The shade of yellow is lovely, perfect for SoCal weather, congrats!
Should I keep this yellow Birkin?
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Gorgeous bag and looks stunning on you. Congrats!
I will be a voice of dissent here. First off, I agree with everyone else. The bag looks great on you. No doubt size 30 is your size.
However, if you are having reservations about this bag, it could be you are not 100% sold on it. Whether it be color/leather/whatever... I know this feeling and I have been there MANY times and made many very expensive mistakes.
If your go to bags are neutral colors.. why not get one in a neutral since you know you will use it. A birkin is meant to be worn unappologetically and often (gotta get that cost per wear down right?) Maybe a fun neutral like blues or maybe even a gold, they do colors well, but they also do neutrals fantastically. I am a black bag hag at heart. Almost all my K’s and B’s and C’s are black. It just works for me. Even all my Chanel bags are all black. So if black bags are your thing.. maybe get one in black and go for a CHANEL pop of color. Or just figure birkins are like pringles and you can’t just have one... you’ll end up with a pop of color down the road? Or maybe a colorful Kelly.
Just saying.. if you have reservations about the bag, you should listen to your gut now, to skip the regret later.
However, if you are having reservations about this bag, it could be you are not 100% sold on it. Whether it be color/leather/whatever... I know this feeling and I have been there MANY times and made many very expensive mistakes.
If your go to bags are neutral colors.. why not get one in a neutral since you know you will use it. A birkin is meant to be worn unappologetically and often (gotta get that cost per wear down right?) Maybe a fun neutral like blues or maybe even a gold, they do colors well, but they also do neutrals fantastically. I am a black bag hag at heart. Almost all my K’s and B’s and C’s are black. It just works for me. Even all my Chanel bags are all black. So if black bags are your thing.. maybe get one in black and go for a CHANEL pop of color. Or just figure birkins are like pringles and you can’t just have one... you’ll end up with a pop of color down the road? Or maybe a colorful Kelly.
Just saying.. if you have reservations about the bag, you should listen to your gut now, to skip the regret later.
My first H is also Soleil but K28r. It is the perfect shade and goes with a wide range of outfit color. My vote is to keep it. There will always be neutral (black etoupe gold plus others) and you just have to acquire them whenever you can. There are many tpf threads about collection building strategy. Welcome to the orange side!
For me it's hard to comment on the bag itself as only you know if it really is what you had been looking for or if other factors played a role in its purchase (bargain, availability etc). It is absolutely beautiful in my eyes and not that easy to come by in excellent condition these days. In general, I often find myself favouring discontinued and classic H leathers and colours and Soleil will always be timeless to me although I usually don't gravitate towards this part of the colour palette. Soleil doesn't scream, it goes well with neutrals or brighter colours but is not as "loud" as other H colours may be (which are lovely as well, they all serve a purpose).
I am a true bag lover myself and have gone through loads of bags over the past years. Did they make me truly happy? No. For sure. I often got caught in the hype (both with Chanel and Hermès) and purchased things I thought I needed and then regretted my purchases as I neither have the lifestyle nor the need for an extensive bag collection. I am a minimalist, have always been, and spending so much money on bags made me feel greedy at some point. I looked around at what people around me who were not in a financially stable situation were wishing for and came to the conclusion that I would not go beyond 10 bags. If I go above the 10, I follow a 1-in-1-out-rule. I prefer spending more on quality bags and consequently just purchasing less and I do not see an issue with succumbing to one's desire as long as one consumes sensibly - life should be fun and most of us probably already spend too much time questioning decisions, planning for the future and worrying. If you can afford it, just enjoy it, but maybe find the right balance that still feels reasonable and financially responsible. These days, I often wonder about excessive consumerism and what people want to achieve with amassing so many things, but to each their own as long as one is content. To this day I feel bad spending more than 5k on a bag as I did not grow up in a wealthy household and this amount used to get me and my mother through 6 months of living, but I enjoy my H bags and purchases and try to use them as much as I can to diminish the feeling of having wasted 10k on a bag I hardly ever wear. Again, find out what feels good to you personally, and take factors into consideration that are important to you, not to others around you.
Good luck deciding!
