Meet my Birthday Birkin!
I recently shared my entire story about buying and owning my first Hermes Birkin. If you missed it, you can catch it HERE & HERE. As you’ll know buying one wasn’t an easy process. If I’m totally honest I’m in no rush to do it again and neither is my bank account!
So, it is with great surprise to me to be writing about another Birkin bag which has recently come into my life. I turned 30 last month (you can read all about it HERE) and I was thoroughly spoilt to given one for my birthday. My mum, knowing how much I adore luxury fashion, kept this bag stashed away till the big day.
It couldn’t be more perfect! I mentioned in my previous Birkin reveal post, I originally wanted one in either grey, black or taupe but at the time of purchase none of those colour options were available to me.
You can only imagine how delighted I am to have a classic black one in 30cm with brushed pallidum hardware.
It goes without saying I adore this bag but it’s not one I will be using endlessly. Firstly, it’s very sentimental. As a gift from my lovely mummy, the last thing I want to do is wear it death and ruin it. Instead, I’ll treasure it and keep it safely on my closet shelf where I can look but not touch!
Secondly, it is in Swift leather which is one of the most fragile leather options from Hermes. It is absolutely stunning to look at. The leather is silky smooth with the most beautiful luminosity. It catches and reflects the light sensationally. However, it’s very delicate and prone to scratching.
I’ve used this bag twice and I can already see wear on the corners and I just can’t bear the thought of it being damaged any further.
Thirdly, this bag is incredibly rare. It has brushed pallidum hardware which can only be purchased from Hermes via special order. I am absolutely besotted with the matte hardware. I think it gives the bag a point of difference and stops it from being “just a black Birkin”.
With all that being said this might be the last time you see it on the blog but given the recent feedback about my bag reveals and reviews I knew I had to share this beauty with you at least once!
Outfit details: Coat – ZARA (very similar HERE & HERE) | Top – Antonio Berardi (find HERE & similar HERE & HERE on SALE) | Jeans – J Brand (similar HERE & high street HERE) | Boots – Christian Louboutin (similar HERE & HERE) | Handbag – Hermes
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Totally in love with that bag!! *o*
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Agnese & Elisa
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It’s beautiful! What a generous gift from your Mom!
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this bag is my dream! very beautiful
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Your top is so beautiful and I really love the bag too.
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Happy belated birthday sweetie. what a great present, gorgeous bag and you cant go wrong with Add to dictionary shoes! xx
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That Birken bag is gorgeous!!
Jennifer
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Woah this bag is absolutely gorgeous – it’s a shame it’s so delicate and prone to damage but it’s definitely worthwhile treasuring for those special moments!
Heather xoxo
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Awww so lovely from your mom! A great gift you can pass onto other generations 🙂
It’s a stunning classing style and the outfit is perfect too!
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It’s such a stunning bag! Love this post. X
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I love this outfit! You look great! 🙂
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Oh wow lucky you! And wow tomhat it is such a rare bag too! Love the pictures you made with it! It would really be a pity to never wear it tho!
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That outfit is so cute! I love the bag.
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Sounds like an amazing bag!! So beautiful! You look so amazing!
Thanks for sharing!
Happy Weekend!
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What a fab bag!
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Oh wow a Birkin I would love to own a Birkin one day. Love the simplicity of your styling. Funny last night I was out to dinner with a friend of mine and a young woman sat next to me, she was in black including a black fluffy coat, And her her bag was so cool, kind of looked like a Birkin but with a chain strap. So prettty.
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Such STUNNING photos babe! I absolutely love it…
Have a happy day :)))
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That bag is so pretty, I love your jacket too
xo
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I couldn’t help but admire your Birkin you have great style. I’m happy to have stumbled upon your blog.
James
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This bag is the perfect birthday gift. Your mom is so thoughtful for surprising you with it. Love it!
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As usual very interesting) thanks a lot for sharing)
Such an amazing bag.
Super wearable and perfect for every season.
xx
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Wow two Birkins in one year =o) This bag also suits you so well, I remember reading your post about when you got your other one and loved how you waited for the right moment. This one will be special because it’s from your mom, what a beautiful gift =o)
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What a lucky girl, so sweet of your mum. Such a beautiful and rare classic, I am excited for you. Hope to see your entire bag collection one day. Have a great start of the week babe!
