Wishlist Item: Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandouliere 30

Posted on June 19, 2014 at 12:40 PM EST
I said in an earlier post that I didn't need another Speedy bag but you can't have too much of a good thing. I love my Classic Speedy 30 in Monogram. It was my first Louis Vuitton item after all and shortly after getting the bag I discovered the Bandouliere. I began to wonder should I have gotten this bag instead of the Classic Speedy? My answer is no.

I'm thankful to have my Classic Speedy 30 but sometimes I find it to be a bit of a pain.

As much as I love my Speedy 30 it doesn't give me many options of how I carry the bag. It is a top handle bag which gives me the option of carrying it in my hand or in the crook of my elbow. I have found that both of those options can hurt after a while especially if you have a lot of items in your bag. It's also an inconvenience while shopping. While it is a bottomless pit which I love I find that I'm carrying my purse in one hand and the other is full of shopping bags. With the Bandouliere I can still carry it by the handles or I can add the adjustable strap for a shoulder strap and/or crossbody option. Any girl (or guy) loves having a hands free option if/when they need it.

My next issue was the print. I knew from the start that I wanted my Classic Speedy in Monogram. I just loved the print too much not to have it but at the time I knew practically nothing about Vachetta leather. While patina is pretty I have found it to be too much work. I like a light patina but I know it's only going to get darker and I constantly have to worry about it getting wet. I don't want to have to worry every single time I take the bag somewhere. That is why I want the Speedy B in Damier Ebene.

Other than the Monogram Canvas, the Damier Ebene is my other favorite print that Louis Vuitton makes. It's the worry free canvas. It's a coated canvas that can get wet and nothing will ruin it. No water spots, nothing. To me, I only like a Classic Speedy in Monogram and the Bandouliere in Damier Ebene but that is just my personal opinion.

As for the size I thought about getting the 25. I'm sure that my items would fit inside but the small opening has me a little worried. Unlike the Classic Speedy, the Bandouliere has two zippers instead of just one which takes away a little bit of the opening of the bag. I also don't want to take the chance of not having enough room. What if there are times that you need that extra room for a sweater, a scarf, or some other item? The 30 is perfect for me. I can fit everything I need and then some and still have plenty of room left over.

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Review: Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour - May 535

Posted on June 4, 2014 at 8:21 PM EST

Recently I began purchasing Chanel Beauty Products. I've admired them for quite a while and decided I should have them in my collection. I love having painted nails but because my skin is so light (white, pale, whichever you prefer) it is hard to find colors that look good on me.

So, after looking at all the colors that Chanel has to offer I decided to start with three. Rose Cache, Tutti Frutti, and the color I will be reviewing today, May.

When my polishes came via UPS I was ectatic and couldn't wait to wear one. The problem was I didn't know which color to wear first so I did the only thing I knew to do. I closed my eyes and picked one. May happened to be the color I chose.

After applying the first coat I wasn't sure if I liked the color with my skin. It seemed pretty thin on the nail so I knew I would be applying a second coat. I noticed that the first coat was taking quite a while to dry. It took much longer than polishes from other brands that I've used before that were also much cheaper. Once it finally dried I applied the second coat, waited for it to dry then grabbed my iPhone 5 to start taking photos.

I still wasn't sure if I loved the color on me. Sure it was pretty and I liked it but I didn't love it. Not like I thought I would anyway. Then after only one day I noticed it was already starting to chip off. This did not sit well with me. While Chanel nail polish is one of the cheaper Chanel products it is much more expensive than what you'll find in any store such as CVS or Walmart.

After three days I noticed chipping on every single finger. Not just little chips here and there but so much so that I'd either need to touch them up or just completely remove it from my nails. Finally on the fifth day I decided to just remove it. So I grabbed my cheap Dollar General Nail Polish remover and sat down to take off the color. I was shocked at how easily and quickly I did all ten nails. I have never had a polish come off that way in my life.

Would I re-purchase this color?
Probably not. It is a gorgeous pink that's perfect for Summer but it's not for me. It would probably look better on anyone with a tan and it irritated me how quickly it started chipping. I also noticed that nasty nail polish odor days after having it on my nails. It's one thing to smell it while it's being applied but I don't want to smell it days later.

