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TrinaO67 said:
Thank you very much. I wanted it so badly, but bringing it home brought with it a host of emotions I didn't expect. I stopped by the Hermes boutique in Short Hills for the first time this morning. The sales consultant was very helpful. She told me about the durability and leather. They will also treat the bag, as I am sure you already know, to spruce it up after signs of wear are apparent.

Now that I have it, I can't imagine being without it. Maybe the novelty will wear and I can rotate it with my other non-Hermes bags.

I tried on the Lindy. I think I love that and the Bolise, just as much. Ahhh.

I'm surprise by how neutral the Blue Jean seems. I was afraid it wouldn't go with anything. It seems to coordinate with many colors.
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TrinaO67 said:
Thank you very much. I wanted it so badly, but bringing it home brought with it a host of emotions I didn't expect. I stopped by the Hermes boutique in Short Hills for the first time this morning. The sales consultant was very helpful. She told me about the durability and leather. They will also treat the bag, as I am sure you already know, to spruce it up after signs of wear are apparent.

Now that I have it, I can't imagine being without it. Maybe the novelty will wear and I can rotate it with my other non-Hermes bags.

I tried on the Lindy. I think I love that and the Bolise, just as much. Ahhh.

I'm surprise by how neutral the Blue Jean seems. I was afraid it wouldn't go with anything. It seems to coordinate with many colors.
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Congrats on your new beautiful bag. I'm glad you treated yourself as you are very deserving. While divorce is painful there is always much light at the end of the tunnel and if it happens to be a blue jean h bag - all the better. enjoy your new purchase and welcome to the orange side
 
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TrinaO67 said:
Thank you very much. I wanted it so badly, but bringing it home brought with it a host of emotions I didn't expect. I stopped by the Hermes boutique in Short Hills for the first time this morning. The sales consultant was very helpful. She told me about the durability and leather. They will also treat the bag, as I am sure you already know, to spruce it up after signs of wear are apparent.

Now that I have it, I can't imagine being without it. Maybe the novelty will wear and I can rotate it with my other non-Hermes bags.

I tried on the Lindy. I think I love that and the Bolise, just as much. Ahhh.

I'm surprise by how neutral the Blue Jean seems. I was afraid it wouldn't go with anything. It seems to coordinate with many colors.
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It sounds like love to me and it's very under the radar so I don't think you have to worry about the H factor with this bag. I'm glad you got to try more styles on, definitely pace yourself-as they say around here the Orange slope is the slipperiest of all!

My take on the color Blue Jean is that it got it's name for going with everything rather than being the color of blue jeans if that makes sense.
 
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TrinaO67 said:
View attachment 3656256 I'm new to high-end designer bags. I have one LV Epi Mabillon backpack. Other than that, I have Rebecca Minkoff, Coach, Orla Kiely. I'm about to turn 50 and own about 7 bags total.

I was divorced on 3/15/17 after an oppressive 19 years of marriage. I decided to buy myself something nice to just be me again. I went to the Fendi boutique in Short Hills, NJ twice. I could decide between a Lei and Dotcom. Then I went to a very reputable consignment in Livingston, NJ and met a Blue Jean Victoria bag. I returned twice. On the third visit, I bought it.

What have I done? I love the bag, but I'm in a neighborhood and part of women who shop at Macy's when things are on sale.

Can I carry this bag every day? Will it withstand daily use? I'm nearly a minimalist and cannot wrap my mind around a bag collection, but I LOVE this bag.
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Congratulations on choosing a great h style!

I own vic in noir.
Not everyday use--could be. Just have a few bags to rotate through.;)

Have accidentally slammed into vehicle dashboard & crushed/closed into toilet stall door. Still perfect.
Carried through every "normal" situation & store--even in rain.
No one notices bag is hermes. Nothing seems to damage it...yet.

I do slather mine in collonil leather gel & waterstop spray.
Also slather matching h wallet.
Works for me.

Enjoy.:tup:

edit: h will not spa that light lining--so I hose down with collonil waterstop. And often fold scarf inside, as slight protection.
 
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suziez said:
Congrats on your new beautiful bag. I'm glad you treated yourself as you are very deserving. While divorce is painful there is always much light at the end of the tunnel and if it happens to be a blue jean h bag - all the better. enjoy your new purchase and welcome to the orange side
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Thank you! It is a "side," isn't it? I feel like I may have fallen down the rabbit hole of handbags.
 
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remainsilly said:
Congratulations on choosing a great h style!

I own vic in noir.
Not everyday use--could be. Just have a few bags to rotate through.;)

Have accidentally slammed into vehicle dashboard & crushed/closed into toilet stall door. Still perfect.
Carried through every "normal" situation & store--even in rain.
No one notices bag is hermes. Nothing seems to damage it...yet.

I do slather mine in collonil leather gel & waterstop spray.
Also slather matching h wallet.
Works for me.