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This bag is a beautiful and beautiful icon!
xoxo
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cool clothes and bag combination!
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Happy birthday! I didn’t realize that we were born in the same year! I’m turning 30 this year as well.
You’re so lucky! That’s one great present to be having for your birthday and now you have a gorgeous classic to add to the bag collection.
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The Birkin bag is such a staple and so chic! I love it so much!!
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That bag is a must have, great for any type of styles 🙂
Have a wonderful week girl,
xx
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Hi sweety, this bag is so beautiful!
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Hey hon, it’s a gorgeous bag hon and even better coz it’s from your mama! Also really liking your top and your hair is on fleeeek! Have a good week ahead ( :
It looks amazing! Your mom picked the perfect present! I do wish Birkins were like busses: I’d take one every day!
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OMG! How lucky are you?!?! That’s so nice of your mum to buy you a Birkin, and one you have always dreamed of. That truly is a special piece! Congratulations! I now understand your title about buses, I didn’t at first, but then realised it’s because you got one after ages and then another came along soon after, like a bus. I can understand you not wanting to use it anymore in case you damage it, but that makes me so sad. I was hoping to see her in many of your outfit posts to come as she’s stunning. Perhaps you might be able to bring her out for just a photo shoot in up coming looks? It would be devastating to keep such beauty from us 😉 Hope you’re well 🙂
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Cute bag! Great gift from mom. And happy belated 30th birthday love!
Xoxo
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Thank you, it’s very speical xx
I know! She’s so lovely xx
Thank you, it really is! I’m in love with it xx
Thank you so much lovely xx
Thank you so much for the birthday wishes hun xx
Thank you, I’m soooo obsessed with it! xx
You’re so right, I will be using it on very special occasions only which will make them EVEN more special!! xx
I really hope I will be able to pass it onto my daughter one day! xx
Thank you so much sweetie xx
You’re so lovely, thank you xx
Thank you! xx
You’re so sweet, thank you doll xx
Thanks sweets xx
Oooh that sounds like a gorgeous bag! So glad you love the bag doll xx
Thank you so much doll xx
Thanks hun! This coat has seen me through 3 winters already, such a great buy! xx
I know, I was so shocked! Haha xx
Thanks Vika xx
It’s surprisingly wearable, it goes with everything but unfortunately, it’s just so delicate! xx
I never imagined I would have 1, let alone 2!! I don’t think there will anymore for a long time though! xx
Haha, one day I do a bag collection post, probably as a video though, rather than a blogpost as it might be ridiculously long! xx
Thank you so much Marisa xx
Thanks doll xx
30 is the best age ever, I’ve been loving it so far! xx
Totally agree, I think the Birkin is as classic as it gets! xx
Thank you darling xx
Isn’t it just!? I’m so in loveeeee xx
Thanks doll! I was thinking my hair needed a revamp so it’s great to hear you like it! xx
The bag looks amazing . The quality, aesthetic and design wise, it is beautiful. I love the color.
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I love that Birkin bag! So classic and elegant!
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That’s a really gorgeous bag you got there dear. It’s so elegant, and loving it’s timeless style.
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That’s so lovely to hear! Thank you so much xx
Haha, I know if only they are really like buses! She might make it into a few shoots, I guess she’s too pretty just to sit in my closet xx
Thank you so much for the birthday wishes hun xx
Thank you so much Katya xx
Thank you so much! xx
Hopefully, I will be wearing it for years to come! xx
Nice and perfect looking outfit..
I know but I just don’t want to ruin it, it’s too special! xx
Thank youuu xx
I had never really liked the Birkin until this one. I guess I’d never seen it in black and it’s so smooth and classic that I think I might like it now! I don’t however see myself being able to splurge so much money for a handbag even if i absolutely love it! Thanks for sharing such a stunning bag!
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Haha if only they were but you’re so right, my mum did a great job! xx
They are definitely a massive investment! Totally understand if you wouldn’t want to splash out that much xx