Lessons learned from me
1) If you buy a scarf you must love the whole scarf - every part of the design and all the colours - any part of it that jars or doesn't suit will just lead to buyer's remorse or endless fidgeting.
2) There will be some seasons when Hermes just doesn't do it for you - relax, walk away and save your cash for another time.
3) This took me ages to learn - if you fall out of love with an Hermes item it is OK to move on and allow someone else to enjoy it - I used to think I had to live with my (bad) choices forever. Hermes is a fashion house not an oath before God.
4) Stick to accessories - my body shape does nothing for Hermes Ready-to-Wear.
5) Listen to the SAs, particularly the experienced ones, they do this for a living.
6) It is not obligatory to have Hermes bags, scarves, jewellery, china, cushions, 'objets', shoes, furniture, towels, gloves and socks.
7) The lifestyle portrayed in 'Monde d'Hermes' is beautiful, impractical marketing fantasy - it is not how you should aspire to live!