Founded in 1853 by Monsieur Vuitton in Paris, Louis Vuitton is one of the top, oldest luxury fashion houses in the world. In the beginning, the Louis Vuitton brand gained recognition and popularity for manufacturing high-quality traveling trunks, which were known especially for the designers luggage pattern: a beige-on-chestnut monogram, “LV.”

The Louis Vuitton brand is well-known for their signature LV logo, which has become famously copied by counterfeiters.

The classic, permanent Louis Vuitton lines are the Signature Monogram Canvas, Damier Canvas, Vernis, Denim, Mini Lin, Monogram Multicolore, Epi Leather, Mahina and Surya. Popular styles include the Speedy, Alma, Papillon, Neverfull and Keepall

Louis Vuitton is popular not only among the everyday such as yourself, but there’s a massive celebrity follow. Celebrities famously known for their Louis Vuitton handbag collection are Denise Richards, Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan, and many more, including thousands in The Bag Forum.

Louis Vuitton is only sold at LouisVuitton.com.

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It’s that time of year again! The leaves have fallen and the weather is turning colder. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Christmas will be here before we know it! Oh my, where has the year gone? It seems like just yesterday that I was having to remember to write 09, instead of 08, when writing the date on my checks.

With the days passing by so quickly, it may be a good idea to start thinking of potential Christmas gifts for that special someone. Nothing, in my opinion, is worse than waiting until the last minute. So what do you think ladies? Would your significant other enjoy a new wallet this year? Personally, I think my husband could use a new one. Of course, he would probably disagree with that. Something can be completely worn out and he will still refuse to get rid of it. But don’t worry ladies, I can be very persuasive when I need to be. Hehe… I’ll simply throw it out myself when he’s not looking! Okay, okay, maybe I won’t.

But in the mean time, I would like to share with you some of my top wallet picks. And don’t worry, I tried to include a little something for everyone.

Happy shopping!

Yves Saint Laurent Muse Credit Card Case
Is he a minimalist? This ultra slim case is perfect for holding just a few credit cards.
$145
Find it Here at Saks

Gucci Guccissima Six-Slot Bi-Fold Wallet
Simple bi-fold wallets are very popular right now. They are quick and easy to get in to. Plus they fit nicely into the front pocket of a pair of dress pants.
$270
Find it Here at Saks

Louis Vuitton Damier Graphite Florin Wallet
Who doesn’t love the Damier Graphite collection? This is something that will surely become a classic in the years to come. The tone-on-tone grays are so pretty — but you don’t have to tell him that!
$490
Find it at Louis Vuitton. (or maybe the brown Damier Wallet, on sale!)

Burberry Check Tri-Fold Wallet
This classic style is perfect for someone wishing for a more “secure” feeling wallet. The tri-fold design and snap closure keep everything held tight.
$275
Find it at Bloomingdales. (don’t forget about checking the deals for him on eBay!)

Coach Textured Breast Pocket Wallet
Does he like to keep things organized? This style is a bit larger than the typical wallet, featuring 14 credit card slots and 4 gusset pockets. Perfect for the businessman trying to keep everything in one place.
$198
Find it at Coach

The Chat: wallets!

Every handbag lover out there has a wish list that seems to be updated every week. No matter how many times we may tell ourselves we don’t need anymore purses our heart always says otherwise.

For me, every time I walk into Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors or Nordstrom I find myself adding more handbags to my wish list! It almost seems like handbags are my drug that I just can’t give up.

At the moment, I have five handbags on my wish list. I absolutely love the: Louis Vuitton “Damier” Speedy 30; MICHAEL Michael Kors “Uptown Astor” Satchel in black; and the Alexander McQueen “Faithful Glove” Clutch in Black. The other two bags I want are still up in the air. I really want a new black patent leather bag, and a new Louis Vuitton Monogram bag to add to my collection.

My favorite bag out of the five on my wish list would have to be a toss up between the “Uptown Astor” Satchel and the “Faithful Glove” Clutch. I love how the gold hardware looks so beautiful on the black leather of the “Astor” bag. Then I also really like how edgy the “Faithful Glove” Clutch looks. If you like the whole rocker chick look as much as I do, then you just may want to add it to your wish list too!

Out of all the bags I want, I see myself buying the “Damier” Speedy or “Uptown Astor” Satchel first. Both bags are reasonably priced from $398-$690, and are versatile because they can go with so many different outfits! I hope to get all the bags on my wish list, but first I need to stop buying shoes before that can ever happen!

My question to all you bagista’s out there is, “What handbags are on your wish list?”

The Chat: wish list!

While I was shopping yesterday, I saw a woman carrying the Louis Vuitton “Monogram Sac Plat.” I was never a fan of the “Sac Plat”, but hers really caught my attention. It wasn’t as tacky as it looked in stock photo’s and kind of reminded me of a market bag. I could totally see some woman in New York taking this bag to a local market and putting the loaf of bread she bought inside it.

