Socialites and their Hermes

[POODLGRL]

I thought exactly the same thing when I first came on here. I was shocked by the blatant *****iness from a few, and no one seemed to bat an eyelash! Sometimes, it seemed it was spurred on even further by others.
I've definitely passed judgment on what some individuals have been wearing but it doesn't come from hate and I doubt the comments you have read are from hate either. It's either an opinion or a passing nonsensical thought.

Darling, you are entitled to your opinion, come again as much as you want. I like that you said what you said.

I second the motion. Some comments are admittedly harsh, but at the same time this is a sounding board for a lot of different opinions, perspectives and points of view from all over the world. In fact, despite global differences, I'm surprised at the uniformity of opinion.
But getting back to the harshness, we all have bad days, and yes, sometimes we take it out on the K's, or whomever, but better here in a social forum, and over something silly and pedestrian as bad shoes, hair and wardrobe than the dog, the husband, the child, the freeway or the SA's at Hermes. So please participate, I'd love to hear what you have to say!

 

[Julide]

"perfect brows and skin" Mine too!!. If you have perfect skin, brows and hair, everything else falls into place.
My aesthetician gave me a lash and eyebrow conditioner yesterday. I think I may have used too much 'cos my eyes were bloodshot for the major part of today!....I am such a die-hard, cant wait for tomorrow!!

I know good skin is a full time job! One in which I try to take short cuts often!!Hair is another story...

 

[audreylita]

I don't care which designer label it is ~ if it's beautiful, I appreciate it.

ITA, doesn't have to be a designer label either

I believe it's all in the fit. If something fits properly then you will look polished. I'd rather wear a perfectly fitted piece from H&M or Zara than a Chanel that fits poorly.

This is why a good tailor is a must have.

Of course good skin and well groomed brows go without saying.

A large pair of sunglasses and red lipstick and I'm out the door!

 

[fashionistaO]

Extending a comment...

Was chatting about this public snapping of pictures unbeknownst to the individuals, celebs and non-celebs alike...
As long as one is kempt and groomed then I don't see the the over reaction of this privacy act as long as the faces are hidden, etc...
But once you leave your front door, everything is pretty much public territory, we are documented all day, traffic cams, tolls, banks, office, ATMs etc...
And if you don't like ending up on someone's instagram, then you shouldnt dress to attract attention or start a trend

I don't do instagram lol

 

[lovely64]

I don´t think anybody (that I see) was commenting that the ladies should have been wearing high-fashion outfits in the Hamptons. Not at all!

Mindi said something about their "bad" clothing and I agreed and said their shoes were less nice. That was all. Fashionvictims are imbecille IMO.

 

[varvara]

Dear Diamonds... Hi dear. No one to "blame" for it in particular, than the society and us- people. In general. Have you read the book "How luxe lost its lustre?" A good one.

I really think the problem (even w Hermés bags craze and overexposure) streams from extreme consumerism and the "new" approach to money. The "old money" used to enjoy things, but at the same time had the tendency to value and treasure them, and foremost- they really worked hard for generations to accumulate and preserve the means.
Today- anyone, literally, can be famous- just for being naked, for being plain stupid, for leaking their porn video on the internet, for partying, for promoting sex, for copying others, for being someone's wife and spending his money, for appearing in a TV ""reality"" show, for being really anything... Anyone could make easy money, maybe not lots lots, but enough to buy for example a few Hermés bags. And posting them on all these social webs, via phones, calling the paparazzi to have photos taken, then selling them to press... I mean it is such a circle. These people spend their money as fast and easy as they made them, without thinking. And that is why many will not end up good, but we won't see those posts/photos no more. As they won't involve Hermés and expensive designer things anymore.

Also- I wanted to say- I feel people live above their standards very often. I see this all around me. I have heard of girls who spent their entire savings (I am talking secretaries earning 600 euro a month) on a Birkin. They don't care they won't have any money left. They just want that bag. Now- if this happens once in a while to someone- it is almost admirable and "cute". But when it becomes a trend, I see a big alert. I mean nothing wrong with anyone wanting the bag NOTHING ALONG THOSE LINES, I STRESS HERE, but important is to fit things into one's lifestyle. If you are a young hairdresser, making just enough to pay for your rent and clothing, you can't try to measure up with your rich clients in their 50s. This I have seen where I live too. It is just sad.

Just look at the kids today. I am not old, in my 30s, but I remember, getting an expensive watch or an important piece of jewelry was something not even for Christmas, but bigger occasions, when I turned 18, or got my university degree, when I got married, or turned 30. And I come from a background where we never lacked anything... Now? You see 15 -16 year old kids wearing gold Rolex and tote around with 1k bags. Is this normal? Not in my books. But it is the way today's society is.

