Accessories

There comes a time in every woman’s life where you throw reason out the window and just decide to go for it! For some women this might be deciding to date a certain man, or accept a job offer. In my case it is these shoes, the Louis Vuitton Cornelia Ankle Boot. These are not your Mom’s frumpy ankle boots from the 1980s, these are simply divine works of art. Immediately upon seeing these boots the pleasure center of my brain completely overtook the sensible part of my brain and screamed out in pure shoe fetish ecstasy. Made of croc-stamped patent leather with a feminine rounded toe and a killer 4.75″ stacked heel, these exquisite boots just scream out ‘BUY ME’! These are the kind of shoes that can make any outfit look out of this world. At a mere $1,090 we should all be running out to buy a pair. Or if you have a little more spare cash available then buy them in both available colors, grenat and black.

Visit eluxury.com to purchase yours today!

This delightful little accessory is so amazingly versatile that I decided to devote this week’s Tuesdays with Twiggers blog to not only sharing some newly released Louis Vuitton Bandeaus, but also to share with you the variety of ways it can be used. The fabulous bandeau should be a staple in every girl’s Louis Vuitton collection. It is relatively inexpensive and can dress up even the most bland outfit or bag. The bandeaus are typically released throughout the year, at various times each season. Sometimes it seems as if a new one is being released each month! The bandeaus are generally produced in either a 100% cotton material or 100% silk. The bandeaus approximately measure 42-48” long x 3” wide and can be purchased for a mere $120.

The most recent releases of bandeaus are the Louis Vuitton Sweet Flowers Bandeau which consists of a solid background (choice of rose, blue, red) upon which various Louis Vuitton symbols are displayed. Another fun bandeau that was recently released is the Louis Vuitton Denim Bandeau. Released to celebrate the new black denim, this bandeau is available in four colors (brown, blue, black, pink) and consists of the Louis Vuitton monogram logo with gold colored accents.

So, now that you are thoroughly in love with one of these new bandeaus, the question still remains as to what you can do with this cute little thing. Well, for starters, you can tie it around your neck to wear as a scarf. You can tie it in your hair to wear as a headband, or tie it around your ponytail. Some gals will use the bandeau as a belt. Or the really adventurous will wrap it around their wrist! You can also wrap bandeaus around your handles to protect that beautiful Louis Vuitton vachetta from the elements. Or tie it in a bow around one handle! There is no right and wrong way to wear the bandeau!

Do you bandeau? If so, please share some pictures with us!

For more information, and to order a bandeau please visit: eluxury’s exclusive Louis Vuitton boutique, or call: 1-866-VUITTON

If the handbag Goddesses are listening to me, then they are preparing a Birkin for me this fall. It is finally time I take the plunge, about time, right? The future love of my life, my Hermes Birkin, will of course need to leave Hermes with accessories. I have a collection of Twillys, but I plan on picking the perfect Twilly for my perfect bag. The accessory I love to see the most on Hermes bags are the cadenas (charms). Available in gold plated or silver and palladium plated, the Hermes Hippopotamus Cadena offers a intriguing touch to the handbag it adorns. Lock a cadena on your bags handle to attract even more attention. Buy via Hermes online for $285.

And if Hermes’ Goddesses are listening, please remember that I have been nice this year!

If you are a true accessory lover, you can always accessorize an accessory. I love the idea of a charm hanging from my bag. Of course, I meticulously pick and choose which bag can be accessorized without looking silly. No need to go over the top and take the focus off of the bag. Louis Vuitton offers amazing charms at amazing prices. By amazing, I mean ridiculously expensive. At first glance, both the Louis Vuitton Heart Locket Monogram Charm and the Louis Vuitton Round Flower Charm are eye catching and effuse a feeling of femininity. The Heart Locket Charm is designed with white gold and shows off a bow on top of the stunning LV engraved locket. The Round Flower Charm is also made with white gold but features four pink tourmaline crystals. Both could be used to accent one of your favorite bags and both cost more than many bags. The locket is $1380 while the flower is $1650. Gorgeous just not that gorgeous. Buy via eLuxury’s Louis Vuitton boutique.

Welcome to Tuesdays with Twiggers, a new weekly guest blogger dedicated solely to all things Louis Vuitton.

Someone once told me that the right accessory can make or break an entire outfit. Now the same can be said for your handbag! Feeling blah about that boring black Balenciaga? Or maybe that brown Bottega is getting boring? The solution has been right in front of us, or should I say dangling right in front of us, for years. That’s right, that keychain you’ve been carrying can double as a bag charm. Even that fancy Hermes scarf tied around your neck can adorn your bag. Think bright colors to take away the boredom of that basic black or brown bag! I stumbled upon this little cutie a couple weeks ago and my bags have been thanking me ever since. Made by Louis Vuitton, this resin keychain can easily clip onto every bag out there. With so many bright colors it will match any outfit I wear! The small, gold Louis Vuitton plaque adds a little touch of elegance. And at only $225 it won’t break the bank.

