Sizing Up a Birthday Present

This morning I received an email from a mother who was shopping for a birthday gift for her daughter. She had narrowed it down to the perfect Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas bag, but her dilemma at this point was size: Medium? or Large?

Oh my, how grateful I am that Louis Vuitton makes different size! But man, life would be easier with less choices, especially during gift time...don't you think?

In her email to me, this (awesome) mom requested further information about which size I thought a better choice.

As I wrote out my complete bag analysis, including carrying capabilities, pro's/con's of the functionality of each, I couldn't help but picture the woman's daughter in everyday life with each of the bags...

I saw her at the gym with her medium bag...carrying her sneakers and sports bra in hand (eew). I saw her looking a very un-put-together on a dinner date with her much too big bag! I saw her walking into work with the larger tote, neatly buttoned up, and every fitting just right. Then I saw her carrying her medium sized bag, cosmetic bag and novel tucked inside, laptop in its rightful case tucked under the other arm, and that looked just fabulous in my mind also (indeed, that's how I do it!)

And what did I come up with to tell the mother? I came up with the usual, same old answer...unfortunately...the same answer I have to hand out when women ask my opinion on picking a brand: It's personal.

I know lots of women who prefer a huge oversized tote any time of the day, any day of the week.

But me? Well I'll take a smaller Kelly box-sized bag, a Speedy 25, or a clutch. I feel more lady-like, more like Audrey or Grace or Jackie...but, that's just me...

What about you? Give me some input girls...what's your size preference?

If you could only have one bag, what would you have?

And we're back...with more than just Vuitton.

Hi everyone!

Well, I have to say that I am sorry it has been so long since I have posted in my blog. I've just been so busy and caught up in the day-to-day work, that I haven't had a moment to sit down and write about it. But, as I am sitting in my house today and thinking about the past 6 months, I decided it was time to share about what happened!

Things at Bella Bag have certainly been exciting, that's for sure. I have been working hard to accumulate resources (and handbags) to grow this little business and make it better. Have you hopped over to the website Bella Bag: Authentic Pre-Owned Designer Handbags and Accessories? I worked with a great graphic designer named Jessica Cornelius to get that splash page looking so fab and fun, and the shopping cart is still a work in progress.

And, if you are looking for a real bargain, and maybe want to jump in on an auction in progress, why not click on one of our ebay auctions? You never know...you could pick up a great little bag there for a real steal! Personally, I love ebay, so definitely don't miss out on the Bella Bag Authentic eBay Boutique.

I know in the past that I've certainly led Bella Bag into a (and yes reasonably true) reputation for holding a majority of Louis Vuitton inventory. However, I want you to know that we're expanding our horizons and this month we've not only got lots of Gucci and Chanel too, but even some pretty amazing Bottega Veneta...I mean, an Intrecciato Oversized Nappa clutch T-D-F!

I am staring across the table at it right now...it is this huge envelope style clutch, and just beautiful, suede and leather and snakeskin weaves, and I am thinking that I may just steal it from the inventory myself...

Do you know what Bottega Veneta's old motto was? Let me tell you...

"Bottega Veneta: When your own initials are enough."

I told my mom this recently, and she just about keeled over, saying that she was now convinced that she had to have one...

So I'm just saying...if you don't see this Intrecciato bag on the website when you go to check out what I'm talking about...that's because I purchased it for myself!