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Jacqueline Pham @jvupham “Givenchy in Santorini”

Collection of old photos #pursebopsbagwithaviewchallenge

And more… ?❤️? All photos were taken in different beach locations in the Philippines ?? ?❤️?

Here is my entry – photo taken at Sydney when on holiday with my beautiful daughter.

Here are my entries ❤️❤️❤️

Monte-Carlo my love ? #montecarlobayhotel #hermes #pursebopsbagwithaviewchallenge

Since it’s Roland Garros time of the year (Go Nadal ????), thought it would be suitable to open Pursebop’s “bag with a view challenge” with… a tennis match ??

Keep your eyes on the prize and work hard for it…..This describes my journey to acquiring my holy grail bag. This roomy and (more) practical bag is my holy grail bag #HGB amongst my humble bag collection. Apart from the convenience of the sport strap and secured flap for ease of mind, this chameleon bag takes on many style depending on how it is dressed. Secure the sangle and turn lock, it is a briefcase that accompanies you to the meeting table. Ease the sangle, undo the turn lock and add a bag charm, it’s a casual semi-open tote which accompanies you to delightful errands or a casual engagement. It’s my top choice to bring along my travels due to its versatility – a briefcase, a tote and a messenger bag (I had custom made longer and broad strap for this). The Kelly 40cm is an even harder specification to come by (speaking about the H trilogy category of most sought after bags). As it’s not widely preferred and less demanded, hence supply is thin on the ground. For those who are yearning for this specs, acquiring this bag could be as hard as hunting a unicorn Birkin or Kelly. From my limited knowledge, the size 40cm Birkins are produced in smaller ratio as compared to its smaller cousins. And the Kelly 40 are produced in an even smaller ratio to that of the Birkin 40cm (speaking of ratio within a ratio)! In terms of specifications, Black is my first choice or other classic neutrals simply because of the ease to match outfits (to own it, is to use it). Then, there was “Plomb” reintroduced in 2015, dark grey or to describe it simply- matte Black. It is a softer shade of Black, understated, yet a head-tuner. It was a new found love for me. I love palladium hardware for its chic and fresh outlook. This stallion is crafted from fine-grained Togo leather (yes among the skins there is the prime cuts; hides yielded from areas closer to the spine of the calf are known to be stiffer and fine-grained) and maintains it’s structure up to this day. (Side note: K40 stays structured longer than B40) Having shared the above, to me a holy grail bag is the bag of the ultimate specifications that one desires the most, with scarcity being the imminent threat. May I now introduce Kiki, my Kelly Retourne 40cm in Plomb, Togo and PHW.

This is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous!!! L❤VE everything about it! Exquisite, modern, classic, and sublime all at once. Phenomenal! If I ever chose to reenter back into the handbag (most likely H) arena, this would tempt me. Can you fault me? ?

I was wondering if any of you are non-american but fly thru USA in order to go to Europe.

I’m from South America, I do not hold a USA passport/residency/etc, and I’m planning my trip to Europa thru USA (ofcourse i will do some shopping in EU). Do I still have to declare it at the US customs if i’m just in transit (for 2 days) in the USA (Miami to be specific). I will ofcourse show my return ticket to my home country….

My other flying option is to fly out directly from south america (it would be a very long flight), thus, have any of you had to declare your good in any of the Latin countries……….?

What a beauty! Congratulations.!!!

