Happy Birthday, Jeff!!!

After a huge disappointment with a Blu-Ray upconverter birthday surprise, I decided to rush to the boutique to get my one and only LVoe a pair of sunnies. Knowing full well that he hates Louis Vuitton with a passion, I still risked it and as it turns out he really LVoes the LV Cup Sunglasses I got him. But, not only that, while I was paying for the meter to get his b-day cake, I found the other pieces for my cell phone charm safely tucked away in my coinpurse!!! It must've have fallen in there unbeknowest to me. So, it's truly been a happy day. LVoe it!!! Me and My Damier Azur Naviglio Reunited Pastilles Charm ~ Hooorrayyyy!!! Check out previous post about this. Jeff's new Lunettes de Soleil LV Cup, Mclean, VA, May 23, 2009

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Embroidery Anyone? Louis Vuitton Monogram Bijou Pochette

Hand encrusted with crystals and beads by the famous La Maison Lesage of Paris, the Spring Summer 2009 Monogram Denim Bijou is an 8 inch pochette that is priced like a small car. Extremely limited and is trimmed and lined in luxurious lambskin and python, the handle alone speaks volumes to the amount of work that went into this bag. Truly an haute couture piece at its finest. LVoe it!!! Photo from Elle.com.

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Cocktail Hour with Daniel Lalonde of Louis Vuitton

Please visit ThePurseBlog.com for exciting pics and reviews of their recent meet and greet with Chief Operating Officer of Louis Vuitton North America, Mr. Daniel Lalonde. Fall Winter 2009 2010 goodies are shown. LVoe it!!! Photo: Silver Biseta Clutch from the Fall Winter 2009 2010 Collection

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Louis Vuitton: A Passion for Creation

Opening tomorrow, May 22,2009 at the Hong Kong Museum of Art, this jointly presented exhibit (Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Louis Vuitton and the Fondation Louis Vuitton pour la Création) comprises of a selection of works from European, American and Chinese artists. "These reflect an energetic urban culture, leading to fictional landscapes located somewhere between dreams and adventure." Artists include: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paul Chan, Cao Fei, Yang Fudong, Gilbert and George, Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster, Andreas Gursky, Pierre Huyghe, Jeff Koons, Bertrand Lavier, Christian Marclay and Richard Prince. Visit the museum's website for more info. Takashi Murakami Panda 2003 Fiberglass with antique Louis Vuitton trunk Collection Louis Vuitton pour la Création Jeff Koons Monkey trains (birds) 2007 Oil on canvas Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Henry Tang and Chairman and CEO of LVMH, Bernard Arnault at the opening of the exhibit

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Achilles and His Trunks

I was being nosy last Monday as Susanne and I were waiting for her flight back to Vegas. In her dig cam, I found this pic of Achilles, her Miniature Pincher, which she never bothered to send me for my blog. After months of being buried in her SD card, this fabulous pooch's pic has resurrected and what a fabulous photo it is indeed. Thanks for sending it in, Anak. See you in LVegas soon! LVoe it!!!

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Louis Vuitton Antique Catalogue

Up for auction on ebay is this fantastic specimen from the late 1800's. It could very well be the first catalogue issued by Louis Vuitton as the seller claims. I must admit that I have not opened my Birth of Modern Luxury since I bought it, so I don't know a whole lot about historical LV items. Such a find and a true collector's piece! For the actual auction, click here. Special thanks to Sandra for alerting me about this. LVoe it!!!

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"I LVoe my Mom!"

Awww...this is so sweet. Here's Hezly's e-mail to me: yesterday after my flight,i rush to louis vuitton stores to get my first lv bag..not for me but its for my mom.she didnt know that im buying the lv kalahari epices monogram for her mother's day gift.before this my family couldnt afford all this and i promised that one day i will get a job and buy her anything from luxurious boutique.i gave the bag to her and straight she burst into tears,she said thanks for making her dream come true but this is not best gift ever she had from me..its actually the love that mean everything for her that i showed her each and every single day...btw i would like to thanks the owner of this blog for sharing with me brilliant ideas to buy bags! before leaving lv stores yesterday i managed to buy the flight bags paname zippy wallet!(my first official louis vuitton)for me myself and i!yeah im so freaking happy!!!!! :hope that i can share my story with louisvuittonlover readers! Thanks for sharing the pics and I hope you and your mom enjoy your first LV's in good health! I am truly humbled that I was a part of this. LVoe it!!!

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I really am in LVoe with the Speedy Monogram Eclipse (Paillettes)

Eva Langoria with her fabulous Speedy! Visit www.louisvuitton.com for more photos.

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Louis Vuitton Murakami Panda: I want one!!!

Special Limited Edition Plush released to coincide with the Multicolore Spring Palette and Takashi Murakami's latest animated feature: Superflat First Love. Photo source click here. LVoe it!!!