I browsed the Louis Vuitton website and saw that the “Sac Plat” is also made in the Damier canvas. I’m a huge fan of the Damier Canvas, because it can make any Monogram handbag look much more classy and sophisticated.

In my opinion, this bag is would be great for a business woman or just any woman that carries a lot of papers. You could easily put books, notebooks, or folders in this bag and you would never have to worry about them getting dented.

As for the outfit, a suit or pencil skirt with a matching blouse would go amazing with this bag. I can’t really see doing the whole casual look while carrying this bag. When I see this bag, it looks like more of a work bag to me more than an everyday bag. If I was out of college I would consider purchasing this bag because it would be a fabulous accessory at any interview.

The Louis Vuitton Damier “Sac Plat” can be purchased at Louis Vuitton for $1,060. Seems like a bit much for a bag that doesn’t even close at the top, but it still is stunning. Whether it’s for work, or everyday use this bag would look great in any collection.

See the Louis Vuitton Damier “Sac Plat” at: Louis Vuitton

You can also find great deals on Louis Vuitton leather Damier goods at: eBay

The Chat: Damier Sac!

The Louis Vuitton Multicolor collection is my all time favorite handbag line in the world. It beat any other handbag line I have seen from any other designer. All the colors featured on the bags make them look simply amazing.

My all time favorite Multicolor handbag by Louis Vuitton is the “Multicolor Speedy 30.” I’m lucky enough to own this bag, and I love it to pieces. Everything about the bag is stunning, and I never thought another bag could top it. When I spotted the new “Judy” bags that were added to the “Multicolor” line, I was in awe! They were so pretty, that I believe they come in a close second right behind the “Speedy.”

The “Judy” handbag line comes in three different sizes: PM, MM, and GM. Surprisingly, I love the PM size. I’m usually not a fan of little bags, but I think it’s absolutely adorable. it’s so small and cute, that it would be great as an evening bag.

What I like the most about the “Judy” bags is that they can be carried one of two ways. You can hand carry the bag, or use the shoulder strap. Either the way you use the bag it will look stunning.

All my “Multicolor” bags and accessories are in white. I personally love this bag in black. With the gold hardware on the bag, it makes a perfect evening bag but it’s also small enough to be used as a day bag.

With this bag being so gorgeous, I could totally see myself using it just as much as my “Speedy”, but the prices for the “Multicolor” collection are crazy.

The Louis Vuitton “Judy” handbags can be purchased at Louis Vuitton. The bags range from $1,400 – $2,180. I’m not sure I would spend that much for another “Multicolor” handbag, but they sure are nice to look at.

See the Louis Vuitton “Multicolore” handbags at: Louis Vuitton

You can also find great deals on Louis Vuitton “Multicolore” handbags at: eBay

The Chat: Vuitton Judy!

I’m absolutely in love with the Louis Vuitton Monogram “Eclipse” handbag line. I think they are stunning, and definitely put more edge into the Monogram line. The Monogram line is beautiful, but it can get a tad bit boring sometimes.

I hate small bags, but the Louis Vuitton “Monogram Eclipse Mini Pochette” caught my eye. Perhaps it was because it was the most affordable bag out of the whole line, but it was one the cute side. I’m not sure what you could possibly fit in it, but it looked like a bag that a toddler would carry around.

The most you could probably fit into this bag is a phone, lip gloss, and some cash if that. Small or not, it’s definitely an adorable bag to carry around on one of those evenings when you don’t want to carry much of anything. It’s one of those little bags, that is so tiny but yet still looks amazing. I also love how the hotel room key inspired zipper is more than half the height of the bag. That just shows how small this bag really is.

The Louis Vuitton “Monogram Eclipse Mini Pochette” can be purchased at Louis Vuitton for $945. The bag maybe cute, but it’s not worth that much. If I’m paying that much for a bag I would like to be able to carry quite a bit in it. Then again, this is one of Louis Vuitton’s seasonal handbag lines therefore it won’t be around for long. When you know a certain bag won’t be around forever, perhaps it makes the price looks less bad. Overall, it’s a gorgeous little bag!

See the Louis Vuitton “Monogram Eclipse” handbag line at: Louis Vuitton

You can also find great deals on Louis Vuitton bags at: eBay!

The Chat: Vuitton Eclipse!

When my fellow Bag Bliss blogger, Deysa, posted about the Marc by Marc Jacobs Animal Wristlets I thought they were kinda cute. Not something I would use as a wristlet, but I thought they would make adorable little makeup bags. I did, however, question how good ol’ Marc came up with the idea of animal-shaped wristlets. Were they part of something bigger? Well, as it turns out, they are actually part of the Flights of Fancy Collection which is new for this upcoming Fall season. The collection includes handbags, wristlets, coin purses, key chains, and even jewelry.

But wait just a minute! Cute little woodland creatures? Patchworks of fabrics seen in other collections? The Flights of Fancy Collection reminds me so much of Marc’s collaboration with artist Julie Verhoeven back in 2002. Does anyone recall the Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Collection? Just in case anyone has forgotten, I have pictured below the Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Beggars Bag.

