And last but not least, the story you are waiting to here, my experience at Hermes Saint Honoré! Upon my arrival in Paris, I decided my first day landing to go to Hermes and check out the lay of the land. I first stopped at the leather bracelets counter to check out what CDCs they had. In the case, I spied a new CDC, Craie with Rose Gold Hardware! I asked if it was my size and after trying it on, knew it was coming home with me. Good luck so far!
Next, I headed over to the leather goods area. Now, if you have not been to FSH before, you need to queue to speak with a sales associate in the leather department. I stood in line for about 10 minutes and met with my first sales associate. He was delightful and we chatted about where I was from before he took my request. He scurried away and came back a short time later with the news, nothing in the sizes or colors I was looking for but to check back another day.
Two days later, I went back again and asked for the same gentleman (do this to skip the queue!). Unfortunately he was not available, so another SA took a look for me. Again, nothing in colors I wanted. I was offered other bags, but knew with days left in my trip I didn’t want to “settle” for something I didn’t love. I did try again a couple days later, but no deliveries so alas, no bags.
The day before my last day in Paris, I tried again. My original salesperson was on lunch, so I asked to see if someone else was available. I was assigned another lovely SA who was just a joy to work with. He took my request and came back with leather swatches. We talked about a few things that were available and just like that, he mentioned a color, size, and leather that I knew I just had to take a look at! After just a short wait, he returned with the orange box in tow and whisked me away to a quiet area of the boutique so I could have a look. When he opened the box and slid down the signature herringbone dustbag, I knew this was the bag that Paris was telling me to take home. In the perfect size and leather, the color was a classic I know I will wear for many years to come, remembering my time in Paris all the way.
I spent almost an hour in the store, chatting about Hermes and it’s history, the beautiful leathers and where they come from, the colors new and old, and the craftsmanship. It was like catching up with an old friend who has the same love of this amazing brand that I have had for so many years. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience on this beautiful spring day in Paris!
All smiles with my orange bag, heading out of the boutique!!
Who wants to guess what is inside??
5:00AM Central time update!!
THE BIG REVEAL!
Here she is! My beautiful and classic Kelly, the perfect end to my Parisian holiday!!
Rouge Casaque Clemence Kelly 32cm- Palladium Hardware
Thank you all for reading!! So happy I was able to share with you all!
(PS- I also picked up a small goodie in the airport. How can you help yourself when there is an H just steps away from your gate! Will post those photos and photos of the Rose Gold CDC when I land stateside!) xoxo Boptalkers!
- dreamingofh replied 9 years ago
- last active 9 years ago
Next up, to the design house of Saint Laurent, Rue Saint Honoré.
I have not been eyeing Saint Laurent in a while, but with the release of their Sac de Jour tote, I knew I wanted to check out their offerings. The Sac du Jour was GORGEOUS, ranging in colors and skins to please any shopper, from leather to exotic. If something else hadn’t caught my eye, one of these beauties would have made the trip home with me.
What I ended up toting with me on the Metro through Paris was a lovely wallet on chain. In the new season’s soft rose pink chevron pattern, gleaming gold hardware and chain strap, it will be the perfect spring cross body and clutch. It also pairs beautifully with the rose dragee clic H from Hermes (enable enable!)
Shown here au natural and with another Paris souvenir, a Laduree charm complete with Eiffel tower and Parisian gal walking her poodle!
- dreamingofh replied 9 years ago
Some pics I have saved on my phone I’ll share of ghillies
- PurseBop replied 9 years ago
Mine has definitely been #missNOIR, my black Kelly32. I have used her on two consecutive trips to NYC and find myself reaching for her all the time. The Kelly is my favorite bag at the moment. What I would do to have a few more :)
- Pursebop replied 9 years ago
Here are the top 5 things that I can’t live without and are always in my bag: 1)powerbank (iphone’s only flaw is it’s battery); 2)Carmex (I’m addicted to it); 3)dental floss (judge me LoL but I can’t stand food stuck between my teeth); 4) perfume (always have one of my fave perfums in a mini bottle with me- this one is Chanel Coco Mademoiselle EDP); 5) bad hair day/hot day hair savers LOL (hair clips, elastic bands…). What about you guys???
