Designers Handbags

Originally, I planned to report on a new Louis Vuitton bag that I had seen while windowshopping two days ago on the Berlin Ku-Damm. For those who aren’t familiar with the Kurfuerstendamm, it’s the Berlin equivalent of NYC’s 5th Ave. All the top names in fashion have their stores lined up on the long strip leading away from the famous Gedaechtniskirche, a church that was bombed during World War 2 and was never restored (in order to serve as a monument reminding people of the terrible war). As I was in Berlin for only a good day, I didn’t have the time to actually check out what the exclusive fashion world had to offer all of us, but I sure did have the opportunity to check out what the store fronts had to offer. Sadly, I couldn’t find the Speedy that I saw in the showcase on LV’s site, instead I ran into this monstrosity of a bag.

This Louis Vuitton Speedy in Monogram Canvas sports a colorful, wide strip of suede fringes, each of which has several beads hanging off of it. Glass paste tube beads inset with gold leaves, lozenge in brown glass paste, grey pierrite, golden brass sphere, you name it. In addition to that, it has 8 LV signature charms dangling all over the place. Not a big fan… hideous. Rastafarian meets classic Vuitton. I’ll pass.

For some reason Louis Vuitton has been my designer of choice lately. While I wish that saying they are my designer of choice meant that I was buying their goods left and right, that is not the case. Rather I just want more of their products. Want is the key word there. Right now Vlad is in Berlin and I am hoping he will come back with a LV gift. Chances are no, but a girl can dream right? There is something simple yet elegant about the Louis Vuitton Antigua Sac Rabat. This satchel is inspired by one of my favorite tropical getaways, Antigua, and is easy to match and pair with many outfits. I am a jean and tee shirt kind of gal who likes to play dress up, and I am sure I could have this bag get good use. The blue canvas (my color of choice) is accented with contrasting straps and accented by polished gold brass hardware. The front shows off a fold-over flap with a double magnet closure which opens up to striped canvas lining. Finishing off this 9″ x 7″ x 2.7″ satchel is a logo plate which reads “Louis Vuitton Inventeur”. Ah-ha! I love this bag.

While so many of the accessories we lust and obsess over are not essential, when you are a new mommy a diaper bag is essential. You have to be prepared at all times with diapers, bottles, food, toys, wipes, pacifiers, and whatever else I am leaving out. For the new mom who does not want to spend too much and wants a stylish yet casual bag the Burberry Denim Messenger Diaper Bag is a bull’s eye. Rather than overpowering the outside, the inside of this diaper bag is lined with the signature Novacheck pattern while the outside shows off practical and casual blue denim. Because this bag is all about practicality, there are two side pockets, a path pocket on the front flap, and a terry cloth changing pad included. The dimensions are 11″H x 5 1/2″W x 11″D. I may not be a mommie but I am half tempted to buy this bag for everyday use.