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Rainbow Love or Clash bracelet?

Rainbow Love or Clash small bracelet?

  • Preloved Rainbow Love WG

    Votes: 29 50.0%
  • New Clash small PG

    Votes: 29 50.0%

Hi, may I please pick your brains, I am after my next piece, I have my eyes on preloved Rainbow WG and Clash.
With the preloved price of Rainbow love nowadays it's almost same price as a new Clash small bracelet, so was hoping you could put some sense in my thinking on which bracelet to get next?
Here's what I have but I don't wear them all together, either just one regular love or max of 3 in one arm (left). Thank you in advance.

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If You Could Have It All...

Hey H-aficionados!

Just wanted to start a fun and archival-like thread of what are some of the best or most wanted Hermes items currently.
If you had unlimited funds or unlimited opportunities to take trips around the world to shop, what would be the top things you'd purchase?

Of course we have the B/K/C, but I am not referring to those---referring to other hard-to-get or limited supply bags, wallets, pouches, scarves, home goods, RTW, equestrian, etc. :biggrin:

New boutique in Walnut Creek, CA?

I ran a search before posting, and didn’t see anyone discussing this. I just got an email about the new boutique in Walnut Creek, CA now open. I had no idea one was even being planned for the area.

Has anyone seen it? Does it look like it will be a good size store? The one across the bay in San Francisco is amazing, it would be great if this one is close in size and stock

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How would you edit my collection?

Hi all,
I'm just curious...if this were your collection, would you change it at all? Sometimes I feel like I'd like to downsize but, as usual, there are also other items I'd love to add in the next year or two. My current wishlist includes a classic mini, classic mini top handle, heart bag (my current hearts are the crossbody/clutch and belt bag), something so black (preferably small or medium classic). I'd love to add purple and teal/green, maybe with the minis? TIA!

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Dysport causing awful migraines

Hi everyone! I started using xeomin on my 11s and forehead about a year ago. Obviously I initially tried it for fine lines and wrinkles but also noticed it relieved some of my headaches and tensions headaches. A win win! I have struggled for the last 25 plus years with migraines. High school and college were the lowest of lows with 20 plus days of migraines a month. I have since drastically cut my migraines down with food elimination (dairy & gluten intolerance) and the realization that sugar (any form, natural, artificial, fruit, etc…) is a HUGE trigger for me. I take 0 migraine meds besides over the counter here and there. So I was due for my next set of tox and decided to try dysport. I’d heard amazing things and I’m not dragging dysport at all. As we know different things work for different people. I always have a heavy feeling or headache a day or 2 following but this last month has horrible post dysport. I normally have 1 or 2 bad headache days a month followed by a migraine hangover the next day and that is it. This month it’s been every other day and migraines, aura, light sensitivity for days on end. I haven’t changed anything else and tried nothing new. The pain is also in my eyes, forehead and eyebrows. Thankfully my face looks fine but I am suffering. I guess I’m coming in here to see if anyone else has had anything similar? I have about 2 months left until it hopefully leaves my system. And I think I’ll definitely take some time to detox my body and go from there in regards to trying my old tox again. And please no debates on whether or not Botox is bad for you. :heart:
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Chanel offering new bag after not being able to repair

Hi! I have a small white coco handle that I loved. I bought it in Paris last summer.

Near the gold hardware handle, there have been increasing black spots that have been spreading. It was assessed that it is oxidation and they cannot repair it.

They have offered to credit me the price I paid towards a new bag, however when I bought this bag, it was before the European price increase and general ones. So I am not happy that it seems as though I will have to pay extra to get the same bag or similar.

Would you get another coco handle again or should I look into a different bag in general.

Has anyone else been offered a new bag as they were unable to repair the old one? Also do I get my original bag back anyways?

Thank you!

Which grey MOP pave 5motif bracelet color do you prefer?

Hi guys! Which grey MOP variation do you prefer?
No.1 has more colorful like greenish, peacock feel like and No.2 has more pink, violet and brownish colors. They both look beautiful and I know it’s personal preference but I can’t really choose which grey MOP is more pretty.

They both look similar from distance and my SA said she will choose No.2 because it has color consistency and slightly more bright especially the pearl in the middle. But it has slightly less iridescent.

Which one would you choose? Thx in advance

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Necklace help! Flowerlace / Magic Alhambra / Frivole / 10 motif Alhambra

Which necklace should I get?

  • Flowerlace

    Votes: 34 29.6%
  • Magic Alhambra (WG diamonds)

    Votes: 13 11.3%
  • Frivole large (YG)

    Votes: 19 16.5%
  • 10 motif hammered Vintage Alhambra

    Votes: 45 39.1%
  • 16 motif Sweet Alhambra (hammered RG)

    Votes: 15 13.0%

Hi everyone! I’m a longtime lurker on the forum, and would like to start by thanking everyone for the inspiration photos shared here!

