Showing posts with label Me and My LVoe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Me and My LVoe. Show all posts

Monday, November 23, 2015

LOUIS VUITTON Palm Springs Backpack MINI

 I have not stepped in a Louis Vuitton store in ages but I bolted out of the couch when I saw this online.  I should have been nursing a painful foot but I rallied in the name of LVoe and braved the throngs of early Holiday shoppers. There were only 19 left in the country and only 1 in my immediate area. 1-866 was so efficient by calling the store on my behalf and placing it on hold for 48 hours. I don't remember them being so accommodating before but it was a pleasant experience all the way. So here he is, my Palm Springs Mini Backpack from Cruise 2016. (Bloomies November 21, 2015)
Allow me to review this latest interpretation from Nicolas Ghesquière. The seemingly small bag holds quite a lot. Lined in black nylon, it creates the illusion of being cavernous. It actually contains my LV sunnies (with case mind you), a 10 credit card wallet, a card holder, a hefty coin purse that I use for my rosary, and a Loewe Toro Animales where I store my earphones and charger. That's quite impressive for one so little and with a bit more room to spare. The Monogram canvas is soft and plumpy to the touch. They must have put something between the canvas and lining to make it so. The adjustable straps have several configurations that you can play with, affording you different ways to carry the bag. My personal favourite is crossbody style. I LVoe the top handle detail. Not only does it make it utilitarian, but it attractively pulls the black leather pieces together. That too is soft and plumpy when you grab it.  The zipper pulls are easily accessed, though in the proposed design the main compartment originally had two but was only produced having one. I kinda like the look of double zippers but what can you do? The black tabs are useful when opening the tiny outer pocket. The folded canvas though that covers the zippers worries me that in time it will chafe off as you open and close the bag. Hopefully, that doesn't happen. Lastly, I used to be VERY particular with flower alignment and my unit does not have it perfectly. I do not have the luxury of time to wait for another one to be shipped to me because I want to use it for my upcoming trip. I guess with age comes wisdom, sort of, and you tend to not let little things bother you anymore. But one thing is for sure, this Mini Backpack has awakened the Louis Vuitton Lover in me once more.
 LVoe it!!!

Sunday, November 22, 2015

LOUIS VUITTON Palm Springs Backpack MINI

 I have not stepped in a Louis Vuitton store in ages but I bolted out of the couch when I saw this online.  I should have been nursing a painful foot but I rallied in the name of LVoe and braved the throngs of early Holiday shoppers. There were only 19 left in the country and only 1 in my immediate area. 1-866 was so efficient by calling the store on my behalf and placing it on hold for 48 hours. I don't remember them being so accommodating before but it was a pleasant experience all the way. So here he is, my Palm Springs Mini Backpack from Cruise 2016. (Bloomies November 21, 2015)
Allow me to review this latest interpretation from Nicolas Ghesquière. The seemingly small bag holds quite a lot. Lined in black nylon, it creates the illusion of being cavernous. It actually contains my LV sunnies (with case mind you), a 10 credit card wallet, a card holder, a hefty coin purse that I use for my rosary, and a Loewe Toro Animales where I store my earphones and charger. That's quite impressive for one so little and with a bit more room to spare. The Monogram canvas is soft and plumpy to the touch. They must have put something between the canvas and lining to make it so. The adjustable straps have several configurations that you can play with, affording you different ways to carry the bag. My personal favourite is crossbody style. I LVoe the top handle detail. Not only does it make it utilitarian, but it attractively pulls the black leather pieces together. That too is soft and plumpy when you grab it.  The zipper pulls are easily accessed, though in the proposed design the main compartment originally had two but was only produced having one. I kinda like the look of double zippers but what can you do? The black tabs are useful when opening the tiny outer pocket. The folded canvas though that covers the zippers worries me that in time it will chafe off as you open and close the bag. Hopefully, that doesn't happen. Lastly, I used to be VERY particular with flower alignment and my unit does not have it perfectly. I do not have the luxury of time to wait for another one to be shipped to me because I want to use it for my upcoming trip. I guess with age comes wisdom, sort of, and you tend to not let little things bother you anymore. But one thing is for sure, this Mini Backpack has awakened the Louis Vuitton Lover in me once more.
 LVoe it!!!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Friday, May 10, 2013

Louis Vuitton Speedy Retrospective

Last night marked a rare occasion for me.  Not only did my local boutique host a "Speedy Retrospective" highlighting some of the Icon's many incarnations, but my good ol' LV pal, Jerome decided to step out of his orange box to join me in this night of free flowing champagne and open house for patrons.





The exhibit was quite small and I had seen most of these bags when they first came out, but what delighted me most was the photo booth set up for the guests.  Basically, you can have any bag, jewelry or accessory on the shelves and be photographed with them.  I wanted an editorial shot so I grabbed three Speedy Cubes and hid among them. LVoe it!!!

Monday, May 6, 2013

A Weekend in Baltimore and Philadelphia

Seldom do I appreciate the sights and history of the country that has adopted me as one of its own, so when Patricia and her sisters Milly and Andrea came for a visit from Manila; Baltimore and Philadelphia were two historic cities that were top on our list. (after Washington, D.C. of course).
Only a day after seeing the original flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem "Star Spangled Banner" at the Smithsonian, did we happen to find the actual house where it was sewn.
The Nation's First Cathedral was a mandatory stop for any good Filipino Catholic. 

Baltimore's Harbor boasts a slew of Historic ships. Here we are in front of the USS Torsk.
The following Sunday, we drove up to Philadelphia to see the Liberty Bell...
and Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence 
and the United States Constitution were  debated and adopted.






Lastly, Philadelphia is known as the City of Brotherly Love and a stop at Robert Indiana's sculpture is a must! LVoe it!!!

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Bringing Home My New Baby

Bloomingdale's, Tyson's Corner, May 3, 2013

Golden Arrow Speedy in Manila

I didn't do much on my last visit to Manila but spent quality time with my family. Here's a photo of my Mama and teenaged niece. LVoe you!

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Friday, March 22, 2013

Going home to Manila today!!!

This is all the luggage I need. LVoe it!!!

Friday, March 8, 2013

Friday Facette

I'm still iffy about the Speedy Cube PM.  Should I keep?

From my Niece with LVoe

I received a very early text from my 12 year-old niece, Kris, back in Manila.  I know who Kate Moss is but I was not familiar with Cara.  Geez, such a generation gap.
Thanks for sending the LVoely text, K. See you soon!

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

A Little Night At LV

It was the first time in the five years that I have been blogging about Louis Vuitton that Jeff agreed to come with me to one of their events.  It was for a good cause and a LVoely evening to spend time with my sales associates as well.  I recently posted that I never get invited to these things but I guess the LV angels decided to grant me this wish.
   LVoe it!!!


Saturday, December 1, 2012

Friday, November 30, 2012

Thursday, November 29, 2012

That's True LVoe!

It's been five long years that I have been waiting to acquire this brooch.  It was from the That's LoVe Collection of 2007. I saw it at 101, avenue des Champs- Élysées but for some reason I didn't think to buy it.  Since then I have been kicking myself and lost a few online auctions for it.  L-V-O-E has been my blog's signature from the beginning and has stuck with me through the years. This is definitely a sign of true LVoe!

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Alma BB's Nite Out

I couldn't resist taking a snapshot of my BB while having dessert at a French restaurant.

Monday, November 26, 2012

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