Socialites and their Hermes

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Mindi B said:
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.)
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Thank you for the reminder!:hugs: I have been obsessed by perfect skin, eyebrows and hair since I was possibly around 12 yrs old but have never been obsessed by finding ANTHING in fashion. ( Bag or clothing). I am allowed one indulgence.:smile:
I feel blessed everyday of my life and I do make sure I give back to my community and society.
For every single thing I buy, I donate one or two items in my home to charity or give it away. This checks any compulsion to overbuy....so now :back2topic: for me.
 
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martiniandlace, you certainly are allowed an indulgence--more than one, in fact, since you clearly have your priorities straight. Thank you for understanding me. If I thought I had a chance at perfect hair, brows, and/or skin that might be my obsession, too, but since I'm a lost cause in those areas, I guess I'll keep lusting after Hermes! :P
 
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^^ Hi Mindi...I didnt say I had accomplished beautiful hair/skin/brows etc!!. I said I was obsessed :biggrin:. Huge difference!
My clothing size is also dangerously close to double digits and since I really really love good food, that wont change anytime soon, so I better try to have good skin and good eyebrows.

I blame it on a mother who said "When people look messy, they look ugly" and hair dressers who wouldnt touch my hair 'cause it was too kinky, and too thick plus many bouts of wicked acne!. I was called "The Pimple Princess"...I think there was a "Pimple Queen"....kids can be so mean.:biggrin:
But thats another topic for another forum..."The Ugly Duckling Therapy forum".
Again....:back2topic: before the mods tell me to shut up!
 
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^^^ok girls... LOL.... I eat a lot. literally. I am an eater. very much gourmet-oriented :lol: I am the gal who rather runs a few miles, but won't give up the food. And i love to cook- so a double curse here!!! And I find it harder to lose each gram since I had my child--- the metabolism just gets lazier and lazier :graucho: and as per "...the perfect hair, eyebrows and skin...". Gosh don't you have something easier??? I think La Prairie is funding a new research thanks to my years- long quest... LOL :hugs:
 
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mlemee said:
Nur Nadir
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Are all two or tri-colored B/K's special order?[/QUOTE]

In the early 90's Hermes produced a range of most of the bag styles, in gold and black combos. Gold body, black straps, and vice versa, black body, gold straps. They were not special order, just available for sale. This Kelly looks like one of them.
 
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bababebi said:
Are all two or tri-colored B/K's special order?
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In the early 90's Hermes produced a range of most of the bag styles, in gold and black combos. Gold body, black straps, and vice versa, black body, gold straps. They were not special order, just available for sale. This Kelly looks like one of them.[/QUOTE]





You are such a wealth of information, thanks for your willingness to share!:flowers:

The quote is messed up. I was quoting bababebi´s post.
 
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The Ugly Duckling Therapy Forum! Yes! I would be a participant, for SURE. In fact, I may be an Ugly Duck even today, but I do have some nice bags. :P And, martiniandlace, I bet your hair, brows, and skin are lovely, and to heck with clothing size numbers, too, while we're at it. But you're right, I've been driving us off-topic long enough. Back to the H!
 
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varvara said:
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 :lol:


Sorry to be OT! LOL ;)
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Such a fabulous post dear varvara! Everything you wrote is very much true and at the same time sad, even alerting. I always enjoy a good post on this forum and this was one of the best. Thank you!
 
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varvara said:
^^^ok girls... LOL.... I eat a lot. literally. I am an eater. very much gourmet-oriented :lol: I am the gal who rather runs a few miles, but won't give up the food. And i love to cook- so a double curse here!!! And I find it harder to lose each gram since I had my child--- the metabolism just gets lazier and lazier :graucho: and as per "...the perfect hair, eyebrows and skin...". Gosh don't you have something easier??? I think La Prairie is funding a new research thanks to my years- long quest... LOL :hugs:
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varvara, you are such an original! Really enjoy your posts.
This thread just keeps getting better and better.
Thanks, ladies!
 
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This thread has gotten way off topic. It's supposed to be pics of socialites and their Hermes - not social commentary on who deserves to own/wear luxury items, general chat about various topics, etc.

Considering making this photos only to stop the off-topic discussion which happens too frequently.

It would be appreciated if people get back to topic, please.
 
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