I just bought my first Birkin a few months ago, and my sa actually said no to black for my first. It's true. Call me crazy, but since 75 percent of all my wardrobe is black, I am glad I have a contrasting color in my bag. I think she had a point. I say no on the black (unless, you are always elegant and formalish) and maybe not even the Blue. Can you wait for a pop color if that is your style or a neutral?