Alma BB

Hi guys, I've got a new post for you on this beautiful Sunday morning! I'll show you what fits in my Alma BB and I'll do a small review. Let's get started:

I purchased this bag in August 2015 on one of my trips. The price at the time was 895€/7800NOK. It comes with a detachable strap (non adjustable) and a lock with 2 keys. The interior is red, although there are some Alma bags in Damier Ebene print with a burgundy interior. 

This is a not so nice presentation of what fits in this bag 😂

As you can see, there are some tissues, a snack and a juice box, my LV cles, a small pack of gum, hand sanitizer, lipstick and a pen. Not so many things there, but trust me, you can fit a lot more inside. I almost forgot, my phone fits nicely inside among all those things and there's still some space left so the bag doesn't look bulky once you zip it. 

Was this item worth the spent money? Absolutely. It's a perfect everyday bag; you can use it as a small bag when traveling by plane (you can fit your passport and travel documents, as well as your wallet), it's perfect for running some errands, you can use it for special occasions when you dress up, it's just such a versatile bag and it matches so many outfits. I've been using it quite a lot and I've been careful with it so there are still no scratches or signs of wear as the leather trims on Damier Ebene pieces are so durable. It's just such an amazing bag and it still has the same shape as when I purchased it (Alma bags tend to slightly change shape as they get used and they soften up, especially the vernis pieces). I almost forget to mention this bag has a small pocket inside which in my opinion can only serve as a slot for a credit card, ID or anything of that kind. That's also the place where they put the date code and it's quite difficult to see it as the pocket is very tight. This bag is most likely my best purchase so far and I would recommend it to everyone, you won't regret it. Hope you liked this post xoxo

Goodbye 2015

Another year just flew by. So much has happened and there's so much to be grateful for. So many trips, good food, hanging out, spending quality time with the family, I can't complain. Let's hope 2016 has something special for all of us and may it be the best year so far.

I wanted to make a small review of my year. I feel extremely lucky for all the blessings. I got to visit Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, Milan, Budapest, Koper, Istanbul and many more. I got to experience the diversity of cultures, get a taste of local cuisine, buy the things I always wanted to have, learn how to love, expand my knowledge and so much more. I think it's safe to say 2015 was my year. 

Can't travel without stopping by at Starbucks 

Shopping at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan

View from the top of Milano cathedral 

Souvenir from Thailand

The tree of life spectacle at Expo 2015 in Milan

This was briefly my 2015. I enjoyed it to the max. I want to wish you all happy holidays and a very very happy and prosperous New year! Kisses from your Chanel addict 💞

Christmas gifts

Now that my wifi is finally working again, I can write a new post and shock! It's about Christmas gifts. I'd like to share with you some of my ideas for the upcoming holiday that's all about presents.
Here are some:

Perfumes
Everyone loves a good scent, so you can never really go wrong with a perfume, as long as you know that the person will like the scent and has already used the perfume you're about to give them. It would be such a shame and waste to spend money on something that's just going to collect dust on a shelf; for that purpose you can get them a figurine or something similar. Here are some of trendy perfumes at the moment, taken from Sephora's website:

Decadence by Marc Jacobs

Gucci Bamboo

My Burberry

Gadgets
If you're looking for a gift for that special someone and you're able to spend a bit more money, a phone, tablet or any other gadget can make your geek really happy this year. You can even personalize some of them, such as the Apple iPod Touch  which you can have engraved with a personalized message. Another great idea is the Apple watch, also available in collaboration with Hermes, although a lot more expensive.

Gift cards
This is a great idea if you're in a need of a gift for a colleague or someone you don't know very well, but know where they might be spending their money. There are all sorts of gift cards with all kinds of spending amounts, such as Starbucks, Olive Garden, H&M, Spotify gift cards, you name it.

Personalized gifts
This is a great gift for someone special in your life, your spouse, mother, sister, it's your choice. Usually, this type of gift belongs to the luxury category and can be quite expensive. I already mentioned the engraved iPod and there are so many other different products that can also be engraved. Speaking of luxury items, companies such as Burberry and Louis Vuitton have a great offer when it comes to personalized stuff. Burberry, for example, has a ''scarf bar''  where you can have initials embedded in a scarf and Louis Vuitton offers a free of charge service of hot stamping initials or even whole words/names on their products. Louis Vuitton also offers the ''Mon Monogram'' service, but the waiting time for these products to be made and delivered to you can take up to 8 weeks.

Gift baskets
Many supermarkets and specialized stores offer this type of gifts for the upcoming holidays. They usually contain a bottle of wine or spirit, some candy, artisan products such as jams, cheese, sausages, pasta, etc. They're a great gift for families and those who can appreciate good food and wine, but this gift comes with a ''nice'' price tag.

DIY gifts
If you're talented and creative, why not making a gift for the person you know will appreciate it? It's a great, personal gift that's usually inexpensive and it comes right from your heart. 

