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My Designer Handbag Is Cute But Not As Cute As My Eye Doctor
Author: Anna Miller
Right after I confessed the $7000 value of my treasured Hermes Birkin, my eye doctor took it from my arm and held it closely to his face. Thank God he was clean-shaven! I was a little put back by his reaction. Agreed, Hermes Birkin bags are special, but come on Doc! For the first time, I wished I was my purse.
Most men don't get it. To understand how or why a designer purse could reach the high cost of several thousand dollars isn't in a man's male composition, unless of course they fancy femaleness or make a habit of tuning into a woman's needs. Most men dont. Not because they dont want to tune in maybe they have a different agenda, they are very pre-ocupied, they just dont know how to tune in, or they havent lived long enough to meet their female soul-mate and mentor. Men need mentoring when it comes to tuning into women. Some men seek and find, and others live their lives in pursue of obtaining a healthy understanding keeping it just a mere centimeter outside of their grasp.
Please don't misunderstand me. Many men make it a habit of tuning in to women. A perfect example is the type of gifts they purchase for their partner. The truly tuned-in types purchase treasured items as memorable gifts which last a lifetime. The many men who do purchase the right gift have done so through the experience of making many bad choices over time. Eventually, some get it, and really get it right. I recently sold a $6800 Orange Hermes 32cm Kelly Bag to a man in Singapore who obviously understands and adores his wife. For their 15th Wedding Anniversary she is getting the surprise of a lifetime. Hes tuned in. Congratulations to this wonderful guy, he's got style, class, brains and knows how to communicate.
Why spend hundreds of dollars each year every time a special occassion pops up only to learn your savy wife says she loves your gifts from a harmonious love for you, and not because she really does love the gifts. I think she loves you more. Gifts are difficult to purchase in the first place, and now we can put more pressure on ourselves by making gifts cost up towards the $7000 mark!
By now I have your attention, right? We aren't talking small change here. The beautiful, classic, hand made Hermes designs make my knees weak. Actually, I'd rather be in a Hermes Boutique shopping than out dancing with George Clooney. And, my chances are much higher for visiting Hermes than being with GC, too, so it's basically a mute point.
The Hermes Birkin was created in the 1980s after the English actress/singer Jane Birkin spilled the contents of her over-packed, too-small purse onto a Hermes designer during a shared plane ride. Ms. Birkin was very popular on the French music charts at the time. She became the name-sake of the famous, difficult to obtain Hermes Birkin Bag. Theres about a three year waiting list to obtain a Birkin bag, and theres no guarantee yours will ever arrive.
The Birkin bags range in size from 30cm to 40cm, and are also available in much larger travel sizes. The various leathers add to the cost making the more exotic skins reach as high as $25,000 or more each! The interior is fully lined in smooth, soft leather and has extra pockets. The bag includes its very own security locking system, and the locks key hangs from one of its double handles in its own leather protective case. The gold hardware on Hermes handbags is 24K gold plated paladium. Thats pretty high-end if you ask me. Yet, the all-silver paladium in either a brushed or shiney finish has a much more contemporary look and feel.
I've never been into fancy cars -- unless it belongs to the guy I'm dating. My little "no more car payment" Saturn gets me where I need to go! And, although its five years old and has a total of 15K miles on it, the handbag I carry when I drive costs more than the current Blue Book value. Funny how ownership of a luxury item is basically left to personal preference, perception and choice -- the designer handbag I carry costs more than the current Blue Book value of my car!
My purse seems to get much more male attention these days than I do, too. That caress to the cheek is starting to make me a little jealous of a purse. Should I carry a sign? No, I guess all I need to carry is that Hermes Birkin and start talking more openly to cute men. My eye doctor probably doesnt realize the impact of his caress. It should be me hes holding closely to his cute face, not that darn piece of leather I call my designer purse!
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Author: Anna Miller
Right after I confessed the $7000 value of my treasured Hermes Birkin, my eye doctor took it from my arm and held it closely to his face. Thank God he was clean-shaven! I was a little put back by his reaction. Agreed, Hermes Birkin bags are special, but come on Doc! For the first time, I wished I was my purse.
