Hello, everyone! This is my first time posting in BopTalk because I need advice ASAP. Two days ago, I was honored with the incredible privilege of creating my very first SO. Fast forward to today, I still have absolutely no idea what I want– I haven’t even decided if I want a B or a K…
Reading Purse Bop’s Birkin vs Kelly debate has been really helpful. Please let me know your thoughts as well as size!
I only have preference for leather as of right now. I just started my own H collection a few months ago (consisting of 2 B35). I am leaning towards yet another B35 because I enjoy the size. However, part of me feels like I should step out of my comfort zone with a smaller size or even a K.
My appointment is tomorrow and the clock is ticking! HELP.
- Vintagedolls posted 8 years ago
Please login first to submit.
Oh WOW! How exciting. Let me try to give you some advice. I have been collecting H for several years now, yikes!
I would pick a leather like chèvre that is not available to just walk in and buy. I would also consider trying a B30 or even a B25 for nights out. I don’t know if your lifestyle is casual or dressy. Kelly’s are all the rage at the moment but certainly not for everyone.
Have you seen colors available for SO yet?
- BirkinBabe replied 8 years ago
Have not been given the privilege of a lovely SO yet, but it’s coming soon I think! I would agree with BirkinBabe – maybe do a 30 or 25 B in chèvre if the colors suit your tastes. That’s not too far out of your comfort zone to regret it and maybe get a K just as a regular purchase at some point so you can really see if you love one bc they are so different. Many congrats and it’s lovely you were able to get a coveted SO so early in your H journey of collecting! ???????
- Sapphiresandscotch replied 8 years ago
-
Thanks for your advice! I hope you get your SO opportunity soon–cannot wait to see your Boptalk post when you do
I currently own black with ghw and orange poppy with ghw. I feel like I have both a classic color and a crazy color. I feel torn about which direction to go for my SO. While I love bright colors, too many colors may be hard to style. On the other hand, I don’t want it to be too plain. -
I think a cooler toned color with PHW might be a neat choice then?! To be diff than the others in your collection? I find my bright bags are easy to style and I literally just got a black bag in Paris at Saint Laurent after many years of not owning one ????. I think bi-colors that have white or craie as an option and then set off by another brighter color is really stellar and unique looking.
- You must login to post comments
How exciting girl ??
Do let us know what you decide! I think chèvre is the way to go, only problem is there are limited offerings in that leather this time around! Do you like blue? There’s a gorgeous shade called blue hydra being offered in chèvre! Let me see if I have the color search on my phone to share here ?
- Pursebop replied 8 years ago
-
Great minds think alike! That was actually one of the two colors I chose earlier today Did you order an SO recently as well?
-
How’s you guess, LOL! Did you do a B30? with….let’s guess…. well firstly did you pick chèvre?
-
Yes! I chose chevre based on BirkinBabe’s suggestion. Slightly disappointed with the limited chevre colors because I wanted a pink and I feel like the options were difficult to coordinate :/ and YES WOW, how did you know B30? (Well, you are THE pursebop for a reason)
How long have you been waiting for yours? My first 24hours just started and it already feels like foreverrrrrrr
- You must login to post comments
Thank you for such a quick reply, Miss BirkinBabe! I keep seeing the word “chevre”, but didn’t really understand what kind of leather it is. I will definitely keep an eye out for those colors My lifestyle is extremely casual and so is my style (https://www.instagram.com/vintagedolls/). I was considering the B30 because 35 gets quite heavy; or the B25 because I absolutely ADORE mini sizes. How convenient are those sizes in terms of taking things in/out?
The Kelly’s detachable strap is what I like. Though, I feel as if having to close the bag all the time become somewhat of a hindrance.
I actually haven’t visited my home store in months due to finals, so I am even more surprised about the SO. I am looking at all the colors tomorrow! I am certain that I want more than one color, but none of the colors from last season appealed to me.
Also, I would like to know more of your thoughts of Chevre and which of the two you prefer!