Hmm… it seems to me that perhaps Marc has taken a little trip down memory lane. What does everyone else think? Personally, I think Marc Jacobs definitely took inspiration from the collection. And although the animals are cute, I think I will stick with just a small accessory and forgo adding one of the handbags to my collection. That mouse key chain is so freaking adorable!

The Marc by Marc Jacobs Flights of Fancy Shopper ($428), Owl Wristlet ($98), and Mouse Key Chain ($68) can be found at Shopbop.com.

The Marc by Marc Jacobs Flights of Fancy Cat Shoulder Bag can be found Here @ NET-A-PORTER.COM

The Chat: MJ Flights!

With the economy in the current shape that it is in, one can’t help but want to save money. And with so many stores having sales or websites hosting sample sales, how can a shopaholic possibly resist? But there is another way to save money that perhaps some people haven’t thought to consider… and that is buying pre-loved handbags and accessories. Why pre-loved? Well, for one, you can often find good deals on items that never go on sale (e.g. Louis Vuitton). You can also find discontinued styles and hard-to-find collector’s pieces. And the best part is, something only has to be used once or twice to be called “used”. This means that you have a pretty good chance of finding something that is practically new without the “new” price tag. Love it!

So where does one find a good selection of pre-loved handbags and accessories? Ebay was once a hot spot for used luxury items. Unfortunately, however, with all the fakes out there people have become wary of the things offered for sale in this virtual marketplace. This is such a shame because there are still trustworthy sellers out there that have wonderful deals to offer, the trick is learning how to spot them. And to set you off in the right direction, I would like to share will all you Bag Bliss readers out there some of my favorite ebay sellers.

1. Ebay Seller: bagteria
This seller usually has a good selection of authentic Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Balenciaga, and Chloe handbags. She also has a variety of Hermes scarves and accessories. I have purchased items from this seller before and, I must say, her customer service skills are excellent!

Currently Up For Grabs:

Balenciaga 2007 Sandstone Twiggy
Buy It Now Price – $675

2. Ebay Seller: authentic_lvlady
This seller mainly deals in pre-loved Louis Vuitton handbags. She often has limited edition pieces, along with a wide variety of monogram canvas. Her prices seem pretty decent and I especially love the deals she has on Epi Leather items!

Currently Up For Grabs:

Louis Vuitton Cerises Round Coin Purse
Buy It Now Price – $339.90 or Best Offer

3. Ebay Seller: let-trade
This seller also mainly deals in pre-loved Louis Vuitton handbags and accessories. They offer a pretty good selection through their ebay listings, but an even larger selection can be found on their website. For every item that is up for sale, they provide clear and close up pictures of the item from every angle imaginable. I love that because you can see for yourself exactly what condition the item is in. From my experience, their customer service is pretty good and their shipping is extremely prompt.

Currently Up For Grabs:

Louis Vuitton Multicolore Pochette
Buy It Now Price – $499 or Best Offer

Intrigued? Check out these sellers’ current listings at eBay – New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices.

The Chat: Recommended Ebay Sellers

The Louis Vuitton Epi Speedy 30 is just one of those bags that can best be categorized under timeless classic. It’s the perfect carry-all-you-need city bag.

What I love most about this bag, besides the shape and over all style is the material. I’m not really a fan of signatures scribbled all over my bag, I prefer the label to be inside or neatly stamped in a clean and simple way, like on the hardware or on the corner. Which is why I love the Epi Line so much. (added to Louis Vuitton 1985)

The famous Speedy style is the little sister of Louis Vuitton’s world famous travel Keepall. The classic satchel shape is crafted out of full-grain Epi leather, features a city-proof roomy textile lined interior, accessorized with polished silver metal hardware and topped off with the little “LV” stamp and signature padlock. The measurements are about 12″ in length x 8″ height.

You can find the Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 from the Epi line over at eLuxury, where it retails for $1,050.

Side Note: Don’t forget about the new change of address…

Eluxury’s next big move towards closing down – removal of Louis Vuitton products.

The last day to shop for Louis Vuitton handbags at eLuxury is set for today, May 15th.

eLuxury launched in June 2000 by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton and was the only location online (besides LouisVuitton.com) where authentic LV items were sold, but after getting hit with declining popularity and sales, they announced the closure of the retail portion of the site.

After that date, Louis Vuitton items will only be sold at LouisVuitton.com.

If looking for a steal, and you don’t mind buying a second hand bag, you should totally checkout the Louis Vuitton Epi Speedy’s on eBay. Right now there’s a dozen or so of this style in a variety of colors, like yummy Mandarin orange, Castillan red, Ivory white, Green, Yellow and more.

And you are not going to believe some of the deals – for example at this moment there are a couple authentic Epi Speedy’s with current bids in the $200-range with a buy-it-now’s in the area of $405 to $899.

Also, I probably don’t have to tell you, but be super careful for fakes. Before bidding, be sure that the user has a high rating, been around for a while, and it’s always a plus if they’re a My Poupette or eBay PowerSeller.

The Chat: Louis Vuitton Epi Speedy 3o