siti poppy
July 29, 2016Ok only my long time Proudduck readers would understand my excitement for this, hehe. Others would find this show-off-y but I promise you it’s nothing like that. It’s just that I’ve been talking about this a few times in my blog and I’d just like to share with you the story behind this thing I want to introduce to you.
It was a hot hot hot day in Paris recently and I really couldn’t be bothered to walk around the city any longer, but it would simply be rude not to visit the holy walls of Hermes. Even if you don’t buy anything, you should at least kirim salam. Hehe. Dean wanted to get a few things for him, and I SWEAR I HAD NO INTENTION TO BUY ANYTHING.
I walked in and I’ve never seen a crowded Hermes like the one in St Honore. It was crazy, other departments were busy but not nearly as busy as the bag department. You can’t just get assistance from the sales assistant, you need to line up. Line up to enquire about a bag you want? Non non, ma cherie… line up TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET ASSISTANCE. It was madness, everyone in there had a Birkin. You have the rarest orange Birkin? Please stand in that common-ers corner over there. Make way for the crocs, ostrich, diamond encrusted, multi-coloured croc diamond encrusted, you name it… this was probably the most glamorous line of ladies in the world…and their unhappy bodyguards. I mean seriously, wearing a Birkin to that Hermes store won’t get you recognised. At all. I suggest you wear your Sofina bag to stand out.
Dean was being served at the men’s shoe department and I was sitting on the couch… you know, people watching because it was just so interesting. Deep down, I knew if I had the chance to buy a bag, I would grab it just because it was so hard to buy one and there’s no feeling like buying directly from the store itself. It’s not whether you have money or not, because these sales people were surrounded by people willing to pour money at the salespeople.. and their families if that would help get a Birkin. It’s just your luck if you came at the right time. But no, I wasn’t going to spend hours queuing because well…. boring Dean wouldn’t let me.
As he was settling the bill, the salesman looked at me. “Eez zer anyzheeng your wife vould like ezz well?”
Hehe you sly little fox you. The question all husbands dread. But anyway, pass me a pen, I’ll write you a list.
“No, no, it’s okay. Thank you sir, you are very kind to ask,” I said to him with a smile.
Come on, monsieur… you know I want like 20 things in here. What, have you just met women?
Dean suddenly said, “Well, my wife has mentioned that she liked this bag called Herbag. But the line is too long at the bag department…”
What. The. Heart. Melt. He. Does. Listen. When. I. Talk. During. Football. Matches. On. TV.
“Ohhh, I’m sorry monsieur, I am not een charge of zee end-bag zeepartemont….” He looked at me as I just smiled, “Ummm, but hold on, let me zee what I can do. You ztay ere, madame.” And he disappeared.
Whoaaaa. Is this for real!? I need to see this smile of mine. However awkward I looked, I guess it worked because he came back with a huge orange box. Ohhh the amount of eyeballs that were glaring at me because I didn’t have to queue… I barely noticed because my own eyeballs were about to fall out of my eye socket when he pulled out a Herbag in a gorgeous orange shade.
“Zees is zee only one in Paree.”
Oh monsieur, you argh zuch a lai-yergh. You ave fifty morgh in zee back.
But OK I’LL TAKE IT!
I immediately sent the picture of this bag to the one I was dying to tell. My dad, with a message “I really am your daughter for skipping the queue!” (Only those who know the story of my Birkin will understand this). I told you guys I wouldn’t get a Birkin at my age now, but a Herbag is way too cool with the casual canvas and the price… I was surprised to find out it’s even cheaper than a lot of other designer bags! So I couldn’t resist.
I have been dying to wear this bag out but thought I should blog about this and blab to you my excitement first hehe.
Ok sorry I lied. I didn’t even think about you guys…. or my sister or my mom for that matter. I changed immediately and wore it that evening itself. Hehe this bag is very bad influence on me. But only worn this once, I swear.
Welcome home, Siti Poppy! You were meant to be mine.
Ahahaha you are truly your father’s daughter and sooooo lucky to be at the right place at the right time. Also, not bad speaking English with a French accent hahahaha. Have fun in Aussie!
It feels like you have come a full circle, V!!!!! From uni days how you were talking about this on your blog and all!!!!!!!
EEEEE SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!
whatever u blog vivy i never rasa u brag ke nak show off ke because your real readers really know you so well.
thats a pretty bag and u deserve it! 🙂
V, you are always funny! Kak Erin wishes u all the love and kindness in the world. Take care dear 🙂
congratulations girl on your siti poppy!
ahaa that smile on your face! glad you get your siti poppy.
i enjoyed reading this entry. very funny la you. 😀
my heart swells with joy!! hahah i dont know why. mcm i pulak yang dpt handbag. Well done Vivy!! haha
I don’t care what people said but I love your stories about your handbag. I learned a lot from it too 🙂 More stories on your handbag please…
I got myself excited just reading the title. congratulations Vivy 🙂
I’M SOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU, V !! You deserved a Herbag without queuing. Much love for you.
although I know I will never have a chance to own those expensive designer handbag, I smile reading your post! Happy for you V! and yeah your real reader knows you well hehe 😀 btw nice Herbag
zee bag is gorgoues!!
don’t care la whatever people say but you deserve the bag! <3
Yes.. u got it ..lucky lucky..when go shopping always bring treasurer aka dad or hubby..they might suprised you:)
Klaka hahahahha You deserve the bag V! Looks good on you! Aaaaaa I’m so happy for youuuu!!