I am a true bag lover myself and have gone through loads of bags over the past years. Did they make me truly happy? No. For sure. I often got caught in the hype (both with Chanel and Hermès) and purchased things I thought I needed and then regretted my purchases as I neither have the lifestyle nor the need for an extensive bag collection. I am a minimalist, have always been, and spending so much money on bags made me feel greedy at some point. I looked around at what people around me who were not in a financially stable situation were wishing for and came to the conclusion that I would not go beyond 10 bags. If I go above the 10, I follow a 1-in-1-out-rule. I prefer spending more on quality bags and consequently just purchasing less and I do not see an issue with succumbing to one's desire as long as one consumes sensibly - life should be fun and most of us probably already spend too much time questioning decisions, planning for the future and worrying. If you can afford it, just enjoy it, but maybe find the right balance that still feels reasonable and financially responsible. These days, I often wonder about excessive consumerism and what people want to achieve with amassing so many things, but to each their own as long as one is content. To this day I feel bad spending more than 5k on a bag as I did not grow up in a wealthy household and this amount used to get me and my mother through 6 months of living, but I enjoy my H bags and purchases and try to use them as much as I can to diminish the feeling of having wasted 10k on a bag I hardly ever wear. Again, find out what feels good to you personally, and take factors into consideration that are important to you, not to others around you.
Good luck deciding!
If a guy bought a new car, an expensive watch, a boat or a vacation cabin in the great outdoors would you feel that guy should have been more restrained? I rather doubt that feelings of guilt go thru the heads of guys after what might be a fun but maybe slightly extravagant purchase. Is someone going to make a nasty crack to you?
Here's my take on this, I'm a kelly person and if I don't want to broadcast the bag, I put it on my shoulder so just the back of the bag shows. I think people are not going to spend a lot of time thinking about a brightly colored bag so suitable for LA. I have to laugh tho, remembering when I bought a sunshine H market bag (drawstring) and had second thoughts about it. The purchase coincided with an eye emergency calling for surgery so I talked the manager into taking the bag back. I had buyer's remorse. It was a bright bag. This was like 8 years ago. I regret not keeping that bag b/c I do like drawstring pouches. Vivid yellow bags came into mass market fashion a year or two later. Consequently, I have been carrying vivid yellow bags (drawstring!!!!) for the past several years and have gotten compliments on them. I then wanted to get a kelly in a vivid yellow color with a green undertone. So I managed to get a Lime kelly this year. My positive experience carrying bright yellow bags eliminated any self-consciousness about the lime color which borders on neon.
Here's my take on this, I'm a kelly person and if I don't want to broadcast the bag, I put it on my shoulder so just the back of the bag shows. I think people are not going to spend a lot of time thinking about a brightly colored bag so suitable for LA. I have to laugh tho, remembering when I bought a sunshine H market bag (drawstring) and had second thoughts about it. The purchase coincided with an eye emergency calling for surgery so I talked the manager into taking the bag back. I had buyer's remorse. It was a bright bag. This was like 8 years ago. I regret not keeping that bag b/c I do like drawstring pouches. Vivid yellow bags came into mass market fashion a year or two later. Consequently, I have been carrying vivid yellow bags (drawstring!!!!) for the past several years and have gotten compliments on them. I then wanted to get a kelly in a vivid yellow color with a green undertone. So I managed to get a Lime kelly this year. My positive experience carrying bright yellow bags eliminated any self-consciousness about the lime color which borders on neon.
I understand your concerns.
First off, I lived in LA for many years and once you are west of La Cienega Birkins are everywhere. I lived downtown and still felt fine carrying a Birkin. I think there is still some "weight" to the bag in certain situations (while volunteering for charity, for instance) and it's perfectly fine to not carry it then (same with Chanels btw). Outside of situations where there is an actual sociological concern, I'm with you on "screw it and own your luxury".
The bag itself is gorgeous. I love Soleil and would carry it any time. For LA it's totally a neutral. You have me wanting a yellow bag now, thanks for that
Finally on financials. This is a heavy topic because let's be real, we could all make a difference in thousands of lives by not spending on luxury; we could also make lots more money by never doing anything with our income besides smart investments. This is something for each of us to choose for ourselves. I think about it a lot since I grew up without money and any one of my Birkins or Kellys costs as much as my single mom made in a year. But I also think (sorry to get heavy) that since she valued getting me an education above all else, if she were still here, she would be thrilled to see me able to have FUN with the money I earned by my own hard work.
