Great question. If I'm spending hundred of dollars on an LV bag...
- And I really must have it and cannot live it out and I'm TOTALLY in LOVE with it?
then there are
no requirements...
- But, if I'm am in need of an everyday-functional bag then it should a) be a medium to large-sized shoulder bag and have an easy shape (when I'm on the move, I move fast and I need to be able to get in and out of my bag quickly withOUT ANY hassle) because I usually carry around bottled water, an agenda and somethimes a book, and anything else I might pick up during the day so my bag MUST be spacious; b) should be regular Monogram Canvas (because it goes with ANYTHING - I'm a very casual dresser) and in that case, it should have enough cowhide trim as well as cowhide straps (I LOVE the patina process!), and finally, it should c) have enough interior compartments (such as a zip/patch pocket and cell-phone holder) for me to store my small things like pens, cell phone, compact mirror, metrocard, and keys (I need to get my stuff in and out of the bag without any hassle - ORGANIZATION is KEY!).
So, all-in-all, when it comes to my ideal Louis Vuitton bag, functionality is important. A Papillon or Alma won't do it because they can be a pain to carry and are too small. I also need something soft because it will be easy to hold on my lap when I'm on the train or bus. A shoulder bag is best for me because it slips EASILY onto the shoulder and doesn't require much work to pull or drop things into and out of the bag. And with that, I now present my ideal LV Bag... my lovely Batignolles Horizontal (got 'er about 2 1/2 weeks ago and she's starting to oxidize lovely!)...
Here is a pic of my daily travel accessories:
1. Lubriderm lotion
2. Metrocard
3. Hello Kitty compact mirror
4. Samsung cell phone (for Sprint)
5. keys
6. Hello Kitty pouch (for napkins, handwipes, bandaids, nail file, and chapstick)
7. Hello Kitty tin (for gum)
8. Hello Kitty wallet
9. Small vial of Chanel No. 5 perfume (barely visible)
10. Sanrio pens (Hello Kitty and Chococat)
11. Hello Kitty Agenda!