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MrsOwen3 said:
I suppose it depends, labeling it a fake somehow makes it ironic rather than someone being a poser-at least to me. It's sort of poking fun at the fake and the real but there's no question that it is not a real bag. It's not any less fake but the label makes the intent known to all. It's like a preemptory strike, we can't make assumptions about the person carrying the fake and yet we know it's not real. Whereas if you saw someone posing with a blatant unlabeled fake you might assume she/he is shallow, clueless, a wannabe, insecure etc. Interesting question...(finger tapping chin emoji)
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Great thoughts in this very important topic. I think labeling it makes all the difference in the world.

Mrs Owen I really like the mousseline on you. I agree with Mindi. The olive makes it just edgy enough to fit your style. You have a few very girlie items in your wardrobe that look great because of the way you mix them in with other things.

I am reporting back about my experience with alterations at Hermes. The tailor met me at the store. She seems lovely and seems to know her stuff. I took her contact information for future use. There was no charge for the alterations and they will take about a week. My regular SA was out today so the store manager helped me and he was really very nice and approachable. So it was a very good experience. Thumbs up

There really wasn't any new scarf or shawl merchandise. In fact they had rearranged the cases to keep them looking somewhat full. I was able to find another small goodie though. [emoji4]
 
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Pocketbook Pup said:
Great thoughts in this very important topic. I think labeling it makes all the difference in the world.

Mrs Owen I really like the mousseline on you. I agree with Mindi. The olive makes it just edgy enough to fit your style. You have a few very girlie items in your wardrobe that look great because of the way you mix them in with other things.

I am reporting back about my experience with alterations at Hermes. The tailor met me at the store. She seems lovely and seems to know her stuff. I took her contact information for future use. There was no charge for the alterations and they will take about a week. My regular SA was out today so the store manager helped me and he was really very nice and approachable. So it was a very good experience. Thumbs up

There really wasn't any new scarf or shawl merchandise. In fact they had rearranged the cases to keep them looking somewhat full. I was able to find another small goodie though. [emoji4]
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Excellent news on the Hermes tailor.

Hmm you got me curious ... Small goodies!:) what can they be.
 
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MrsOwen3 said:
Hi Cafe,

I just got my first mousseline from the bay. Brides Rebelles from 2010. Not my usual colors but the SM at my boutique was wearing it a few weeks ago with white and olive and it looked incredible on her. Then a brand new one popped up online. Conveniently I'm wearing an olive shirt today. Thoughts? Is it too girly for me? I love the weight and how easy it is to throw on.

Hope everyone is doing well! I've been really busy but trying to lurk/keep up!

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I like it! It has a graphic feel to the design and not flowery or feminine, it suits you paired with the stronger colors like the shirt you have on.
 
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Mindi B said:
I think it looks wonderful with the olive shirt, MrsO. I love pink and olive together. I think the military references intrinsic to olive make it a more edgy/tough piece that counterbalances the pastels.

An existential question related to Madam's sighting of the boldly fake Birkin. Is a fake that announces its fakeness somehow less fake than a fake that tries to pass as not-fake? IYKWIM? Like those clear plastic "Birkins" that were everywhere about ten years ago. If it isn't possible to confuse something faux with its real counterpart, is the faux object more acceptable somehow?
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cremel said:
This one looks great!! I love the colors. [emoji173]️[emoji173]️
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Pocketbook Pup said:
Great thoughts in this very important topic. I think labeling it makes all the difference in the world.

Mrs Owen I really like the mousseline on you. I agree with Mindi. The olive makes it just edgy enough to fit your style. You have a few very girlie items in your wardrobe that look great because of the way you mix them in with other things.

I am reporting back about my experience with alterations at Hermes. The tailor met me at the store. She seems lovely and seems to know her stuff. I took her contact information for future use. There was no charge for the alterations and they will take about a week. My regular SA was out today so the store manager helped me and he was really very nice and approachable. So it was a very good experience. Thumbs up

There really wasn't any new scarf or shawl merchandise. In fact they had rearranged the cases to keep them looking somewhat full. I was able to find another small goodie though. [emoji4]
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katekluet said:
I like it! It has a graphic feel to the design and not flowery or feminine, it suits you paired with the stronger colors like the shirt you have on.
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Thanks all! I think I'll hang on to it and try it with a few more tops. I really like the texture and weight of the silk and this color way is very watercolor-esque.

Pocketbook, congrats on your earrings! I have a pair of earrings on the way to me soon. I've heard inventory is low in other stores, I wonder if they had a delay in customs or due to the vacations, things are slow to ramp back up for Fall.
 
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MrsOwen3 said:
Thanks all! I think I'll hang on to it and try it with a few more tops. I really like the texture and weight of the silk and this color way is very watercolor-esque.

Pocketbook, congrats on your earrings! I have a pair of earrings on the way to me soon. I've heard inventory is low in other stores, I wonder if they had a delay in customs or due to the vacations, things are slow to ramp back up for Fall.
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I was in my store this weekend and asked about the Fall 70s and was told that they hadn't received much stock lately because of the August holiday. They thought they'd be receiving more stock starting this week, so here's hoping...
 
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Thanks Cremel and Mrs Owen. Can't wait to see which earrings you chose Mrs Owen. Cremel I don't find the earrings too difficult to put on and take off. I have two silver pairs as well. Having almost lost a diamond stud years ago I appreciate that the backs are very secure.
 
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gracekelly said:
Any Edith Wharton fans? I have read almost all of her works and it turns out that I will be having lunch at her country home in the Berkshires called The Mount. Should be interesting. I love touring old homes, estates etc.
I always wanted to slap Lily Bart and tell her to get her head out of her a** and stop looking in the mirror and relying on her looks and get real!
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I love the Mount! Enjoy and share pix, if you like. I think people here will enjoy looking at the rooms and grounds.
 
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MrsOwen3 said:
Hi Cafe,

I just got my first mousseline from the bay. Brides Rebelles from 2010. Not my usual colors but the SM at my boutique was wearing it a few weeks ago with white and olive and it looked incredible on her. Then a brand new one popped up online. Conveniently I'm wearing an olive shirt today. Thoughts? Is it too girly for me? I love the weight and how easy it is to throw on.

Hope everyone is doing well! I've been really busy but trying to lurk/keep up!

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How can whips and chains be girly? LOL, you mean the colors, right? I like it on you!!
 
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MrsOwen3 said:
Is it too girly for me?
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Without seeing it with the olive, I would have said it's a very soft, feminine scarf, esp in the moussie, and paired it with similar colours (i.e. passed). I love your pairing with the olive, MrsO. I also like how the colour of your denim is picked up in the purple tones...

Can you please show it spread out, if you have a chance? I'm trying to get better at judging worn v/s flat because I have picked based on flat, and ended up not liking it worn, and have passed on some that would have looked gorgeous when tied.
 
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