Originally Posted by atlantique

What are your favorite bags of LV, ladies? Do you like Mono, Damier, Epi (or others) the most?

Well..... since I really just started collecting a few months ago I would have to say mono because that is all I have right now. I want to collect the classics first and I feel that the mono is the ultimate quintissential classic. But I do like the Damier , too. I was thinking about buying a Damier piece just to have a little variety. I haven't thought about Epi, yet.

Big Eyes, the Damier is sooo classy and chic! At the moment, I like it more then the Mono. I had an Alma in Damier and now I have the Triana and I looove both very much. The Triana is not often to see, very roomy - I can recommend it so much! Really classy and elegant!

Hello ladies and thank you for this inspiring thread!
I just finished reading every single post!
I am 32 yo and I found myself agreeing with most of that's been said regarding bags, for ex: I love the classics (Speedy, Alma) I like damier, epi and usually things that are understated and not too flashy... And although I never thought about it but you do have a point regarding the new cles with the plaque...

Big Eyes,
Hello to you, I salute your courage. Thank you for sharing your story!
A very close friend of mine was diagnosed with breast CA 5 years ago.
She is doing great now and she is mostly collecting Gucci :-)

I also want to wish you the best of luck with your hip surgery.
If I remember correctly you are from MA? (I live in Boston).
Have you checked the Baptist Hospital?

Big Eyes, where are you living and why do you speak French so good?

Love reading your Threads ladies.... I am 31, just had a baby girl... loving motherhood so far... I know I still have a long long way to go... thank you for sharing some of your LV experience... It really a great read!

Originally Posted by oui-moi

Hello ladies and thank you for this inspiring thread! I just finished reading every single post! I am 32 yo and I found myself agreeing with most of that's been said regarding bags, for ex: I love the classics (Speedy, Alma) I like damier, epi and usually things that are understated and not too flashy... And although I never thought about it but you do have a point regarding the new cles with the plaque... Big Eyes, Hello to you, I salute your courage. Thank you for sharing your story! A very close friend of mine was diagnosed with breast CA 5 years ago. She is doing great now and she is mostly collecting Gucci :-) I also want to wish you the best of luck with your hip surgery. If I remember correctly you are from MA? (I live in Boston). Have you checked the Baptist Hospital?

Hi oui-moi!

I am so happy that your friend is doing well. The thing about breast CA is that if you are diagnosed early then it is not a death sentence. Most patients do well with the proper treatment. Yes.... I live in Marblehead, about 17 miles north of Boston and I generally go to Salem Hospital for all my medical issues. In fact, that is where I had my breast surgeries. I had my radiation at North Shore Cancer in Centennial Park. I have been seeing an orthopedic surgeon at Salem Hospital but I have been hearing many opinions about doctors at the Boston hospitals. And Baptist has a sterling reputation for joint surgery. I haven't decided when I am going to have the hip replaced. I keep putting it off because the thought of another surgery is not appealing to me. So I have good and bad days where my hip is concerned. I know that in the near future I will have to schedule the operation. I have been doing my homework and reading about the various procedures and hardware being used these days. The winter weather doesn't help, as you know.
It is so nice hearing from somebody in the neighborhood. Thank you for your kind words. I never asked to have cancer.... so I cannot say that I was brave..... I just had to do what needed to be done in order to survive. I think that everyone has that instinct. When you are faced with adversity then you just have to get through as best you can.
Anyway..... thanks for posting. We "50 ish " ladies appreciate it.

Originally Posted by atlantique

Big Eyes, where are you living and why do you speak French so good?

