Hermes Support Group - Have to wait/save to get your dream bag? Talk about it here!

lfg · Jul 19th, 2008, 01:42 AM

Valencia, I love your karo collection... beautiful colors..

I've been thinking of getting one as a make up kit but I'm afraid to mess it up.. what do you use yours for?

MissCreole · Jul 19th, 2008, 04:49 AM

Hi there ladies! My name is Creole, I'm from the Philippines and I'm a 20 year-old graphic designer. I just graduated last March so I have little to nothing in my savings account

I discovered Hermes by accident (I knew Hermes but I wasn't such a big fan before) when I was looking for used LV's in a friend's re-sell site. After one long look at what I believe is a Rose Dragee Birkin (I'm not sure) I fell in LOVE with Hermes.

I lurk the TPF Hermes forums just gawking at the beautiful bags (Birkin is #1, Lindy is a close second!) hoping that one day a large ORANGE paper bag will be sitting on my bed just begging to be opened.

*sigh* This is something I don't want to be cured of! Thank you TPF for fueling my obsession!

Eulalia · Jul 19th, 2008, 06:12 AM

Valencia, your Karo collection is amazing! I don´t have any yet but hopefully will some day.

_bella_ · Jul 19th, 2008, 08:59 AM

Valencia, I love the Karo collection. It's so varied and colorful.

I think I'm going to have to track down a Bleu Brighton or RS at some point because they are so so handy.

I wonder how Allan is doing in the city of lights.

valencia · Jul 19th, 2008, 01:18 PM

BlueGenes, Eulalia, lfg, and _bella_ - Thanks for the kind words. I am so in love with my new Violet Karo that I kept looking in my purse just to have a quick peek. After the 3rd or 4th time, DH set her on a little table in the middle of our livingroom so I could easily see her as I moved about th house. Now that's what I call enabling an addiction!!

Anyhoo, I use the smaller one for nail file and clippers, lotions, and meds. I use the larger one for my ladies stuff, kleenex, contacts case and drops, Altoids, and my reading glasses. It took me a while to figure out which to use for what but eventually got it figured out. I think Kallie Girl mentioned that she keeps her cell phone in a Karo and others have mentioned keeping keys, iPods, etc. in theirs. Basically I see them as yummy organizational tools so I don't have to rummage around in purse when I want to find something.

Was thinking about allanrvj this morning as well. Hope he's having a great time in Paris and his trip to FSH was all he wanted it to be.

valencia · Jul 19th, 2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MissCreole

Hi there ladies! My name is Creole, I'm from the Philippines and I'm a 20 year-old graphic designer. I just graduated last March so I have little to nothing in my savings account

I discovered Hermes by accident (I knew Hermes but I wasn't such a big fan before) when I was looking for used LV's in a friend's re-sell site. After one long look at what I believe is a Rose Dragee Birkin (I'm not sure) I fell in LOVE with Hermes.

Welcome Creole!

Congratulations on your recent graduation.

If H is your thing, you have come to the right place for info and moral support. And I eagerly await your first reveal!

bomb · Jul 19th, 2008, 08:51 PM

hi!

Can You all help me decide? I was always into birkins.. i did not love kellys.. But when i saw some lady ( i think it was in Asian women with Hermes ) with fuchsia kelly i fall in love with it.! Then i saw big orange kelly ( i think You said that it is size 40 ) on some dutch actress ( van der.. ) i was crazy !!! Now i am deciding between fuchsia 35 birkin or kelly and orange 40 kelly or orange 35 birkin.. can you tell me Your opinions..

mishaagui · Jul 19th, 2008, 09:17 PM

Hi! I've been lurking in the Hermes section for months now drooling at everyone's bags...& only now had the nerve to admit to myself that I am INLOVE with everything Hermes - most especially the bags! I always thought, "why spend so much on a bag"... looking through this section and at everyone's photos...made me realize "why not!" - Hermes like jewelry, is a keeper! It is a gem worth saving for.... so now i start my "journey" to make my dream of owning an Hermes bag .. a reality... Hopefully, soon i can post my own little reveal :)

I've been looking at Lindy (the 34 size?) as my 1st H bag... Is it hard to find in stores? How much is it??