Most men don't get it. To understand how or why a designer purse could reach the high cost of several thousand dollars isn't in a man's male composition, unless of course they fancy femaleness or make a habit of tuning into a woman's needs. Most men dont. Not because they dont want to tune in maybe they have a different agenda, they are very pre-ocupied, they just dont know how to tune in, or they havent lived long enough to meet their female soul-mate and mentor. Men need mentoring when it comes to tuning into women. Some men seek and find, and others live their lives in pursue of obtaining a healthy understanding keeping it just a mere centimeter outside of their grasp.
Please don't misunderstand me. Many men make it a habit of tuning in to women. A perfect example is the type of gifts they purchase for their partner. The truly tuned-in types purchase treasured items as memorable gifts which last a lifetime. The many men who do purchase the right gift have done so through the experience of making many bad choices over time. Eventually, some get it, and really get it right. I recently sold a $6800 Orange Hermes 32cm Kelly Bag to a man in Singapore who obviously understands and adores his wife. For their 15th Wedding Anniversary she is getting the surprise of a lifetime. Hes tuned in. Congratulations to this wonderful guy, he's got style, class, brains and knows how to communicate.
Why spend hundreds of dollars each year every time a special occassion pops up only to learn your savy wife says she loves your gifts from a harmonious love for you, and not because she really does love the gifts. I think she loves you more. Gifts are difficult to purchase in the first place, and now we can put more pressure on ourselves by making gifts cost up towards the $7000 mark!
By now I have your attention, right? We aren't talking small change here. The beautiful, classic, hand made Hermes designs make my knees weak. Actually, I'd rather be in a Hermes Boutique shopping than out dancing with George Clooney. And, my chances are much higher for visiting Hermes than being with GC, too, so it's basically a mute point.
The Hermes Birkin was created in the 1980s after the English actress/singer Jane Birkin spilled the contents of her over-packed, too-small purse onto a Hermes designer during a shared plane ride. Ms. Birkin was very popular on the French music charts at the time. She became the name-sake of the famous, difficult to obtain Hermes Birkin Bag. Theres about a three year waiting list to obtain a Birkin bag, and theres no guarantee yours will ever arrive.
The Birkin bags range in size from 30cm to 40cm, and are also available in much larger travel sizes. The various leathers add to the cost making the more exotic skins reach as high as $25,000 or more each! The interior is fully lined in smooth, soft leather and has extra pockets. The bag includes its very own security locking system, and the locks key hangs from one of its double handles in its own leather protective case. The gold hardware on Hermes handbags is 24K gold plated paladium. Thats pretty high-end if you ask me. Yet, the all-silver paladium in either a brushed or shiney finish has a much more contemporary look and feel.
I've never been into fancy cars -- unless it belongs to the guy I'm dating. My little "no more car payment" Saturn gets me where I need to go! And, although its five years old and has a total of 15K miles on it, the handbag I carry when I drive costs more than the current Blue Book value. Funny how ownership of a luxury item is basically left to personal preference, perception and choice -- the designer handbag I carry costs more than the current Blue Book value of my car!
My purse seems to get much more male attention these days than I do, too. That caress to the cheek is starting to make me a little jealous of a purse. Should I carry a sign? No, I guess all I need to carry is that Hermes Birkin and start talking more openly to cute men. My eye doctor probably doesnt realize the impact of his caress. It should be me hes holding closely to his cute face, not that darn piece of leather I call my designer purse!
http://www.oxygenriver.com/fashion-relationships/article2532.htm
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Swedish Elle had a Vintage-issue this month. Isn´t that a Kelly on the floor in front of the cabinet?
Some shelves full of H in French vintage stores. Took a picture of the address of one vintage boutique, Scarlett, located in Paris, that specializes in H.
Swedish Elle had a Vintage-issue this month. Isn´t that a Kelly on the floor in front of the cabinet?Some shelves full of H in French vintage stores. Took a picture of the address of one vintage boutique, Scarlett, located in Paris, that specializes in H.
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the 'dance with the orange ribbon' ad campaign.
Here's an article from nyc-architecture.
From http://www.nyc-architecture.com/UES/UES010.htm
New York Architecture Images-Upper East Side
HermèsLandmark
McKim, Mead & White is best known for its grand Beaux-Arts designs, but here the architectural firm created an Art Deco gem.
This low-rise retail building was erected originally for Louis Sherry, who had had a famous restaurant on Fifth Avenue at 44th Street from 1898 to 1919.