Beautiful siti poppy. You deserve it girl… by the way Saggitarian not a show-off-y. I know coz i am one. We love to share right??? Not share our man of course. Just dont stop writing about your handbags. Love reading them.
siti poppy sounds so cuteeeeeeee
Yea I still remember that post very well. Anyway you deserves it 🙂 Kudos to Fadza too for remembering those conversation during football match hahaha
Omggg!! Silly la those ppl who think u r being showy 🙁 hahaha true what they say, kalau you baik, good things pun will come to you in sha Allah.
ohh, I remembere this too..you, your dad and hermes bag..and now the second episodes of the hermes bag..More to comes in the future hopefully czuse you are not even 30’s yet
Yes i know the story. Very pretty and very lucky! It is your rezeki????
seriously vivy, previous shopping with your dad was surreal enough.. haha, now even this.. thumbs up to your husband for listening!
yeay!!!!! omg you had skipped the line.
So funny la Vivy…Always cracked me up! Congrats on your new bag, I am truly happy for you
kak vivy, u are my fashion idol.love you! i hope that one day i will meet you.
Alhamdulillah. Happy for you Vivy ???? Don’t forget to syukur selalu ok!
Love this bag! And I remember the story. Your dad’s awesome. And mad props to Dean, like whoa. So happy for you! 🙂 🙂
Oh finally, you got the bag! Congratulations, indeed a huge mile stone and you totally deserve it. There’s this bag I’ve been eyeing for the longest time and InsyaAllah, once I meet my goal, I will get one for myself just like you did. So happy for you 🙂
YAY! So happy you got yourself a Hermes! Your dad’s daughter indeed for not having to queue ????
Haha…oh Vivy…i guess Dean learn from ze best too..knowing that your father said almost similar sentence. Anyway…gorgeous bag! Will be waiting for the day u buy ur own Birkin story.
Vivy i remember all ur handbag series okayyy. Congratulations darling. I have been following u since ur uni days but this post i cant resist to comment!!
Your father taught you well! Maybe because you were so humble and nice so he helped you with it. Haih everyone loves you.. Even the Hermes guy! Hihihihi
HAHAHHAHAHAHHA. you are so funny gel. never fail to cracked me up!!! hahaha. Keep on inspiring people V! We love you! May Allah bless you always.
hahaha…i am smiling for every words you used in your writing and so happy for you, Vivy…Lucky, wife…
Tak pernah rasa apa pun yg vivy tulis dan share dalam blog adalah untuk buat org jealous atau membanggakan diri…Seriously…Never!
Enjoy your blog and your fun stories.
Tahniah V..
I pulak yang senyum seronok tengok u dapat pakai bag tu.
im happy for you.
Anyway, u very humble person.
The keyword here is bring your dad/husband with you! Such a charmer they are (Vivy who? hehehee). Welcome, Siti Poppy!
happy for you vivy and i was like struggling to read your french accent hahaha, kelakar betul u nihh.
i dont know but i feel excited for you too vivy. Hi Siti Poppy, hope we will see u often 😉
I laughed till the end of the post hahaha
i know the birkin story.. hehehe life works in mysterious ways
Well i guess you are old enough to get your self THE BAG. But i had thought you were planning to buy it with your hard and sweat? hihi.. I can’t really remember what you said to your Dad
its really same like your Birkin story. haha lols 😀
your story so funny madame,hahaha..
ingatkan pasal kak siti ahuhu
Vivy, i’m glad you haven’t change! (insert happy tears)
Some people might think you are showing off but you do you honey. *bro fist*
Mati2 i ingat u nk cerita pasal kak siti…. ????????
I remember exactly that time you told us about your wise dad not having to queue up in Hermes!! Why I am feeling all sorts of happiness now that you get your bag ???? but yay vivy!
Wow! Congrats Vivy! The best tip I got from reading this is to let your husband/dad shop first and later the salesperson will immediately assist you. Hahaha.
Am I the only one who read this post in a French accent?=p
Ahh, I don’t get it. Who is siti poppy? Isn’t that siti is your maid?
Still remember your daddy cakap “what’s the birkin birkin thing like my doter has mentioned to me?” to the salesman! ahahahaha…. You deserve the Siti Poppy V! Deee beg izzso periti….
You soo hilarious vivy thats the only thing that keep me reading your blog. Not the handbag, or your lifestyle which we are soo different, its you and your funny blog post, hahaha
Like like this post! you are funneh!
hahahaha indeed it was meant for you!
Sempena nama Kak Siti ke? Hehe
Is that service from the sales assistant thats matter. I would not think twice. He has the best service.if i were you, sure i will take tat herbag although orange is not the first choice. But who cares, as long as i got the service and lucky enough to get a herbag without quieng the longggg line. Happy for u. Continue to blog about all your bew bags. I love to read about it.