Hermes Cafe Bon Temps~Good Times Cafe

[cremel]

Hi everyone. Just catching up. I just got home.

I don't love gallop. It seemed kind of masculine to me. I like jardin de msr li. I have a huge stash of Chanel allure and coco that I have to work through before I can switch over.

I just got back from my store. I am over the moon. First, my dress didn't arrive in time but I have to go back on Tuesday anyway. So hopefully I'll get it then.

But they had this for me: Kelly 32 retourne rouge h sombrero body, Epsom handle straps and bottom, Clemence sides.

A special thanks to dharma and mrs Owen for talking through color choices with me at our recent meetup. And to madam bijoux for her knowledge and experience with sombrero.

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Ppup!!
Major congrats! You finally got your dream color and it's your favorite rouge H!!! I am glad you got it from your home store!! Enjoy!

For perfume, my mother in law used to own a perfume store in France that has all the good brands. She recommends Guerlain. It's the true perfume company. Unlike Chanel or Dior that uses perfume factory from Grasse and simply brand the products, Guerlain has a long history of having their own bottle designers and "nose". I did try a few Guerlain and other than Shalimar the classic I also received gifts "la petite robe noir" which is also pretty good. For summer "la petite cherie”works great, nice and light. For Hermès, like you, I love Jardin de monsieur Li. I have two bottles of them. This is is suitable for both men and women. I also love their "osmanthe yunnan". This one is exceptional, especially the ending notes, very soft and pleasant. I have been using osmanthe yunnan for the fall. I like the concentrated perfume in general.

 

[cremel]

I would be so happy if we turned our attention to lipstick for just a moment, LOL. Long-lasting and not drying: any suggestions?

I get dry lips easily. I try to use the ones that are less dry but these kinds don't last long.

So same questions as Moma, long lasting and not drying?

 

[EmileH]

Thanks Ladies!

My appreciation for my store has really grown and not just because they offered me a bag. I think they are very by the book and don't play games. They need to get to know you and you them so they can figure out how to best meet your needs. And sometimes they are just dealing with the frustrations of waiting for products to arrive like we are.

I love the Dallet shawl. I wish the oatmeal one with the red hem had worked for me but it didn't. I'm waiting for my store to get the grey one. It should be coming any day. This shawl really celebrates his drawings so uniquely especially in the neutral colorways.

No ideas on lipsticks. I just keep reapplying... If I remember.

 

[cremel]

Has anyone tried the Sephora liquid collection. It doesn't dry my lips but I do need to reapply.

 

[cremel]

Thanks Ladies!

My appreciation for my store has really grown and not just because they offered me a bag. I think they are very by the book and don't play games. They need to get to know you and you them so they can figure out how to best meet your needs. And sometimes they are just dealing with the frustrations of waiting for products to arrive like we are.

I love the Dallet shawl. I wish the oatmeal one with the red hem had worked for me but it didn't. I'm waiting for my store to get the grey one. It should be coming any day. This shawl really celebrates his drawings so uniquely especially in the neutral colorways.

No ideas on lipsticks. I just keep reapplying... If I remember.

Yeah the Dallet shawl is absolutely beautiful. I am thinking to get a second one and with a different CW. The one I have is the off white background with orange trim. The gray one looks great and it has the dark red trim. But would it make sense to get a gray one in addition to the off white one? Perhaps consider another entirely different color way? Hmm.

 

[EmileH]

Yeah the Dallet shawl is absolutely beautiful. I am thinking to get a second one and with a different CW. The one I have is the off white background with orange trim. The gray one looks great and it has the dark red trim. But would it make sense to get a gray one in addition to the off white one? Perhaps consider another entirely different color way? Hmm.

Oh yes, there are three neutrals: the off white with orange trim that you have, the oatmeal with red border or the grey and charcoal. All three are beautiful. Maybe the grey is more different from what you have?

I also tried the red blue prune cheval Phoenix 140 silk and it might have to come home with me. I have a few 140 silks with red but it might be too amazing to pass up.

