Imagine snagging a gorgeous Bottega Veneta bracelet while waiting for your flight home after a vacay in Rio. Talk about a flex! “Oh, this little thing? Picked it up at the airport. No biggie.” (Totally a biggie, but we don’t have to tell anyone that, do we?)
And Saks OFF 5TH is mentioned, too. Listen, don’t sleep on Saks OFF 5TH. You can find some seriously amazing deals on designer stuff there. Up to 70% off? Yes, please! Even if it’s not tax-free *per se*, that discount can make a dent, y’know? It’s like, almost tax-free! (Okay, not really, but let’s pretend.)
Now, I’m not gonna lie, the whole “fine jewelry” versus “fashion jewelry” thing kinda confuses me. Like, is there a *huge* difference? Is one made of, like, actual gold and the other…not? I mean, both look pretty dang good in the pictures. And if I’m being honest, I’d probably be just as happy with a well-made fashion piece as I would with the real deal. As long as it sparkles, who’s gonna know? (Don’t tell anyone I said that, okay?)
And speaking of sparkles, Bottega Veneta just unveiled a new “fine jewelry collection”? Oh MAN, I need to see this. I’m betting it’s going to be something crazy. I just hope it’s not all, like, minimalist and boring. I need some statement pieces! Give me something that shouts, “I’m here and I’m fabulous!” (Even if my bank account is quietly weeping in the background.)
