[Raz]

DH is in the Finance Business. As you may well know it has taken rather a batterting of late. Its scary!!!!
DH is fab, and very hard-working, he is a true entrepeneur!!!
But it comes at a price!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
We have had to sell our dream home on two occasions, and it has broken my heart.
We are currently in a nice house, but I still yearn for my last house!!!
I guess, I cant complain, Sometimes we are UP , sometimes we are DOWN!!!
UP is very, very good, DOWN is very very BAD.
Sometimres i feel sad, that I may not get another H bag, but then I am luckier than others, and I am thankful for that!!!!!

[elle tee]

Great thread, S!
My name is Elle Tee and my dream H collection would include: Black Birkin 35 with gold in a floopy leather, Black Box Kelly 32 retourne with gold, Black Jumping Boots, a Kelly Elan (again, black box w/ gold) and a Lindy, probably in graphite/ardoise, bleu paon, raisin, or indigo. That's not to mention piles of scarves, cashmeres, a wallet, agenda, bracelets... you get the picture!

I'm in school right now (law school, one year left) but since my grades last year were not stellar, I am several years off from a job that will pay Hermes money. Even then, I would prefer to buy a home before I got a Birkin. My BF would love to be able to buy me whatever I want, and although his job pays well, it's still not Birkin money. Also, he was just unemployed for two months, so we have some debts to pay off. I also ran up my credit cards pretty badly last year, and had almost paid them off completely, but then we moved in together and bought furniture, then he lost his job, then christmas... so they went up again, and I have to pay that off before I can think about buying even scarves or little things. I feel pretty fortunate that my H collection already includes 1 gavroche, 1 pointu, 2 carres, and a clic-clac.

When I get out of CC debt I think I will be able to afford small H items more often, but it still won't be a regular thing, and certainly no bags! I do have a savings account that is my shopping account, though. I transfer in money whenever I can, even if it's $10. It is also linked to my checking account which I buy food, etc. out of, and my bank has a program that rounds up debit purchases to the nearest dollar and adds the difference to your savings. That adds up too, and feeling like I have even $200 saved towards a Birkin means that it's just a matter of time before I get it, which even if it's a loooong time, is a lot better than "maybe one day if you're lucky."

[Tamarind]

Originally Posted by Tamarind

I don't have pictures for now but maybe later...

no_1_diva, there is actually a picture of older Kelly 28black box GH on the forum already. Take a look in the Reference section, in the Members' Hermes items thread. On page 17 Janss posted a beautiful picture of her 1993 Kelly. You can see it has no extra shoulder strap rings like the new Kellys, and it looks like she has a black canvas strap as well.

[galex101404]

i'm glad i'm not alone in the struggle to save for my dream birkin.. and i'm glad that we have a thread where we can all support each other while waiting for our bags!

RBB.. I know that your dream birkin will come sooner than you think!

Hi everyone i'm Kayla! I am currently a student living on my BF in Boston where everything is super expensive! It's so hard to try to save for H when I constantly need books & supplies for class and all of my other bills (i know most of you can relate) and anything else that pops up. My BF always talks about how some day he's going to buy me so much H (it's so cute when he talks handbags) and i know he will, but it won't be for some years to come. I have always been in love with fashion, but for the past 2 years i have become obsessed with the birkin. Every night i look forward to coming on the site and admiring everyones GORGEOUS bags and accessories! I know that my time will come, but it's going to be awhile! My goal is to try an obtain one before i graduate.. lets all keep our fingers crossed!

My dream bag is...
a 35cm Birkin, in Rouge VIF, Buffalo leather with Gold Hardware, but a more realistic dream is a 35cm Birkin, in Rouge Garance, Clemence leather with Gold hardware

[Lots_of_bags]

Oh my god - this is great!!!
My names Paula and am at college so not having a full time jobs doesnt help!!
I had the money in december for my dream birkin but life took a suprizing turn and I had to put the money to something else - due to some really nice people breaking in to and stealing my dads car,it became a right off & they had to get a new one - due to both my parents being retired and with helping me with my study I felt it had to be my place to help them when I had money in the bank,plus i know a birkin will be coming to mama one day!! haha
My dream bags are: Birkin 40cm Rouge not sure of leather, Kelly in black and another colour. And to be honest any other H bag I can get my hands on!!!

[miffy257]

Just told my DH about this thread and as he's fed up with me talking about Birkins, he said"Why don't you just buy one?" Should have seen his face when I told him the price! He did say he'd like to go to Paris though but not to look at handbags. I shall sit here thinking of different ways to economise. So far have come up with giving up chocolate (bit harsh) and selling my daughters dog(that'll teach her to say I'm getting obsessed!!!!) DH says if I gave up buying magazines I'd soon get one. I do buy lots but don't drink or smoke so feel able to have 1 vice! Keep dreaming girls.

[ardneish]

Wise India

So good to hear how some amazing ladies put their children and loved ones first over a handbag,
And they are just Handbags, albeit lovely ones , is it really worth getting in debt for, or is it really worth spending negative time on.

I am lucky enough too have a couple of kellys but , when the search saving is over and you have the bag, I sometimes look at them and think are they really worth all that money??

Maybe its the chase.

[Suzie]

Originally Posted by no_1_diva

Suzie it looks like we are almost on the same wavelength here.


My story is, I initially wanted a 28cm black box sellier Kelly with GHW from the store but brand new box leather scared me off so I tried to look for alternatives (30cm black togo Birkin or 28cm black togo Kelly with GHW) but in the end something didn't feel right.

I even got as far as saving halfway but I started spending it on other H items and I recently went on a trip and suddenly all the money went. During that time, I was trying to figure what bag I wanted to complete my collection. I told myself that this would be the last bag I get for many years to come. At first I considered the Lanvin Kansas, Chanel PST and even the TPM Garden Party Twilly.

