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First Hermes FSH experience and REVEAL
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Arrived late on my first day in Paris, so decided to try on my second day. It was on a Saturday, i woke up at 10am and finished getting ready at 11am. We didnt have any breakfast and straight away marched our way to Hermes Fsh. 11am was too late, i thought. When we were near, i already saw a couple of ladies with their huge H paper bags, i was like i was afraid that the bags would all be sold out by then, but its my fault for not wanting to queue haha, can only blame myself.
Arrived H at 11.15am. The store was packed. We were just walking around in the store waiting for any SA to approach us, boy i was wrong, you need to approach them, not the other way round I only heard that you needed to queue early in the morning to get an appointment, but i didn't know what you should do if you're walking in after 10.30am. Roamed around for a good 10 minutes and decided to approach an SA.
So we were told by her that we need to make an appointment over to the counter (while she pointed at the direction) if we want to purchase a bag. So we walked over, and told them what i was looking for.
Me: we're looking for a bag
Her: what kind of bag are you looking for?
Me: Kelly or Birkin!
Her: ooh, its very hard to get a kelly bag you know. Let me see if we have any appointment slot available for you.
She then asked for a passport of the person who will be paying for the bag.
After registering, we received a text saying that our appointment would be at 11.45am and we would receive another text when our SA is ready to meet us. We had another 15 minutes before our appointment, so we decided to have a walk nearby.
Right at the door before stepping out, we received a message saying that our SA was ready to meet us, oh wow that's fast, i thought! Didn't even have to wait, thats a good start i suppose.
The counter lady brought us to second floor and introduce us to my SA, S!
S definitely did not have the friendliest face. First thing she did, was to ask us if we wanted to have any drinks, then she proceeded on asking me what i was looking for. No small talks
Me: Kelly 28, Birkin 30
S: leather?
Me: Epsom, Togo, in GHW
S: colour?
Okay i forgot what colours i blabbered to her, she said she will be back, and she's gone for 5-10 minutes.
Ladies, i was really nervous while waiting, i kept telling myself that i have to be prepared for the worst. I mean this Paris trip wasnt for the bag, i honestly just wanted to try my luck so no big deal.
After awhile, S came and escorted us to a room! Ohh, i was brimming over with excitement but still trying to keep my cool lol.
As we entered the room, we saw this box sitting on the table, its small, so it's Kelly, i thought to myself.
S: we don't have Kelly 28, only 32.
Me: okay lets do it
S was still as cold with her poker face. And me, still trying hard to win her over. Bae was trying to hit a conversation with her too, its not easy but look, she escorted us to a private room! I guess she's not too bad.
The first one she showed us ''Kelly 32, Blue Zanzibar, Clemence, PHW''
First thing i thought to myself, i do not like this bag. I didnt request for blue, and its phw, nope. But how can you say no to her? we were deciding hard, its a tough decision especially when you dont like the bag and you dont know whether its the only bag they will show you?
I was modelling on the mirror, thinking hard for a good 10 minutes then, S told me that she might have another bag to show me, i was like ahhhh okay!
She was really nice, went to take a few twillies and tied it on the bag to show me how it would look. By this time, we're quite comfortable with each other already. So, play the nice card ladies, doesn't hurt to be nice.
She was quick, came back in less than 5 minutes with a huge box. A birkin! Yass.
"Birkin 35, Rose Jaipur, Epsom, GHW"
This is better, i like the colour, leather and hardware, but its slightly too big for me.
S was very kind she asked bae to take photos of me holding them bags one by one, side by side for me to compare. I also told her that i needed more time to decide, cause i prefer Kelly to Birkin but since the Kelly is in phw and i didnt really like the blue. As for Birkin, its all perfect but it's slightly big for my frame. She told me to take all my time as she's all mine, whether its one hour two or five, there's no need for me to rush how kind.
She almost took another Kelly 35 Zanzibar GHW to show me too but i stopped her right away, told her the max i would go for a kelly is 32, 35 would be too huge and i apologised. Glad she understood. Now, i almost settled for Birkin 35 Rose Jaipur, because i really dont think i could live with the Blue Zanzibar, until...
Man i think was really lucky
She said she might have another bag that perhaps i will like it!
She went out for another 5 minutes and came back with a box as big as the other Kelly's, its Kelly yasss!
Okay i didn't know what happened but i had a good feeling with that box even when i haven't gotten to see the colour, i swear.
Bag was out from the box, i was smiling, didn't even have to try the bag to see how it will look on me. I said yes in a minute. Easiest yes i have ever said. I was too happy i did not even check the bag or take a photo
S said she saw the look in my face the moment she unwrapped the bag from the dust bag, and that's the face she's been waiting for. She wanted me to have a bag that i'd really love. How nice of her
Kelly 32 Zanzibar & Birkin 35 Rose Jaipur
and my outfit on that day (:
I apologise for the lengthy post and i hope you ladies enjoyed reading this entry! (:
Arrived H at 11.15am. The store was packed. We were just walking around in the store waiting for any SA to approach us, boy i was wrong, you need to approach them, not the other way round I only heard that you needed to queue early in the morning to get an appointment, but i didn't know what you should do if you're walking in after 10.30am. Roamed around for a good 10 minutes and decided to approach an SA.
