Lily, I swear you always know exactly what I need at any given time. It’s 1:17 AM here in New York, I am settling in for a relaxed evening. Thank you for being my comfort luxury content creator of 2024 and beyond.
Omg that is the sweetest thing you could say 💗💗 I’m so happy I can be that for you! Love that we’re always on the same page. So lovely to hear from you, as always!! Happy New Year 😊!
This is how I love to spend my mornings, sipping coffee and watching your vlogs @Lily! You made me nearly spit out my coffee, when you mentioned being a data girlie, especially for those in marketing! LOVE! I'm a data girlie in marketing! Appreciate you walking through your spreadsheet and being fully transparent with your purchase history! VERY FEW YTubers are transparent, and that is why I am a huge FAN of your channel! Have a wonderful weekend love!
Yasss the marketing data girlies GET IT 🙌🏽!! Love that you appreciate the detail & honesty! We gotta keep it real!! Hope you’re having a lovely day & have an amazing weekend! 💜
First time watching your video and I must say I appreciate you sharing your journey and sharing the cost! I have carried a picture of my dream Hermes bag in my wallet for over six years! I also have an Hermes album in my phone with my dream bag! Great video, congrats on your bag and TFS! 😊🧡
The way my mouth dropped when you said the price of the leather jacket… 😅 but I know the leather is probably so dreamy! Thank you for the break down. We’re getting a boutique close by opening in the fall.
Big congratulations. Your bag is stunning, what a great size and color combination. Your spending history makes so much sense. I’m also local to San Fran and I have given up, I don’t stop there anymore. You deserve a sub for the details video.
Welcome the fam, dearest 💃🏽! And thank you 🥰🥰 Ugh I hate this for you, but I totally get it. Our boutique isn’t for the faint of heart 😅 We need a support group lol! What bag style/color are you after? Bc maybe preloved is the way to go?
@ You are so sweet. Right now I went birkin 25 noir with PHW, birkin 25 bamboo with PHW, Kelly 25 gold on gold, Kelly 25 noir with ghw sellier. I don’t want to go the resale market. I will be getting it in Paris. I go to Paris 2-3 times a year.
Okay yes I totally agree-those specs would be veryyy expensive on the preloved market. You’ll definitely be able to get one of those Paris 🥰 Let me know when it happens for you!! 💛
Liked. Great effort and sharing your purchase history/transparency… even though I can’t stand a single Hermes item (it’s kinda all predictable) the effort is appreciated!
Congratulations! Beautiful bag and definitely on my list as my next QB. My ratio for my first bag was 1:1 at 1 year and my second QB was 3:1 two years after my first. My store is quite competitive. Like you, I only bought things I loved so no regrets. Both bags are exactly what I asked for and was worth the wait.
Aww why thank you 😊 And yesss I love this! When you only buy things you love, there’s never any disappointment (other than the wait lol!) So happy you got your dream bags 🙌🏽🧡
Congrats with your beautiful bags and wear her in good health. Also re the Hermes haters let them hate I don’t get how people have the energy for it. Some people spend money on Hermes others spend it on their other expensive hobbies 🤷🏾♀️
💯 Preach it, my love! Some people collect legos, comic books, cars… for us: it’s bags 🥰 I know you’re new to the fam, but I adore you already and am so glad you’re here 💛💛
Hi Lily, just want to say I had fun watching your video, not like other videos that are so "in your face" and very cringy lol you know what I mean, thank you for being so humble and so nice to tell your story ❤
6 years ago i placed an order for the tpm garden party in gold. I was shocked how small the bag was. I returned it to a boutique and purchased a pair of Orans in gold. A month later the SA called me and offered me a Birkin 30 gold on gold. I was shocked.
Thanks for sharing. We both pretty much had the same journey. I started October 2020 and I just got offered a bag August 2024. (I bought things that I loved and I think the thing that helped with the bag offer was fine jewlery). I hear that fine jewlery and ready to wear def help as bait.
@LilyShops i got a B30 in gris misty with palladium hardware =) I scored it in Vegas- I don't live near an Hermès store. I go to vegas once or twice a year, so I decided to start my journey there.
I was offered a quota bag last month, unfortunately I had to decline due to family obligations, however, I don’t know if there is a game, I only bought what I love , what I use and truly enjoy. I have a great relationship with my CA, he gets me we have been together for 5 years. Every trip has been a wonderful experience. No complaints.
