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Hermes

The Curious Case of the “Python” Birkin

I have been an avid Hermes bag collector for almost 13 years and continually educate myself on the skins, the styles and colors each season. I was always told that Hermes stays away from python skin (not snob worthy enough for bags, but Hermes is making python shoes next season!) so imagine my surprise when I came upon this photo of Karina Smirnoff with a python Birkin!!!

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Hermes shades of summer ’09

Check out the latest addition to my friend Katherine’s Hermes collection, the most amazing shade of emerald green called Vert Pelouse that has me green with envy (I have my peeps at H on the look out for it in exotic skin for me– will keep you posted!). This is the hottest color of summer … Continue reading “Hermes shades of summer ’09”

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Hermes Collection to kill for!

Private Hermes Collection.  Photos courtesy of Katherine L. After all this talk of cheap thrills and $50 bags, I’m starting to feel a bit off. Thank goodness my new friend Katherine saved me with photos of her fabulous collection of Hermes!  Get ready to drool my lovelies, Katherine is the proud owner of 74 Hermes … Continue reading “Hermes Collection to kill for!”

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Mulberry Snakeskin “Maggie” Clutch

Loved this Mulberry clutch on sight but then took a closer look at hardware and realized it is a cheap knock off of my Hermes Medor clutch! Sigh… throw me a bone people! Why not just put a simple piece of metal here? At $595 the price is right but what’s the point of carrying … Continue reading “Mulberry Snakeskin “Maggie” Clutch”

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Couture Snob Look of the Week!

Check out Couture Snob’s Look of the Week! (Belt- Hermes, clutch and dress- Stella McCartney)

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Hermes Vert Anis Lizard Birkin

Just had to share, this is such a dreamy bag! It was featured in SATC in the scene where Big shows Carrie her big closet! Here is a movie trivia- they had to hand deliver the bag above back to Hermes the same day of filming, they were only given a few hours to film … Continue reading “Hermes Vert Anis Lizard Birkin”

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