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Label Watch: Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Handbags (part 2)

I was able to snap a photo (before getting in trouble by a security guard) of the Limited Edition Louis Vuitton Sunshine handbag in pink @ the Louis Vuitton store in San Francisco's Union Square.

Unfortunately, the blue version of the Sunshine bag was not available in the store and apparently it is flying off the shelves but the salesperson assured me that it is possible to track one down.  It makes it a rather tough decision to drop so much dough on something you can't physically see and touch until you've already paid for it.

It looked equally cute on and is basically the perfect size messenger bag - not too big not too small (perfect for toting around camera + equipment/ although I am sure there are a million other bags out there at a fraction of this price).  I wasn't surprised to see that it is made of the Louis Vuitton denim monogram - but am curious to how sturdy that material is vs. the LV canvas which is so durable.

There is no zipper to protect things from falling out of the bag - just that one main buckle - which could be problematic.  I do like the adjustable strap that is printed with the Louis Vuitton brand.

What do you guys think? Worth taking the plunge?

Again, this Louis Vuitton Sunshine bag retails for $2,330.

 

Label Watch: Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Handbags

I've been obsessing recently over cross body/ messenger style handbags and searching for the perfect one to tote with me to Europe at the end of May.

Of course, I have very silly expectations on the features for the perfect cross body bag:

1. Zipper Top (to avoid pick pocketing)

2. Comfortable/ Fashionable - let's be honest ladies sometimes a cross body strap makes your chest look weird.

3. Light weight material

4. Internal pockets that allow you to zip up your cash/ valuables

5.  Big enough to fit my Ipad and Digital SLR camera

So my friend, Mia, sent me think link and I instantly fell in love with these Limited Edition handbags that are part of the Spring Summer 2010 Fashion Collection by Louis Vuitton, shown below on Alessandra Ambrosio!

 
 They come in 3 styles and the one shown above "Sunshine" is my favorite.

 

Of course, I did my research and marched my butt into the Louis Vuitton store in San Francisco's Union Square to check out the new bags and these pictures really do not do them justice.  They are so much more adorable in real life.

 

 Louis Vuitton Sunshine Bag $2,330

Here is the Sunburst which is much more oversized and was too large for my frame (I'm 5'3") but I loved the HOT PINK Strap on the blue version.  It is available in Blue and Green.

 

This one has a zipper across the top - while the Sunburst does not. :(  It was just way TOO large!

 
 
 Louis Vuitton Sunburst PM Bag $2,800

And this one is the most pricey of them all!  I have not actually seen this one in stores - but will definitely go take a peek over the weekend!

   

Louis Vuitton Sunburst GM Bag $3,270

So are you a fan of these Louis Vuitton bags or do you just think they are over priced?