Me. I'm waiting for my birkin and kelly. I am determined to buy at least one each in 2007 and will be making a trip to Paris just for this in Feb 2007. Yes I am. If I find 2 birkins, I'll grab both. If there is a box calf kelly and a croc/swift, I'll grab 2 too.
I never thought I was an Hermes gal. I've gone from LV to Fendi Spies (only spies) to Chanel, and I thought I couldn't live with one style for every single event and occasion in my life. Then I wandered into this forum and changed my mind IRREVOCABLY.
Since then I've done a few things. First of all, I've put aside the money. I want to make sure I have enough spare cash to buy what I want without dipping into my savings or investments. Secondly, I've "taken leave" to go to Paris without DH *hiaks hiaks hiaks* I want to make sure I am with only me and my sweet self when I make these all-important decisions.
And I've done my research. Someone on this forum (you know who you are!! thank you and hugs!) has been helping me VERY MUCH in this, and I've learnt so much especially, how not to compromise and wait for the perfect one. My perfect kelly is a box calf 32cm in dark brown, gold, cognac or rouge H. My second choice kelly is swift/togo/chevre coromandel 32cm in dark brown, gold or rouge H. I will also consider blue jean and orange. My ultimate kelly is a black croc 32cm, and I will aim for one for a 35-year-old birthday present in 4 years' time.
I am dying to buy my birkins!!! I have only seen it twice - one in a consignment shop last year, and one belonging to my colleague. It's practically impossible to buy one in my local Hermes store because the list is closed. The desire-of-my-heart is a dark brown/rouge H/gold in togo or swift or vache liegee. I will consider blue jean too. But I want a classic color for my first birkin.
My dreams for my Hermes bags has done a few things to me too. I've bought less "latte factor" stuff in the last coupla months, like clothes here and there, magazines I read and toss. I borrow books for free, and I use bookmooch.com a lot. I feel more conscious about spending money on trendy things since I want my wardrobe to be classy enough to go with my bags.