birkin owner, do you use your baby everyday?

ChloeSS · Sep 5th, 2008, 10:30 AM

Currently I have 4 birkin but I found.. i dont use them often enough.. I use other bag to work as I think they are too sharp for my workplace...

And sometimes if i go to supermarket, I wont be using them as well....

So basically i would say max 4-5 times/ month....

I really can judge myself whether I need 4 birkin or not.. but of course as a hermes lover, that's never too many birkin...

how many birkin do you have? and how often do you use your birkin?

albanne · Sep 5th, 2008, 10:32 AM

I don't use my Birkin everyday but mostly it's because of the crap weather here in London

SugarRx · Sep 5th, 2008, 10:33 AM

You can never have too many Birkins! I use mine probably 10-15 days each month. I rarely take them to the supermarket (all I need is for a steak to leak on it), but everywhere else one of my babies is almost always with me! I'll take my Lindy everywhere though....it's a bit more practical because I can sling it over a shoulder.

_bella_ · Sep 5th, 2008, 10:36 AM

I think it's very difficult to compare your own style and situation to other peoples. It's unfortunate that you aren't comfortable wearing your bags every day, but only you can be the judge of that.
Where I live, people don't know the difference between a Birkin and a bag of beans so I wear mine everywhere all the time, even to the supermarket!

Monica · Sep 5th, 2008, 10:40 AM

No way! I use a different bag for work as a travel by bike and train. And I do not want to cry over scratches and stains. And I do not use it to pick up some groceries. I use my Birkin when I go shopping or when I visit friends with my family, during the weekend. I use my Birkin every week, but I tend to switch during the day:

- going to a museum or the library with my husband and children? Chanel Coco Cabas
- my children on their bike at the basketbal with other children and me watching on the side? Birkin!
- picking up 'things' (light shopping with the family)? Birkin!
- event or ballet in the evening? Birkin or Chanel flap bag
- bad weather? Garden Party (as of today)

ChloeSS · Sep 5th, 2008, 10:44 AM

hahahahha

I am more like
work - LV or chanel or othe really casual bag
Weekend - movie , dinner - birkin
light shopping - birkin
supermarket shopping -balenciaga
travel - balenciaga
bad weather - balenciaga

Somehow I found out i use my balenciaga more than my birkin ...

and I will be going to HK soon.. i am really thinking should I use birkin as hk is too crowd...

S'Mom · Sep 5th, 2008, 11:39 AM

Every day. Every single day I use one of my Hermes bags. Birkin or Kelly most of the time with either my Web or Picotin for weekend errands. The Kelly's I'll use with the canvas straps when I need them to be real casual for all day wear.

As far as bad weather is concerned I have a few bags in Togo and Clemence that fit the bill very, very nicely.

HermesNewbie · Sep 5th, 2008, 11:49 AM

I don't have a Birkin yet (or any H bags for that matter) but when I get one, I will use it everyday (except when the weather is bad).

mochi123 · Sep 5th, 2008, 01:31 PM

I'm from HK...I wouldn't use my HAC there. It's too crowded. I don't want people bumping into my bag and possibly scratching it. Usually I use Balenciaga, LV, or Gucci.

gem · Sep 5th, 2008, 01:40 PM

if i can, it's H everyday! Not Birkin or HAC though, other styles I have, like the kellys. I sort of neglected my 2005 - 2007 non H buys...
so in 5 working days, i will do one or two days of non H H bag

may3545 · Sep 5th, 2008, 01:41 PM

I own two birkins but I also own a lot of other bags. I rotate them around, so they all get a chance to see life. So yes, a few times a month sound right.

gina_b · Sep 5th, 2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by S'Mom

Every day. Every single day I use one of my Hermes bags. Birkin or Kelly most of the time with either my Web or Picotin for weekend errands. The Kelly's I'll use with the canvas straps when I need them to be real casual for all day wear.

As far as bad weather is concerned I have a few bags in Togo and Clemence that fit the bill very, very nicely.

Absolutely! Me too. Every single day.

ChloeSS · Sep 5th, 2008, 02:00 PM

i always plan to use the birkin everyday but i always scare about other ppl's opinion as i am not working in a very high pay job and this is purely my personal hobby... but i am afraid of other worker's judgement..

Accessorize*me · Sep 5th, 2008, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChloeSS

hahahahha

I am more like
work - LV or chanel or othe really casual bag
Weekend - movie , dinner - birkin
light shopping - birkin
supermarket shopping -balenciaga
travel - balenciaga
bad weather - balenciaga

Somehow I found out i use my balenciaga more than my birkin ...

and I will be going to HK soon.. i am really thinking should I use birkin as hk is too crowd...

I think you should definitely take your Birkin to HK.

I was there last week, and at Landmark Cafe alone, I sighted 8-9 Birkins over a quick 30 minute lunch. Yes, HK is crowded, but the ladies there do enjoy their fashion and using their beloved Handbags!

