Ahhh, Herve

I remember being a freshman in college, going through sorority rush and then pledging and trying to figure out the "sorority uniform."  What where these jeans with the squiggly "S" on the pocket? (Seven for All Mankind)  What were those loafer looking shoes everyone had? (Top-siders)  Where do you find this brand with the brightly colored prints of animals and balloons and other things? (Lilly, of course) What color is your next Denali fleece going to be?  Where do they sell those quilted floral print tote bags? (Vera)  I eventually figured these things out, having come from an ultra-small rural NC town.  Abercrombie & Fitch for day to day wear and Cache for prom was like couture to me back then.  I think my style has matured just a bit since then, but I spent a lot of time in those days trying to figure out what to wear to fit in with the Greek crowd.  It took me the longest time, though, to figure out the brand of the colorful canvas bags with the black handles the girls used to carry their books/computers to class, and the much smaller ones everyone had for going out on Franklin.  Once I figured out that it was Herve Chapelier, I was on a quest to find out where a girl might acquire one of these wildly popular little tote bags.  I had kind of gotten over my Vera Bradley phase, so I thought I'd go for the small tote with the teeny tiny handles just big enough to fit your hand through.  I walked from Granville Towers to Uniquities on Franklin Street and made the purchase...a lovely little blue & blue tote (gotta represent UNC and KKG) that set me back quite a bit for such a little canvas purse.  It served me well all through college and on into law school.  I didn't toss it until just last year because it was finally just too dirty to be seen in public.  It was a sad day.  Since 2004 I have purchased two more, only the larger versions.  Both have hauled law books, novels and beach towels, overnight clothes, and countless other items.  Anyhow, the purpose of reminiscing over past purse purchases is to let you guys know that tomorrow Rue La La is have an Herve Chapelier sale!!  Yay! 

 

Labor Day weekend also means great sales!!  Hope everyone has a great time picking up some new pieces for fall!