Aww, I really love hearing about relationships like this 🥰 I’m sorry you’ve had some other things going on lately (I can relate), but I’m sure your lovely SA will be able to get you another once you’re ready 😊!
Hi there. Your channel popped up on my feed and I clicked and loved your video! I’m not in SF but that is my closest boutique. I have an SA that isn’t very attentive. When I met her 3-4 years ago, she was new to the brand. I reach out to her and i’m lucky if she responds. Not a good vibe. I do shop Hermes but am not dedicated to a store. Short Hills in NJ for shoes (no sales tax), Bellagio Vegas for window shopping and a possible trinket, SF whenever I’m in town (I do most of my shopping there or online). I would love a Birkin 25 but not obsessed to follow the rules. Love the data, I’m more of an accounting mind, so this information was helpful to hear. Have a great new year.
Aww you are too kind! I’m so happy that you and your accounting mind enjoyed this video 😊 Ugh I’m so sorry to hear that! Honestly SAs vary so much-it’s really crazy how different they can be! Well, I’m hoping that you manage to get that birkin one day soon🤞🏽💗 Please let me know if you do!! We can share the joy 🤗
Thanks for the video and breakdown! I’ve also heard lots of mixed things about small leather goods and non quota bags being counted towards pre spend. My SA here in the SF boutique texted me about a bag offer that I’ll be going in for today and I’m so anxious as to what it is!! Not sure if it’ll be a quota bag or not!! (I think i had a Kelly to go and a mini Evelyne on my wishlist as well).
I’ve been binging your videos! Love the detail you go through. I’ve only recently been interested in luxury so I find your videos informative! Do you have recommendations on how to get started with shoes? Would love to get luxe leather boots but worried about the wet weather. Fellow SF Bay Area resident here!
Aww this makes me so happy!! So glad you’re here 💃🏽 And we love a local friend! TBH I am struggling with footwear choices lately bc of all this rain too 😅😅 But I do love my Volver ankle boots (I think they’re now called the Jenna: www.hermes.com/us/en/product/jenna-60-ankle-boot-H242198Zv02390/). They’re great bc they’re knit so you don’t have to worry about the rain ruining them, and they’re also thick enough so lighter rain doesn’t seep through, and they’ve kept their original shape over the years too. I say always go a half size up in Hermes though!
Aw thank you dear 🥰! Just stick with the same store and SA, and it will happen for you! (FWIW, I recently went to the Wynn Hermes and really enjoyed the service there--which one are you shopping with now?)
Thanks for sharing this information, Lily. This is my dream bag! What type of leather is this and do you mind sharing how to ask for a quota bag and the name of your SA?
You are so welcome 😊! My Kelly is in epsom leather, which is super durable. As far as asking-whenever your SA asks if there’s anything else you’d like to see, that’s always a good time to ask. Even if there aren’t any to see, you can then let them know what styles you’re interested and really jumpstart the convo around it ☺️ I don’t share my SA’s contact info anymore, but if you just call to set up an appointment, they’ll put you in touch with a new SA! Best of luck to you!!
Omg I wish I was that virtuous 😂 No, it was a bit more of “life blew up and I was just trying to survive” 😅😅 Here’s a video where I explain: ua-cam.com/video/BuycNw5Ghzc/v-deo.html
@@LilyShops Oh my gosh babe, I'm so sorry! I just watched the video. Absolutely horrific! So many awful things can just keep happening one after the other. God bless xoxo
Aww thank you love 💛💛 Life can be wild sometimes-but I’m just so grateful how much things have improved since then 🙌🏽 Making sure to count my blessings, and truly appreciate the good times while I have them 🥰
Hehe I love what a troika fan you are! I think I'm going to focus on some more regular leathers for now, but once I build up my collection, then maybe one day ☺️!
Your bag is beautiful and I love the color Etoupe. I think the leather pieces do count toward pre spend but maybe it depends on the specific boutique. Did you include tax in your total ?
Aw thank you dear! I really am in love with the etoupe color too 😍 Yes my SA said it all counts too, so I think you’re right! But so hard to tell with all of the nuances lol. All prices shared were pre-tax prices ☺️ Lmk if you have any other questions!
funny how eerily similar the hermès game is to what rolex does. for those of us with a genuine interest in the products it's not a big deal - the home goods you bought are gorgeously made, for instance - but those who just want the big hype pieces sure do get taken for a ride... off topic: if i were single i'd be tempted to get you something from your wishlist video. alas, i am not.... :))) btw, waiting for delivery of a bottega veneta lamp. have you seen those?