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Jeremy Deller for Louis Vuitton

The latest collaboration of an artist with Louis Vuitton is not designing a bag or ready to wear, but commissioning Turner Prize Winning Artist, Jeremy Deller to produce an urban garden for the opening of LV's latest store in the retail island of Westfield, in London’s Shepherds Bush. After which, Deller’s botanical installation will be donated to the Hammersmith Community Gardens Project. LVoe it!!! The magnificent exterior of the new LV Boutique in Westfield. Photos: wallpaper.com

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The Hot LVooks of Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2009

Visit www.louisvuitton.com for more details. Photos from: Jacob Sutton; styled by Samuel François Elle.com Crewneck Shirt, $720, Skirt, $1,650, Spicy Sandal in patent leather, $1,875 Cardigan $1,320, Lurex skirt $2,550, Lunettes $560, Jetlag Flight Bag, $4,500, Spicy Sandals in suede, $2,175 Silk skirt $4,640, Safari Bag $4,040, Zeomonogram $340 and Leomonogram Wooden Bracelets $385, Stephen Sprouse Leopard Stole $725 Shirt $1,125, Sweater, $1,725, Zeomonogram $340 and Leomonogram Wooden Bracelets $385, cord belt $600, earrings & necklace, cotton and lurex skirt (price unknown) Python/Leather Obi belt $1,350, Zeomonogram $340 and Leomonogram Wooden Bracelets $385, earrings and dress with python detailing (price unknown) Blazer $2,325, Top, $540, Obi belt $1,350, Zeomonogram $340 and Leomonogram Wooden Bracelets $385, earrings, necklace, skirt with python trim (price unknown)

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Antique Louis Vuitton Asnieres Photo

Wow, Tuesday Trunk Tidbitz starts early this morning because I received this antique photo from my friend, Eiza. It looks like this was a publicity photo of craftsmen from the late 1800's or, it could very well be just a personal pic. As some of you may know, Asnieres, France is where Louis Vuitton manufactures its hard-sided and special order trunks to this day. And, I believe where my ostrich card case was also made. Hmmm...I wonder if this photo was lifted from "Birth of Modern Luxury". I'll have to check on that later. Also, take note of the man seated on the carriage. I think that's Monsieur Louis himself! Thanks, E for brightening up my day this morning! LVoe it!!!

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Hmmm..."silent" price increase....

Hmmmm...I have noticed that there seems to be a "silent" price increase that just happened in Louis Vuitton. There has been discrepancies between online and boutique prices or vice versa. Usually my manager will tell me about it but I believe it happened around May 15 when Elux shifted to www.louisvuitton.com. I'm not sure so please confirm. Thanks.

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Fun at the boutique: Who Wore it Better?

Russian Harper's Bazaar's Miroslava Duma with her Spicy Sandal... ...Ms. Beyoncé Knowles with her Kalahari Epices... ...or Jerome wearing both?!?!?! LVoe it!!!

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Louis Vuitton Martelé Collection

It was a weekend of visiting all four Louis Vuitton boutiques! Susanne is living now in Las Vegas and was hoping to buy a new purse here in DC. Sadly, she chose another brand but she promised me that she would consider the Monogram Totally for her next bag purchase. In any case, there weren't a lot that was out. June 1st is the start of the big releases: Pre-Fall and Fall Collection , with the Runway Bags coming out towards the end of summer. There is one collection that captured my fancy as we visited all these stores and that is, the Martelé Collection from the Fancy Jewelry Line. They are hammered brass accesories that is composed of a ring, bracelet and the piece de resistance, a necklace that has a Stephen Sprouse silk scarf. They remind me so much of my Spring Summer 2007 Panama Bowly that has the hammered gold hardware (S-lock, rivets and feet). I only saw the necklace and I am hoping to see the ring in the not so distant future. Priced at $280 ring, $725 bracelet, $1000 necklace. What do you guys think? Visit www.louisvuitton.com.

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Pre-Birthday Festivities

I just want to say "Thank You" to Angel and Susanne for celebrating my birthday albeit two weeks early. Here's a piece that I let myself indulge in for my b-day; please welcome the latest in my collection: the Louis Vuitton Simple Credit Card Case in cognac ostrich. LVoe it!!! May 15, 2009.

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More Pics from the Spring Summer 2009 Catalogue

Conception et realisation: Ogilvy Photos: Phil Poynter Tambour in Black Automatic GMT, Graphite Damier Garment Case, Pilot Case and Toilet Pouch, Explorer Sneaker Leather Jacket, Cashmere Sweater, Brazza in Epi Wool suit and Taiga Igor Wool and silk sweater, cotton shirt and jeans, Tambour in Black, Icare in Damier Ebene, LV Inventeur Reversible Belt Automatic Tambour LV Regatta Cup, Alias GM Lunettes

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Spring Summer 2009 Catalogue is out!!!

Here are some photos lifted from its pages. LVoe it!!! Conception et realisation: Ogilvy Photos: Phil Poynter Absolu Bag and Le Prodigieux wallet in Suhali Leather; Soupçon Oversize sunnies, wool jersey top, silk and polyamide Patchwork shorts, Craquantes small ring, Tambour Forever Black SoBe Clutch, Jealous Sandal, Craquantes small ring, Tambour Bijou Monogram Douceur strap Brazza in crocodile, Tambour Diving Mon Mongram now available in most sizes of the Monogram Collection (Speedy, Keepall and Pegase). 12 choices instead of last year's two. Mowa in Utah leather, Dakota Belt, Tambour in Black Keepall in Naxos leather, Tambour LV Cup Regatta

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First LVook: Zipped Passport Holder

I have been using my Glace wallet for the longest time as my passport holder because I was not so impressed by the canvas offerings of LV. But seeing this Zipped Holder has made me consider getting one. Tooted as an organizer in itself, it contains 4 credit card slots and a pen holder. It also has a flap that could hold boarding passes or receipts. Of course, as the name implies, the zipper will keep all these precious belongings secure whilst trying to jostle your way to the jetway. $345 at www.louisvuitton.com.

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My Favourite Cannes Photo: The Speedy Monogram Eclipse Paillettes

Eva Longoria Parker and her basketball star husband Tony slip in a kiss at the "Precious" luncheon Photo: www.life.com

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