… ‘At this moment´shall be a more correct title for this little contemplation, as I had a few HGs during my so far very hectic handbag journey.
We all know our preferences change with time, our current life, business and social situations and nevertheless with fashion itself.
I am no exception, often asking myself THE question: Will it ever end?! So many times my heart was feeling finally at peace thinking ‘Ok, this is it! Your collection is perfectly complete’, just to discover I NEED one more piece of this and that and that and this and only THEN will it be over and done with.
I remember how I started with bigger bags (in the past, I used to collect Hermés only) when a birkin 40 was just perfect in my eyes. Today, not only are birkins off my list but with Kellys, I don’t go bigger than 32.
I used to love shiny crocodile, Vert Emerald being my HG for quite a long time. Once the bag was delivered (a horseshoe shiny Kelly 25 with gold hdw) the thrill was gone. Shiny crocs are tricky to pull off and what is even more challenging- they are real high maintenance. No spilling, not a drop of rain, no sweaty hands. I contemplated the baby powder, but I’d rather leave that for sports.
Then my HG taste shifted to chévre. Yummy, shiny, rare. I still do have a soft spot for the skin, but not even slightly as much as before.
One of my latest HGs was a black sellier kelly in Epsom I have bought not so long ago. I loved the rigidness and structure of it, the symmetry of it, the gold hardware shining against the noir. I loved the classic shape and vibe of the bag, the raw edges and the contrast it created when I wore it casually with jeans and sneakers. The love lasted until I realised I am not such a fan of Epsom leather and the boxy shape in general, after all. ?
Then my interest shifted from Hermés altogether, bringing me back to Chanel and their limited pieces.
My closet has a few of those and to be completely honest, many of them were my holy grails at one point in time.
It almost seems like I am a bit of a HG ‘concubine’ ?, but hands on our hearts, ladies- is it even possible to have only one holy grail bag per life?
Alas, since this topic IS about that (fictional or not) one, mine shall be my latest acquisition, which I’ve waited a few years for and I consider it to be truly something special.
When I saw the bag in ‘normaľ skin first, I was on a fence. It looked like something a handyman may carry (hence the name of the bag itself), it was kind of funny, whimsical and classic at the same time. What’s most important though- it didn’t seem to go out of my head. With time, it grew on me so much that when it was time to make my next SO, I didn’t hesitate a second.
After all these years and all these bags I really think this bag has a special place in my wardrobe and in my heart. It is so unusual, yet so spectacular, I really can’t imagine now anything can beat it: my Hermés toolbox in Hermés’ most precious black matte Porosus crocodile skin with special- commissioned permabrass hardware. Thank you for letting me share! ???

I always thought that when I got a Birkin that would be my holy grail in my collection. And back when I got it, it really was my holy grail. But slowly i felt I loved my Chanel classic jumbo in black caviar with GHW more, and so that is my holy grail, and probably will be for ever. On my HG wishlist is another Birkin 35 in Togo leather in the color etoupe with PWH. I’ve been on the list forever (15 months) so I hope i’ll get it soon!

The HGB in my collection is my Chanel classic jumbo in black caviar leather with SHW. In my wishlist, the HGB is a Kelly 28 in togo or epson Leather in etoupe, or grey (any of them) or a bright blue, but must importan with PHW!!!

Hello all :) My HGB is definitely a Kelly. I really want one in mini or 25 or 28 :) I have been dreaming of it for like more than a year. I hope one day i can find my HGB. Fingers crossed :)

Love it! I have a 35 Cm Turquoise blue Ghillies B with Togo and Swift! It’s beautiful! Did you get yours recently? I didn’t think they were making Ghillies any more?

UGH!!! REALLY?!?! the world needs to STOP already!! How is this making a mockery of indigenous people? HOW??? if anyone could offer a logical argument, I am more than willing to listen. truly. I just think at some point (like NOW!) no one will be able to say/do ANYTHING without stepping on the toes of SOMEONE….it’s beyond comprehension how any little thing can upset someone and then suddenly everyone is offended!! I am pretty sure that my comment will hurt some snowflakes’ feelings in some way!!

That is very interesting. I love to buy Vintage Pieces but have never bought any from eBay bc I was scare of fakes! Good to know thanks for the advice. Next time you want to sell one of your beautiful bags let me know! ;)

I think they would have sold out if they had done a Choupette bag charm instead, with detachable mouse ?

Congratulations! I know how exciting it is to be offered one when you least expect it. My first was the same way and so was my first special order. Enjoy it in great health ?

Now this is great news (even though I won’t be buying any VCA any time in the next 80years probably ??unless I win the lottery ??)… but I always love to hear it when prices are reduced instead of ever going up (like my beloved Chanel ?☹️?)! ❤️?

Hi hun, I think I’d buy the St Louis in Europe to save money ;). Which of the bags you’re thinking of taking occupies more space in your luggage, the Lululemon backpack or the LV Neverful? I’d go for the one who takes up less space since you will already be buying a new bag there that you will probably use the entire time ;)

Hi, I think both are good choices, but for sure buying them in Europe is a better deal. Good luck and safe travels!