There will be change though, as this can't go on forever. I have a feeling consumerism will end up consuming itself soon


Sorry to be OT! LOL

 

[Millicat]

Totally agree about old money versus new money.
These days there are so many 'new' millionaires that anyone can buy anything !

 

[fashionistaO]

My thoughts that you've eloquently pointed out re:consumerism
I see all that and then some, kind of bleak for the future @ this pace, don't you say...

Dear Diamonds... Hi dear. No one to "blame" for it in particular, than the society and us- people. In general. Have you read the book "How luxe lost its lustre?" A good one.

I really think the problem (even w Hermés bags craze and overexposure) streams from extreme consumerism and the "new" approach to money. The "old money" used to enjoy things, but at the same time had the tendency to value and treasure them, and foremost- they really worked hard for generations to accumulate and preserve the means.
Today- anyone, literally, can be famous- just for being naked, for being plain stupid, for leaking their sex video on the internet, for partying, for being someone's wife and spending his money, for appearing in a TV ""reality"" show, for being really anything... Anyone could make easy money, maybe not lots lots, but enough to buy for example a few Hermés bags. And posting them on all these social webs, via phones, calling the paparazzi to have photos taken, then selling them to press... I mean it is such a circle. These people spend their money as fast and easy as they made them, without thinking. And that is why many will not end up good, but we won't see those posts/photos no more. As they won't involve Hermés and expensive designer things anymore.

Also- I wanted to say- I feel people live above their standards very often. I see this all around me. I have heard of girls who spent their entire savings (I am talking secretaries earning 600 euro a month) on a Birkin. They don't care they won't have any money left. They just want that bag. Now- if this happens once in a while to someone- it is almost admirable and "cute". But when it becomes a trend, I see a big alert. I mean nothing wrong with anyone wanting the bag NOTHING ALONG THOSE LINES, I STRESS HERE, but important is to fit things into one's lifestyle. If you are a young hairdresser, making just enough to pay for your rent and clothing, you can't try to measure up with your rich clients in their 50s. This I have seen where I live too. It is just sad.

Just look at the kids today. I am not old, in my 30s, but I remember, getting an expensive watch or an important piece of jewelry was something not even for Christmas, but bigger occasions, when I turned 18, or got my university degree, when I got married, or turned 30. And I come from a background where we never lacked anything... Now? You see 15 -16 year old kids wearing gold Rolex and tote around with 1k bags. Is this normal? Not in my books. But it is the way today's society is.

There will be change though, as this can't go on forever. I have a feeling consumerism will end up consuming itself soon


Sorry to be OT! LOL

 

[purselover888]

Dear Diamonds... Hi dear. No one to "blame" for it in particular, than the society and us- people. In general. Have you read the book "How luxe lost its lustre?" A good one.

I really think the problem (even w Hermés bags craze and overexposure) streams from extreme consumerism and the "new" approach to money. The "old money" used to enjoy things, but at the same time had the tendency to value and treasure them, and foremost- they really worked hard for generations to accumulate and preserve the means.
Today- anyone, literally, can be famous- just for being naked, for being plain stupid, for leaking their porn video on the internet, for partying, for promoting sex, for copying others, for being someone's wife and spending his money, for appearing in a TV ""reality"" show, for being really anything... Anyone could make easy money, maybe not lots lots, but enough to buy for example a few Hermés bags. And posting them on all these social webs, via phones, calling the paparazzi to have photos taken, then selling them to press... I mean it is such a circle. These people spend their money as fast and easy as they made them, without thinking. And that is why many will not end up good, but we won't see those posts/photos no more. As they won't involve Hermés and expensive designer things anymore.

Also- I wanted to say- I feel people live above their standards very often. I see this all around me. I have heard of girls who spent their entire savings (I am talking secretaries earning 600 euro a month) on a Birkin. They don't care they won't have any money left. They just want that bag. Now- if this happens once in a while to someone- it is almost admirable and "cute". But when it becomes a trend, I see a big alert. I mean nothing wrong with anyone wanting the bag NOTHING ALONG THOSE LINES, I STRESS HERE, but important is to fit things into one's lifestyle. If you are a young hairdresser, making just enough to pay for your rent and clothing, you can't try to measure up with your rich clients in their 50s. This I have seen where I live too. It is just sad.

Just look at the kids today. I am not old, in my 30s, but I remember, getting an expensive watch or an important piece of jewelry was something not even for Christmas, but bigger occasions, when I turned 18, or got my university degree, when I got married, or turned 30. And I come from a background where we never lacked anything... Now? You see 15 -16 year old kids wearing gold Rolex and tote around with 1k bags. Is this normal? Not in my books. But it is the way today's society is.

