more tips - from the stylish and experienced HERMES ladies:starter bag
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I share similar sentiments as India, Julide and Jadeite.
There isn't much a price difference if you buy a brand new Hermes bag of a different style from the boutique which will be equivalent or almost the same price as a brand new Kelly. If you spend the money on a different style, will you still have the money left to buy a Kelly next time?
To answer your query, I'd suggest a Omnibus, Whitebus, Dalvy (preloved), they may not be exactly similar to the Kelly, since you like the Kelly, these 3 bags have the same feeling as toting a Kelly. If you're lucky, you may score a good deal in a nice leather (eg. chevre, barenia, etc) and they can be cheaper than a preloved/brand new Kelly.
It's more important to get what you like most even if it may cost you a bomb. You'd be far happier.
There isn't much a price difference if you buy a brand new Hermes bag of a different style from the boutique which will be equivalent or almost the same price as a brand new Kelly. If you spend the money on a different style, will you still have the money left to buy a Kelly next time?
To answer your query, I'd suggest a Omnibus, Whitebus, Dalvy (preloved), they may not be exactly similar to the Kelly, since you like the Kelly, these 3 bags have the same feeling as toting a Kelly. If you're lucky, you may score a good deal in a nice leather (eg. chevre, barenia, etc) and they can be cheaper than a preloved/brand new Kelly.
It's more important to get what you like most even if it may cost you a bomb. You'd be far happier.
Sorry but what was your first Hermes starter bag? I can't see that mentioned here so it is hard to advise you. I have just seen a Hermes advertisement for the Toolbox. I must admit it is a very nice bag, although I have no idea of the price. Maybe you should just wait and get the Kelly you really love !!!
hi there! - we sort of discussed it so you have an excellent clue what I got!
you know what - I tried a new mini plume at the boutique and very nearly bough it. It was swift blue jean for £2900 and it looked perfect on me. I just thought that in reality I would want it in red so I did not want to compromise.
I recently discovered this bag andit!
Someday I'd love to have a Kelly - but in short term, I'd love to find a toolbox!
I did not try the toolbox on - I thought it looked a little too much like a toolbox, if you know what I mean. On the right person it would look great though!
details (a lot of details!) of my starter no. 1 here; http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/s...-experienced-hermes-owners-herbag-684351.html
I have gone and read the whole thread about your first bag.
So here is my advice for a second bag :
GET A KELLY ! You are ready for it. I would go for a soft ( retourne) bag, in 32 or 35 cm, in an easy (non black) neutral color.
That can be : Gold, Etoupe, Gris Tourterelle, Chocolat, Rouge H, Bright red, Bleu de Malte.
So here is my advice for a second bag :
GET A KELLY ! You are ready for it. I would go for a soft ( retourne) bag, in 32 or 35 cm, in an easy (non black) neutral color.
That can be : Gold, Etoupe, Gris Tourterelle, Chocolat, Rouge H, Bright red, Bleu de Malte.
thank you for your trouble ladies! so you think I would be ready to pull of the kelly look? I am asking because when I first tried on a kelly 32 I looked as if I was on my way to a fancy dress up party! Seriously! That is a consideration, as it is seen quite a lot with CHANEL. No offence, but some ladies carry the CHANEL classic like the spartans in their hey day carried their shields.
not a particularly elegant look.So - this is what I got...
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Great choice.....and I love the Kelly with a casual outfit. There is just something fabulous about a very ladylike bag paired with jeans and a white T....as well as other casual looks.
Congrats on getting the KP! Am looking forward to the modelling shots...I am currently looking to buy an evening bag and am considering the KP and the Jige, so I'd love to see/read how you are finding the KP.
Congratulations Sarah!!!! What a lovely choice! What is the color? Havanne? Or? Lovely... I was going to recommend a Kelly 32 retourné as I myself am 5'7" and I literally don't let that bag rest...
How sad to hear you "don't want a birkin" for "some" reasons... If it is what I think I had a thread on it... I would never believe ANY woman would ever say it, but I am in that direction myself.
SO- good choice!
How sad to hear you "don't want a birkin" for "some" reasons... If it is what I think I had a thread on it... I would never believe ANY woman would ever say it, but I am in that direction myself.
SO- good choice!