Oh, when I saw it I had to have it. I mean, I just had to...
At first I thought this was a 32cm HAC in Ebene clemence but as it turns out, it's Marron Fonce fjord! Woohoo! I love it - truly! The color with the gold hardware is perfect. The richness, the warmth - just what I need to get ready for winter!
So, am I sticking with HACs? Well, yes and no. It really does depend on the individual piece but I must say that the HAC just "works" for me. The size, capacity, shape, and look. It's just very, very me.
After all, isn't that ideal fashion? To find pieces that work with your lifestyle, body type, and comfort level? I believe in this philosophy which is exactly why I was drawn to Hermes in the first place.
I am against the "IT" bag. Oh, don't think I haven't fallen victim to the trends! Yes, I had a Louis Vuitton Multicolor Speedy, I have owned THE Balenciaga bag, and I my closet still has a place for my Chanel Cambon Reporter (though it doesn't see the light of day that often, I am sad to say). But, as I mature and get more and more comfortable in my own skin, I am proud to say that I am not as inspired by trends as I used to be. Sure, they're fun but that's what admiration (from afar) is for! I don't need to be psychic to tell you that I will never, and I mean NEVER look good in skinny jeans. That's just the way it is...
So, ultimately, of all the designs in the world, I find myself attracted to Hermes most of the time. The timelessness, the quality, the feel...they all appeal to my inner sense of self - what my husband calls "my old world soul".
Connecting to the pieces you own and truly owning them as you wear them. Understanding that is the cornerstone of truly being fashionable...