I took one of my 35cm Birkins there (and Macau), and managed to use it more than 50% of the time. The fair weather helped though.

leap of faith · Sep 5th, 2008, 02:38 PM

Im in the process of collecting birkins/kellys (i have several now) which is why im starting to get rid of my other bags so that I would only use my H bags for everday

Sep 5th, 2008, 10:30 AM	#1
ChloeSS Member Location: Sydney	birkin owner, do you use your baby everyday? Currently I have 4 birkin but I found.. i dont use them often enough.. I use other bag to work as I think they are too sharp for my workplace... And sometimes if i go to supermarket, I wont be using them as well.... So basically i would say max 4-5 times/ month.... I really can judge myself whether I need 4 birkin or not.. but of course as a hermes lover, that's never too many birkin... how many birkin do you have? and how often do you use your birkin? __________________ My blog: http://www.ms-stheshopaholic.blogspot.com/ My Photo Album: http://www.flickr.com/smyfung

Sep 5th, 2008, 10:32 AM	#2
albanne Member	I don't use my Birkin everyday but mostly it's because of the crap weather here in London __________________ AL. Looking for a pre-loved black Birkin 35 PH, please PM me if you see one

Sep 5th, 2008, 10:44 AM	#6
ChloeSS Member Location: Sydney	hahahahha I am more like work - LV or chanel or othe really casual bag Weekend - movie , dinner - birkin light shopping - birkin supermarket shopping -balenciaga travel - balenciaga bad weather - balenciaga Somehow I found out i use my balenciaga more than my birkin ... and I will be going to HK soon.. i am really thinking should I use birkin as hk is too crowd... __________________ My blog: http://www.ms-stheshopaholic.blogspot.com/ My Photo Album: http://www.flickr.com/smyfung

Sep 5th, 2008, 01:40 PM	#10
gem ...enjoying my H ...	if i can, it's H everyday! Not Birkin or HAC though, other styles I have, like the kellys. I sort of neglected my 2005 - 2007 non H buys... so in 5 working days, i will do one or two days of non H H bag __________________ ... loving my H ... shall not lust for more hoping for better times ahead cheers to good health, great family times & happiness!

Sep 5th, 2008, 01:41 PM	#11
may3545 Happy living Location: NorCal	I own two birkins but I also own a lot of other bags. I rotate them around, so they all get a chance to see life. So yes, a few times a month sound right. __________________ Visit my website at www.TheConsciousSnob.com for a fun and mindful outlook about conscious living!

Sep 5th, 2008, 10:33 AM	#3
SugarRx High on Hermes Location: Rye, NY	You can never have too many Birkins! I use mine probably 10-15 days each month. I rarely take them to the supermarket (all I need is for a steak to leak on it), but everywhere else one of my babies is almost always with me! I'll take my Lindy everywhere though....it's a bit more practical because I can sling it over a shoulder.

Sep 5th, 2008, 10:36 AM	#4
_bella_ wannabe cloggie Location: Republic of Cocktailand	I think it's very difficult to compare your own style and situation to other peoples. It's unfortunate that you aren't comfortable wearing your bags every day, but only you can be the judge of that. Where I live, people don't know the difference between a Birkin and a bag of beans so I wear mine everywhere all the time, even to the supermarket!

Sep 5th, 2008, 10:40 AM	#5
Monica Member	No way! I use a different bag for work as a travel by bike and train. And I do not want to cry over scratches and stains. And I do not use it to pick up some groceries. I use my Birkin when I go shopping or when I visit friends with my family, during the weekend. I use my Birkin every week, but I tend to switch during the day: - going to a museum or the library with my husband and children? Chanel Coco Cabas - my children on their bike at the basketbal with other children and me watching on the side? Birkin! - picking up 'things' (light shopping with the family)? Birkin! - event or ballet in the evening? Birkin or Chanel flap bag - bad weather? Garden Party (as of today)

Sep 5th, 2008, 11:39 AM	#7
S'Mom Resistance is Futile	Every day. Every single day I use one of my Hermes bags. Birkin or Kelly most of the time with either my Web or Picotin for weekend errands. The Kelly's I'll use with the canvas straps when I need them to be real casual for all day wear. As far as bad weather is concerned I have a few bags in Togo and Clemence that fit the bill very, very nicely.

Sep 5th, 2008, 11:49 AM	#8
HermesNewbie Shopaholic! Location: USA	I don't have a Birkin yet (or any H bags for that matter) but when I get one, I will use it everyday (except when the weather is bad).

Sep 5th, 2008, 01:31 PM	#9
mochi123 shopping is my sport	I'm from HK...I wouldn't use my HAC there. It's too crowded. I don't want people bumping into my bag and possibly scratching it. Usually I use Balenciaga, LV, or Gucci.

Sep 5th, 2008, 02:00 PM	#13
ChloeSS Member Location: Sydney	i always plan to use the birkin everyday but i always scare about other ppl's opinion as i am not working in a very high pay job and this is purely my personal hobby... but i am afraid of other worker's judgement.. __________________ My blog: http://www.ms-stheshopaholic.blogspot.com/ My Photo Album: http://www.flickr.com/smyfung

Sep 5th, 2008, 02:38 PM	#15
leap of faith addicted to the H	Im in the process of collecting birkins/kellys (i have several now) which is why im starting to get rid of my other bags so that I would only use my H bags for everday __________________ bitten by the H-bug and luvving it