 

[nicole0612]

Hi everyone. Just catching up. I just got home.

I don't love gallop. It seemed kind of masculine to me. I like jardin de msr li. I have a huge stash of Chanel allure and coco that I have to work through before I can switch over.

I just got back from my store. I am over the moon. First, my dress didn't arrive in time but I have to go back on Tuesday anyway. So hopefully I'll get it then.

But they had this for me: Kelly 32 retourne rouge h sombrero body, Epsom handle straps and bottom, Clemence sides.

A special thanks to dharma and mrs Owen for talking through color choices with me at our recent meetup. And to madam bijoux for her knowledge and experience with sombrero.

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So beautiful and warm. Congrats. This will be perfect for fall/winter.

 

[katekluet]

Hi everyone. Just catching up. I just got home.

I don't love gallop. It seemed kind of masculine to me. I like jardin de msr li. I have a huge stash of Chanel allure and coco that I have to work through before I can switch over.

I just got back from my store. I am over the moon. First, my dress didn't arrive in time but I have to go back on Tuesday anyway. So hopefully I'll get it then.

But they had this for me: Kelly 32 retourne rouge h sombrero body, Epsom handle straps and bottom, Clemence sides.

A special thanks to dharma and mrs Owen for talking through color choices with me at our recent meetup. And to madam bijoux for her knowledge and experience with sombrero.

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Wow, this is just stunning! A classic color that looks great with so many things and a very special leather combo....congratulations!

 

[EmileH]

Wow, this is just stunning! A classic color that looks great with so many things and a very special leather combo....congratulations!

Thank you!! The lighting was terrible in the dressing room. I can't wait to get her home.

 

[Keren16]

Hi everyone. Just catching up. I just got home.

I don't love gallop. It seemed kind of masculine to me. I like jardin de msr li. I have a huge stash of Chanel allure and coco that I have to work through before I can switch over.

I just got back from my store. I am over the moon. First, my dress didn't arrive in time but I have to go back on Tuesday anyway. So hopefully I'll get it then.

But they had this for me: Kelly 32 retourne rouge h sombrero body, Epsom handle straps and bottom, Clemence sides.

A special thanks to dharma and mrs Owen for talking through color choices with me at our recent meetup. And to madam bijoux for her knowledge and experience with sombrero.

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I absolutely love your RH Kelly [emoji173]️! Everything about it[emoji173]️. Such a wonderful surprise from your Hermes SA!
I have only seen sombrero leather in pictures. I'm sure it is perfect. I would choose it in an instant[emoji106]
You received great advice!
Please post more pics
I have an RH Kelly in Chevre. Of course I am partial
to your choice[emoji173]️
I'll post my pics when I get out of my lazy rut of talking, no action[emoji6]
Congratulations!!![emoji898][emoji898][emoji898]
Use her well!!!

 

[Keren16]

I got the Dallet and I love it! It's an outstanding piece that works with lots of color.

Which one do you have? I was thinking about the ivory with taupe & a reddish border

 

[eagle1002us]

Wearing perfume makes me so hungry. Am I the only one? I know it seems weird...

Maybe a decade ago there was a group of 4-5 H fragrances introduced together. One of them smelled very citrusy. I thought the name was Pampelrose -- something like that. The store was closing for the night and I felt sorry for my part-time SA who seemed desperate to make a sale. I bought the one I thought was it. Never did that again. It was the wrong fragrance and I eventually wound up leaving it in the restroom where I worked. Somebody got a $95 "gift." I don't think H is making that scent. What they do make that I like is 24 Faubourg. But I haven't worn it b/c I don't like the odor of stale perfume on clothing, i.e., scarves. I haven't sample more recent H fragrances.
A scent I do like is lavender, like the scent of the essential oil so it's purely lavender and not some chemical mix of scents. I am not sure about wearing essential oils as a fragrance (don't laugh). It is a chemical that has been reputed to help migraines. So, if applied to wrists, it might have some effect on the bod that I don't anticipate. But stuff like English lavender is a mix of scents so not appealing. Guerlain used to make a nice lavender scent that I found out about as it was being discontinued. Something not expensive is good to use for the wrists insofar it comes off when I was my hands.