Rolex and Hermes are very similar! Porsche too! I know someone that paid $250k just for another allocation to purchase a Porsche 😳 And you are too kind-I say instead, you should get something from my wishlist for your partner and call it a New Years present 😊😊 And yess which one did you get? They caught my eye, but tbh I’m not cool enough-I need a lampshade to protect my weak old eyes 😂👵🏽
@ she got a nice watch for xmas and a pair of ferragamo boots the other day so i think i've done my part for a while... ;) and yes you are right about porsche and also ferrari. tbh there are so many more interesting options out there than the hype stuff. that said, taupe is my fave color and your bag is gorgeous. i got the small lamp, in black. will arrive today. (i'm in europe.) did you have a good nye?
The black one is my fave too! I'm guessing they'll also add more colors/variations over time. I had a lovely NYE--went to a nice, low-key cocktail party--perfect IMO! I hope you had a great NYE too 😊
@ lamp arrived and it's fun. also, the light can be directed in different ways, so you don't get glare from it. my sense is that this will be a limited production run but who knows. :) you mentioned boots in your other video. i saw some nice celine boots called 'claude' - maybe something that could work for you?
Ooh I’m glad you’re liking the light! And smart call on limited production, you’re prob right. Just looked up the Claude boots and I love both versions-thanks for the suggestion! I’ll see if they have them at Neimans next time I go. Who knows, maybe you’ll see me unbox them one day 🙃
Lovely bag and I like the brand but I’m sorry I can’t be bothered with all this .. I get it and I’m sure it’s worth it if you’re in love with owning one of these bags but there are lots of nice bags French made even out there and also very good quality .. good for everyone that has managed to get a Hermes though I take my hat off to you!
Aww, I totally respect your POV and appreciate your well wishes even though it's not your jam! I love when we can still support each other's silly little passions/interests, even if we think they're a bit nutty 🙃 lol. You're a sweetie 💛!
I think because you take 4 years for your journey and the last purchases are big and your SA probably able to ask for a quota bag on behalf for u to her manager. I think store manager are the one that made decision who get quota. Not SA decide. Manager will look through your purchased history and timeline when your SA requests on behalf for u. I live in Melbourne Australia very similar comparative to San Francisco. I started my H journey Feb 2023. I go in every months till last year June (16 monrh journey for 1st quota) when i got offer Birkin 30 in Vert Cypress. My prespend ratio is around 3.2 ratio 1. I think factor into my timeline and also my huge prespend every month and also i accepted 4 non quota bags. I think accepting non quota bags delay my offer. My 3.2 ratio 1 not include non quota bags. If i include my non quota, i would spend 5.04 ratio 1.
Oh my goodness, you’ve done some serious shopping! Yes the Australian market is also super competitive! But wow-vert cypress is one of my DREAM colors 😍 At least after all the wait, you got an incredible bag 🥰🥰 Crossing my fingers for you that your next one will come a bit faster 🤞🏽🤞🏽
@LilyShops there is also a factor into the SA ranking as well. Shela Sparker, a youtuber, she got channel here. She shops the same store as I shop in Melbourne. Her prespend is a lot lower than me, and she got her 1st quota bag faster than me. She also got her second quota mini Kelly in Dore Colour in June. And she declined the 3rd quota bag last month, 3 months after she got her mini Kelly. I am nosy and I ask my SA who is her SA, which I did ask my SA months ago who SA's Mel in Melbourne (big utuber here) and SA's Queen of Diamond a utber here too that shop same store as I do. And Shela Sparker SA is the manager of the store. She is not the highest manager but the second level manager. That means Shela spends less and offers more quota. Combination of her chatty sweet, friendly, humble personality, reject all the non quota bags, and also she request pastel colour quota bags. I think more people after the neutral quota, but she requests pastel colour make her easy to offer one from her SA that rank higher.
I’m sure this was a ton of work for sure! Congratulations on your first bag! California is so difficult for sure! Appreciate the honesty! From what I’ve heard, it sounds like the Kelly to go would count towards your pre-spend, but not the belt from another boutique And omg, “the chosen one”, no joke!! 🤣🤣 took me 1yr, 7mo for my first QB, and after watching videos like yours, I definitely feel lucky to even though it was stressful all the time!! I wasn’t sure about my SA at first but she had been SO GOOD to me this yr!!! 🙌🏼
@ hahaha!! I don’t know if I’d go as far as to say that, but I have gotten some really awesome bags this year! Definitely have overspent as well! 🤪 but it is definitely because my SA is awesome!!
