I freely admit that I do not know exactly when the Louis Vuitton Damier Neverfull came out. I remember he was still alive provided for the last time I wrote on a Neverfull (the beautiful version crocodile!), And sometimes between then and now, he has shown on eLuxury as a new arrival. And you know what? I love it. It’s not as obvious as Louis Vuitton monogram of the version, but it is still insanely practical, simple and chic. It is a great that can be used year-round for years to come, and in an uncertain economy, longevity of a bag design is something of the spirit more and more people. We all know that the door Vuitton canvas like few other materials, and a bicolor as Damier material may be linked to a variety of choice of clothing. For maximum versatility, I would go with the GM – not too big, not too small, perfect for many uses.

In the South, we’re a little weird about college football. If any of you grew up or went to college south of the Mason-Dixon line, you’re already aware of this phenomenon. Not only do our college teams garner much more ardent support than any of our professional teams, but people devote themselves to their Alma maters with an emotional vigor that is rare to find elsewhere in all of sports.

So what’s this got to do with handbags, you say? Well, today is opening day of the 2008 college football season, and although most of the games aren’t until Saturday, a few will be televised tonight and kick off (literally) the happiest 12 weeks of the year for this sports fan. Not only that, but this time of year brings about an odd dressing conundrum for all female football fans that support schools in the South.

Because here, you can’t just wear *anything* to a game. We dress up for football like some people dress up for church – and we do it in our team’s colors. Some schools (particularly those where orange figures prominently, bleh) have a harder time of it than others, and I like to think that my school chose wisely. I am an alumni of The University of Georgia, and our colors are red and black. I’ve bought an untold number of dresses, pairs of shoes, and pieces of jewelry in red and black, thinking, “Great! I can wear this on game day!” In reality, there are only 6 or 7 home games per year, and I have more sundresses and red jewelry than I could ever hope to wear to them.

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I always try to be on top of the latest release and the newest bags. But I must say, the members of the Purse Forum are always a step ahead when it comes to Louis Vuitton. If there is a super secret bag about to be released, they know before Marc Jacobs even designs it. My level of exaggeration is only small. When I first saw a sneak peak of the Louis Vuitton Watercolor Speedy I knew I had to have it!!

But there was this problem, called a wait list. A long a tiresome wait list. A time line that was uncertain about when the bag would arrive and who would be able to get their hands on it. Luckily, I know the best staff of Louis Vuitton sale associates from LV Bal Harbour, who secured me a spot and had my Watercolor Speedy ready for me with the first shipment. Can I tell you that I love this bag? I am in LVOE with it! I am now back in South Florida and this bag could not be more perfect even if I asked it to be. The colors are perfection; light and whimsical.

And if you kept waiting and are not near and LV store and thought you would never gets your hands on this bag, I have good news. eLuxury is now carrying the Louis Vuitton Aquarelle Speedy 35 (as we call it the Watercolor). I assure you that the bag will not be there very long, in fact I would not be surprised if by the time I publish this post it is gone. But it is worth a shot to check it out.

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I have never denied or hidden the fact that I am a huge fan of Louis Vuitton. While the monogram line does not always tickle my fancy, I find Louis Vuitton to be one of the longstanding luxury brands left designing bags. Not every bag is a homerun, but there are plenty of great options every season. But if you do not want the glitz and glam, opt for the Louis Vuitton Epi Line. I have brought up the Epi line often, speaking of its ease of cleaning, lack of logos, and overall likability. The Alma comes in a classic shape, is light-weight, and available in an array of colors from the Epi line. Cassis, Ivoire, Black, Red, and Grenade are the colors available in the Louis Vuitton Epi Alma, the textured hand-held carryall which is a staple of the house. The bag is named after the Place de l’Alma, the grand Paris square at the end of Avenue Montaigne. The Alma features textured leather and is trimmed with smooth leather. The inside is lined with Alcantara lining (which is precisely what Vlad goes gaga over in his favorite luxury cars).

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Tentative release date of this baby is September 22, 2008!!

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I found one of my favorite Louis Vuitton Clutches in the exact colors that I adore. We loved the Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Montaigne Clutch when we first saw it in black and white, and have fallen in love with it all over again in purple and pink. The sleek and clean lines of the textured Epi leather, smooth leather trim, and stunning shiny palladium hardware combine to make this bag a show stopper. The flap top is closed with a stunning large logo-engraved push-lock closure. I loved this bag so much that I bought one for my mom at Louis Vuitton Bal Harbour. Somehow I decided not to get one for myself, and now I know why. It is because these two colors have my heart! The only issue is deciding which color to go for. The more wearable hue of purple or the girly pink? Sure, this has not gotten me far in my wedding planning, but the side-tracks in life always end in stunning shopping purchases.

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Louis Vuitton’s Aquarelle bag designed Marc Jacobs and artist Richard Prince features a Multicolore monogram print that looks like it was painted using watercolor paints. The bag is based on the Speedy bag and has lizard skin handles with a wooden frame. The price on this bag is said to be around $3,600.

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Louis Vuitton Mahina Bags (XL and XXL), these gorgeous bags feature the perforated LV monogram pattern, very similar in appearance to the earlier Onatah Collection. Interestingly, the Louis Vuitton Mahina Collection is named after a Polynesian Lunar Deity.
Back in October, only the XL and XXL sizes were available. These bags are wonderful, but my goodness, they are HUGE! So what if you like this collection, but you are looking for a more “normal” sized bag? Well, if this sounds like you, then you’re in luck! The Mahina XS is here and its even available in metallics! Its the perfect size to use as an everyday bag when you don’t need to carry everything including the kitchen sink!
Here’s the specs:
- Soft and supple calf leather
- Shiny golden brass hardware
- Belted leather shoulder strap with link attachments
- Buckled bands at each side create subtle gathers and adjust bag capacity
- Zip top with banded push-lock closure
- Interior flat pocket, cell phone pocket, and D-ring
- Protective metal feet
- Measures 16.8″x 10.1″x 4.7″
- Retails for $2,780.00 – $2,940.00
- Available in White (Perfect for Spring/Summer), Black, Silver, and Bronze

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The name of this piece is inspired by the leafy suburb of London. And the main features of the bag include adjustable belt buckle shoulder straps, a golden plaque with “Louis Vuitton Inventeur” engraved on it, and gusseted sides with snap closures to increase the size of the bag. The only thing that I wasn’t really a fan of is how the top closes with a clasp as I prefer bags with a zip closure. On the interior, there is a patch pocket, cell pocket and a zippered one, allowing you to neatly organize the small essentials. Shown above is the roomy Hampstead MM which measures 13.6″ x 11.2″ x 6.7″ and retails for $1,200.

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• Monogram canvas with natural cowhide trim
• Shiny golden brass hardware
• Adjustable belted leather shoulder strap with logo-engraved ring attachments
• Golden Louis Vuitton inventeur plate on the front
• Leather piping on front and back canvas panels
• Open top with magnetic tab closure
• Fine microfiber lining
• Interior snapped flap pocket, cell phone pocket, and D-ring
• Flat canvas base
• Protective metal feet
• 15.6″x 12.5″x 4.3″

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