WHEN THE HYPE WORE OFF | 2025 PURCHASE REGRETS

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Not every purchase is a win — and that’s part of developing real personal style. In this video, I’m sharing my honest purchase regrets of 2025 — the fashion items I bought that didn’t work the way I hoped, didn’t fit my lifestyle, or simply didn’t earn their keep once the excitement wore off. This isn’t about shame or trends gone wrong. It’s about discernment, evolution, and learning what actually works for you — especially when you shop often, love fashion, and test new ideas for a living. I break down: Why certain items didn’t work in real life When “the vision” doesn’t translate to wearability What I’d skip, return, or never buy again How I shop differently now because of these lessons If you love fashion but want to shop smarter, build a wardrobe with intention, and avoid expensive mistakes — this one’s for you. Let me know in the comments: what’s a purchase you regret (or learned from) this year? 🖤 Carolyn If you actually want to dabble in these items at all you can find them here or items that are similar if the original items are vintage or sold out. Shop everything mentioned in this video here: https://shopmy.us/collections/3307213 Prada F/w 2012 Runway Mary Jane Dipped Red Rubber Heels Platforms Sz 38.5: https://go.shopmy.us/p-36078949 Prada Runway 2012 White & Black Rubber Cap Toe Mary Jane Platform Heels It 36: https://go.shopmy.us/p-36078991 Prada Mary Jane Runway 2012 Black Leather Grey Rubber Cap Toe Heels Eu 37.5 Pumpinspiration In Your Inbox: https://go.shopmy.us/p-36079021 CRUISE 2024/25 MOCCASINS Patent Calfskin Black: https://go.shopmy.us/p-36079074 Spring-Summer 2025 Mary Janes Laminated Lambskin & Grosgrain Silver & Black: https://go.shopmy.us/p-36079092 SAINT LAURENT | Aviator Hat: https://go.shopmy.us/p-36079138 Aviator Hat in Leather: https://go.shopmy.us/p-36079228 Jil Sander Long-Sleeved Buttoned Overshirt: https://go.shopmy.us/p-36079274 Jil Sander Long-Sleeved Felted Shirt: https://go.shopmy.us/p-36079292 LE PLIAGE ORIGINAL M TOTE BAGFawn - Canvas: https://go.shopmy.us/p-36079327 COACH | Suede Soft Empire Carryall 40 Tote: https://go.shopmy.us/p-36079352 Telfar Jumbo Omg Plastic Bag | Olive: https://go.shopmy.us/p-36079386 Hunter Rain Boots: https://go.shopmy.us/p-36079413 Timberland 14" Lace-Up Zip Boot Veneda Carter Bright Blue (Women's): https://go.shopmy.us/p-36079437 Shop more of my favorite products here: https://shopmy.us/itscarolygray 💌 If you’re new here, I’m Carolyn: a content curator exploring the intersections of luxury, self-expression, and modern womanhood through style, beauty, and storytelling. 📍 Let’s connect! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itscarolyngray/ 🎶 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itscarolyngray 💌 Business Inquiries: [email protected] 📰 Newsletter : https://itscarolyngray.substack.com 🛍️ Shop more of my favorite products here: https://shopmy.us/itscarolygray Edited by Kimberly Lim