You Know You're Addicted to Hermes When
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This may not be the right forum, but I was wondering if any of you ladies has done anything to take the edge off Hermes addiction. Ever since I discovered the wonderful world of Hermes, I've been buying stuff every week without fail. If I can't get anything new from the store, I'll buy sth from the net. It's bad isn't it. I really don't know how to stop. Any advice?
Hi TenaciousB - yes, Hermes seems to generate obsessive browsing, shopping, dreaming, buying and wearing because its such lovely stuff. Tpf assists most of us in that too - it's such a warm welcoming and supportive community. I can't tell, but it almost sounds like in your post you are worried about yourself. If that's true, maybe it would help to talk with someone you are close to and ask for their help. I also tend to think most of us go through something like this at first. I hope this helps. Take good care.
I completely agree with DrTr on this one. I've gone quite crazy with H especially in the beginning. Not to the point of getting something every week but to the point of getting 6 H bags in 6 months.....if you're worried talk so someone about it. Have u tried setting boundaries for yourself? Maybe 1 item a month?
Thanks DrTr and GenieBottle26, I really do hope this is just a phase. No other brand has this effect on me. How can I resist to such beautiful work of art.
GB26, 6 bags in 6 months is quite up there
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I don't wear scarf ever b4 discovering H. Now, All of a sudden I've got 5.
I thought if I managed to get a B, that's it I will not buy anymore bags. But 1 B later, I got 1 GP, 1 Herbag and now eyeing for a bolide.
Oh Hermes why art thou so wonderful?
I'll might try that GB26, weening my addiction off by tapering my H intake.
Love to be around peeps who understands. Cheers ladies.
GB26, 6 bags in 6 months is quite up there
.I don't wear scarf ever b4 discovering H. Now, All of a sudden I've got 5.
I thought if I managed to get a B, that's it I will not buy anymore bags. But 1 B later, I got 1 GP, 1 Herbag and now eyeing for a bolide.
Oh Hermes why art thou so wonderful?
I'll might try that GB26, weening my addiction off by tapering my H intake.
Love to be around peeps who understands. Cheers ladies.
Glad you feel understood - no better place to come for Hermes support!Thanks DrTr and GenieBottle26, I really do hope this is just a phase. No other brand has this effect on me. How can I resist to such beautiful work of art.
GB26, 6 bags in 6 months is quite up there
I don't wear scarf ever b4 discovering H. Now, All of a sudden I've got 5.
I thought if I managed to get a B, that's it I will not buy anymore bags. But 1 B later, I got 1 GP, 1 Herbag and now eyeing for a bolide.
Oh Hermes why art thou so wonderful?
I'll might try that GB26, weening my addiction off by tapering my H intake.
Love to be around peeps who understands. Cheers ladies.
I talk to my BFF about this crazy addiction, and we set H limits and goals. It works!
I personally noticed this same effect creeping in.... as I have decided to go for another bag within 1,5 months, in summery color. That is for me a sign to stop or to be aware where this might lead to. (with Balenciaga I started exactly like this and I ended up having mail delivery basically weekly for over a year...) With Hermes I just cannot afford it.
So nothing will be bought the rest of the year. Having three very different bags should easily be enough for next 12 months, and I can spa my oldest one, wearing the others, she really needs it.
I feel this urge, so I ban checking ebay and other places, so this in computer ban I guess. Too many other items on the want list I would love too... Cartier love bracelet etc.
So nothing will be bought the rest of the year. Having three very different bags should easily be enough for next 12 months, and I can spa my oldest one, wearing the others, she really needs it.
I feel this urge, so I ban checking ebay and other places, so this in computer ban I guess. Too many other items on the want list I would love too... Cartier love bracelet etc.
When my H addiction started I was there every week as well, and always found something to buy. After about a year and a half, 3 birkins, 4 kellys, 2 evelynes, a croc constance, garden party's and everything else under the sun I have basically run out of things to buy. Now I am very selective, I will get a new shawl or two every season and love exotic cdc's, but I wait to hear from my SA. Fortunately from all these purchases, I have now been able to SO a Birkin and a Kelly so I am getting exactly what I want. I still look at other bags, but I actually think any other brand is a waste of money. My husband feels the same way, whenever I look at a non H bag, he says you will never carry it, and he is right.
Thanks DrTr and GenieBottle26, I really do hope this is just a phase. No other brand has this effect on me. How can I resist to such beautiful work of art.
GB26, 6 bags in 6 months is quite up there
I don't wear scarf ever b4 discovering H. Now, All of a sudden I've got 5.
I thought if I managed to get a B, that's it I will not buy anymore bags. But 1 B later, I got 1 GP, 1 Herbag and now eyeing for a bolide.
Oh Hermes why art thou so wonderful?
I'll might try that GB26, weening my addiction off by tapering my H intake.
Love to be around peeps who understands. Cheers ladies.
Oh dear, I know the feeling. My first H purchase was in February 2011 and my life has not been the same. I used to be an LV girl exclusively but I WAS NOT on the forum and as much as I LOVE the forum, I know it feeds my insanity. Oftentimes, peeps just disappear and I often wonder if they quit, just like cold-turkey because they have come to understand the paradox of this wonderful place. Hermes is a game; it tests us. What can we score? Who will offer us what? Dry spells can always be met with online and resellers. Clearly, I have no answers as I am in the same "mess" as you. Good luck honey!
Well said, lisa! I have just put myself on Ban Island AGAIN!!!
This is why ~ I said a week ago, no more H until the end of summer, that I have done enough damage and have enough H items that haven't even been worn once.
Yet, guess who just bought another GM yesterday? The fact that it was a HG of mine and a great price from a fellow TPFer doesn't make a difference. I am banned.
What a great way to use a twilly! Love it. I think it SHOULD go to the hospital with you. I don't think most people will know the silk is Hermes. They'll just think it's some ribbon you tied on your crutch to decorate it.