Louis Vuitton Trevi PM; my review on this timeless classic

Whilst I am still intrigued with this new blogging thing, I decided that I might as well do a review on my Louis Vuitton Trevi PM. As I have owned the Trevi for around a year, I think I am relatively equipped in expressing my true thoughts on it :).

Louis Vuitton Damier Trevi PM 

The Damier Trevi was initially released around 2007 and has become a permanent addition to the Louis Vuitton collection. Currently it is only available in the Damier Ebene canvas print in both PM and GM and retails for $2090 AUD (though I do remember it coming in the Damier Azur print a while back). 

The specific particulars of the bag can be found here. 

Review of the Louis Vuitton Damier Trevi PM

In my opinion, the Trevi is one of the most sophisticated and feminine bags made by Louis Vuitton. Whilst it does emit a more mature and work-type vibe, I think it's still appropriate for all ages (even though I do carry it more for work rather than just going out). This bag comes with the red suede lining and two small side pockets which can store a phone, keys, a pen and makeup compact if needed. Although the picture may not depict this, but this bag is quite structured with a base that does not severely sag when filled. I don't know if it's just me, but I really don't like it when bags sag (or forms some kind of a dip or however you call it) because it just seems like the bag is overused or filled, so this is a major plus for me! The Trevi can be carried in the cradle of the arms or with the longer strap which gives the bag a more casual look, though I only ever use it when my bag gets a little too heavy and I can't be bothered using my arms. 

So overall, the pros of the bag would be that its is: functional, sophisticated, structured, good size (can fit A4 documents), little maintenance required and is relatively uncommon. 

A major pro of this bag is that it has really stays the same shape and colour even through use! I have worn this bag so many times out and have not ever been stressed about taking extra care because even after 1 year it looks EXACTLY the same as when I bought it :) 

Whilst the cons of the bag (to me) are: the weightiness and that seems to be it!! 

My review of the Louis Vuitton Brea MM in Rose Velours; limited edition 2013

With the rain splattering down my window and the coldness creeping through the house, I kinda had nothing to do so...I decided I might try my hand at blogging. Although I haven't ventured into the blogging world before, it seems like a interesting place to gather and express my thoughts! 

As there was nothing much on the Louis Vuitton Rose Velours collection on the Internet, I might as well share my thoughts on a recent purchase (especially since the Louis Vuitton website doesn't really do the Brea MM justice!(you can see this here)) 

Louis Vuitton Rose Velours Collection

In Australia, the Rose Velours Collection recently launched, together the Indian Rose (hot pink here in the Brea MM). Both collections were released in the Vernis and were ideally very feminine. The Rose Velours, being the soft baby pink, came in a number of different styles, namely the Alma BB/PM/GM, Brea MM, Monceau BB and the Pochette, along with some other accessories. 

  

After stumbling into the Bondi Louis Vuitton a couple of weeks back, I couldn't stop thinking about the bag and how beautiful and feminine it looked that I couldn't pass it up. Since it was a limited edition colour, I decided that I couldn't resist and had to get it during my lunch break in the city on the next day. When I walked in the sales assistance actually advised me that they weren't sure if they had any left as there were none on display (like in Bondi) but thankfully she found one in the back! It was actually the last one they had in Sydney and it only came out two weeks ago!

Review of the Louis Vuitton Brea MM 

I have been using the bag for a couple of weeks now and have found it to be quite functional and extremely light weight. However, I have to admit, the colour of the bag was the central thing that drew me to the bag in the first place. I like that it is feminine, not too flashing and that it emits a rather younger feel. It is also a relatively comfortable size for me considering I am quite petite in comparison to the GM which did seem to consume me. 

The only negative comments that I have about the bag is that it is (to me) sometimes a little too flashy to be worn as a every day bag (even though the Brea MM in Indian Rose is more extravagant) . Since I am in university and not too adventurous, I can't imagine wearing it out all the time...so I have only taken it out a few times; for work or when I have night out with the girls. Another thing is that I have noticed  that the leather straps have patinaed a little (though I'm unsure as to whether this is my OCD coming through!). 

So overall, the pros of the bag would be that its is: functional, lightweight, feminine and relatively uncommon (I tend to dislike it when I have a bag that everyone else does though probably everyone feels like that too right? especially since I had that experience with my Prada saffiano tote that I purchased in 2011 and I ended up seeing it everywhere!!)

Whilst the cons of the bag (to me) are: the patina of the handles and straps, a little flashy at times and......that the bag kinda of goes out of shape when the zipper is undone.