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angelasofia · Nov 2nd, 2009, 04:47 PM

Hi everyone! I'm so excited I just purchased my very first Louis Vuitton bag! So yeah, I wanted to tell someone! Anyway, I wanted to keep my budget under 1,000 and I wanted to get as big as I could get for that amount too. I'm a big bag lover and wanted something to double as a purse/overnight bag/future diaper bag. NOT that I would ever want to put formula bottles in it, I would never!

So I originally wanted the Monogrammed "Neverfull" MM or GM but my sis-in-law talked me out of it because she had one that she loaded down and the straps dug into her and really bothered her. Not that it bothers everyone, but I knew I'd be loading my bag down too and it may bother me. Then she suggested that I look at the Speedy which I really wouldn't have done if she hadn't told me because I was set on a shoulder bag. But when I saw the Speedy, it was love.

Gosh, this is longer than I wanted it to be, but I wanted to share my story.XXXXXX My husband just wasn't that enthusiastic of an audience but he tried. Anyway, the closest LV is in a Sak's an hour or so away so I went today and tried four bags just to make sure, things can change when you see them in person right? So I tried the Monogram Neverfull MM and GM and the Monogram Speedy 35 and 40. It was down to the 35 and 40. Yes, the 35 looked better on me because it was smaller and I'm kinda small myself. And yes, the 40 was too big. BUT, I like big! And I knew I'd regret it if I didn't just go for the 40. But all of the bags were just awesome. So now I just got done filling that sucker up and admiring myself. The sales girl even gave my 3 year old daughter a mini brown LV shopping bag with a small velvet pouch that says Louis Vuitton on it! How sweet! But yeah, sorry sweetie, momma's taking the pouch when you turn your head. XXXXXX

Sorry so long guys! I am just really excited. Seriously, I have said for the past few years that I was not interested in ever getting a LV bag. Then I tried my sister-in-law's Palermo GM and yeah, the rest is history.

Thank you for allowing me to share my excitement with you all. Looking forward to meeting you all.

Angela Sofia

No link to other forum please. Thank you!

Designer_Love · Nov 2nd, 2009, 04:56 PM

You bought the 40 to use as a handbag? i've never seen anyone use a 40 before as a bag, have any modeling shots? i'm curious to see what it looks like. Congrats on your first LV :) i have the 35 and i just love it, i want more speedys.

kenzo89 · Nov 2nd, 2009, 04:59 PM

Congrats on your first LV. Please do share pics with us all!

BrooklynBAP · Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:02 PM

Congrats on your first LV. I'm sure it won't be your last!

nici luvs lv · Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:05 PM

40 is Big and Bold !!! congrats dear...

beljwl · Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:08 PM

congrats on your very first LV. I am sure it will not be your last. LV is very addicting

JFLouis · Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:08 PM

totally understand ur joy & excitement! Congrats on your very first speedy!

LVjudy · Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:16 PM

Congrats! I have the 35 & LVoe it. enjoy your new LV!!!

Euchante · Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:18 PM

Congrats! Pics pics!!

conrad18 · Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:20 PM

Congrats on your first LV! Im sure it wont be your last.

angelasofia · Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by Designer_Love

You bought the 40 to use as a handbag? i've never seen anyone use a 40 before as a bag, have any modeling shots? i'm curious to see what it looks like. Congrats on your first LV :) i have the 35 and i just love it, i want more speedys.

Yeah, I am using it as a handbag but will also be using it for other things as well that will require the extra space. Yeah, what can I say, I love big bags. No modeling shots yet, but will have some soon!

baglady925 · Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:39 PM

Enjoy your bag!! you just reminded me, i'm going to pull my speedy 40 out, havn't used it in a while. i like big bags. im a big girl 5'10" lol

shoegirl1975 · Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:41 PM

Congrats on your 1st LV and Welcome to tpf!

prplhrt21 · Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:42 PM

congrats!!!

queennadine · Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:44 PM

Congrats! We'd love to see pics!!!

Nov 2nd, 2009, 04:47 PM	#1
angelasofia OP Member Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 12	New girl here! First LV bag Hi everyone! I'm so excited I just purchased my very first Louis Vuitton bag! So yeah, I wanted to tell someone! Anyway, I wanted to keep my budget under 1,000 and I wanted to get as big as I could get for that amount too. I'm a big bag lover and wanted something to double as a purse/overnight bag/future diaper bag. NOT that I would ever want to put formula bottles in it, I would never! So I originally wanted the Monogrammed "Neverfull" MM or GM but my sis-in-law talked me out of it because she had one that she loaded down and the straps dug into her and really bothered her. Not that it bothers everyone, but I knew I'd be loading my bag down too and it may bother me. Then she suggested that I look at the Speedy which I really wouldn't have done if she hadn't told me because I was set on a shoulder bag. But when I saw the Speedy, it was love. Gosh, this is longer than I wanted it to be, but I wanted to share my story.XXXXXX My husband just wasn't that enthusiastic of an audience but he tried. Anyway, the closest LV is in a Sak's an hour or so away so I went today and tried four bags just to make sure, things can change when you see them in person right? So I tried the Monogram Neverfull MM and GM and the Monogram Speedy 35 and 40. It was down to the 35 and 40. Yes, the 35 looked better on me because it was smaller and I'm kinda small myself. And yes, the 40 was too big. BUT, I like big! And I knew I'd regret it if I didn't just go for the 40. But all of the bags were just awesome. So now I just got done filling that sucker up and admiring myself. The sales girl even gave my 3 year old daughter a mini brown LV shopping bag with a small velvet pouch that says Louis Vuitton on it! How sweet! But yeah, sorry sweetie, momma's taking the pouch when you turn your head. XXXXXX Sorry so long guys! I am just really excited. Seriously, I have said for the past few years that I was not interested in ever getting a LV bag. Then I tried my sister-in-law's Palermo GM and yeah, the rest is history. Thank you for allowing me to share my excitement with you all. Looking forward to meeting you all. Angela Sofia No link to other forum please. Thank you!
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 04:56 PM	#2
Designer_Love Designer Bags = LOVE Joined: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 977	You bought the 40 to use as a handbag? i've never seen anyone use a 40 before as a bag, have any modeling shots? i'm curious to see what it looks like. Congrats on your first LV :) i have the 35 and i just love it, i want more speedys.
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 04:59 PM	#3
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:02 PM	#4
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:05 PM	#5
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:08 PM	#6
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:08 PM	#7
JFLouis Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 370	totally understand ur joy & excitement! Congrats on your very first speedy!
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:16 PM	#8
LVjudy life is lv Joined: Jan 2009 Location: VA Posts: 404	Congrats! I have the 35 & LVoe it. enjoy your new LV!!!

Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:18 PM	#9
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:20 PM	#10
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:39 PM	#12
baglady925 Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 151	Enjoy your bag!! you just reminded me, i'm going to pull my speedy 40 out, havn't used it in a while. i like big bags. im a big girl 5'10" lol
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:41 PM	#13
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:42 PM	#14
prplhrt21 Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 1,025	congrats!!!
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Nov 2nd, 2009, 05:44 PM	#15
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