There will be change though, as this can't go on forever. I have a feeling consumerism will end up consuming itself soon


Sorry to be OT! LOL

Good post!! I totally agree about the extreme consumerism. My husband's secretary in Hong Kong ate instant noodles for lunch for 4 months in order to buy a Prada bag. (Don't think that's too healthy ) Meanwhile, I went to a kiddie birthday party in NY last week where more than 70% of the thirteen year-olds were running around in Louboutin's.

Sorry I was not more clear before, but some or most of the ladies in the photos for the Dolce party don't seem like the typical UES/Hamptons socialite type that I see (others may have differing opinions). The thing about Chanel raising the prices for their flaps is that alot more girls will get birkins and that will land them on this socialite thread whether they are socialites or not. (ps - Dolce is not too popular here amongst that set, so don't think many many socialites will be attending a Dolce party.)

 

[mlemee]

streetfsn

 

[Eva1991]

Dear Diamonds... Hi dear. No one to "blame" for it in particular, than the society and us- people. In general. Have you read the book "How luxe lost its lustre?" A good one.

I really think the problem (even w Hermés bags craze and overexposure) streams from extreme consumerism and the "new" approach to money. The "old money" used to enjoy things, but at the same time had the tendency to value and treasure them, and foremost- they really worked hard for generations to accumulate and preserve the means.
Today- anyone, literally, can be famous- just for being naked, for being plain stupid, for leaking their porn video on the internet, for partying, for promoting sex, for copying others, for being someone's wife and spending his money, for appearing in a TV ""reality"" show, for being really anything... Anyone could make easy money, maybe not lots lots, but enough to buy for example a few Hermés bags. And posting them on all these social webs, via phones, calling the paparazzi to have photos taken, then selling them to press... I mean it is such a circle. These people spend their money as fast and easy as they made them, without thinking. And that is why many will not end up good, but we won't see those posts/photos no more. As they won't involve Hermés and expensive designer things anymore.

Also- I wanted to say- I feel people live above their standards very often. I see this all around me. I have heard of girls who spent their entire savings (I am talking secretaries earning 600 euro a month) on a Birkin. They don't care they won't have any money left. They just want that bag. Now- if this happens once in a while to someone- it is almost admirable and "cute". But when it becomes a trend, I see a big alert. I mean nothing wrong with anyone wanting the bag NOTHING ALONG THOSE LINES, I STRESS HERE, but important is to fit things into one's lifestyle. If you are a young hairdresser, making just enough to pay for your rent and clothing, you can't try to measure up with your rich clients in their 50s. This I have seen where I live too. It is just sad.

Just look at the kids today. I am not old, in my 30s, but I remember, getting an expensive watch or an important piece of jewelry was something not even for Christmas, but bigger occasions, when I turned 18, or got my university degree, when I got married, or turned 30. And I come from a background where we never lacked anything... Now? You see 15 -16 year old kids wearing gold Rolex and tote around with 1k bags. Is this normal? Not in my books. But it is the way today's society is.

There will be change though, as this can't go on forever. I have a feeling consumerism will end up consuming itself soon


Sorry to be OT! LOL

I think consumerism is going to an end. At least super and extravagant and beyond the means consumerism!

I know people who live with the minimum wage (i.e. sales assistants in - cheap - stores, even cleaning ladies!) who own bags, clothing etc that even I don't buy on a whim! And I come from a family that provided me a lot. I've learned though to value my money!

A few people have even told me they spent their whole savings or cc limit on buying a bag or going to expensive tourist destinations! People had the tendency to believe that they can afford anything with credit cards!

I may sound harsh but someday people need to realize that some things are beyond their means. There will always be someone richer than you, someone more successful than you etc. BUT we cannot live our whole life competing with people who we think are "better" than us, just because they have more money!

 

[Mindi B]

Just to go totally off-topic: It also is important (IMO) to keep in mind that being able to concern oneself with obtaining "perfect brows and skin" is a privilege. Those characteristics may "go without saying" in some circles, but there are innumerable people around the world who need to concern themselves with having enough to eat. The fact that so many of us (I include myself) can spend time thinking about such niceties as fashion and skin care need not be dwelt upon here (I realize we can't solve the world's problems) but it should be remembered. I feel no compunction criticizing the style of the very wealthy and famous--they don't know me and don't care about my opinion, and frankly, the privilege enjoyed by the folks pictured here means, I believe, that they should be able to absorb some trivial flack from time to time.
Please note that I am not trying to lecture anyone on this forum. If anything, this serves as a reminder to myself: I occasionally find myself "worrying" that I can't find X, Y, or Z from Hermes and I need to bring myself up short. Not being able to locate an expensive luxury item is Not A Problem. (i.e., The quest should be viewed as fun. Fun in which we are fortunate to be able to indulge. IMO.)

