Chanel Reveal: 3 New Polishes!

Posted on August 7, 2014 at 10:50 AM EST
I've been thinking a lot of about things that I want to post on here. Reviews, wishlist items, etc. I would like to do a little of everything so I thought I'd start with a reveal. I've always loved to paint my nails even though I am horrible at it. Since I am so pale it is hard to find colors that look good on me. Sure I could just run to the store and pick up something cheaper but I just love Chanel nail polish too much to do that.

I've already done reviews on three other colors that I have. May, Rose Cache, and Tutti Frutti. Yesterday the UPS man made a delivery and I received three more colors.

May I present April, Suspicious, and Charivari.

When I ordered these I was going off the color chart on the Chanel website. April and Suspicious looked much more red than what they really are. In this photo the April is showing more pink but in reality it is a dark burgundy. I'm okay with that but I'd really like to get my hands on some Red. Every girl should have at least one bottle of Red nail polish in her collection.

I currently am wearing Chanel Suspicious. I just couldn't wait to try it out. Reviews to come soon!

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Wishlist Item: Gucci Cosmetic Case

Posted on August 7, 2014 at 10:39 AM EST
As mentioned in my previous post I had 3 items on my Gucci wishlist. While I do love the Gucci Soho Disco bag I just found out that it is not weather resistant. I'd still love to have it someday but unless I move somewhere that it barely rains I really don't see it happening.

While I have other cosmetic cases they are all different shapes and sizes. Some are more practical than others and some I don't use as much. The Gucci cosmetic case is something I have had my eyes on for a while.

One thing that I love about this particular cosmetic case is the classic Gucci GG canvas. It comes in this color (the blue with the red strip) and the classic Gucci brown with green and red stripes. I prefer the blue more. I don't carry too much in a cosmetic pouch so this would be perfect for me. I'll still have plenty of room left and it is something that I can use in nearly every bag that I have.

This cosmetic case is also a great price. It's over $100 cheaper than the Louis Vuitton Cosmetic Case that I already have. While I like it the shape is not very practical. The bottom is much bigger than the top. I will do a review on it later on as well as my Alma BB which has a similar shape. I want something that I can get everything in and out of easily.

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Wishlist Item: Gucci Soho Disco Bag

Posted on August 5, 2014 at 9:33 PM EST
Anyone that knows me knows that I am a Louis Vuitton girl. Always have been, always will be. As for brands like Chanel I really am only into the perfumes and nail polish. In fact I have three more polishes on their way that should be here tomorrow. However I have always wanted to have one Gucci item in my collection. The main problem was that I hadn't been able to find anything I was really in love with.

Until now..

Every once in a while I will go to the Gucci website and see what it available. After going through small accessories, wallets, and bags I ended up finding three something that I want. I probably will only get one of them and if I had to choose between them this bag would be at the top of my list. I really know nothing about Gucci except that it started in Italy in 1921. I've walked passed the Gucci boutique countless times in Saks and have never gone in. I am hoping to change all of that soon.

I have one wishlist item remaining for Louis Vuitton and after I get that I want to get this Gucci Soho Disco bag. It comes in about twelve different colors and I have narrowed it down to two. The Metallic Burgundy (pictured above) and the black. I'm not usually one to get colored bags. I tend to get darker colors like navy, brown, and black but this Burgundy is really speaking to me. I can't say for sure that I'd get it over the black but it will definitely be one or the other.

The one thing that may turn me away from the bag is if it can be taken out in the rain. Where I live the weather changes by the minute and I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a bag that I constantly have to worry about it. I've watched YouTube videos and done a bit of research but I am not finding the answers that I need. If by chance that it's not weather resistant I can always get either of the two items on my Gucci list.

The bag itself size wise if similar to the Louis Vuitton Eva Clutch. It is about two inches shorter in width but is an inch taller and an inch bigger in depth. It has two interior pocket as well as an adjustable strap. The strap isn't detachable but I have no problem with that. I would always wear it crossbody anyway.

This bag will end up being my birthday present for next year. My husband and I are going to split the cost but if I know us as well as I do I will have this bag months before my birthday next May.

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Review: Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandouliere 25

Posted on August 4, 2014 at 7:54 PM EST
Anyone who loves bags can tell you this. There is always that one bag that you love/want/grab more than other. This is that bag for me.

After getting my Speedy 30 in Monogram I asked myself 'Should I have gotten the Bandouliere instead? Should I have gotten the 25 instead of the 30?' I don't regret my Speedy 30 at all but the Speedy B 25 in Damier Ebene never left my mind.

I made purchase after purchase at Louis Vuitton and I kept telling myself 'I don't want another Speedy.' and 'Why would you want more than one?' The answer was simple. The Bandouliere just makes more sense.

Back in June I was reading on TPF about 'The Speedy Revamp'. This scared the crap out of me. What changes would be made to the bag that I was so completely in love with? What if I didn't like it and regretted not going ahead and getting it while I still had the chance? This bag was on my Christmas list and when my husband came home from work one morning I told him about what I had read. I couldn't have been more shocked by his next words. 'That's what you wanted for Christmas right? Go ahead and order it.'

And I did just that.

I had been debating whether or not I should get another 30 or downsize to the 25. After thinking about it for several weeks I decided to get the 25 so when my husband told me to order it I didn't hesitate.

Fast forward a couple of days and my bag arrived via FedEx. I always try to avoid getting luxury items delivered to my home because I love the boutique experience. I love seeing everything in person, being able to try things out, and most importantly being able to take it home with me. I'm a very impatient person so having to wait nearly kills me.

I finally had the Speedy B 25 in my hands. I did a quick unboxing because we were on our way out the door to go grocery shopping. My husband told me to take my time so I began to look over the bag. It was absolutely perfect inside and out. The Damier Ebene canvas, the red interior. I was more in love with it than I had been when just seeing it in pictures.

I've now had the bag for about six weeks and can finally review it. I'd like to start by saying that it is the perfect bag for me. It fits everything I need and more. My things really don't move around too much and I never have trouble finding anything. It's not too big and not too small and I love all the ways to carry it. Top handle, shoulder, and crossbody. Crossbody being my favorite. One of the best things is that the Damier Ebene canvas can be taken out in the elements. If I'm out and it's raining I don't have to worry about water spots and the zipper closure protects all of my items inside. Another great feature is the lock and keys. If I am ever on vacation I can lock the bag so no one can get inside.

As for what I keep inside my bag it's usually a combination of different things. My iPhone 5 is always placed in the one large pocket. I purchased a base shaper because I don't like the bag to sag and it is red to match the interior. I don't really wear any make-up but I always have some kind of make-up bag that holds tissues, my Chanel double sided mirror, gum, chapstick, my Chanel Lip Baum, and a travel pill container.

I have several wallets, all of them different sizes so it's really whichever one I need that day. A lot of times I will use my Damier Ebene Mini Pochette as my wallet with my Monogram Key Holder/Cles and Fuchsia Epi Leather Card Holder inside. I'm also the type that will not leave the house without a pen so I have a purple silicon pen holder that I got off of Amazon.

If it's cloudy or raining I leave my sunglasses at home but if it's sunny my sunglasses will be inside. Since they are prescription sunglasses they are in a rather heavy case. If I had perfect vision they'd just be on my head.

The only downside to the bag is the opening. It's not the largest opening and depending on your items they can be difficult to put it or take out but it really doesn't bother me. I honestly couldn't be happier with this bag and I don't know why I wanted so long to get it. If someone asked me to recommend a Louis Vuitton bag it would definitely be the Speedy Bandouliere.

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