So we were told by her that we need to make an appointment over to the counter (while she pointed at the direction) if we want to purchase a bag. So we walked over, and told them what i was looking for.
Me: we're looking for a bag
Her: what kind of bag are you looking for?
Me: Kelly or Birkin!
Her: ooh, its very hard to get a kelly bag you know. Let me see if we have any appointment slot available for you.
She then asked for a passport of the person who will be paying for the bag.
After registering, we received a text saying that our appointment would be at 11.45am and we would receive another text when our SA is ready to meet us. We had another 15 minutes before our appointment, so we decided to have a walk nearby.
Right at the door before stepping out, we received a message saying that our SA was ready to meet us, oh wow that's fast, i thought! Didn't even have to wait, thats a good start i suppose.
The counter lady brought us to second floor and introduce us to my SA, S!
S definitely did not have the friendliest face. First thing she did, was to ask us if we wanted to have any drinks, then she proceeded on asking me what i was looking for. No small talks
Me: Kelly 28, Birkin 30
S: leather?
Me: Epsom, Togo, in GHW
S: colour?
Okay i forgot what colours i blabbered to her, she said she will be back, and she's gone for 5-10 minutes.
Ladies, i was really nervous while waiting, i kept telling myself that i have to be prepared for the worst. I mean this Paris trip wasnt for the bag, i honestly just wanted to try my luck so no big deal.
After awhile, S came and escorted us to a room! Ohh, i was brimming over with excitement but still trying to keep my cool lol.
As we entered the room, we saw this box sitting on the table, its small, so it's Kelly, i thought to myself.
S: we don't have Kelly 28, only 32.
Me: okay lets do it
S was still as cold with her poker face. And me, still trying hard to win her over. Bae was trying to hit a conversation with her too, its not easy but look, she escorted us to a private room! I guess she's not too bad.
The first one she showed us ''Kelly 32, Blue Zanzibar, Clemence, PHW''
First thing i thought to myself, i do not like this bag. I didnt request for blue, and its phw, nope. But how can you say no to her? we were deciding hard, its a tough decision especially when you dont like the bag and you dont know whether its the only bag they will show you?
I was modelling on the mirror, thinking hard for a good 10 minutes then, S told me that she might have another bag to show me, i was like ahhhh okay!
She was really nice, went to take a few twillies and tied it on the bag to show me how it would look. By this time, we're quite comfortable with each other already. So, play the nice card ladies, doesn't hurt to be nice.
She was quick, came back in less than 5 minutes with a huge box. A birkin! Yass.
"Birkin 35, Rose Jaipur, Epsom, GHW"
This is better, i like the colour, leather and hardware, but its slightly too big for me.
S was very kind she asked bae to take photos of me holding them bags one by one, side by side for me to compare. I also told her that i needed more time to decide, cause i prefer Kelly to Birkin but since the Kelly is in phw and i didnt really like the blue. As for Birkin, its all perfect but it's slightly big for my frame. She told me to take all my time as she's all mine, whether its one hour two or five, there's no need for me to rush how kind.
She almost took another Kelly 35 Zanzibar GHW to show me too but i stopped her right away, told her the max i would go for a kelly is 32, 35 would be too huge and i apologised. Glad she understood. Now, i almost settled for Birkin 35 Rose Jaipur, because i really dont think i could live with the Blue Zanzibar, until...
Man i think was really lucky
She said she might have another bag that perhaps i will like it!
She went out for another 5 minutes and came back with a box as big as the other Kelly's, its Kelly yasss!
Okay i didn't know what happened but i had a good feeling with that box even when i haven't gotten to see the colour, i swear.
Bag was out from the box, i was smiling, didn't even have to try the bag to see how it will look on me. I said yes in a minute. Easiest yes i have ever said. I was too happy i did not even check the bag or take a photo
S said she saw the look in my face the moment she unwrapped the bag from the dust bag, and that's the face she's been waiting for. She wanted me to have a bag that i'd really love. How nice of her
Kelly 32 Zanzibar & Birkin 35 Rose Jaipur
and my outfit on that day (:
I apologise for the lengthy post and i hope you ladies enjoyed reading this entry! (:
This is a great story - it was meant to be! I think your SA was finding out your taste and she could see herself how the Zanzibar and B looked on you so perhaps she then realised your K would be the one!
Congrats!
Wow at the service you got! Congratulations, I'm happy you got the bag you wanted.
Loving your outfit by the way you are so pretty
Loving your outfit by the way you are so pretty
Like your outfit & look on that day...very chic! No wonder luck is on your side 
Happy ending...good thing you did the reveal first because I was worried for a second reading the story! Great outfit too!
Gorgeous bag and a great story! Thank you for taking the time to share with us!
Thanks for the very detailed post, I love reading on the FSH experience. Congrats on a gorgeous bag and sticking to your gut for what you love!
Congrats on your Vert Vertigo K! That's quite a story and I'm happy that you came away with something that you love. I think the SA was right to be patient and try out the bags on you. The Kelly works way better.
I would have jumped on the bleu zanzibar Kelly....if only!!
I would have jumped on the bleu zanzibar Kelly....if only!!