People can spend there own money anyway they want. That said spending this amount rather than investing or saving for a house could have cost these 20 year olds the chance to buy a house or have enough foe retirement given the almost dead plant in the background I bet she rents and San Fran is super expensive.
I am laughing so hard bc I’ve been waiting for someone to comment on the dead plant 😂😂 Sadly, I have the blackest thumb! Yes, I do rent. (I looked quite extensively into buying a few years back and decided it wasn’t the right decision, but maybe I’ll revisit in a few years). Now, who said I don’t save and invest? I do-very much so ☺️
@ That's awesome! I am making some assumptions that if you are making say 100k annual salary paying $3500 for a San Fran apt and spending say $30k year at Hermes there probably isn't much left over for savings But as I said spend your own money the way you like I have four luxury Cartier watches spent big $$ on art But I am also 59 have two houses make a grat living as Salesforce architect
I’d like to think you got invited because your SA loves you as a client! But so what if it’s because you are a micro influencer! You got to go! Someone will always be a hater, sadly.
Lily, I love this level of transparency!!! I adore beautiful objects, but understanding the finances behind these purchases is so interesting, so major props for hunting down all those receipts! By the way, I also love the passiflora line! 💜🌺
I hope this breakdown of my purchase history was helpful for you 🧡 Thank you for watching!
Lily, I swear you always know exactly what I need at any given time. It’s 1:17 AM here in New York, I am settling in for a relaxed evening. Thank you for being my comfort luxury content creator of 2024 and beyond.
Omg that is the sweetest thing you could say 💗💗 I’m so happy I can be that for you! Love that we’re always on the same page. So lovely to hear from you, as always!! Happy New Year 😊!
@@LilyShops LY, GIRLIEEE!
this kind of transparency is so so refreshing, thank you!
You're so welcome! I'm happy to share the process and am so glad you found it helpful 😊😊
This is how I love to spend my mornings, sipping coffee and watching your vlogs @Lily! You made me nearly spit out my coffee, when you mentioned being a data girlie, especially for those in marketing! LOVE! I'm a data girlie in marketing! Appreciate you walking through your spreadsheet and being fully transparent with your purchase history! VERY FEW YTubers are transparent, and that is why I am a huge FAN of your channel!
Have a wonderful weekend love!
Yasss the marketing data girlies GET IT 🙌🏽!! Love that you appreciate the detail & honesty! We gotta keep it real!! Hope you’re having a lovely day & have an amazing weekend! 💜
Since you laid out the reasons to like this video, I will like it (and subscribe).
You’re a real one, Doug 🥰 Welcome to the fam 💃🏽
Thank you for your transparency. You are lucky that Kelly to go is counted for prespend 🎉.
You are so welcome 🥰! And yess feeling very fortunate all-around 🙌🏽!
First time watching your video and I must say I appreciate you sharing your journey and sharing the cost! I have carried a picture of my dream Hermes bag in my wallet for over six years! I also have an Hermes album in my phone with my dream bag! Great video, congrats on your bag and TFS! 😊🧡
Aw I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🥰 And omg I love the visuals-you’re manifesting your dream bag 😍! Hoping it happens for you soon!!!
This was very informative and helpful. Congratulations on your bag!
Oh amazing! That was my exact goal, so I’m glad it was helpful for you ☺️ And thank you!! 🧡🧡
The best journey experience explained. I love details! Thank you for sharing. ♥
I’m so happy to hear that! 🥰🥰 and you are so welcome!
Love your channel, I’m so glad you’re back. Looking forward to seeing the outfits you put together! ❤
🥹🥰 Thank you so, so much dear. I’m beyond happy to be back with you all 💛!
Thanks for the breakdown. Hopefully I can get a friendly and nice CA!
You are so welcome! And I hope so for you too 🤞🏽🤞🏽!
The way my mouth dropped when you said the price of the leather jacket… 😅 but I know the leather is probably so dreamy! Thank you for the break down. We’re getting a boutique close by opening in the fall.
Omg I know 😅😅 Do you live in Arizona, or somewhere else? (I know there’s one opening up there soon 🤗) So exciting!!
@ yes, Arizona! 🥰
Nice!!! So excited for the Arizona fam 💃🏽💃🏽 you’ll have to keep me posted on what it’s like for you!
