First LVook: New Vernis Color Bleu Nuit and New City Bag Melrose Avenue

Slated to be released this summer is a new Vernis color called Bleu Nuit. I am a sucker for anything blue so I am LVooking forward to this. Also, being released by July 1st is a new design for the collection called Melrose Avenue (pic below). I have no idea of the dimensions yet but this baby has a lot of promise. I suggest calling your LVoely SA's to vie for a place on their waitlists. Special thanks to Jenny for the pics. LVoe it!!!

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First LVook: New Vernis Color Vert Bronze

Another new color has emerged from our favourite contributor, Jenny. This time, it's called Vert Bronze. Slated to be released this summer, the two new colours for the Vernis Collection will surely win the LVoe of many Vuitton fans. It's just perfect for those balmy summer night soirees. Thanks, J. LVoe it!!!

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Mail Inquiry (Any info among my readers?!)

Hello, I was doing some LV internet searches and came accross your Blog. Very comprehensive and a great source for information. Please keep it up - great reading. I have a quick question for you. My wife's a big Vernis purse fan and our sales associated on Sunday (in Toronto) mentioned that the current seasonal colors (pink, green, blue, orange) are to be short lived and discontinued in ~June/2009 with new seasonal vernis colors arriving for the July to December 2009 period. Would you happen to have heard what the new July to December 2009 vernis colors are going to look like ("official" color names don't mean much) and which city purse models the colors would apply to? She said that one of the colors was a very deep olive green and there were another 4 or 5 other new colors coming in July 2009. But she couldn't say which purses were to come in which new colors. Unfortunately, the store wasn't able to find their announcement letter which identified which new 2009 vernis colors were to be with what purses in July. Would you have heard? Which new vernis colors are hitting the shelves in July 2009 and which purses they'll apply to. Thanks. Rob.

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First LVook: Latest Vernis Color

Thanks to Louis Vuitton Addicted, we have a first LVook of what the new Vernis Green looks like. I believe it's called Vert Tonic. Taken from LV's poolside fashion show at the Coral Casino's Grand Reopening on September 25th, this Alma is definitely a subtler alternative to the Resort Collection's bright neon colors. Other colors coming out are Sunset Orange and Bleu Galactic. No pics of the blue yet but here's a Bagaholicboy's Cruise Collection photo showing the Vernis Orange: LVoe it!!! Runway Photo: wireimage UPDATE, UPDATE, UPDATE!!! Bagaholicboy asks: Could this be the Bleu Galactic? (shoe from Cruise Line)

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New Vernis Colors for Spring Summer 2009

I decided to use the painting "Tampuhan" by the renowned Philippine painter, Juan Luna to showcase Vuitton's new color palette for the Vernis Line. Painted in 1895, the scene depicts a lovers' quarrel set in a typical Philippine colonial house. It is a snapshot of life in old world Manila. As you can see, the new colors of the Vernis compliments this painting beautifully. From the top we have Rose Pop, Vert Tonic, Bleu Galactic and then Orange Sunset. Vernis Colors: ilvoelv.com

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Summit Drive Vernis

Looking at the LV UK site where prices are posted for our convenience, I found this little vernis in their new arrivals section. What I like about this bag is that the handles are adjustable and it's so cute and petite. The amarante is my favorite color of all the vernis because it looks like black from afar but it is actually a deep, lush purple. LVoe it!!! Photo credit: www.eluxury.com

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Vernis Alma in Saks' "Behind the Seams"

I was so excited when the Alma Vernis was announced. I even got more excited when I saw pics of it in the catalogue. But, when I saw it in real life, I decided to pass. Not that it didn't suit my taste because I LVoed it, but I didn't like the fact that it's readily available. To this day I see it in every boutique that I go to. The amarante is my favorite of the trio. It's deep, dark color is sleek and classy. The pomme d'amour is a close second due to it's playful and sexy character. Lastly, the violette is supposedly the more limited of the three. MM $2000; GM 2410. Something to consider before the looming price increase. Visit www.louisvuitton.com or eLUXURY.com

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The Vernis Alma

Pride Weekend has now passed and I'm shipping Arjay back to Miami tonite. So, I am now at liberty to blog once more without any further distractions. Not that it was at all unpleasant for it was filled with a delightful whirlwind of dinners, shopping, a parade and street festival to boot! In the midst of this hectic schedule, I was able to snuck in to LV and view for myself the newly released Alma Vernis (June 15). I must confess that I was not planning to buy it (since I did an LV mid-year inventory just recently) but it took every ounce of my will power to refrain from doing so. I instantly fell in LVoe with the amarante. It's sweet, clean lines and luscious deep color simply took my breath away. One bit that I noticed though, was that LV didn't use alcantara for its lining. All in all it's a great bag and I'm sure it will be a keeper for anyone who owns it. As I write this, I am still resisting the urge to call my SA...

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LVook See

I haven't been to LV in a while so I was excited to go visit today. The moment Angel and I walked in, I immediately spotted the Monogram Bulles. Made out of textile, the color combination with oxidized vache leather was quite appealing. Next, I was handed the Monogram Stresa which I fell in LVoe with the GM size. It's a perfect everyday bag except for the cumbersome leather flap at the opening. The canvas that was used is not as thick as I wanted it to be but I guess that makes it more comfortable as you hug it close to your body. We were also shown the Multicolore Courtney which has all the studs that made the bag super pricey. The Clutch alone was already $2430 and it was quite heavy. Lastly, January 1st is the release of the new Monogram Vernis Colors: Rose Florentin, Vert Impression and Gris Art Deco. The pic was too small for me to appreciate how the subdued colors would LVook in real life. All in all, it was a perfect day at Vuitton with Angel walking away with a little something. I'll have to post a pic of it the next time I see her.

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