Call 866-VUITTON or go to www.eluxury.com to purchase.

Summer 2007’s theme song for millions of people out there may be Rihanna’s Umbrella. I really tried not to like it, even tried not to listen, but the mind-dumbing lyrics are catchy. It is like they have some sort of horrible addictive additive, because unless you really did not like someone, if it were raining you would most likely share your umbrella. But here I am chanting to myself, “You can stand under my Umbrella, Ella ella eh eh eh, Under my umbrella.” And now you can actually buy a Rihanna Umbrella from Totes and chant the lyrics as you look stylish in the rain. Ranging in price from $15 to $50, these umbrellas are nothing special, but Rihanna’s name is sported on some. Check them out at Totes-Isotoner if you wanna, anna, ah ah ah.

A while back I told the tale of my wanting to purchase a Hermes coinbag. Between the Ostrich Hedgehog and Crocodile Tortoise, I was in love. The designs with meticulously crafted and insanely expensive (reaching over $2,000). I lost my breath for a moment, then re-collected and welcomed myself back to reality. I loved it, but I could not bring myself to it. Even more recently I bought my cousin the cutest keyfob from Coach. It was also made beautifully, but cost under $40. Say hello to the Coach Toucan Keyfob which is designed with suede, leather, and patent leather, and showcases a fun youthful feel. I look at this keyfob and am reminded of Toucan Sam from Froot Loops. The perfect accessory for an affordable price. Sure, I love those Hermes coinbags, but I still can not justify buying one. No matter how much money I have. I prefer a vacation to the tropics with my Coach Toucan Keyfob dangling from my bag and a drink in my other hand.

Buy via Coach for $38.

And we are finally back from a glorious and amazing mini-vacation! We spent the past five days in Key West enjoying Duval Street for its tasty icy beverages at day and intriguing party crowd at night. My grandmother’s 81st Birthday is a force to be reckoned with, so all 18 of us made the haul down to Key West and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I am coming back with a slight tan, tons of pictures, and the sun still on my mind. The temperature in the early morning started around 85 degrees and mid day we saw temperatures reaching 100 degrees. But not like it is out West, rather the humid, sticky, killer heat. I was toting around a Bottega clutch when I realized a larger beach bag is a must. And what better option than a Louis Vuitton bag? If the beautiful beaches of the tropics are on your mind, the Louis Vuitton Antigua Cabas is right up your alley. Sure, it is merely a cotton canvas bag, but the added touches have me day dreaming of being back on the boat with my sunglasses on, wind in my hair, and nothing but open water ahead. The exterior straps give off a nautical feel while the golden metal hardware offers a refined touch. A “Louis Vuitton Inventeur” logo plate is placed on the front along with a detachable leather address tag. Use it as a carry on bag for an island get away or beach bag for summer lovin’ gal. Dimensions are 16.5″ L x 14.1″ H x 3.7″ W. And if you really love the nautical theme, opt for the Louis Vuitton Antigua Striped Pochette. The tote costs $780 and the pochette costs $170; both available at eLuxury’s authentic Louis Vuitton boutique.

This playful ring is oddly calling my name, even though I do not speak French, nor is my family French. The Dior Oui Ring is designed with 18K white gold and the “i” is dotted with a .03 diamond. Small but enough to add a tiny sparkle here or there. A cute Dior accessory for a Dior accessory price. $675 via eLuxury.

Who else uses their free with purchase bags for their makeup? Come on, don’t be shy. I precisely remember how thrilled I was in grade school and high school that my mom spent X amount at the department store and came home with a free Clinique gift bag. The gift bag had my name written all over it. I actually thought it was a present but who was I kidding other than myself, that gift bag was totally free with purchase. Now I wonder how that amused me so much, as I throw most of those goodie bags away or pick out a few decent things and toss the rest in the endless drawers of untouched goods. But now I am that snob, the designer handbag snob. Trust me, your makeup also needs to travel in style (ok that is a blatant lie but I enjoy telling myself that). A fan of Louis Vuitton, the Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Toilette 25 is the perfect monogram canvas travel accessory. The shape is perfect for makeup and can be opened with a wraparound zipper that will keep from spillage since it does not go down the length of the case. There is also an interior zipped pocket, for the small necessities, and washable textile lining which makes this bag much more practical for its use. Dimensions are 10.4″x 7″x 3.7″. As long as your goods can fit in here, it is a great accessory treat. Buy for $410 at eLuxury’s LV boutique.