Hi, I think both are good choices, but for sure buying them in Europe is a better deal. Good luck and safe travels!

Actually I am a big fan (and you know I travel a lot hehe) of the Kelly for trips (you are right about the nesting part its hard, I usually put it inside a Goyard St Louis and then a Miniaudiere in) but once you arrive is very practical! My favorite size is the 28. I usually pack 2 Fendi straps for them.

That Prunoir sounds interesting!

Super cute stuffed cat and all, but sorry, not for me… I would never pay $545 on a stuffed animal ? Loved the news about it though, didn’t know about it, so thank you for sharing ❤️?

San Francisco Hermes store sale:

The sale will be from June 7th to June 10th.

June 7th will be private appointments only till 1pm. It will open to the public after 1pm through the end of the sale.

The sale will be held at the original Hermès store address:
125 Grant Ave,
San Francisco,
CA 94108

Haha!! Shameful for Balenciaga, even at Ikea I don’t pick up their blue bag, I don’t see myself carrying it ?In my opinion a lot of big brand Names have so called trendy designers to revamp the brand but for me they just damage the image of the Name, all those Names are from a beautiful stylish Europe and if the original creator can see it …like we say in French: will turn in his grave!! The newest generation has no idea about real beauty and quality and they buy because it has an expensive Name and high price and no class, What an insult for Balenciaga ?Great article ??

I have visited both of those stores last year and found the sales associates to be most welcoming. I had already purchased a B in Saint Tropez but I did ask and both stores said if they had one they would have sold to me. We arrived in France the week after Hermes gives holiday to it’s staff so stock was extremely limited. Your purchase history at FSH will work in your favor :)
Good luck!

I received mine recently and just wrote an article about it here on Pursebop:

The Lucky Hermes Constance

You can also see more pics on my IG:
https://www.instagram.com/bullies.n.birkins/

Rose Gold Hardware is also an option for the Constance SO.

So far I have seen 3 other Constance special orders, aside from mine.

That is absolutely horrible! I didn’t even heard it until now!! What a destruction , so sad.

Love this Morgan! Thx for sharing :)

So, as you can read in my earlier comments below, about 1 month ago I was still stressing about the big Hermès store “loosing my order”.
I had in the meantime decided not to purchase in this store again as they always have a new excuses about the whole local issue (eventhough I have a written document of many months ago were they confirm my Kelly order…) I guess they don’t want my money, so they will not get it…
I had given up on my hopes of getting my bag from this store…

My boyfriend apparently also called Store Number 4 just a few days ago, and they confirmed everything was still in the system. She remembered me and my boyfriend and told him I will definitely get the bag although she thought it still could take up to several months… No new bags were arriving in the store in the next few weeks, Paris confirmed, so for March 17 the Kelly bag was not going to happen anyway…

So I (and my boyfriend as well in the meantime) went back to the “waiting patiently game”.

Until, last Wednesday…
I was having a tough day at work. I work for our local government, and it seemed that all of our usually nice civilians all of the sudden were deliberately trying to give us a hard time…
During our well-deserved lunch break I remember telling my colleagues ‘how this was the worst day ever!’. (of course, I was exaggerating) :-p

But then, my phone rang…
It was a local number I didn’t know, so I picked up thinking “don’t get your hopes up, this won’t be Hermès”…
But it was!
It was Hermès store Two on the line! The one were the SA scribbled down my wishes in a snoody, arrogant way! The store I have not visited in 1 year and 5 months. I know because I wrote down the date I placed my Kelly order! I was shocked.
The SA told me he was calling me regarding my bag. It had arrived. I was even more shocked.
But as I read on many forums, that sometimes you don’t get the Kelly you wished for, I decided to just ask the SA what the specs were of the bag.
Yes, it was a Kelly. Yes, it was the size and Sellier-model I wanted. Yes, it even was the palladium hardware.
I almost fainted! I remember telling the SA that they made my day, and that of course, I was going to visited the store 3 days later (which seemed like forever!).
I called up my mom and told her about the big news, and I didn’t stop smiling all day…