Clearly you can afford to have some fun with your money and you have plenty of investments. I think life would be pretty dry if we all gave up bags, vacations, hobbies, non-work passions, clothes, learning new things, and anything else without a financial return and sat around all day staring at our portfolios.....to what end? Experiences make us rich too. And so does pure and simple joy
Enjoy the bag!
First off, I lived in LA for many years and once you are west of La Cienega Birkins are everywhere. I lived downtown and still felt fine carrying a Birkin. I think there is still some "weight" to the bag in certain situations (while volunteering for charity, for instance) and it's perfectly fine to not carry it then (same with Chanels btw). Outside of situations where there is an actual sociological concern, I'm with you on "screw it and own your luxury".
The bag itself is gorgeous. I love Soleil and would carry it any time. For LA it's totally a neutral. You have me wanting a yellow bag now, thanks for that
Finally on financials. This is a heavy topic because let's be real, we could all make a difference in thousands of lives by not spending on luxury; we could also make lots more money by never doing anything with our income besides smart investments. This is something for each of us to choose for ourselves. I think about it a lot since I grew up without money and any one of my Birkins or Kellys costs as much as my single mom made in a year. But I also think (sorry to get heavy) that since she valued getting me an education above all else, if she were still here, she would be thrilled to see me able to have FUN with the money I earned by my own hard work.
Clearly you can afford to have some fun with your money and you have plenty of investments. I think life would be pretty dry if we all gave up bags, vacations, hobbies, non-work passions, clothes, learning new things, and anything else without a financial return and sat around all day staring at our portfolios.....to what end? Experiences make us rich too. And so does pure and simple joy
Enjoy the bag!I understand your concerns.
First off, I lived in LA for many years and once you are west of La Cienega Birkins are everywhere. I lived downtown and still felt fine carrying a Birkin. I think there is still some "weight" to the bag in certain situations (while volunteering for charity, for instance) and it's perfectly fine to not carry it then (same with Chanels btw). Outside of situations where there is an actual sociological concern, I'm with you on "screw it and own your luxury".
The bag itself is gorgeous. I love Soleil and would carry it any time. For LA it's totally a neutral. You have me wanting a yellow bag now, thanks for that
Finally on financials. This is a heavy topic because let's be real, we could all make a difference in thousands of lives by not spending on luxury; we could also make lots more money by never doing anything with our income besides smart investments. This is something for each of us to choose for ourselves. I think about it a lot since I grew up without money and any one of my Birkins or Kellys costs as much as my single mom made in a year. But I also think (sorry to get heavy) that since she valued getting me an education above all else, if she were still here, she would be thrilled to see me able to have FUN with the money I earned by my own hard work.
Clearly you can afford to have some fun with your money and you have plenty of investments. I think life would be pretty dry if we all gave up bags, vacations, hobbies, non-work passions, clothes, learning new things, and anything else without a financial return and sat around all day staring at our portfolios.....to what end? Experiences make us rich too. And so does pure and simple joy
Spot on, Quelle Fromage & your points are well taken.
If there is a balance in one's life let's just say after saving & perhaps donating to one's favorite charity, one
should be able to indulge in whatever makes one content.
OP, the bag is full of sunshine.. If it makes your heart sing, that's the point.. ENJOY!!
Your bag is totally scrumptious, and even neutral in appearance. Wear her in good health!I’ve only recently started to dive into the world of Hermès, and have fallen fast and hard for the Birkin and Kelly (until now, Chanel has been my brand of choice). I find the colorful Hermès bags to be such an absolute delight, and I imagine a collection of many different colorful bags in the future (at the moment I have 5-6 black Chanel bags and one red one, so I feel good about my neutrals and really want more colorful bags in my collections).
I’m still not sure if I’m interested in the Hermes process (mainly bc I don’t love their other items) so I’ve been looking into reseller sites (and also happen to be going to Paris next month where I’ll try my luck). A color I’ve been lusting after is yellow and recently purchased an Epsom Soleil Birkin 30 in nearly excellent condition. It’s beautiful!! Perfect shade of yellow for me and I love the size and how happy the color is! In even better condition than I expected, too! This would be my first Hermès bag.
