Today’s my birthday. Yesterday was my wedding anniversary.
I’m not telling you this because I want your adoring Birthversary wishes (although, I kind of do), I’m telling you because I want free reign to talk about something completely materialistic and shallow in peace.
(This coming from the girl who talks about hair all day.)
I’m sitting here, completely present-less and it’s all my fault. I know some lovely people (namely, my husband) who would very much like to bestow a gift or two, but I can’t make up my mind. Meh, meh and MEH.
I need a new purse. Okay, I want a new purse.
Here’s the deal. When it comes to handbags, I guess you could say I like classic ones. I’m not the type to switch out my bag on different days, so the bag I choose is relatively important due to the fact that it will be on my shoulder for the next couple of years. Plus, the KICKER. I want to be able to pull it out of a dustbag in ten years and still think it’s cute. (Updated to add: I also occasionally sell my bags on eBay, and LVs have a great resale value.)
This is my current bag:
Oh, my trusty Louis Vuitton bag. You have served me well, my friend. It’s not you, it’s me! I swear!
(Have I ever told you about my fabulous boss who called my Louis Vuitton a “Vicki Lawrence”? I would walk into a breakfast meeting and in his fiercest voice, he would croon, “Girrrls working her Vicki Lawrence today!” God, I miss him.)
Well, Vicki, it actually is you…you see, the wide strap falls off my shoulder when I bend over to pick up Wito, and considering I am constantly picking up Wito, this is a problem. I need straps that will stay put. So, I’ve been putting in some time at the local Louis Vuitton store. (And when I say “time”, I mean the sales associates run for cover when I walk in, whispering “the girl with the baby and ALL OF THE QUESTIONS is here. Again.”)
I’ve tried every single bag, pulling the stuff out, putting weight in it, bending over to pick up Wito, looking in the mirror, rinse and repeat. Like a hundred times, but I’m SORRY people! We’re talking a hefty amount of cash here- I want to make the right decision.
After much hemming and hawing, I decided on this style:
The straps stay put, it’s not too big, not too small. Yee haw. *yawning*
I thought my decision was made until I saw this yesterday:
Sure, it’s not the most “classic” style, but I think I’m in love. Plus, my adoration for gray leather knows no limits. And do you know what? I’m only 33 years old – I have the rest of my life to carry a Vicki Lawrence! Plus, did I mention my lovely parents gave me this bag for my birthday a couple of years ago? Do I really need another?
People, I’ve looked everywhere. I don’t like lots of hardware, grommets, etc. I don’t like black. I don’t like LOTS OF THINGS. I think this gray bag and I were meant to be together.
Do you like the gray bag? If not, do you have any other suggestions for me?
It’s my birthday, damn it. Halp!
Jen
November 6, 2007 at 10:29 amHappy happy birthday/anniversary Whoorl!
I’m partial to the gray bag…as has been said above the LV will always be waiting patiently in the wings. The gray bag is sexay!
Twice Five Miles
November 6, 2007 at 10:30 amOh, and Happy Birthday! Oops.
nabbalicious
November 6, 2007 at 10:32 amYou know, the LV bags have never done it for me, so I’m biased — I’m instantly partial to the gray one. It’s totally cute!
Also, happy birthday/anniversary!!
rebecca
November 6, 2007 at 10:42 amLOVE the gray bag. And I, too, am a giant fan of the “classic” Vicki Lawrences. But I think you should go for the gray especially since you have the backup looping bag.
Happy b-day Whoorl!!! I wish you a year of fabulous purses and even more fabulous hair.
Dani
November 6, 2007 at 10:46 amI am of no help because, sadly, I don’t like either. BUT! I wanted to say Happy Anniversary and Happy Birthday! More handbag talk in the future, yes? Please?
Neil
November 6, 2007 at 10:54 amOh boy, a comment to share
Happy birthday, Whoorl of the beautiful hair!
cocodrie
November 6, 2007 at 11:59 amVicki Lawrence! Bwah, I’d forgotten that story. And I still love it.
Happy Annivirthday!
Sarcomical
November 6, 2007 at 10:59 amoh, the gray bag yes, from the bottom of my heart a million times YES!
don’t worry, i won’t come between you two. i’ll move aside. it IS your birthday, after all.
~aj~
November 6, 2007 at 11:12 amI was planning to fawn all over your gray bag choice until I say a pp mention some complaints about it. Darn! The LV is classic and gorgeous, but I definitely like the look and style of the gray bag better. Best wishes in your bag search!
And most important of all, happy birthday dahling!
Miss Peach
November 6, 2007 at 11:16 amDelurking to say… if you like LV but already have 2 LVs, what about a Goyard? I’m not sure if they’re more, price-wise, or not… Not sure where you can get them out there. Here (NYC) it’s just at Bergdorf’s and Bendels. Maybe there’s a shop in South Coast? They’d be nuts to be missing out on that cash cow if not.
Also, of the two, I vote gray! very cool.
Kristin
November 6, 2007 at 11:18 amHappy Birthday and Anniversary!
I read the above comments and so want to go with the majority and say get the grey bag, I love it! But I read the one that said it isn’t practical and ouch. Keep looking for a different grey bag because now, I love grey and LV will be around forever.
And now I totally understand the $100 hairbrush recommendation.
Tonya
November 6, 2007 at 11:25 amI hear all the caution, but just get the gray bag. If you end up hating it for open/close issues, trade it in. Christmas is coming!
Linda
November 6, 2007 at 11:27 amI love the gray bag but if it doesn’t open and close well, then that could be a problem. Can you imagine having to fight to get it open with a child on your hip! Happy Birthday/Anniversary!
Kristabella – it’s not just you! I too think of the Happy Anniversary song from the Flinstones!
wishcake
November 6, 2007 at 11:31 amHell to the yes on the gray bag. I’m going to pretend I never saw it, otherwise I may have to become obsessed over it, and the husband is already a bit over me and my obsessions (including the ripped out Target ad photo of the $549.95 camera that I have strategically posted next to the computer and JUST WON’T SHUT UP ABOUT AHHH.).
So, there. I love the bag.
And thus ends my love affair with said bag.
comfortablycrazy
November 6, 2007 at 11:41 amHappy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you….
Happy anniversary, happy anniversary, happeeeee anniversary!!!
I say go with the gray. The LV has a narrow top and may be more difficult to find/add/remove things from it.