Ladies...Any RUDE/CATTY/SNIDE/NASTY Remarks about your Birkins or ANY Hermès Purchase

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#76
Sambina said:
so what's the big friggin deal about me spending MY MONEY on a Birkin???...but from what my friend says it MAKES ME APPEAR HIGH MAINTENANCE...HENCE...THAT'S WHY I'M STILL SINGLE...oy vey!!!...lol
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LOL, I am high maintenance, but I maintain MYSELF! There is a big difference. I think guys actually don't mind that you maintain yourself. If they can marry you, they will know exactly what to expect instead of being blindsided. I think it's a good thing! DH thinks so too ;)
 
#77
Mindi B said:
Well-said, Lovely! In the case of the OP, it sounds pretty clear that the problem was with the "friend," not with her or her Birkin. . . but I think it definitely behooves us to at least consider how we present ourselves (whether with or without an H accessory!). Automatically assuming that any negative comment directed at us must be undeserved and a function of the other person's "issues" is inherently arrogant. How refreshing to hear someone say she is willing to examine her own behavior too! Great post!
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Really wise words from the above posters;)

I know for sure at times I am guilty of being "waspy", along with other things.

With my friends I always try to think is there something else thats making them a bit tetchy today, I also live by the rule
If someone hurts you once its there fault
If someone hurts you twice its your fault because you let them.

I think it comes back to setting boundaries.
 
#78
ardneish said:
Really wise words from the above posters;)

I know for sure at times I am guilty of being "waspy", along with other things.

With my friends I always try to think is there something else thats making them a bit tetchy today, I also live by the rule
If someone hurts you once its there fault
If someone hurts you twice its your fault because you let them.

I think it comes back to setting boundaries.
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Could not express that better myself.

Was also just thinking of the manners displayed occasionally by customers in H shops. An expensive bag does not warrent queue jumping as witnessed before.
 
#80
lovely64 said:
I have never had any of my friends say anything negative about my things. Then again, I don´t have that many real friends anyway;)

If a "friend" of mine said something negative I wouldn´t automatically assume that it was because they were broke/ugly/stupid/ill/unemployed etc. like someone else posted. I would first take a glance at myself and make sure that I wasn´t the one coming off as self-centered, arrogant or narrow minded. Just sayin:D And I am probably guilty of coming off exactly that way at times:p
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Excellent point, kitty k. A bit of introspection is always a good thing (although some people seem totally incapable of it these days, I'm afraid!).

And, you - self- centered, arrogant, narrow minded? NOT ON YOUR LIFE!:D
 
#82
Thank you all from your feedback...As for me, I'm not showy and in your face about what I own and what I have, in fact when I wear any of my H bags the Hermès is always faced on the inside of me...I don't need to walk with it displayed down the street....I'm more at ease that way.
Trust me if my cell didn't ring...and YES I had to answer the call, the electricians where at my house still doing work...my friend wouldn't of even noticed the bag...it would have been just another lunch.

I'm a firm believer in when people are UNCOMFORTABLE they sometimes say inappropriate things.
I think some people are just uncomfortable "knowing" or "having an idea" of how much something can cost or retail for...especially if its something that's considered a luxury or a hard to get high ticket item. I'm pretty sure if I drove a BENTLEY or MASERATI I would have "REMARKS/COMMENTS" as well.
I don't think it stems from jealousy, insecurity, or even if its other person being arrogant and showing off...it all comes from just being uncomfortable with the "knowledge" or the "idea" of how much something costs...I THINK IT'S THE AMOUNT OF MONEY BEING SPENT ON THAT PARTICULAR ITEM...OPPOSED TO THE ITEM ITSELF....IMOPO

Perfect Example: I attended a baby shower 12/13/09 I gave a tiffany necklace to the mom-to-be as a gift along with a gift for the baby...on New Years Eve, the baby's Father asked me how much I paid for the tiffany neckalce...but didn't even ask how much the baby clothes cost
 
#83
perlerare said:
I have one.

15 years ago... carrying an ostrich Kelly. Stepping in at Benetton shop to collect some toddler clothing.

The SA looks at my bag and shouts :
"wow that is such a beautiful imitation ! It's perfect ! It is not worth to buy the real thing anylonger when you can get such a beautiful fake ! "

Me : Voiceless, I tried to stay polite and smile .... Anyway, I could not say a word.
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Brillant.....omg ilove this thread!
 
#84
Sambina said:
Thank u CobaltBlu...I was really caught off guard by my friends reaction at lunch today, it actually made me wonder...Hmmmm...could he possibly be right though?....Can a single woman carrying a Hermès bag be a deterrant for single men...I mean I do watch that VH1 show Tough Love...am I coming off as High Maintainence?..just another thought
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Have to ask yourself if you could make a long term commitment to some guy who even he didn't get it would prevent you from enjoying the things u love if they are within your budget ...
 
#86
Sambina said:
I don't take to heart what people say...but it is food for thought. Eveybody will have an opinion about something.
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I think it is important to listen to what people have to say. Some will talk nonsense while others may have valid points IMO.

I don´t think anyone has directed any bad comments at you or your original post:smile1:
 
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