But now that I have it (and have two days to decide if I want to keep it), I’m nervous! Primarily for the possible reactions I’d receive? I live in LA, so I don’t feel like this bag is too out of the ordinary here, but it still definitely screams “status” to people familiar with it. Personally, I love luxurious things, but tend to buy things that are more understated so that people who aren’t into this world wouldn’t know the difference. But there’s also a BIG part of me who is starting to say, “screw it” and who is owning her love of luxury instead of worrying about pleasing people with safer fashion choices. But I think I’d especially feel uncomfortable wearing this bag around family and some friends who can’t afford things like this — especially the Birkin since it’s more recognizable. I like the Kelly because it feels like people are less familiar with it.
Then there’s the flip side: cost. I feel like bags are a slippery slope for me — I love them! And because I can technically afford them without a problem, I’m worried I’ll end up buying tons of these bags over the next year! And I have a sense of guilt that I should’ve invested that money instead in stocks/real estate. Do you ever have that fear, that you technically have the money for these purchases, but that spending $25-50k/year on bags is money that would be much better spent elsewhere? Have any of you ever felt complete after getting everything you’ve been pining after, or does the desire for new bags ever really end?
I hope none of this comes off the wrong way.Genuinely just wavering back and forth about this bag — it’s gorgeous, I love the color, and the craftsmanship and history of it are special to me. Would love to hear from others who may have felt the same way before investing in Hermes bags and how it turned out for you.
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I understand your concerns.
First off, I lived in LA for many years and once you are west of La Cienega Birkins are everywhere. I lived downtown and still felt fine carrying a Birkin. I think there is still some "weight" to the bag in certain situations (while volunteering for charity, for instance) and it's perfectly fine to not carry it then (same with Chanels btw). Outside of situations where there is an actual sociological concern, I'm with you on "screw it and own your luxury".
The bag itself is gorgeous. I love Soleil and would carry it any time. For LA it's totally a neutral. You have me wanting a yellow bag now, thanks for that
Finally on financials. This is a heavy topic because let's be real, we could all make a difference in thousands of lives by not spending on luxury; we could also make lots more money by never doing anything with our income besides smart investments. This is something for each of us to choose for ourselves. I think about it a lot since I grew up without money and any one of my Birkins or Kellys costs as much as my single mom made in a year. But I also think (sorry to get heavy) that since she valued getting me an education above all else, if she were still here, she would be thrilled to see me able to have FUN with the money I earned by my own hard work.
Clearly you can afford to have some fun with your money and you have plenty of investments. I think life would be pretty dry if we all gave up bags, vacations, hobbies, non-work passions, clothes, learning new things, and anything else without a financial return and sat around all day staring at our portfolios.....to what end? Experiences make us rich too. And so does pure and simple joy
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And OP, the colour is lovely! Do listen to your heart though...
It’s beautiful
Only you know if it’s right for you
Soliel is a sunny happy color- suited to California -
But only you know you
Good luck
Only you know if it’s right for you
Soliel is a sunny happy color- suited to California -
But only you know you
Good luck
I think the bag is lovely, and a great neutral with the outfits you've shown here. If you think you will use it, then it's worth the price.
I ended up with the opposite approach - I love colour but said yes to Etoupe when I was offered the right size and leather. I wear it everywhere, because in my city and surroundings, most people don't recognize it - it's almost under the radar in my circle. The neutral colour helps in that regard. It gets recognized most when I go shopping - not always a positive as I get too much attention from SAs hoping to make a sale. But most important for me - I love the bag - I enjoy using it for work, rain, snow, transit, travel - it was a goal bag for me, and in that regard, it makes me happy every time I look at it. But I also know what my next 2 bags are going to look like....so it is a slippery slope. It's up to me to pace myself.
The financial aspect is what resonates for me as well. I have only recently had the surplus funds to indulge myself at this price point - it takes some getting used to, that's for sure! And yes, that money could go towards retirement, or investments, or better vacations, or finer dining, or golf, or a fancier car/house/boat or jewelry. The list is endless, and I don't know the line between 'reasonable' and 'excess' in my case. The other posters here have given me lots to think about.
I think for many once we are "satisfied" with our wish list, we start to prioritize other aspects in our life.
I have always given much thought to what I buy & why I want it. Is it out of need or is it simply an indulgence?
I have learned to buy what I love & not to compromise on quality & when I started purchasing my Kelly bags
they were not at the price point they are now so in that regard yes, there is much to think about. It's a big number
& not to be taken in a matter of fact attitude. SInce I am a fan of the reseller route, I like to see what's around
the marketplace & do enjoy the thrill of the chase, in a manner of speaking.
