I need your help. I'm in search of a purse to use on days that I wear dark denim (don't want to worry about color transfer). Also, one to use on rainy days. I currently only have two LV purses (all mono): Batignolles Vertical (tote), and Tivoli GM. It is my birthday month and I was hoping for an Empreinte Artsy. However, my husband has squashed that! I can't convince him that it's worth the price. I have considered the mono Artsy. I could cover the handle with a scarf on rainy days. Other purses I'm considering are Neverfull MM DE, Speedy B 30 DE and Westiminster GM. I'm unsure of the coated leather straps on the DE purses. I've read of others experiencing problems with them. If you have one of these, I would love to hear your opinion. I am bummed about the Empreinte Artsy but I appreciate my husband for looking out for our financial future. TIA