Atlantique,

You made my day when you complimented my French! I try to practice as often as I can with my friend who is French and lives part of the year here and part of the year in Provence. I live in Marblehead, Massachusetts. It is a coastal town about 17 miles north of Boston. At one time it was considered the yachting capital of the world. Anyway.... many years ago I was a French and Spanish teacher in the public school system in Massachusetts. But I went to graduate school and got my Master's Degree in Dance Education from Teacher's College, Columbia University. I didn't practice my French for many years..... other than to use French to name the steps in a ballet class. A few years ago, when I met my friend from Provence, I started to speak more with her. I don't know if I mentioned this but I have been married for 25 years (to the same husband.) In all our married life together we never travelled abroad..... maybe because we were busy raising 4 boys. But anyway.... June 2007.... my husband surprised me with the news that we would be taking our first trip abroad. He gave me three choices.... Barcelona, Paris or Rome. I chose Paris because I always wanted to go there. So we scheduled the trip for the first week in August and I practiced my French every day. We spent 9 glorious days in Paris and had such a lovely vacation. I used my French a lot. My husband does not speak a word so he was really happy to have me there. Anyway... you want to hear something funny? Last summer I really was not into LV yet and didn't have any interest in visiting the store. I could kick myself now for not knowing. But my husband loves Paris and would like to go back.... so the next time we are there I am definitely going to the boutique.
Anyway... I am getting long-winded and am risking putting you to sleep so I will stop writing now. I am loving tpf and all the wonderful people I am meeting on a daily basis.... including you, atlantique.

Originally Posted by Kalai711

Love reading your Threads ladies.... I am 31, just had a baby girl... loving motherhood so far... I know I still have a long long way to go... thank you for sharing some of your LV experience... It really a great read!

Kalai711,

Congratulations on your new baby girl. So glad you are enjoying motherhood? Are you nursing?

We are here to tell you that there is fashion after those years of spit up, leaky diapers and swollen eyes from sleepless nights. Treat yourself with a little LV once in a while for a job well done.

Originally Posted by Big Eyes

Kalai711, Congratulations on your new baby girl. So glad you are enjoying motherhood? Are you nursing? We are here to tell you that there is fashion after those years of spit up, leaky diapers and swollen eyes from sleepless nights. Treat yourself with a little LV once in a while for a job well done.

Thanks Big Eyes...
Yes I am nursing... sleep is definitely better now...haha... she is close to 6 months now... My husband bought me a Trevi for a "mommy gift"... It is definitely nice to receive a "push" present...haha

Originally Posted by atlantique

Eveg, I have bought a Suhali Lockit in Verone last week, but I have return it, because of a defectiv finsihing. All the 3 Verone Lockits at the store have had faults. So I exchanged it for e red Epi Alma and a Manhattan PM. I like these 2 bags very much. I had some reservations about the Manhattan because of the golden hardware. I don't like too noticeable bags for me personally. But the Manhattan is such a great bag and absolutely a "older women bag". And the Alma goes in every colour for every age, I think.

Ohhhh, my favorite bag is my ivorie alma and would LOVE a red epi alma! Very hot for any age

Originally Posted by Big Eyes

eveg, Do not give up the blue Suhali Lockit. It is a STUNNING bag. I would venture to say that any one of us would carry this bag proudly. You can carry it anywhere except for a fancy dinner or elegant soiree. As far as color goes I am not into matchy matchy with any particular outfit. I think that sometimes it is much more fun to add a pop of color that is completely unexpected. It is much more creative and artistic that way. Shoes and purse don't have to match...... complementary colors are interesting....pastels and bolds can be exciting together...... there are no rules when it concerns color. Don't be afraid to think out of the box with your fashion and that includes your handbag choices. Enjoy your Lockit.

The blue suhali is one of my dream bags... don't give it up!

Originally Posted by atlantique

I have chopped my hair one year ago, but not of the reason of my age, I would have an other style. But now my hairs are a little bit longer and I'm waiting that they will "sprout" very quickly. I'm not a "short hair type" - I ever have had long hairs (blond) when I was young, and I think that my face isn't suitable for short hair. I have a lot of hairs, and I think that they are really beautiful to wear them a little bit longer. Enyoy your long hair - I know so many "older" laldies with long hair. I think, as long as the hair is well-groomed it looks fabulous.