Both my mom and my BF were shocked to find out that the one store (that I pretty much ignored completely after placing the order) got to call me first to say that they had ‘my bag’. I honestly thought this store NEVER even placed my order in Paris to begin with…

So Friday evening I was making sure that I had everything ready to make the purchase, money-wise that is, because in my country you are only allowed to pay a certain amount by cash and a certain amount by cards. I even packed my laptop and bank card-readers so I could use it in store if needed. (Yes, I’m Miss. Alwasy Super Prepared.) All of a sudden I saw a note in my phone I wrote 1,5 years ago about the details of ‘order’.
I saw the following message to myself:
“Ordered Placed – End of 2015 – Store Number 2 – Color of Choice: PURPLE (second choice: Black)”

All of a sudden I panicked!
I never asked the SA which color the bag was!!

At first, 1,5y ago I was pretty sure that my dream Kelly would be a spectacular bright color, preferably purple. However, after talking to a few SA and reading Boptalk I discovered that the beautiful purple color that I loved is not produced every year. I believe that a few stores where I placed the order actually told me: “Go for black. It will be easier for us to order it and at least you know what to expect”. And they were right. For my first Hermès bag I should go for black. I always wear head to toe black. It is my favorite color. And given the amount of money, I should decide to go for a bag in a color I absolutely love….
So, along the way, I decided to go for a bag in Noir…
But since Noir was my second choice, flashes starting to come before my eyes! “What if the bag that arrived is a horrible shade of purple!? What should I do?”. My boyfriend said that if that was the case he was not allowing me to buy the bag. It is a lot of money to spend on a bag you don’t like and he was not prepared of letting me make the wrong choice. He was right.
I could not call the store upfront to check again on the color, so I just said “we will see what happens tomorrow morning” (I was going to go to the store anyway, despite the color. I wanted to see it with my own eyes).
You can imagine that I didn’t sleep at ALL that night. I woke up at every hour. Of course I had a headache the next morning and I was super stressed.

FInally… It was the next morning and we could finally go to the store which is only 20 min. from my house…
My boyfriend wanted to get a breakfast first but I of course said: “First the bag, then everything else!”

I arrived at the store about 15min. after it opened and there already were a lot people inside.
The SA that walked up to me was the exact same snoody SA that helped me 1,5 year ago.
He still had that “attitude” when I told him I was called (by HIM of all people) that my bag had arrived.
So he went to the back of the store to get the box.

I had already told my BF about the “ceremony” of Hermès revealing the bag for you. That they ask you to go in another room, and how the service is amazing at Hermès, blablabla… well, to be honest. It really was not.
The guy just came back with the box. He opened it in front of everyone and let me try it on for a few moments and was then ready to pack everything in again once I said I would take it. I said I was super happy with the size and how I was SOOOOO HAPPY it came in black (yes, yes, black! All of that stress for nothing!) I was asking him al sorts of questions about the taking care of the bag and if the lock and keys were inside… and he just answered real quickly and that was that.

At the time of course, I couldn’t care less about his attitude, because I had my dream Kelly and I was not letting anyone ruin my day.
But you can imagine that this store is still not my go-to store when buying Hermès in the future.
I still prefer my little, cute and superfriendly Store number 4. I still have my order “arriving in the next months”. It will be the exact same Kelly in gold hardware. I soooooooo hope they will not call me anytime soon to tell me my order has arrived because I don’t want to turn them down…. they were super friendly and patience with me and I don’t want to let them know I already have my Kelly. I am hoping it will take several months more for the Kelly to arrive and that my sister decides to take the bag instead…

:p

Anyway,
I am SUPER HAPPY with my dream Kelly. She is everything I hoped she would be.
Also, I am so glad I don’t need to stress any longer about all of the stuff that goes on when ordering a Hermès bag.
Now, I can stress out about other things like: should I order a bag insert or not, or what if the bag gets wet while raining… that sort of stull
#firstworldproblems

:p

xx
Tiffany

Below a few pictures of the bag. I still need to make some more pretty onces of course.
The unboxing video is on my Instagram: Tiffany_SA2

– Kelly Bag
– 28cm
– Sellier
– Noir
– Epsom
– Palladium hardware
– dressed up with a Savana Dance twilly (orange purple one). The other blue one is so old I can’t remember the name. :)