Thanks to all!

Florasun · Jul 19th, 2008, 09:25 PM

Valencia - love your karos. Unfortunately, you have now given me the idea that I need a s/s rainbow and a f/w rainbow! LOL! Yet another reason for me to give Hermes all my money. I don't know why my paycheck bothers to stop with me - I should just have it forwarded to Hermes.

valencia · Jul 19th, 2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Florasun

Valencia - love your karos. Unfortunately, you have now given me the idea that I need a s/s rainbow and a f/w rainbow! LOL! Yet another reason for me to give Hermes all my money. I don't know why my paycheck bothers to stop with me - I should just have it forwarded to Hermes.

Thanks, Florasun. Don't know where the idea of s/s and f/w rainbow came from but now that I have the idea, I can't let it go. ITA on forwarding the paycheck to H. By other postings I see we both live in the PNW and I must say I am a little fearful of when H will be only minutes away.

Kelly_Birkin · Jul 19th, 2008, 11:10 PM

Valencia, Love your Karo collection.
Congrats on your newest addition. :)

MissC, Welcome to the forum!! :)

bomb, I love sellier Kelly's. And one in
orange would be beautiful. :)

mish, Welcome to the board. :)
There's a reference thread that lists everything
from the recent cost of items to all of the leathers and
colors that H has to offer! Good luck. The Lindy
is a great bag. :)

Florasun · Jul 20th, 2008, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by valencia

Thanks, Florasun. Don't know where the idea of s/s and f/w rainbow came from but now that I have the idea, I can't let it go. ITA on forwarding the paycheck to H. By other postings I see we both live in the PNW and I must say I am a little fearful of when H will be only minutes away.

I must say I feel the same way! I wonder how long I will be able to loiter in the store before they throw me out. I can see it now. "Oh no - her again??"

Eulalia · Jul 20th, 2008, 04:48 AM

I thought that now that I have my first H bag, I wouldn´t need another one for a while. I was wrong. I just ordered a preloved bag. Now I must stop. Maybe I should stop reading tPF until I found my self-discipline again. I wonder where it went...

_bella_ · Jul 20th, 2008, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Florasun

I must say I feel the same way! I wonder how long I will be able to loiter in the store before they throw me out. I can see it now. "Oh no - her again??"

I always get that paranoid feeling. Especially since I feel like I'm drooling and the voices in my head are saying "I think I'm drooling, does it show on the outside??"

I wonder if that's why my SA is always offering me something to drink when I walk in the door?

_bella_ · Jul 20th, 2008, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eulalia

I thought that now that I have my first H bag, I wouldn´t need another one for a while. I was wrong. I just ordered a preloved bag. Now I must stop. Maybe I should stop reading tPF until I found my self-discipline again. I wonder where it went...

I have to agree, it is easy to get blurry vision after reading TPF for a bit. common sense flies out the window and you step into an alternate reality where DH's, bills, and real life don't exist.....just glorious orange. La Vie en Orange

Jul 19th, 2008, 04:49 AM	#887
MissCreole Rabid Hermes Lurker! Location: Les Islas Filipinas	Hi there ladies! My name is Creole, I'm from the Philippines and I'm a 20 year-old graphic designer. I just graduated last March so I have little to nothing in my savings account I discovered Hermes by accident (I knew Hermes but I wasn't such a big fan before) when I was looking for used LV's in a friend's re-sell site. After one long look at what I believe is a Rose Dragee Birkin (I'm not sure) I fell in LOVE with Hermes. I lurk the TPF Hermes forums just gawking at the beautiful bags (Birkin is #1, Lindy is a close second!) hoping that one day a large ORANGE paper bag will be sitting on my bed just begging to be opened. sigh This is something I don't want to be cured of! Thank you TPF for fueling my obsession! Last edited by MissCreole; Jul 19th, 2008 at 04:52 AM.