- PatiEv replied 9 years ago
I feel like you will be a fan of the ferragamo wallets! Check out the SAKS, neiman marcus, bloomingdale etc; websites. Here’s one, that’s pretty trendy because it has color blocking on the inside. The “Salvatore Ferragamo New Revival Colorblock Bi-Fold Wallet”
- redkisses replied 9 years ago
Ok here’s some eye candy from my blog post from #BrasserieChanel
- PurseBop replied 9 years ago
- lady_bo_bo replied 9 years ago
I Like your picture a lottt!! so genius ;)
- thepinkmarigold replied 9 years ago
- last active 9 years ago
love this! Fabulous @swedishandstylish :) exciting @pursebop! huge congratulations!!
- happybaggage replied 9 years ago
So much love for this pic! Welcome swedishandstylish!!
- chloet18 replied 9 years ago
I will rewrite my sentiments.. As my message was cutoff.
Swedishandstylish the honor and priveledge is all ours. I am truly the lucky one to having a loving loyal family that comes together to share and celebrate. Swedishandstylish thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your collection and pictures are mind blowing! Girl my heart is beating thru my chest to see that BOX! XO
- PurseBop replied 9 years ago
Because you are one of the most real, sincere, kind, caring people I ever met! You give a lot of your soul to others and God gives you some back
- medicineinstyle replied 9 years ago
What an awesome thread idea. Your collection is amazing – can’t wait to see more! Here are a few of my recent IG pics @styledguy
- BoyWithTheBag replied 9 years ago
- last active 9 years ago
My wedding details… Not my own wedding, LOL~ attending wedding details
- PurseBop replied 9 years ago
I only have 3 essentials in my bag… Jo Malone peony&blush suede, custom face cream made just for me, and miu miu wallet
- thepinkmarigold replied 9 years ago
1) Cell Phone Charger
2) Sunglasses, ray bans for on the go
3) gum
4) compact mirror, for narcissism and function lol
5) travel lotion
- mrb.165 replied 9 years ago
She would probably really like the Chloe small Marcie crossbody! They run about $795
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446415741
- chloet18 replied 9 years ago
How about a FENDI mini? Although I think they will run over 1K :(
- maroon5 replied 9 years ago
My dinner bag & boots tonight, it’s freezing here
- PurseBop replied 9 years ago
Loving my cobalt blue flap this month! (pic not mine – still a gorgeous combo omg)
- xxChanelplz replied 9 years ago
I usually try to rotate my bags and I still did this month, but this violet fonce jumbo got relatively worn more due to the rainy weather we had. Love how worry free caviar leather is.
- favloves replied 9 years ago
No offense, but I think the pattern looks too much flowery… I just scared it might attract bumble bees :) :)
- pursegoddess replied 9 years ago
My quick dinner details: #moschino sweater, #christianlouboutin heels, #Chanel #soblack jumbo :)
- PurseBop replied 9 years ago
- last active 9 years ago
Yaaaaayyyyyy welcome my dearest Swedishandstylish!!! And what a grand entrance into Boptalk world huh ;) LOVE IT!!!! and extremely happy to see you here!!! Beautiful pic!!!
- PatiEv replied 9 years ago
What’s in that orange box??? *anticipation*
- fashionistawearsprada replied 9 years ago
I´m so curious to see what´s inside the box. When it comes to you Swedishandstylish, one can only expect the best! Welcome to Boptalk, please do not be shy to show us all your bag collection, we are all in the same “bag obssession” boat here.
- Bella replied 9 years ago
WOW, I had no idea what BopTalk was going to be till I got here. This is all very exciting. A reveal :)
And yes, Congratulations to PurseBop on BopTalk! What a fabulous name :)
swedishandstylish I am looking forward to this!
- Guest replied 9 years ago
Gheely it’s an absolute honor to have you here at BOPTALK! Welcome my beautiful friend…
I cannot wait for you to inspire us with your unparalleled collection of shoes & great style…
- Pursebop replied 9 years ago
Here’s some of mine :D
The H rodeos in the PM size are also starting to grow on me but don’t have any yet.
- favloves replied 9 years ago
- last active 9 years ago
Dear ClassicCHANEL a very warm welcome to you. A true honor and pleasure to have you here at BopTalk :)
Delighted to have you bopping along ;)
Hugs,
PurseBop
- Pursebop replied 9 years ago
I was looking for a perfect boy… I knew I wanted that metallic blue from 2014… Finally, after one years of searching this baby is mine!!!! Just can not get enough of this beauty!!!
- medicineinstyle replied 9 years ago
And how I can stop on only one boy??? It is impossible!! So, I added another one. For some reason I really love, love patent leather in Chanel bags. Welcome my another boy!
- medicineinstyle replied 9 years ago