All in all Chanel May is gorgeous but I was disappointed with it for many reasons. I'm sure I could find the same color in a cheaper brand that would last longer.

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Wishlist Item: Louis Vuitton Totally PM

Posted on June 2, 2014 at 2:17 PM EST
There are items that we all have on our wishlists. Mine seem to never end. There are items I know would get a lot of use. Others that I question whether or not I want to spend the money on something that I would only use once or twice a year.

An item that has recently been added to my wishlist is the Louis Vuitton Totally PM in Damier Ebene.

Normally I don't buy a lot of shoulder bags mostly because I am constantly readjusting them on my shoulder. I also find that I don't always like the shoulder strap. Some don't seem sturdy enough or I find that they aren't long enough. I don't want my bag practically in my arm pit.

I like the strap length on a Totally. I also love that it is a zipper closure. One of the main reasons I have never considered a Neverfull is because of the closure. There is no zipper and I don't like everyone being able to see inside of my bag.

The Totally comes in three sizes - PM (Small), MM (Medium), and GM (Large). It also comes in three canvas' - Monogram, Damier Ebene (pictured above), and Damier Azur. For me the size of the PM is perfect. While it is the smallest size it comes in it has more than enough room for my daily needs. The Damier Ebene canvas will be great in any kind of weather and it comes with the beautiful red lining interior. There is a D ring that you can attach your keys, a Key Holder/Cles, or a Mini Pochette. Three interior pockets along the bag to hold your cellphone, camera, or whatever your heart desires. Two exterior pockets on the outside of the bag for easy access to keys, a cellphone, or even a bottled drink.

I considered other bags like the Speedy B 25/30 in DE which I still love but I think the Totally PM works better for me. I already have a Speedy 30 and while I love that the Bandouliere can be worn as a shoulder bag and/or crossbody I really don't need another Speedy bag. The Totally PM for me is totally perfect.

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Review: Louis Vuitton - Mini Pochette

Posted on June 2, 2014 at 6:21 AM EST
Has there ever been that one item that you want but you aren't sure how it will fit with your lifestyle? This was that item for me. Today I will be reviewing the Louis Vuitton Mini Pochette in Damier Ebene.

I remember when the Louis Vuitton obsession began. I was in my early twenties and could no way afford to get anything. I would admire every bag that I saw, every SLG (Small Leather Goods) that was pulled out of a bag and wonder.. will I ever have one in my collection?

The answer.. YES! After several years I finally got my first piece, the classic Speedy 30 in Monogram which I will review later on. My collection quickly began to grow and for whatever reason I kept pushing the Mini Pochette to the back burner. I'd want it then I wouldn't. I didn't know how I'd use it and then I went to YouTube.

Most of us LV lovers run to her YouTube Channel to find unboxings, reviews, OOTD (Outfit of the Day) and so on. I knew that Jerusha Couture had a Mini Pochette and I needed to watch her video for it once more. It was then that I knew I needed this item in my collection.

Why did I choose the Mini Pochette in Damier Ebene?
At the time I was having a hard decision on which canvas I wanted. It was between the Damier Ebene and the Monogram. I was in love with both of them and it took what felt like months to decide. I knew that one day I'd be caught in the rain with it and the DE products are coated canvas. While the Monogram is gorgeous I didn't want to take the chance of getting the small piece of Vachetta leather wet. So I went with DE.

Not only is the DE canvas beautiful on the outside but on the inside as well. The interior of this adorable clutch has the gorgeous red lining that we all want inside of a DE bag. It's a beautiful pop of color that really stands out.

What do I use the Mini Pochette for?
I use mine for a number of things. It really depends on what bag I am using. Most of the time I don't even use it as a clutch. I use her as either a small make-up bag or my wallet. I can easily toss in whatever I need and still have room left. If I were to use it for a clutch it can easily fit my iPhone 5, money, cards, and even tissues, gum, or a lip balm.

The Mini Pochette is my most used item. It can be used for so many different things. Not only as a hand held clutch, wallet, or make-up bag but it can also be a cross body bag. If you have an adjustable strap or even the strap to your DE Eva clutch all you need to do is attach it to the bag and you will have a hands free option.

Would I ever purchase another Mini Pochette?
Absolutely! I would add another to my collection without any hesitation. It is the perfect bag that can be used for all of your daily needs.

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