But in my heart I knew that I needed a Kelly so I recently came to the conclusion that I want a vintage 28cm retourne black box Kelly with GHW. I initially preferred the 28cm in sellier but I read some posts from Tamarind and she has me convinced that 28cm retourne is the perfect combination for me.

After purchasing 3 twillies, a pochette, a carrè, Ulysses notebook, black and gold clic-clac, 2 Kelly Double Tours, a Constance belt and 4 perfumes (Hiris, Kelly Caleche, Rouge and Un Jardin sur le Nil) I have built a good relationship with some of the SA's in the Sydney store but I still don't feel like I'm a part of the family so to speak. I buy less from Chanel and get treated much better there!

But I wouldn't want it any other way. I hope to purchase my last (and first H) bag by the end of the year.

I know what you mean. I have bought a cape cod watch, a red alligator strap. An H reversible belt (which I had to go back and exchange for the smaller size as the girl sold me the wrong one) from the Sydney store and also have been in a lot to look at things. I don't feel like part of the family either, maybe you have to be super rich. I think the doorman was nicer to me! They never seem to have anything in there, the same 4 bags have been on display for ever and for about the last 3 months they have had 1 scarf ring (an orange one). There is one lady I got on well with (she is quite new) as we have a mutual interest in horses, but the last several times I have been in there she hasn't been on shift.

I hope you get your Kelly, at least we want different styles, you want retourne and I want rigide.

[Suzie]

Originally Posted by temo

I have an idea. How about we start a thread - no chit chat - where we create a sort of "collage" of our dream bags, that we are working towards. With only our screen name and a photo. When our dream is realized we can each take a modeling photo to add. It always makes the realization of a dream so much sweeter, when you have like minded cohorts to share it with. I think it will also help with the visualization and staying focused. Anybody interested ?

Temo, what a fab idea. Since you are the brains behind it, I think you should start it off.

[temo]

Originally Posted by Suzie

Temo, what a fab idea. Since you are the brains behind it, I think you should start it off.

OK Done!
http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/h-...ng-242942.html

[Kelly_Birkin]

ocmommy, (((hugs))) for you and your daughter.
I have a special needs sister. She lives in a group home
and comes home for regular visits.

temo, that's interesting...if you build it, they
will come. I love your idea on the fantasy picture thread. :)

chigal, I hope that you get well soon. :)

Agent Kitty, what an interesting story. Thank you
for sharing. I would say don't feel guilty, if you
have the money, and you have a Birkin and Kelly
on order--go for it! Love them and enjoy them. Your
husband sounds like a sweetie, not because he can buy
you those things, but because of the gesture.
I know what you mean about a guilt, here I am on the other side
of the financial spectrum, and if anyone from family, friends,
acquaintances, KNEW I wanted a H bag (or two...or three)
and how much they cost, I'd be getting all sorts of insults
thrown at me.

candace, my one school friend has a husband in Iraq, and
when she mentioned to me a few weeks ago how much
he makes, I couldn't believe it...they deserve so much more.

bagluv, hi!!

Suzie, sometimes I think I'll only have one H
bag in my life, and that's okay. :)

mpa, sending (((Hugs))) your way!!
I really hope that you get your Birkin. I'm glad to hear
that you are walking.

[DamierLover]

Originally Posted by Kelly_Birkin

ocmommy, (((hugs))) for you and your daughter.
I have a special needs sister. She lives in a group home
and comes home for regular visits.

Thanks Kelly_Birkin...we have special needs sister and two special needs brothers...their caretaking is an incredible obligation. It is such that most people cannot even wrap their minds around it. In addition to our family, two are still here at home and one is in a mental hospital. It is what it is...my hats are off to all my tPF sisters & some brothers who carry so much with us all the time with their own family obligations. But we still don't give up the dream. Think maybe it's gonna happen in our next lives...

mpa, sending (((Hugs))) your way!!
I really hope that you get your Birkin. I'm glad to hear
that you are walking.

We are ever hopeful aren't we. Not to be would be giving up.

[candace117]

Originally Posted by Kelly_Birkin

candace, my one school friend has a husband in Iraq, and
when she mentioned to me a few weeks ago how much
he makes, I couldn't believe it...they deserve so much more.

It's rather depressing especially when you think about the fact that, if you are on active duty (which everyone is if they are deployed, whether they are Guard or Reserve), you are getting paid to be on 24 hr duty, so technically it is a courtesy to work an 8-10 hr shift....they can and do work you much more...and the pay is a pittance. Oh well, nobody ever joined the Army to be rich! I get much more out of my service than a paycheck and do not regret it for a second.

[mpa_555]

Kelly_Birkin- thank you <3

[lvdreamer]

Hi, I'm Jamie and I have been obsessed with handbags and especially Hermes for years. I am in my mid-20s and I have a great job, but the paycheck is eaten up by my large amount of college and law school debt since I don't work for a law firm.

However, I have hope that one day I will manage to get a great job or a rich husband and buy all of the H that I want. And I do want lots -- probably at least one of each from most of the styles that I've seen. But I especially want my dream bag -- a 25cm or 30cm Birkin in graphite, but lined inside in rose shocking. I've even dreamed about this bag. I have no idea if this combination is even possible, because if I found out that it was possible for sure, I might do something stupid and buy it when I definitely can't afford it.

But I am allowing myself to get into loving H. I love my H scarves! I have 3 90cm, 1 70cm, and 2 gavroche pochettes. And I'm thinking about a Ulysse notebook for a journal -- gorgeous and useful! Sorry for the long rant and I'm looking forward to seeing some of these H dreams come true!