Big congratulations. Your bag is stunning, what a great size and color combination. Your spending history makes so much sense. I’m also local to San Fran and I have given up, I don’t stop there anymore.
You deserve a sub for the details video.
Welcome the fam, dearest 💃🏽! And thank you 🥰🥰 Ugh I hate this for you, but I totally get it. Our boutique isn’t for the faint of heart 😅 We need a support group lol! What bag style/color are you after? Bc maybe preloved is the way to go?
@ You are so sweet. Right now I went birkin 25 noir with PHW, birkin 25 bamboo with PHW, Kelly 25 gold on gold, Kelly 25 noir with ghw sellier. I don’t want to go the resale market. I will be getting it in Paris. I go to Paris 2-3 times a year.
Okay yes I totally agree-those specs would be veryyy expensive on the preloved market. You’ll definitely be able to get one of those Paris 🥰 Let me know when it happens for you!! 💛
Such a helpful and enlightening video! Thank you for sharing & so happy for the pot of etoupe at the end of your H rainbow 😊
Hehee I love that! A pot of etoupe at the end of the rainbow 🌈 So glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for your transparency!
You are so welcome!! 🤗
Great video! I also keep an excel sheet with dates and purchases! It helps so much.
Aw why thank you! And I should've done it from the beginning--would've been so much easier 😅 You're a smartie!
Yes Lily you deserve more than a like 🤗. Thanks for this information about your pre-spend.
Hehe yayy I’m glad you agree 🤗 So happy you found it helpful 😊!!
Thank you for your transparency 🥰😘
You are so welcome 😊😊!
Liked. Great effort and sharing your purchase history/transparency… even though I can’t stand a single Hermes item (it’s kinda all predictable) the effort is appreciated!
Haha I totally get that-it’s not everyone’s cup of tea!!-but thank you for the kind words 😊😊!
I love nerds, especially those with an affinity for Hermes. So helpful Lily!!
🤓 Nerdy girlies unite!! So glad you enjoyed it 🙌🏽!
I shopped at SF and Palo Alto hermes… both are quite competitive to get offer… 1.6 or 2 ratio are quite normal.. congrats again on your Kelly offer
Aww thank you so much 😊🧡!!
I've wanted to know this for so long- thanks for the great video!
You are so welcome 🧡🧡🧡
Congratulations! Beautiful bag and definitely on my list as my next QB.
My ratio for my first bag was 1:1 at 1 year and my second QB was 3:1 two years after my first. My store is quite competitive. Like you, I only bought things I loved so no regrets. Both bags are exactly what I asked for and was worth the wait.
Aww why thank you 😊 And yesss I love this! When you only buy things you love, there’s never any disappointment (other than the wait lol!) So happy you got your dream bags 🙌🏽🧡
Thank you 🧡
Thanks!! This was so informative
😊😊 You are so welcome!
Congrats with your beautiful bags and wear her in good health. Also re the Hermes haters let them hate I don’t get how people have the energy for it. Some people spend money on Hermes others spend it on their other expensive hobbies 🤷🏾♀️
💯 Preach it, my love! Some people collect legos, comic books, cars… for us: it’s bags 🥰 I know you’re new to the fam, but I adore you already and am so glad you’re here 💛💛
Congrats on your bag!
🧡🧡 Aww thank you so much! I am in love with it!
Hi Lily, just want to say I had fun watching your video, not like other videos that are so "in your face" and very cringy lol you know what I mean, thank you for being so humble and so nice to tell your story ❤
🥹🥰 You are too sweet-thank you so much for the kind words! I’m over the moon that you enjoyed the story 💛💛
Congratulations on your 1st QB! I'm very happy for you ❤
🥰🥰 Aww why thank you, dear! She was definitely worth the wait ☺️!
@LilyShops well deserved!
6 years ago i placed an order for the tpm garden party in gold. I was shocked how small the bag was. I returned it to a boutique and purchased a pair of Orans in gold. A month later the SA called me and offered me a Birkin 30 gold on gold. I was shocked.
OMG YAS!!! You are one of the chosen ones!!! Congrats to you! 🥳🥳🥳
Lovely video
You are too kind-thank you 😊!!
Thanks for sharing. We both pretty much had the same journey. I started October 2020 and I just got offered a bag August 2024. (I bought things that I loved and I think the thing that helped with the bag offer was fine jewlery). I hear that fine jewlery and ready to wear def help as bait.
Wow we really are Hermes twinsies 👯♀️! Congrats on your bag! What did you end up getting 🤗?