OP, you sound like you are grounded. If you choose to keep the bag enjoy it & feel good using it!!
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Congrats on you first Birkin! The color is absolutely gorgeous and suits you very well! I think we have all been there at one point or the other second guessing whether the insane amount we spent on one bag is justified or not... but can I tell u something? Once you go past that mind block on the first bag, there’s no going back so your fear that you will want more is justified and real! 
... at the start of my H journey, when my SA first told me what a B/K/C cost in the H world I was shell shocked and told her please never ever offer me a bag... look at me now 
... you get over the sticker shock fast and furious 
In my humble opinion, a chanel bag is more recognizable bag than Hermes bags. Many people don’t recognize the brand which suits me just fine. But more than other people, it is you who needs to be comfortable carrying the bag out. At the end who cares what others think. Everyone has an opinion on everything... so what? Do what your heart desires.
My vote? Keep the bag, wear it out like there’s no tomorrow and enjoy the stunner! Too short of a life to have regrets. So long as you have good savings, are not in debt to get a bag, why not just enjoy the beauty?
... at the start of my H journey, when my SA first told me what a B/K/C cost in the H world I was shell shocked and told her please never ever offer me a bag... look at me now ... you get over the sticker shock fast and furious In my humble opinion, a chanel bag is more recognizable bag than Hermes bags. Many people don’t recognize the brand which suits me just fine. But more than other people, it is you who needs to be comfortable carrying the bag out. At the end who cares what others think. Everyone has an opinion on everything... so what? Do what your heart desires.
My vote? Keep the bag, wear it out like there’s no tomorrow and enjoy the stunner! Too short of a life to have regrets. So long as you have good savings, are not in debt to get a bag, why not just enjoy the beauty?
I love that bag. I live in NYC, CT and FL. Nobody in CT knows what it is so it doesn’t scream status and everybody in NYC and PB has one so nobody even looks. That should be true in LA too. LV Monogram seems to catch people’s attention but Hermes, not so much. The bright color will but for all the right reasons - it’s just beautiful. As for the wisdom of buying it (or them), take care of them and they will offer you a much better return than a fancy car and maybe more enjoyment too. Don’t buy them if you need a house, don’t have money in the bank or investment assets or job security or if it will lead to divorce.I’ve only recently started to dive into the world of Hermès, and have fallen fast and hard for the Birkin and Kelly (until now, Chanel has been my brand of choice). I find the colorful Hermès bags to be such an absolute delight, and I imagine a collection of many different colorful bags in the future (at the moment I have 5-6 black Chanel bags and one red one, so I feel good about my neutrals and really want more colorful bags in my collections).
I’m still not sure if I’m interested in the Hermes process (mainly bc I don’t love their other items) so I’ve been looking into reseller sites (and also happen to be going to Paris next month where I’ll try my luck). A color I’ve been lusting after is yellow and recently purchased an Epsom Soleil Birkin 30 in nearly excellent condition. It’s beautiful!! Perfect shade of yellow for me and I love the size and how happy the color is! In even better condition than I expected, too! This would be my first Hermès bag.
But now that I have it (and have two days to decide if I want to keep it), I’m nervous! Primarily for the possible reactions I’d receive? I live in LA, so I don’t feel like this bag is too out of the ordinary here, but it still definitely screams “status” to people familiar with it. Personally, I love luxurious things, but tend to buy things that are more understated so that people who aren’t into this world wouldn’t know the difference. But there’s also a BIG part of me who is starting to say, “screw it” and who is owning her love of luxury instead of worrying about pleasing people with safer fashion choices. But I think I’d especially feel uncomfortable wearing this bag around family and some friends who can’t afford things like this — especially the Birkin since it’s more recognizable. I like the Kelly because it feels like people are less familiar with it.
Then there’s the flip side: cost. I feel like bags are a slippery slope for me — I love them! And because I can technically afford them without a problem, I’m worried I’ll end up buying tons of these bags over the next year! And I have a sense of guilt that I should’ve invested that money instead in stocks/real estate. Do you ever have that fear, that you technically have the money for these purchases, but that spending $25-50k/year on bags is money that would be much better spent elsewhere? Have any of you ever felt complete after getting everything you’ve been pining after, or does the desire for new bags ever really end?
I hope none of this comes off the wrong way.
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