Why am I the only one not infuriated here? ) I think you are so lucky to have a husband who will give you a blank check to buy a Birkin! I mean, wow, what I would do to have a husband like that. I have an amazing husband who gives me gifts and tolerates my purse addiction--as long as I pay for it. I think it's a very sensible arrangement as well, the same way I let him purchase his indulgences as long as he pays the bills.
I think the reason he wants you to choose is because he will buy you something REALLY expensive that would only have value to you and not to him. The man will spend $$$$$$$$ to buy you the bag of your dreams, that is why he needs to know that it really IS the bag of your dreams. I think it's the same way we would agree to our husbands buying their Rolls Royce, only if they give up their BMW.
Let's give the guy some slack, I think he's an amazing husband to give you the option, albeit some food for thought on your part.
I think the LP is gorgeous--it is to die for! And it's the first time I've seen one. But if it's the Birkin that makes your heart skip a beat, then I guess we'll just have to let this one go. If you want both, it's never to late to start saving up for one. If you're going the latter route, best to let your husband know that you're keeping the LP--and if he could kindly help you save for your future Birkin. That would show how much you appreciate the value of his money.
Both are amazing bags so it's a win-win situation.
Dear Balletarts,
At first reading, I was absolutely incensed that your husband made this the deal. I do believe he is testing you. Men do this. My father used to do it to me and I think that is why I was so instantly infuriated by this.
After I peeled myself off the ceiling and took a few deep breaths, I started giving him some slack, recognized that he is a member of the emotionally retarded half of the species. His half only believes actions and not words. I can think of a certain action or lack thereof that might get through to him....Not really suggesting this, but I would be so angry I would consider it.
But it is totally clear that you love your LP. No one should be forced to give up something they love just to prove to someone else that they are serious about wanting it. I do not think you should give up your beloved LP under these circumstances. Reread your post. DO YOU SEE THE WORD VOID???
Your questions about what would replace it suggest to me that you have not done enough research. Buying a Hermes bag is like going to graduate school in bagology. You should take at least three months researching the wealth of information here and visiting stores to have first hand experiences with the leathers and to look at the colors in the leather books.
I would not discuss this stupid bargain with him. Proceed with determination that you are going to get your Birkin without giving up your LP. Do your research with the idea that you are going to get the perfect Birkin for you and that you are not just searching for a clone for your LP.
I can feel the set of determination in my jaw as I write this. My DH would only have to take a glance and me and he would know that resistance is futile.
Feel free to pm me if you want thread suggestions to help you with your selection.
Um save up and get yourself the bag. Easy one here.