@LilyShops i got a B30 in gris misty with palladium hardware =) I scored it in Vegas- I don't live near an Hermès store. I go to vegas once or twice a year, so I decided to start my journey there.
😍 Gorg gorg gorg! So happy for you!
Great information, thank you!
🧡🧡 You are so welcome, dear!
I was offered a quota bag last month, unfortunately I had to decline due to family obligations, however, I don’t know if there is a game, I only bought what I love , what I use and truly enjoy. I have a great relationship with my CA, he gets me we have been together for 5 years. Every trip has been a wonderful experience. No complaints.
Aww, I really love hearing about relationships like this 🥰 I’m sorry you’ve had some other things going on lately (I can relate), but I’m sure your lovely SA will be able to get you another once you’re ready 😊!
Hi there. Your channel popped up on my feed and I clicked and loved your video! I’m not in SF but that is my closest boutique. I have an SA that isn’t very attentive. When I met her 3-4 years ago, she was new to the brand. I reach out to her and i’m lucky if she responds. Not a good vibe. I do shop Hermes but am not dedicated to a store. Short Hills in NJ for shoes (no sales tax), Bellagio Vegas for window shopping and a possible trinket, SF whenever I’m in town (I do most of my shopping there or online). I would love a Birkin 25 but not obsessed to follow the rules. Love the data, I’m more of an accounting mind, so this information was helpful to hear. Have a great new year.
Aww you are too kind! I’m so happy that you and your accounting mind enjoyed this video 😊 Ugh I’m so sorry to hear that! Honestly SAs vary so much-it’s really crazy how different they can be! Well, I’m hoping that you manage to get that birkin one day soon🤞🏽💗 Please let me know if you do!! We can share the joy 🤗
You do deserve a like ❤
🤗🥰 Why thank you!!
Thanks for the video and breakdown! I’ve also heard lots of mixed things about small leather goods and non quota bags being counted towards pre spend. My SA here in the SF boutique texted me about a bag offer that I’ll be going in for today and I’m so anxious as to what it is!! Not sure if it’ll be a quota bag or not!! (I think i had a Kelly to go and a mini Evelyne on my wishlist as well).
Omg YAY!!!! 🎉 Crossing my fingers and toes for a QB for you! Definitely let us know 🤗! So happy for you!!
@ i just came back with my first QB!!! 😱😍😍😍
YASSS!!!!!! Congrats sweetie 🥳🥳🥳 What did you get?? Best day ever!!
@ almost similar to yours! K25 etoupe with gold hardware but retourne style Togo leather!
I’ve been binging your videos! Love the detail you go through. I’ve only recently been interested in luxury so I find your videos informative!
Do you have recommendations on how to get started with shoes? Would love to get luxe leather boots but worried about the wet weather. Fellow SF Bay Area resident here!
Aww this makes me so happy!! So glad you’re here 💃🏽 And we love a local friend! TBH I am struggling with footwear choices lately bc of all this rain too 😅😅 But I do love my Volver ankle boots (I think they’re now called the Jenna: www.hermes.com/us/en/product/jenna-60-ankle-boot-H242198Zv02390/). They’re great bc they’re knit so you don’t have to worry about the rain ruining them, and they’re also thick enough so lighter rain doesn’t seep through, and they’ve kept their original shape over the years too. I say always go a half size up in Hermes though!
@ that looks like a great boot! Thank you!
You are so welcome! I also have a full review video on them if you want more deets! Just search my videos for “Volver” and it should pop up!
Congrats on your bag! I just started but started with shoes. 🥺 I hope to be offered a Kelly one day. I’m in Vegas 😰
Aw thank you dear 🥰! Just stick with the same store and SA, and it will happen for you! (FWIW, I recently went to the Wynn Hermes and really enjoyed the service there--which one are you shopping with now?)
Thank you for your honest information
, very helpful
You are so welcome, dear ☺️!
@ u gave me hope ! I’m almost there with my pre spend. But just like u I only buy what I like 🥰
Yass! That’s exactly the way to do it! Crossing my fingers for you that it will happen soon 🤞🏽🤞🏽!
Thanks for sharing this information, Lily. This is my dream bag! What type of leather is this and do you mind sharing how to ask for a quota bag and the name of your SA?