I'm a long hair gal and will never ever chop it.... I love long hair... The usual rules don't really apply in New Mexico, it's the Wild West, that's why I like it...Don't chop your hair if you love it

Originally Posted by Big Eyes

Hi oui-moi! I am so happy that your friend is doing well. The thing about breast CA is that if you are diagnosed early then it is not a death sentence. Most patients do well with the proper treatment. Yes.... I live in Marblehead, about 17 miles north of Boston and I generally go to Salem Hospital for all my medical issues. In fact, that is where I had my breast surgeries. I had my radiation at North Shore Cancer in Centennial Park. I have been seeing an orthopedic surgeon at Salem Hospital but I have been hearing many opinions about doctors at the Boston hospitals. And Baptist has a sterling reputation for joint surgery. I haven't decided when I am going to have the hip replaced. I keep putting it off because the thought of another surgery is not appealing to me. So I have good and bad days where my hip is concerned. I know that in the near future I will have to schedule the operation. I have been doing my homework and reading about the various procedures and hardware being used these days. The winter weather doesn't help, as you know. It is so nice hearing from somebody in the neighborhood. Thank you for your kind words. I never asked to have cancer.... so I cannot say that I was brave..... I just had to do what needed to be done in order to survive. I think that everyone has that instinct. When you are faced with adversity then you just have to get through as best you can. Anyway..... thanks for posting. We "50 ish " ladies appreciate it.

Cancer must be very scary Big Eyes In 2007, I had 4 surgeries in 6 months and it really freaked me out... I had never had surgery before... I had an emergency gall bladder removal, and then another one associated with that, then foot surgery, then an emergency ovary removed and uterine ablation... Man.... being single it was really really tough, but like the saying goes, if it doesn't kill ya, then it just makes you stronger And, I really understood what that meant. I am thankful for all of my life's lessons and appreciate every single day... good luck with the hip replacement. Surgery is no fun, but it is really good that we can take care of ourselves, and in the long run it does help.

Originally Posted by Veronika

Cancer must be very scary Big Eyes In 2007, I had 4 surgeries in 6 months and it really freaked me out... I had never had surgery before... I had an emergency gall bladder removal, and then another one associated with that, then foot surgery, then an emergency ovary removed and uterine ablation... Man.... being single it was really really tough, but like the saying goes, if it doesn't kill ya, then it just makes you stronger And, I really understood what that meant. I am thankful for all of my life's lessons and appreciate every single day... good luck with the hip replacement. Surgery is no fun, but it is really good that we can take care of ourselves, and in the long run it does help.

Veronika..... YIKES!!!!!! What a year you had! I only hope that 2008 is one of health and good luck for you. And going through it all as a single woman.... Bravo, Girl.. I give you credit. You are super strong and like you said.... That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger. "I am woman. hear me roar."

I will keep everyone informed when I do schedule my hip replacement. Thank you.

Originally Posted by Big Eyes

Hi oui-moi! I am so happy that your friend is doing well. The thing about breast CA is that if you are diagnosed early then it is not a death sentence. Most patients do well with the proper treatment. Yes.... I live in Marblehead, about 17 miles north of Boston and I generally go to Salem Hospital for all my medical issues. In fact, that is where I had my breast surgeries. I had my radiation at North Shore Cancer in Centennial Park. I have been seeing an orthopedic surgeon at Salem Hospital but I have been hearing many opinions about doctors at the Boston hospitals. And Baptist has a sterling reputation for joint surgery. I haven't decided when I am going to have the hip replaced. I keep putting it off because the thought of another surgery is not appealing to me. So I have good and bad days where my hip is concerned. I know that in the near future I will have to schedule the operation. I have been doing my homework and reading about the various procedures and hardware being used these days. The winter weather doesn't help, as you know. It is so nice hearing from somebody in the neighborhood. Thank you for your kind words. I never asked to have cancer.... so I cannot say that I was brave..... I just had to do what needed to be done in order to survive. I think that everyone has that instinct. When you are faced with adversity then you just have to get through as best you can. Anyway..... thanks for posting. We "50 ish " ladies appreciate it.

Hello again Big Eyes -
Good luck with your decision regarding hip surgery. DH is a pain physician, he says injections can be a temporary measure if you are not having imminent surgery.
Let me know if you are looking for recommendations at the Baptist (and I can PM you).

Thanks for letting me post here!