Accessories

I am a Louis Vuitton lover. And I am even a lover of Louis Vuitton accessories. Vlad loves their belts which are also pricey, but some of their charms are downright expensive. If I could afford it, would I then be able to justify it? The Louis Vuitton Gold Charms add elegance to the simplicity of a charm and add a hefty price tag with the 18k gold. I find the Two Heart Monogram Charm to be perfectly simple and perfectly cute. The LV logo charm would make any LV lover smile. Both charms are 18k gold, the hearts have one white and one yellow gold heart. Could you justify spending $975 for either?

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In the summer most of us are wearing much less and bearing more skin. So while wearing your tight jeans, mini skirts, tank tops, why not wear a smaller bag too? I would highly advise wearing a smaller bag if you have an outfit and a body that you want to call attention to . For summer, I am in love with the Louis Vuitton Damier Azur line, it is light and fresh and perfect for the preppy chic gals out there. Perfect size and perfectly cute, the Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Accessories Pouch could be the summer accessory you have been searching for. The size is ideal (8″ x 5″), the canvas is perfect, the golden brass hardware compliments, and the removable leather strap makes it easy to carry. I’m in love, and the price point is perfect, just under $300. Buy this piece of perfect-summer-goodness at eLuxury’s exclusive LV boutique.

And if you are in South Florida, head over to LV Bal Harbour! The lovely staff will hook you up and the Azur line is spot-on for a South Florida guy or gal!

The good thing about dresses is that with so many different styles and shapes, most everyone can find one that is flattering on their body. I have found some stunning dresses for summer and really have been drawn to the pocketed dressed. Although some pocket dresses tend to make me look wide where I prefer not to, some are perfect. From Vera Wang Lavendar Collection, the Vera Wang Strapless Dress is light and flirty and perfect for summer. The outside pockets that fall under the empire line waist can be flattering for many. I love the fitted bust which features ruching. Via NAP for $430.

Fab or drab?

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Typically, I would not expect Coach to release a funky and edgy design. But alas, Coach realized that the masses are into the deep and dark skulls and crossbones. Really though, it is not deep and dark, it is just edgy and totally hip now. The best part is the Coach Skull Charm sports silver and black leather with metallic trim and costs a mere $38. Add some spice to your handbag life Via Coach

It truly is all about the accessories. Henry David Thoreau may have said “Simplify, simplify, simplify” but Megs at PurseBlog says “Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize”. You want to be posh in today’s world, then it is all about the accessories. Recently Vlad and I both indulged in new Bottega Veneta Key Rings, his a croc elephant and mine an ostrich pig, but now it is your turn if you have not done so yet. We are all about the animals here, being the big animal lovers that we are, and since I grew up by the water and swam my way through life, fish hold a special place in my heart. The Henry Cuir Fish Key Ring is designed with leather and accessorized with beaded detail. The eye is a little in-you-face, I would possibly take a needle and pop it off, but other than that it is cute. Available for the other fish lovers via Barneys for $125.

I’m a girl who loves her designer handbags but has never been one to splurge on a designer cosmetic case. It may be because I choose not to wear a ton of make up, although it is well-known that a gal like me needs concealer from time to time which I choose to avoid, or just because I find it frivolous. One would argue that my finding a designer cosmetic case being frivolous is quite the oxymoron. To squash that oxymoron, I have found a divine cosmetic case that is both feminine and sturdy. The Bottega Veneta Butterfly Cosmetic Case is large enough to fit the few cosmetic necessities I need, 8 x 3 x 5, and shows off the pink Quarzo that is so feminine with a butterfly design. The inside is lined with cotton and the price is not absurd, just more than I would typically spend on a cosmetic case, especially since most of my cases come with free packages after spending x amount at department stores. Time for me to move on to the big girl case I think; via Bottega Veneta for $290.

There is something sweet about a cute and feminine headband. I typically throw a headband in my hair when I am looking for chic style on the run. There is nothing sweet about a headband that costs $300, made from brass. Louis Vuitton, I sure do love you, but what is the deal with this hair band? The Louis Vuitton Sweet Monogram Pastel Hair Band is sweet and cute, no doubt, but the price is ridiculous. Even if I were swimming in money, a-la-Ducktales, a hair band for $300 would still seem silly. This piece is merely either gold or silver coated brass with multicolored pastel or white enamel on the monogram flowers and LV logo. Sure this little dainty piece is girly and cute, but forgive me if I think it is a ridiculous price for what you get. But maybe, somewhere out there, there is a hair band addict that will covet this hair band like I covet many designer bags. Via eLuxury for $300.

Just in at eLuxury is the Louis Vuitton Costume Jewelry Collection. The color scheme is very feminine for the three pieces shown and prices are decent if you are a true LV fanatic. Shop exclusively at eLuxury’s Louis Vuitton Boutique and make sure to enter MDAY at checkout for free ground shipping.

I figure I might as well continue the day with some other overpriced accessories; like I mentioned overpriced in the realm that I would never splurge on them. Take jewelry for example. I will spend great money on an amazing pair of diamond earrings (I recently did and could not be happier!). Great cut, amazing clarity, amazing color. Some brands out there are going to over charge because the box they come in or the name that you can blurt out when someone asks about your ring, earrings, necklace, etc. Some brands are worth it (Heart on Fire, you have my heart!), some are not (little blue box with a diamond inside=overpriced). Not that I am not a huge Louis Vuitton fan and not that I do not believe that Louis Vuitton uses exquisite materials in their creations, but the Louis Vuitton Emprise Collection Serrure Pampilles Bracelet sure seems overpriced to me at $3,350. I would rather spend that money on diamonds. The bracelet I absolutely love; it is so simple. The white gold clasp is reminiscent of the lock from the iconic LV trunks and the double leather laces give a playful feel to the piece. I guess my argument would be different if i had the money to buy this bracelet, wait, I take that back; If I would want to spend this much on this bracelet. But the 14 grams of 18k gold seem to really be going for a price tag that is over the top in my opinion. Love the idea, love the final product, but not the exorbitant price. Via eLuxury for $3350.

Let us know what you think, is this much too much or am I just being cheap?

Being a handbag addict (among other materialistic things), I am known to splurge. Ask the ‘typical’ person (if we can define that) if it is crazy to spend over $2k on a typical bag, and they will laugh in your face. Ask me and I think it is normal. I am also a jean-a-holic. Designer jeans not only fit one million times better but look so flattering if you get the right pair. And they also cost more. $200 on jeans is typical for me. But when it comes to socks, I go my my local Designer Target. Yes, Target. Socks in bulk. You can even find pretty cute ones and very comfortable ones. I found an accessory that I would never spend my money on, three pair of Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Socks for $60. Are you serious?? $20 a pair? They aren’t even short socks, they will show on part of your ankle, which is a major sock-no-no unless you are in the middle of some cold climate, like I am now. But even if you needed the socks to go up a bit, you would look a tad juvenile, with the cherries and stripes showing. Don’t get me wrong, these socks are cute, but they are merely 79% cotton, 18% polyamide, and 3% elastane. This are the highest end designer socks ever. Waste of money if you ask me, and asking me is asking a very high-price-tag-shopping-friendly-buyer. Through NAP for $60.