Louis Vuitton Cles wear & tear

Hi guys, 

Today I'll share some things I've noticed while using my key pouch purchased in August this year.

I think it's safe to say this is my most used item ever. It's so versatile and somehow it always comes in handy.

I've been using it every single day since the day I got it and there are still no signs of wear and tear. I'm usually stuffing it with coins in the main compartment and my ID in the back compartment. I must say it looks better stuffed, it gets a cute shape 😊

As you can see, my cute SLG is MIF 🇫🇷

It's an excellent piece for going extremely compact as you can fit coins, bills, earphones, credit cards, ID and what not in this small leather good. It goes well with my Alma BB in DE print when I'm trying to only take the essentials with me.

The only bad thing about it (so far, at least) are the fingerprints. Can't avoid them unless you're wearing gloves. I must say that Vernis leather is quite durable, actually. I own two pieces and although not always being supercareful with them, I don't see any scratches.

Unfortunately, my Amarante Cles transfered some color to the interior of my Neverfull in Azur print, which I can't remove. 

Fingerprints showing on the stuffed key pouch 

I highly suggest getting this item in case you have any doubts. Vernis might not be the right choice for you, but there are so many other prints and colors to choose from, it's impossible not to like any of them.

Neverfull GM review

Today I'll be reviewing the Neverfull GM bag in Damier Azur print. The picture above shows the box it came in - in my opinion, a horrible type of box for this kind of bag, so I took it out as soon as I left the store to avoid creasing.

This is the bag after almost 6 months. 

It shows very little patina, since I've mostly been using it just for my trips as hand luggage. I chose GM for that purpose - it really is "never full" and you can pack so much into this beautiful tote.

As you probably know, the new version of this bag comes with a matching pouch. You can use it as a cosmetic pouch in your bag or as a clutch. It really comes in handy sometimes; I for example use it for lady products so I can easily reach them.

The new version also comes with a different interior.

The bag currently retails for 995€ here in Europe, tax included. I purchased it in March for 945€.

I personally find this bag very useful. It has been my go to bag lately, especially during sunny days (and believe me, we had many of those this year!). I'm still not sure if it's the right size for me (I'm quite short), but its size saved me many times, I could fit so much in it. 

The handles are so durable, you don't ever have to worry about them snapping.

I'm very careful with the leather trimmings, avoiding rain and beauty products so they don't leave a stain. So far the patina is light and even.

It's a great bag for travellers, moms, students and anyone who needs a large bag. It's so versatile actually. I could easily call it my favorite bag.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask :)

New in

I'm so happy to present the most recent addition to my LV collection! As you can see, it's a small, but not less important item. It's something I had my eye on for a  very long time - and now I finally got my hands on this beautiful SLG!

I'm sorry for bad pic quality, but I was so excited and had to share this with you ASAP 🙌🏻!

And yes, it's a key pouch in Monogram Vernis!

I'm so in love with this item, although it was not the colour I originally wanted. The one on my wishlist was in colour rose indien, but it wasn't available at the  Louis Vuitton store I visited. When the SA brought the one in colour amarante, I knew I wouldn't go wrong with that one.

Here's a photo from instagram posted a few days ago. I hope you can see the colour clearly - it looks like chocolate!

So far I think this little fellow is so versatile, but has a major issue. There are fingerprints everywhere! Usually you would get a special cloth at LV for vernis items, but unfortunately, my SA forgot to put it in the box. However, I got an advice from another SA, to buy silky gloves that work even better. 

All in all, it's a great piece, quite spacious (inside pocket + external card sloth) and you can attach it to a D ring or anywhere else. I use it for credit cards, earphones, cash and receipts, as well as some other small items. You can't go wrong with this one.

I also looked at these two, but they just didn't work for me. I almost forgot, the price of the vernis pouch was 2200 NOK, so it was a little bit cheaper than the rest of Europe (265€).

Latest obsession

As you can see in the picture, my latest obsession is the Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandouliere.  I've never really been a fan of crossbody bags, but lately I realised it can be a great bag! 

It comes in Monogram, Damier Ebene, Damier Azur and Empreiente canvas/leather. In Monogram print it comes in 4 different sizes: 25, 30, 35 and 40. Although I chose pictures showing the Monogram print, I'm not 100% sure that's the one I would get. What worries me is the vachetta leather. I own a Saumur and a Noe bag in Monogram and they both have an almost honey-like patina, but since I was super careful, the patina is equal and without stains. If I would get a Speedy B, it would be my most used bag for sure, so I don't know how careful you can be in that case! 

On the other hand, you don't have to worry about it with the Damier Ebene print, but there is a catch. Most of the DE bags have details in treated leather. The problem with it is the creasing. No matter how careful you are, creasing will occur sooner or later. That's what unfortunately happened with my Trevi GM.

Having all this said, I have no idea which one to get! I want to get it ASAP, before another price increase happens. I'd like to hear your opinion and I'd love to get some advice, so don't be afraid to leave a comment!

(all pictures are taken from google images and the official Louis Vuitton website)