Although I only got my first LV a month ago, my love affair began in September 1987. I was a
Coach girl...I liked nice handbags, but had never heard of LV. In my first week living in the college dorms, I met someone with an LV bag -- she lived next door to me. (She was your typical '80's girl, with the big hair, gold jewelry etc.) The moment I saw her handbag I fell in love with it. I'd never seen one before, I didn't know what brand it was, it just looked practical and stylish. She always looked so put together. While the rest of us in our dorm suite ran around in jeans and sweats, she wore skirts daily -- usually to the knee, oftentimes with tights...always looked great. Looking at her clothes and her shiny red sportscar, it was clear she came from a family with some money BUT she wasn't pretentious at all. She was confident in herself, and never treated anyone differently -- she didn't bat an eye about going to the dining hall with the rest of us in scrubby clothes or flannel pj's even though she looked straight out of the pages of a fashion magazine. She was just a person you could admire. We lived in the same suite (but different dorm rooms) for several years and although we didn't hang out much, over time I realized people treated her differently due to jealousy -- I know it bothered her deep down, but she never let it show. She exuded confidence with every fiber of her being...she was an honest and loyal person who never felt the need to try too hard. Still today thinking back about her, I still admire her. She was a lot different than me...I wasn't as confident in my own skin, I was a bit pretentious and judgemental. She was everything I wished I could be more like.
I didn't want to copy her by getting the same bag, but I kept an eye out for them every time I went shopping. I had no idea you couldn't just get them in any dept store...I looked at stores everywhere for years (LOL). I never forgot her beautiful, stylish bag. Then a few years ago I discovered eLux and found the sought after LV bags. I kept meaning to get one but never got around to it. Finally last month I told DH I'd been wanting one of these bags since 1987 and I was just going to get one. He said ok, the rest is history.
Now that almost 20 years have passed since I first laid eyes on that LV, I now possess some of those traits that I admired so much in my college dorm neighbor -- honesty, loyalty, and finally I am comfortable in my own skin.
(which include but are not limited to: a damier azur noe or speedy 25, a damier alma and a bh in mono). service is another thing i love about lv. my SA here in hk is a sweet lady who never made me feel intimidated even when i was just browsing. i 
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