In his book, "Touring the Upper East Side, Walks in Five Historic Districts" (The New York Landmarks Conservancy, 1995), Andrew S. Dolkart remarks that the restaurateur blamed "prohibition and war-born Bolshevism" for the closing of his restaurant," adding that "An eating establishment with Sherry's name was revived following his death when this stylized Neo-classical building, inspired by contemporary French commercial design, was opened to the public."
"The large plate-glass windows," Mr. Dolkart continued, "were planned to draw the attention of passersby to the elaborate displays of gourmet foods sold in what was called the 'table luxury shop.' Behind the store were a tea room and ice cream parlor and a balcony restaurant. In 1984-85, the Limited clothing chain hired Beyer Blinder Belle to restore McKim, Mead & White's building and construct a rooftop addition. The original building received an award from the Fifth Avenue Association in 1929 and the restoration has won several design and preservation awards."
In 2000, the store underwent another renovation to become the New York showcase for Hermès, the French fashion company, which moved from 57th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues. During construction, the building was stylishly, not surprisingly, enclosed in the store's orange box with brown ribbon. The building is a landmark and the renovation did not change the exterior except to add a sprightly uniformly Frenchman astride a rearing house carrying flags at the pinnacle of the building. The renovation of the interior by Hèrmes was quite spectacular with a spiral staircase leading up to the skylit top floor.
Hermes, the French luxury brand, recently opened their new Madison Avenue flagship, (691 Madison Ave) and it 'drips' with the look and feel of 'old money.' Everything exudes good taste, and a timeless, subtle, chic, and of course, the small collection of baby items mimics the mood perfectly. Colors are soft and pleasing to the eye- pastels like gray, aqua, pink that somehow resist being too cloyingly sweet, and of course, white.
There are the softest pillows in the shape of a rocking horse, or teddy bear ($160), and the famous Hermes blanket that the store is famous for is downsized for baby: $450 for a 'H' logo blanket, (wool and angora blend), or $900 for a fringed 100% cashmere version.
Lace-up booties and Mary Janes are done in wool and angora, ($75), there's an elegant 100% cashmere belted shawl collar robe ($295) that oozes baby 'chic', and the softest white cotton imaginable (would you expect anything less?) is fashioned into tailored pajamas that are piped in aqua ($185). But the store's piece-de-resistance is called 'Quelle Idol,' a miniature 'Kelly' bag magically transformed into a tiny doll complete with leather feet and legs, and metal eyes. At $1095, the doll will be available in orange, black, or burgundy. (It is currently out of stock, and Hermes is awaiting a shipment in time for the Christmas season.)
notes:
Women's Clothing
Its claim to fame may be handbags, but overlooking Hermès apparel would be a major mistake. Look for a duffel coat in double-faced cashmere ($5,600), and a pleated trench coat in beige water-repellent wool gabardine ($4,750). A rolled-up fringed cardigan jacket in tobacco light cashmere ($4,300) goes great with a matching sleeveless high-neck dress($1,050).
Men's Clothing
An Hermès tie ($130) does wonders to perk up work clothes. Designer Véronique Nichanian also offers up classic clothing, like a tailored pinstripe suit (from $3,000). Go on, you deserve it.
Cuff Links & Notions
Designer Véronique Nichanians sleek cuff links and iconic ties spruce up any wedding outfit. Expect nothing less than master craftsmanship and classic designs like the eighteen-karat-gold Parallele ($1,075) or the square silver Facettes links ($465).
Handbags
Theres a legendary waiting list of women longing to spend at least $4,500 on a Kelly bag (exotic skins with diamonds fetch upwards of $80,000). Check out the Trimanate, a new suede Trim bag in raisin and olive ($4,100), and the Kelly Mini Pochette, a mini version of the 1956 classic, in black calfskin and brown suede
the 'dance with the orange ribbon' ad campaign.
Here's an article from nyc-architecture.
From http://www.nyc-architecture.com/UES/UES010.htm
New York Architecture Images-Upper East Side
HermèsLandmark
architect
McKim, Mead and Whitelocation
691 Madison Ave at E62.date
1929, restored 1984 Beyer Blinder Bellestyle
Art Deco construction
type
Shop
McKim, Mead & White is best known for its grand Beaux-Arts designs, but here the architectural firm created an Art Deco gem.
