The Bolide That Kept Haunting Me

What can I say? When I get something into this head of mine, it just festers until I do something about it. A few months ago, I saw a beautiful 37cm Mou Bolide in Blue Jean Clemence. It was GORGEOUS but for some odd reason, I kept waivering. Was I really a Bolide girl? Would it be too heavy (never too big, though, I have a thing for big bags - something about makng my thighs look smaller...)? Anyway, I kept waivering and as is the case with so many things Hermes, the opportunity was gone.

But Bolides are not too hard to come by. They aren't as popular as Kellys and of course, Birkins, but I can honestly say I have no idea why. Bolides are beautiful pieces. Truly. Very functional and classic. Yes, my cup of tea exactly.

So, about a month ago, the opportunity came up again. Same size, leather, and color! OK, I knew what had to happen. I had to have it and have it I did!

I absolutely love it and have been using it at least 5 days out of the week. It's just the perfect piece for me and my lifestyle.

Now, back to the "not as popular" thing. I have been very surprised by the number of compliments I receive on this Bolide. People really seem to like it. Now, DH loves it but that's just normal. He actually "gets" my love of Hermes. But, random people on the street? Nurses? Waiters? The craziest one of all - my father. My blue collar, contractor, still has the same checkbook cover from when I was a child, father. He actually said, "I think this is truly a beautiful bag, A." Cute, huh?

It is nice, though, to have such a lovely piece that definitely flies under the radar. Nothing makes me more self-concious than carrying a bag with logos, etc., allover it. Yes, yes, even I carried a Louis Vuitton Multicolour Speedy but when I think back, I remember feeling so uncomfortable. That's just me, I guess. Now that I am in my 30's, I know what I like and that kind of attention is definitely not for me.

So, here's one more shot of me, pregnant belly and all, with my new Bolide. I do adore this bag and someone suggested using it as a diaper bag but we'll just see about that. ..