You are so welcome 😊! My Kelly is in epsom leather, which is super durable. As far as asking-whenever your SA asks if there’s anything else you’d like to see, that’s always a good time to ask. Even if there aren’t any to see, you can then let them know what styles you’re interested and really jumpstart the convo around it ☺️ I don’t share my SA’s contact info anymore, but if you just call to set up an appointment, they’ll put you in touch with a new SA! Best of luck to you!!
@@LilyShops @ Thank you for this information and thank you for creating exciting and helpful video contents for all of us.
Cool! Good info thanks
Aw thank you! And you are so welcome 🤗 !
I love your dress color 😊
Aww why thank you! 🥰💗
Hey! How come you didn't shop for two years? Was it a no shop thing you wanted to try?
Omg I wish I was that virtuous 😂 No, it was a bit more of “life blew up and I was just trying to survive” 😅😅 Here’s a video where I explain: ua-cam.com/video/BuycNw5Ghzc/v-deo.html
@@LilyShops Oh my gosh babe, I'm so sorry! I just watched the video. Absolutely horrific! So many awful things can just keep happening one after the other. God bless xoxo
Aww thank you love 💛💛 Life can be wild sometimes-but I’m just so grateful how much things have improved since then 🙌🏽 Making sure to count my blessings, and truly appreciate the good times while I have them 🥰
Girl, you need to get yourself the rarest TROIKA leather Hermes bag. Only a few used to be made every year.
Hehe I love what a troika fan you are! I think I'm going to focus on some more regular leathers for now, but once I build up my collection, then maybe one day ☺️!
Your bag is beautiful and I love the color Etoupe. I think the leather pieces do count toward pre spend but maybe it depends on the specific boutique. Did you include tax in your total ?
Aw thank you dear! I really am in love with the etoupe color too 😍 Yes my SA said it all counts too, so I think you’re right! But so hard to tell with all of the nuances lol. All prices shared were pre-tax prices ☺️ Lmk if you have any other questions!
@ thanks ! ❤️❤️❤️
Hi lily omg if you add everything you can put a deposit on a luxury flat 😅😅😅 but thank you for the breakdown very interesting, 😊
😂😅 You are totally right! So glad you found it helpful/interesting! 🧡
funny how eerily similar the hermès game is to what rolex does. for those of us with a genuine interest in the products it's not a big deal - the home goods you bought are gorgeously made, for instance - but those who just want the big hype pieces sure do get taken for a ride...
off topic: if i were single i'd be tempted to get you something from your wishlist video. alas, i am not.... :)))
btw, waiting for delivery of a bottega veneta lamp. have you seen those?
Rolex and Hermes are very similar! Porsche too! I know someone that paid $250k just for another allocation to purchase a Porsche 😳 And you are too kind-I say instead, you should get something from my wishlist for your partner and call it a New Years present 😊😊 And yess which one did you get? They caught my eye, but tbh I’m not cool enough-I need a lampshade to protect my weak old eyes 😂👵🏽
@ she got a nice watch for xmas and a pair of ferragamo boots the other day so i think i've done my part for a while... ;) and yes you are right about porsche and also ferrari. tbh there are so many more interesting options out there than the hype stuff. that said, taupe is my fave color and your bag is gorgeous. i got the small lamp, in black. will arrive today. (i'm in europe.) did you have a good nye?
The black one is my fave too! I'm guessing they'll also add more colors/variations over time. I had a lovely NYE--went to a nice, low-key cocktail party--perfect IMO! I hope you had a great NYE too 😊
@ lamp arrived and it's fun. also, the light can be directed in different ways, so you don't get glare from it. my sense is that this will be a limited production run but who knows. :)
you mentioned boots in your other video. i saw some nice celine boots called 'claude' - maybe something that could work for you?
Ooh I’m glad you’re liking the light! And smart call on limited production, you’re prob right. Just looked up the Claude boots and I love both versions-thanks for the suggestion! I’ll see if they have them at Neimans next time I go. Who knows, maybe you’ll see me unbox them one day 🙃
Lovely bag and I like the brand but I’m sorry I can’t be bothered with all this .. I get it and I’m sure it’s worth it if you’re in love with owning one of these bags but there are lots of nice bags French made even out there and also very good quality .. good for everyone that has managed to get a Hermes though I take my hat off to you!
Aww, I totally respect your POV and appreciate your well wishes even though it's not your jam! I love when we can still support each other's silly little passions/interests, even if we think they're a bit nutty 🙃 lol. You're a sweetie 💛!