I’m thinking of purchasing a necklace in gold (probably YG), and was looking at the hammered gold 10 motif necklace but am not sure if I can pull off the look. And then I started obsessing about the 16 motif sweet Alhambra necklace in hammered RG. However I’m wary about YG Alhambra pieces because my bracelet oxidised to a dark orange colour that had to be polished to return to the original YG colour.

I love the Frivole pave pendant that is regularly shared on the forum, but felt like it was lost on me and not noticeable enough (even though I’m only 5 ft tall!). So I started thinking maybe a larger pendant would work better, but would like to gather some views from everyone here please.

Not YG, but I love the look of the Magic Alhambra short necklace in WG with diamonds. But for that price point, would Flowerlace be a better option? Or alternatively large Frivole YG page necklace which is half the price? I dress quite casually most of the time, and would like a piece that be worn casually. All 3 are quite large sized pieces, if only the Magic Alhambra pave pendant necklace came with a smaller motif like the Magic ring/earrings!

Currently I only have a few pieces - Perlee Clover bracelet RG, VA onyx earrings YG and 5 motif VA bracelet in onyx

Photos below, and thank you in advance for your input!!

10 motif (YG) - is it too yellow for my skin tone?
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10 motif (RG) - does RG blend in too much?
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Magic Alhambra and Flowerlace
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Large Frivole (YG)
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Small Frivole (YG)

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Sweet Alhambra 16 motif (but prefer in hammered RG)
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Explorer/adventurer bag?

Hey ladies and gents, I'm in a summer frame of mind and dreaming of travel (and the perfect bag to accompany me, of course!). Let me set the stage. Perhaps I wake up in the south of France and walk for miles and miles, through vineyards and farms and small, artsy towns. Or perhaps I spend a day exploring Istanbul, wandering through neighborhoods and galleries and haggling in markets. Wherever I am, I set off in the morning knowing only that I'll be walking for hours and may not return until after dinner. Sure, I should take a nondescript backpack or crossbody bag with many pockets and a zipper closure, but I'm on TPF so STYLE is also hugely important to me.

The ideal bag would be a durable crossbody style with a weightless feel, a Valextra/The Row/Phoebe Philo-era Celine aesthetic, and a capacity large enough to hold a water bottle, umbrella, glasses, and a shawl or light jacket. Recently, I've used a Cuyana backpack (meh) and Deadly Ponies Mr. Siamese (meh and too small but perfect in the feel category) for travel, and I'm considering using one of my all-time favorites, a Fendi Selleria Lei bag (a boston bag style) for my next trip. It can look a little bulky and I'd also hate for anything to happen to it, but maybe I need to get over these reservations. What else should I consider? I know people like the Loewe Puzzle and Proenza Schouler PS1 for travel, but I really don't know what else, and am shocked that I'm having trouble finding other options.

I'd like to keep this under $1000; pre-loved is ok. As it's summer, I'd love a pop of color, but will consider black and brown options too.

TIA!
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Burberry Harbourne

Hello,
I’m interested in buying a Burberry Trench in the Harbourne style. I’ve never tried on the trench before so I’m thinking of possibly getting it because it’s available in my size in the stone colour I would like to buy.

Does anyone know how the style fits? Is it a slim fit style?

In the past I liked the fit of the previously discontinued slim cut Sandringham and the Queensbury

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YSL Lou Camera bag - Keep or Return?

Hi All! I recently ordered 2 Lou Camera bags from Saks OFF 5th from their July 4th promo in 2 different colors and was hoping to keep one. However, both bags came with some issues. The first bag in dark beige has minor discolouration/tarnishing in the zipper. I tried to wipe it down using a jewelry polishing cloth. It improved but there is still some slight tarnishing. I also inspected the 2 round rings holding the bag and it looked ok, albeit has some slight tarnishing as well. The second bag in dark grey has creases/wrinkles on the front of the bag and the 2 small hardware that holds the straps look loose. I think I will return the dark grey bag as the wrinkles on the font bothers me a lot for a brand new bag. If it were due to my own use, wear and tear, it will be more acceptable because it is my own doing.

Question for you: Should I keep the dark beige bag or return this as well? I really like the color and style but am concerned it will not hold up well with use if there is already slight tarnish/discoloration on the zippers/ hardware. Is this normal? On the little rings attached to the side of the bags, how do you inspect them to make sure they are in good condition?

If the bag will not hold up well in a couple of months, I would rather return now than deal with heartbreak and issues later on since this is not cheap. Please see pics - first is the dark beige; 2nd dark grey. Not sure if the photos clearly captures the issues… it is definitely noticeable in person. Please share your thoughts and experiences. Am I overthinking it? Would you accept or return? TIA!

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Does anyone own the Loewe fabric strap? Re: puzzle bag

Does anyone own the Loewe fabric strap? I’m loving this Loewe small puzzle but I’m worried that the strap will get dirty really quickly.

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