Jul 19th, 2008, 01:18 PM	#890
valencia I love all rainbows! Location: In my daydreams	BlueGenes, Eulalia, lfg, and _bella_ - Thanks for the kind words. I am so in love with my new Violet Karo that I kept looking in my purse just to have a quick peek. After the 3rd or 4th time, DH set her on a little table in the middle of our livingroom so I could easily see her as I moved about th house. Now that's what I call enabling an addiction!! Anyhoo, I use the smaller one for nail file and clippers, lotions, and meds. I use the larger one for my ladies stuff, kleenex, contacts case and drops, Altoids, and my reading glasses. It took me a while to figure out which to use for what but eventually got it figured out. I think Kallie Girl mentioned that she keeps her cell phone in a Karo and others have mentioned keeping keys, iPods, etc. in theirs. Basically I see them as yummy organizational tools so I don't have to rummage around in purse when I want to find something. Was thinking about allanrvj this morning as well. Hope he's having a great time in Paris and his trip to FSH was all he wanted it to be. __________________ Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself. ~ Rita Mae Brown The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. ~Oscar Wilde

Jul 19th, 2008, 09:25 PM	#894
Florasun Member	Valencia - love your karos. Unfortunately, you have now given me the idea that I need a s/s rainbow and a f/w rainbow! LOL! Yet another reason for me to give Hermes all my money. I don't know why my paycheck bothers to stop with me - I should just have it forwarded to Hermes. __________________ The most important things in life aren't things at all!

Jul 19th, 2008, 11:10 PM	#896
Kelly_Birkin The Someday Princess Location: A small tiny piece in the huge orange pie (USA)	Valencia, Love your Karo collection. Congrats on your newest addition. :) MissC, Welcome to the forum!! :) bomb, I love sellier Kelly's. And one in orange would be beautiful. :) mish, Welcome to the board. :) There's a reference thread that lists everything from the recent cost of items to all of the leathers and colors that H has to offer! Good luck. The Lindy is a great bag. :) __________________ " Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear. " ~John Lennon 1940-1980 Hermes wish list for 2008 Graduation: Lumieres de paris scarf in the Craie/bleu/rouge fonce colorway (thank you, Katel) Limited edition Hermes Children for a Better World Twilly in purple colorway

Jul 19th, 2008, 01:42 AM	#886
lfg Member	Valencia, I love your karo collection... beautiful colors.. I've been thinking of getting one as a make up kit but I'm afraid to mess it up.. what do you use yours for?

Jul 19th, 2008, 06:12 AM	#888
Eulalia Member	Valencia, your Karo collection is amazing! I don´t have any yet but hopefully will some day.

Jul 19th, 2008, 08:59 AM	#889
_bella_ wannabe cloggie Location: Republic of Cocktailand	Valencia, I love the Karo collection. It's so varied and colorful. I think I'm going to have to track down a Bleu Brighton or RS at some point because they are so so handy. I wonder how Allan is doing in the city of lights.

Jul 19th, 2008, 08:51 PM	#892
bomb Member	hi! Can You all help me decide? I was always into birkins.. i did not love kellys.. But when i saw some lady ( i think it was in Asian women with Hermes ) with fuchsia kelly i fall in love with it.! Then i saw big orange kelly ( i think You said that it is size 40 ) on some dutch actress ( van der.. ) i was crazy !!! Now i am deciding between fuchsia 35 birkin or kelly and orange 40 kelly or orange 35 birkin.. can you tell me Your opinions..

Jul 19th, 2008, 09:17 PM	#893
mishaagui Member Location: Asia	Hi! I've been lurking in the Hermes section for months now drooling at everyone's bags...& only now had the nerve to admit to myself that I am INLOVE with everything Hermes - most especially the bags! I always thought, "why spend so much on a bag"... looking through this section and at everyone's photos...made me realize "why not!" - Hermes like jewelry, is a keeper! It is a gem worth saving for.... so now i start my "journey" to make my dream of owning an Hermes bag .. a reality... Hopefully, soon i can post my own little reveal :) I've been looking at Lindy (the 34 size?) as my 1st H bag... Is it hard to find in stores? How much is it?? Thanks to all!

Jul 20th, 2008, 04:48 AM	#898
Eulalia Member	I thought that now that I have my first H bag, I wouldn´t need another one for a while. I was wrong. I just ordered a preloved bag. Now I must stop. Maybe I should stop reading tPF until I found my self-discipline again. I wonder where it went...