I think because you take 4 years for your journey and the last purchases are big and your SA probably able to ask for a quota bag on behalf for u to her manager. I think store manager are the one that made decision who get quota. Not SA decide. Manager will look through your purchased history and timeline when your SA requests on behalf for u. I live in Melbourne Australia very similar comparative to San Francisco. I started my H journey Feb 2023. I go in every months till last year June (16 monrh journey for 1st quota) when i got offer Birkin 30 in Vert Cypress. My prespend ratio is around 3.2 ratio 1. I think factor into my timeline and also my huge prespend every month and also i accepted 4 non quota bags. I think accepting non quota bags delay my offer. My 3.2 ratio 1 not include non quota bags. If i include my non quota, i would spend 5.04 ratio 1.
Oh my goodness, you’ve done some serious shopping! Yes the Australian market is also super competitive! But wow-vert cypress is one of my DREAM colors 😍 At least after all the wait, you got an incredible bag 🥰🥰 Crossing my fingers for you that your next one will come a bit faster 🤞🏽🤞🏽
@LilyShops there is also a factor into the SA ranking as well. Shela Sparker, a youtuber, she got channel here. She shops the same store as I shop in Melbourne. Her prespend is a lot lower than me, and she got her 1st quota bag faster than me. She also got her second quota mini Kelly in Dore Colour in June. And she declined the 3rd quota bag last month, 3 months after she got her mini Kelly. I am nosy and I ask my SA who is her SA, which I did ask my SA months ago who SA's Mel in Melbourne (big utuber here) and SA's Queen of Diamond a utber here too that shop same store as I do. And Shela Sparker SA is the manager of the store. She is not the highest manager but the second level manager. That means Shela spends less and offers more quota. Combination of her chatty sweet, friendly, humble personality, reject all the non quota bags, and also she request pastel colour quota bags. I think more people after the neutral quota, but she requests pastel colour make her easy to offer one from her SA that rank higher.
And now Walmart sells them -lmao
😂 but really though! I’m twerkin for a wirkin ☠️☠️☠️
I’m sure this was a ton of work for sure! Congratulations on your first bag! California is so difficult for sure! Appreciate the honesty! From what I’ve heard, it sounds like the Kelly to go would count towards your pre-spend, but not the belt from another boutique
And omg, “the chosen one”, no joke!! 🤣🤣 took me 1yr, 7mo for my first QB, and after watching videos like yours, I definitely feel lucky to even though it was stressful all the time!! I wasn’t sure about my SA at first but she had been SO GOOD to me this yr!!! 🙌🏼
I bow down to you, our mighty chosen one 👑! Teach us your ways 😊😊 So happy you have a fab SA!!!
@ hahaha!! I don’t know if I’d go as far as to say that, but I have gotten some really awesome bags this year! Definitely have overspent as well! 🤪 but it is definitely because my SA is awesome!!
People can spend there own money anyway they want. That said spending this amount rather than investing or saving for a house could have cost these 20 year olds the chance to buy a house or have enough foe retirement given the almost dead plant in the background I bet she rents and San Fran is super expensive.
I am laughing so hard bc I’ve been waiting for someone to comment on the dead plant 😂😂 Sadly, I have the blackest thumb! Yes, I do rent. (I looked quite extensively into buying a few years back and decided it wasn’t the right decision, but maybe I’ll revisit in a few years). Now, who said I don’t save and invest? I do-very much so ☺️
@ That's awesome! I am making some assumptions that if you are making say 100k annual salary paying $3500 for a San Fran apt and spending say $30k year at Hermes there probably isn't much left over for savings But as I said spend your own money the way you like I have four luxury Cartier watches spent big $$ on art But I am also 59 have two houses make a grat living as Salesforce architect
You know what they say about those who assume 🙃😉
Please water your plant in the back....thank you!
😂😂 I am loling bc I have the blackest thumb 🙈 I actually just cut off the dead leaves yesterday, so let’s see if we can bring her back to life 🙏🏽
I’d like to think you got invited because your SA loves you as a client! But so what if it’s because you are a micro influencer! You got to go! Someone will always be a hater, sadly.
Omg I love you for saying this-you’re a sweetie 💗 I’m just happy I got to go too ☺️ Hehee!
Lily, I love this level of transparency!!! I adore beautiful objects, but understanding the finances behind these purchases is so interesting, so major props for hunting down all those receipts! By the way, I also love the passiflora line! 💜🌺
Aw I'm so happy to hear that it was helpful 🥰🥰!! Hope you have a lovely day, Nadia!
She got the receipts 🧾
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Very helpful! Thank you!