This low-rise retail building was erected originally for Louis Sherry, who had had a famous restaurant on Fifth Avenue at 44th Street from 1898 to 1919.
In his book, "Touring the Upper East Side, Walks in Five Historic Districts" (The New York Landmarks Conservancy, 1995), Andrew S. Dolkart remarks that the restaurateur blamed "prohibition and war-born Bolshevism" for the closing of his restaurant," adding that "An eating establishment with Sherry's name was revived following his death when this stylized Neo-classical building, inspired by contemporary French commercial design, was opened to the public."
"The large plate-glass windows," Mr. Dolkart continued, "were planned to draw the attention of passersby to the elaborate displays of gourmet foods sold in what was called the 'table luxury shop.' Behind the store were a tea room and ice cream parlor and a balcony restaurant. In 1984-85, the Limited clothing chain hired Beyer Blinder Belle to restore McKim, Mead & White's building and construct a rooftop addition. The original building received an award from the Fifth Avenue Association in 1929 and the restoration has won several design and preservation awards."
In 2000, the store underwent another renovation to become the New York showcase for Hermès, the French fashion company, which moved from 57th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues. During construction, the building was stylishly, not surprisingly, enclosed in the store's orange box with brown ribbon. The building is a landmark and the renovation did not change the exterior except to add a sprightly uniformly Frenchman astride a rearing house carrying flags at the pinnacle of the building. The renovation of the interior by Hèrmes was quite spectacular with a spiral staircase leading up to the skylit top floor.
Hermes, the French luxury brand, recently opened their new Madison Avenue flagship, (691 Madison Ave) and it 'drips' with the look and feel of 'old money.' Everything exudes good taste, and a timeless, subtle, chic, and of course, the small collection of baby items mimics the mood perfectly. Colors are soft and pleasing to the eye- pastels like gray, aqua, pink that somehow resist being too cloyingly sweet, and of course, white.
There are the softest pillows in the shape of a rocking horse, or teddy bear ($160), and the famous Hermes blanket that the store is famous for is downsized for baby: $450 for a 'H' logo blanket, (wool and angora blend), or $900 for a fringed 100% cashmere version.
Lace-up booties and Mary Janes are done in wool and angora, ($75), there's an elegant 100% cashmere belted shawl collar robe ($295) that oozes baby 'chic', and the softest white cotton imaginable (would you expect anything less?) is fashioned into tailored pajamas that are piped in aqua ($185). But the store's piece-de-resistance is called 'Quelle Idol,' a miniature 'Kelly' bag magically transformed into a tiny doll complete with leather feet and legs, and metal eyes. At $1095, the doll will be available in orange, black, or burgundy. (It is currently out of stock, and Hermes is awaiting a shipment in time for the Christmas season.)
notes:
Women's Clothing
Its claim to fame may be handbags, but overlooking Hermès apparel would be a major mistake. Look for a duffel coat in double-faced cashmere ($5,600), and a pleated trench coat in beige water-repellent wool gabardine ($4,750). A rolled-up fringed cardigan jacket in tobacco light cashmere ($4,300) goes great with a matching sleeveless high-neck dress($1,050).
Men's Clothing
An Hermès tie ($130) does wonders to perk up work clothes. Designer Véronique Nichanian also offers up classic clothing, like a tailored pinstripe suit (from $3,000). Go on, you deserve it.
Cuff Links & Notions
Designer Véronique Nichanians sleek cuff links and iconic ties spruce up any wedding outfit. Expect nothing less than master craftsmanship and classic designs like the eighteen-karat-gold Parallele ($1,075) or the square silver Facettes links ($465).
Handbags
Theres a legendary waiting list of women longing to spend at least $4,500 on a Kelly bag (exotic skins with diamonds fetch upwards of $80,000). Check out the Trimanate, a new suede Trim bag in raisin and olive ($4,100), and the Kelly Mini Pochette, a mini version of the 1956 classic, in black calfskin and brown suede
But you're on your way there, MrsS. Unlike moi..... not possible, ain't gonna happen babe 
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.If I legs like these, I will wear like her!
But you're on your way there, MrsS. Unlike moi..... not possible, ain't gonna happen babe
You're very optimistic for me, tricia. This is just the beginning. My PT told me yesterday that big calves are hereditary. And I ain't going under the knife.