There are literally hundreds of thousands, maybe even millions, of different handbags out there. They come in all colors, materials, shapes, and sizes, and they suit all kinds of different personalities. Whether you're a 40-year-old mother of 2 or a 22-year-old college student, there's a handbag out there that expresses your sense of style and your personality.
Now, I know some of you are saying that you don't need fashion to show who you are, but let's face it. What you wear conveys a wealth of information to the people around you before you even open your mouth. And that's where Louis Vuitton's iconic Speedy comes into play.
The bag is a classic. Carried by celebrities from Hilary Duff to Audrey Bepburn, this bag has been around for decades, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. My current Speedy of choice is the Damier Speedy 25-- a style less often faked than Louis Vuitton's iconic monogram, but just as gorgeous and possibly even more servicible.
Why, may you ask? Well, let's start off with a description of the bag. a Speedy 25 is a handheld bag that's similar in shape to Vuitton's travel bag. 25 means 25cm-- the length of the bag. Speedy bags are also available in 30cm, 35cm, 40cm and even larger if you want a travel bag.
Personally, I find the 25 is the perfect size for me. I'm 5'7'' and weigh between 130-140lbs on a good day when I haven't been binging on starbucks and chocolate. The 25 size holds everything I could possibly want to carry and never seems to be full! I usually carry my digital camera in its case, a big Kenneth Cole envelope wallet, a cell phone, keys and a Coach makeup bag. All of this, and more, fits into the 25 with ease.
The reason I prefer Damier at the moment (though I'm about to purchase a monogram Speedy) is because it's less faked-- there are still fakes, but not as many. NO FAKES! Don't even get me started on that. I also love that it has a gorgeous red canvas lining, and it's an all weather bag. It doesn't have vachetta like LV monogram canvas Speedy bags-- the trim is chocolate leather that doesn't spot up or stain in rain or if something gets spilled on it. It's durable as well as stylish and I can carry it whether i'm wearing jeans or something a little dressier. The 25 is a perfect size for an office-to-cocktails bag. I can't say enough about it!
If you're interested in learning more about the Speedy I highly recommend The Purse Forum: http://forum.purseblog.com/louis-vuitton/. Their Louis Vuitton section is a must-read for anyone interested in Louis Vuitton bags! Also check out http://www.louisvuitton.com. Don't just go buy one off E-Bay thinking it's real without having it authenticated first!
This has been the Redneck Fashionista, coming to you from a place where women pronounce Hermes "Herm-eez."
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