Enjoy.:tup:

edit: h will not spa that light lining--so I hose down with collonil waterstop. And often fold scarf inside, as slight protection.
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Thanks for the tips. Yes, I purchased an insert from the bag, at the suggestion of the shop. It's not the prettiest insert, but it will protect the inside. I carried it for one day before realizing it would be a problem.

Thank you!
 
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MrsOwen3 said:
It sounds like love to me and it's very under the radar so I don't think you have to worry about the H factor with this bag. I'm glad you got to try more styles on, definitely pace yourself-as they say around here the Orange slope is the slipperiest of all!

My take on the color Blue Jean is that it got it's name for going with everything rather than being the color of blue jeans if that makes sense.
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The "H Factor" is something about which I need to learn more. I actually didn't think about any of this before making the purchase. I like your take on the name of the color. I hadn't thought about it that way, but it's working its way into my wardrobe. Thank you!
 
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TrinaO67 said:
View attachment 3656256 I'm new to high-end designer bags. I have one LV Epi Mabillon backpack. Other than that, I have Rebecca Minkoff, Coach, Orla Kiely. I'm about to turn 50 and own about 7 bags total.

I was divorced on 3/15/17 after an oppressive 19 years of marriage. I decided to buy myself something nice to just be me again. I went to the Fendi boutique in Short Hills, NJ twice. I could decide between a Lei and Dotcom. Then I went to a very reputable consignment in Livingston, NJ and met a Blue Jean Victoria bag. I returned twice. On the third visit, I bought it.

What have I done? I love the bag, but I'm in a neighborhood and part of women who shop at Macy's when things are on sale.

Can I carry this bag every day? Will it withstand daily use? I'm nearly a minimalist and cannot wrap my mind around a bag collection, but I LOVE this bag.
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Congratulations:) it's gorgeous!! You definitely made the right choice and I can see why you love it. You deserve it and I really wouldn't worry about what anyone else thinks. I have loved designer bags for years but until a few months ago when I started browsing the Hermes section of the forum I wouldn't have had a clue what this was. It's very subtle but beautiful, enjoy it, the quality of Hermes along with the option to spa makes it a better long term option in my book and a great way to mark a new start in your life x
 
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MrsOwen3 said:
It sounds like love to me and it's very under the radar so I don't think you have to worry about the H factor with this bag. I'm glad you got to try more styles on, definitely pace yourself-as they say around here the Orange slope is the slipperiest of all!

My take on the color Blue Jean is that it got it's name for going with everything rather than being the color of blue jeans if that makes sense.
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I like your take on Blue Jean -- never thought of it this way before, but I will from now on!
 
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TrinaO67 said:
The "H Factor" is something about which I need to learn more. I actually didn't think about any of this before making the purchase. I like your take on the name of the color. I hadn't thought about it that way, but it's working its way into my wardrobe. Thank you!
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Welcome to the H side! I think just about anything you want to know about Hermes can be found on this forum. The wealth of knowledge here on TPF is truly impressive, and it's a very friendly place!
 
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catsinthebag said:
Welcome to the H side! I think just about anything you want to know about Hermes can be found on this forum. The wealth of knowledge here on TPF is truly impressive, and it's a very friendly place!
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It is very friendly, and I'm finding it fun and engaging to discuss something that's, for once, not so critical and serious.
 
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Tonimichelle said:
Congratulations:smile: it's gorgeous!! You definitely made the right choice and I can see why you love it. You deserve it and I really wouldn't worry about what anyone else thinks. I have loved designer bags for years but until a few months ago when I started browsing the Hermes section of the forum I wouldn't have had a clue what this was. It's very subtle but beautiful, enjoy it, the quality of Hermes along with the option to spa makes it a better long term option in my book and a great way to mark a new start in your life x
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Hi Tonimichelle: Thank you. I do love it. Hermes meant nothing to me three weeks ago and now I own one. I wouldn't call it an impulsive purchase, but it certainly makes a statement in my life. The option to have it refreshed, should it wear, is very appealing. Thank you for your well wishes.
 
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Trina, congratulations on your new to you Hermes. It is a beauty and I suspect that you will have years and years of enjoyment. Like you, I purchased my first Hermes bag when I got divorced about 12 years ago. I wear it constantly and, of course, have added other Hermes items that I just had to have. All the best to you!
 
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bebe8881 said:
My bf helped me find a GP Rose Jaipur in Epsom. Based on the diff reads I've gone through, it's usually Negonda.
Anyone can shed some light and advice if it's a worthy purchase? It's my first H bag:angel:

P/s: will only see it this Saturday, but according to him it feels plastic, which comes from the laminate
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I have a GP36 in Vert Anglais epsom and I love it. It feels lighter than negonda, and also holds its shape really well. Epsom has a different texture than negonda for sure, but it feels the same as my epsom Kelly sellier, if that helps.
 
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