Okay, so I’ve been meaning to check out the Hermes store in Manhasset, NY, for a while now. You know, just to window shop, maybe treat myself to a scarf or something small. It’s not every day you get to be near a place like that, right?
So, the first thing I did was look it up. Just needed to find out where exactly it was and the opening hours. No point in driving all the way there if it’s going to be closed, or even worse, not being able to find it!
Getting There
I hit up their website and they have maps. I printed that out just in case my phone died or something, I get nervous about low battary. Found it – It’s in the Americana Manhasset, which I’d heard of but never actually been to. It looked pretty fancy from the pictures online.
Armed with the address, I jumped in my car. The drive itself was pretty uneventful. Standard Long Island traffic, nothing too crazy. Got to the Americana, and wow, it was definitely upscale. Lots of high-end stores, beautifully landscaped, the whole nine yards.
Inside the Store
Finding the Hermes store wasn’t hard. It’s pretty prominent. The store is stunning. Super sleek, modern, and filled with beautiful things. The staff were very polite, not pushy at all, which I appreciated. I definitely felt a little out of place, but I tried to play it cool.
I spent a good hour just browsing. I checked out the scarves, of course. So many gorgeous colors and patterns! Then I wandered over to the leather goods. The bags were… well, they were Hermes bags. Dreamy, but way out of my budget for this little trip. I did look at some of the smaller leather items, like wallets and keychains. Still pricey, but more tempting.
I also peeked at the jewelry and watches. Just stunning pieces. I even saw a few people trying on some very expensive-looking items. It was fun to people-watch for a bit, imagining what it would be like to actually buy one of those pieces.
The Verdict
In the end, I didn’t buy anything. I was very tempted by a small silk scarf, but I decided to hold off. It was more about the experience of being there, seeing all the beautiful things, and soaking up the atmosphere. It’s kind of like visiting a museum, except everything is for sale (if you have a very large bank account!).
So, that was my Hermes Manhasset adventure. A fun little outing, even if it was just window shopping. Maybe someday I’ll go back and actually buy something. A girl can dream, right?
