All of you nice folks are so knowlegeable about LV, I've felt like such a 'newbie' to Vuitton bags, but finally here's one I can put my 2cents in on:
I have a Cabas Piano and here's what I have found to be the positives and negatives:
+ gorgeous bag
+ great bag, lays nicely against you when it's over your shoulder.
+ zips up, so your things don't go flying out if you turn a corner too fast in the car. I loved the zipper and always kept the bag zipped.
+ truly a great medium sized bag, holds a makeup bag, wallet, bottle of water, agenda, and a few other things nicely. For awhile I used it for a 'sippy cup and extra diaper' bag along with my stuff and it worked great.
+ nice inside pockets. I stayed more organized.
- the bottom must be treated very carefully. WOW, it can be a stinker. The Cabas Piano was my first LV and I had no idea how easily the vachetta leather would stain. Public restrooms are your worst nightmare, as are movies, restaurants, etc. You never want to sit it on the floor, sink area, etc in those types of places. But, most stains will blend in once a nice patina sets in, and it is just gorgeous. I love the little triangles of leather that wrap up on the side.
I can't comment on the BH, but I think that is a gorgeous bag and I've been drooling over it lately! Hope this helps.
Texas Gal