 

[Leah]

Sorry I was not more clear before, but some or most of the ladies in the photos for the Dolce party don't seem like the typical UES/Hamptons socialite type that I see (others may have differing opinions). The thing about Chanel raising the prices for their flaps is that alot more girls will get birkins and that will land them on this socialite thread whether they are socialites or not. (ps - Dolce is not too popular here amongst that set, so don't think many many socialites will be attending a Dolce party.)

I recognized several of the women in the recent pictures being discussed. Several of them are actually very much in the NY social and fashion scene.

The tall woman in the t-shirt & floral pants is Stephanie Winston, whose mother married into the Harry Winston family. She is ex Vogue.
The woman in the floral pants is Jamee Gregory, a fixture in the NY party, social and charity circuit. She is ex Elle Magazine.
There are also at least 3-4 other women in these pictures that are either Vogue or Conde Nast.

 

[POODLGRL]

Dear Diamonds... Hi dear. No one to "blame" for it in particular, than the society and us- people. In general. Have you read the book "How luxe lost its lustre?" A good one.

I really think the problem (even w Hermés bags craze and overexposure) streams from extreme consumerism and the "new" approach to money. The "old money" used to enjoy things, but at the same time had the tendency to value and treasure them, and foremost- they really worked hard for generations to accumulate and preserve the means.
Today- anyone, literally, can be famous- just for being naked, for being plain stupid, for leaking their porn video on the internet, for partying, for promoting sex, for copying others, for being someone's wife and spending his money, for appearing in a TV ""reality"" show, for being really anything... Anyone could make easy money, maybe not lots lots, but enough to buy for example a few Hermés bags. And posting them on all these social webs, via phones, calling the paparazzi to have photos taken, then selling them to press... I mean it is such a circle. These people spend their money as fast and easy as they made them, without thinking. And that is why many will not end up good, but we won't see those posts/photos no more. As they won't involve Hermés and expensive designer things anymore.

Also- I wanted to say- I feel people live above their standards very often. I see this all around me. I have heard of girls who spent their entire savings (I am talking secretaries earning 600 euro a month) on a Birkin. They don't care they won't have any money left. They just want that bag. Now- if this happens once in a while to someone- it is almost admirable and "cute". But when it becomes a trend, I see a big alert. I mean nothing wrong with anyone wanting the bag NOTHING ALONG THOSE LINES, I STRESS HERE, but important is to fit things into one's lifestyle. If you are a young hairdresser, making just enough to pay for your rent and clothing, you can't try to measure up with your rich clients in their 50s. This I have seen where I live too. It is just sad.

Just look at the kids today. I am not old, in my 30s, but I remember, getting an expensive watch or an important piece of jewelry was something not even for Christmas, but bigger occasions, when I turned 18, or got my university degree, when I got married, or turned 30. And I come from a background where we never lacked anything... Now? You see 15 -16 year old kids wearing gold Rolex and tote around with 1k bags. Is this normal? Not in my books. But it is the way today's society is.

There will be change though, as this can't go on forever. I have a feeling consumerism will end up consuming itself soon


Sorry to be OT! LOL

Well said, and I agree completely.

 

[purselover888]

Just to go totally off-topic: It also is important (IMO) to keep in mind that being able to concern oneself with obtaining "perfect brows and skin" is a privilege. Those characteristics may "go without saying" in some circles, but there are innumerable people around the world who need to concern themselves with having enough to eat. The fact that so many of us (I include myself) can spend time thinking about such niceties as fashion and skin care need not be dwelt upon here (I realize we can't solve the world's problems) but it should be remembered. I feel no compunction criticizing the style of the very wealthy and famous--they don't know me and don't care about my opinion, and frankly, the privilege enjoyed by the folks pictured here means, I believe, that they should be able to absorb some trivial flack from time to time.
Please note that I am not trying to lecture anyone on this forum. If anything, this serves as a reminder to myself: I occasionally find myself "worrying" that I can't find X, Y, or Z from Hermes and I need to bring myself up short. Not being able to locate an expensive luxury item is Not A Problem. (i.e., The quest should be viewed as fun. Fun in which we are fortunate to be able to indulge. IMO.)

Thank you for this reminder! I agree!! Not A Problem, and I need to count my blessings more often!!

I recognized several of the women in the recent pictures being discussed. Several of them are actually very much in the NY social and fashion scene.

I think you are more up on the social circuit than me MOST of the women did strike me as fashion media types....I think you had the correct definition of socialite.
I was commenting on the extremely well-moneyed types, the wives with the mega hedge funds in NYC/Greenwich and sprawling estates in Sagaponack--who don't particularly look or dress like MOST at this party....In New York people seem to bias toward money; whereas someone in LA might emphasize fame and others in DC power and "who do you know".... Again, just MY opinion.