 

[eagle1002us]

Hi everyone. Just catching up. I just got home.

I don't love gallop. It seemed kind of masculine to me. I like jardin de msr li. I have a huge stash of Chanel allure and coco that I have to work through before I can switch over.

I just got back from my store. I am over the moon. First, my dress didn't arrive in time but I have to go back on Tuesday anyway. So hopefully I'll get it then.

But they had this for me: Kelly 32 retourne rouge h sombrero body, Epsom handle straps and bottom, Clemence sides.

A special thanks to dharma and mrs Owen for talking through color choices with me at our recent meetup. And to madam bijoux for her knowledge and experience with sombrero.

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OMG that is divine! Such a beautiful color in a kelly! Congrats congrats congrats!

 

[Keren16]

Ppup!!
Major congrats! You finally got your dream color and it's your favorite rouge H!!! I am glad you got it from your home store!! Enjoy!

For perfume, my mother in law used to own a perfume store in France that has all the good brands. She recommends Guerlain. It's the true perfume company. Unlike Chanel or Dior that uses perfume factory from Grasse and simply brand the products, Guerlain has a long history of having their own bottle designers and "nose". I did try a few Guerlain and other than Shalimar the classic I also received gifts "la petite robe noir" which is also pretty good. For summer "la petite cherie”works great, nice and light. For Hermès, like you, I love Jardin de monsieur Li. I have two bottles of them. This is is suitable for both men and women. I also love their "osmanthe yunnan". This one is exceptional, especially the ending notes, very soft and pleasant. I have been using osmanthe yunnan for the fall. I like the concentrated perfume in general.

I wore Guerlain Apres L'Ondee & Terracotta a lot this past spring & summer. I like Shalimar &'own an old bottle. I do not wear it much. Is Petite Robe Noir nice? I have a French friend. Guerlain is her standard to compare other fragrances to.
I have a sample of Hermes Osmanthe Yunnan. I will try. Your description gives me the incentive to! Same with Jardin de Monsieur Li.
La Petite Cherie is an Annick Goutal fragrance. It has pear in it? Very pleasant! I have Songes now. I'll wear it again.
I have too many collected fragrances. Like too many clothes & shoes in a closet. After a a while it is gluttonous

 

[Keren16]

Maybe a decade ago there was a group of 4-5 H fragrances introduced together. One of them smelled very citrusy. I thought the name was Pampelrose -- something like that. The store was closing for the night and I felt sorry for my part-time SA who seemed desperate to make a sale. I bought the one I thought was it. Never did that again. It was the wrong fragrance and I eventually wound up leaving it in the restroom where I worked. Somebody got a $95 "gift." I don't think H is making that scent. What they do make that I like is 24 Faubourg. But I haven't worn it b/c I don't like the odor of stale perfume on clothing, i.e., scarves. I haven't sample more recent H fragrances.
A scent I do like is lavender, like the scent of the essential oil so it's purely lavender and not some chemical mix of scents. I am not sure about wearing essential oils as a fragrance (don't laugh). It is a chemical that has been reputed to help migraines. So, if applied to wrists, it might have some effect on the bod that I don't anticipate. But stuff like English lavender is a mix of scents so not appealing. Guerlain used to make a nice lavender scent that I found out about as it was being discontinued. Something not expensive is good to use for the wrists insofar it comes off when I was my hands.

I own Hermes 24 Faubourg. It wears very classic to me. I feel the same about Galop. That's just me. Fragrances are so personal. 24 Faubourg reminds me of Boucheron.
I really like Lavender scents. The most recent one I bought was Boy by Chanel. Whatever lavender possess, I'm for it!
Fragrances wear better on my clothes than me[emoji41]. They seem softer than on my skin[emoji8]