Lambskin vs. Caviar Leather?

I know I've been on a shopping rampage lately but one of my goals by the end of this year is to treat myself to a Chanel Classic Jumbo/Large Flap Bag for my 20th birthday present! 

To me the Classic Flap Bag is timeless, elegant and will definitely not go out of style. Its definitely an investment piece that I'll cherish and pass down to my further generations.Chanel is known to increase their prices for the classic flap bag almost every single year. In August 2011 the Jumbo Flap Bag retailed for $4550.00CAD. This past weekend (March 2012) I went to the Chanel boutique and the price of the Jumbo Flap Bag has increased to $4900.00CAD - this being said I'd like to get mine this year before the prices increase once again! I definitely would love to get it in black with silver hardware. I'd get more use out of a black bag and it, being my first Chanel I would definitely want no regrets in getting any thing that I wouldn't use!

The hardest part for me right now is to narrow it down to whether i want the bag in Lambskin or Caviar leather...

Lambskin is very soft and buttery that gives the bag a very luxurious feel/look and shine! However, Lambskin has quite a bit of set backs. Its very prone to dents and scratches - even to the zippers from the bag itself can leave marks and indentations on the lambskin. It can't really be cleaned therefore the bag is super high maintenance! Lambskin is also very prone to fading of the color as well as after using the bag you would have to store it by stuffing the inside the bag to keep its shape. Lambskin is more flimsy and can lose its shape over time. I love the look and feel of the lambskin but am totally a klutz. I feel as if I were to get it in the lambskin I would ruin it before its lifetime is up. 

Caviar is a textured (pebbled) leather that is more stiff and durable. Its more water resistant and stain resistant, if anything were to get on it you could easily clean the bag by wiping it with a cloth or a bit of water. Its super low maintenance and its a leather that you could use all the time without worrying. I prefer the look of the lambskin over the caviar but being more practical, I would use the caviar more often without being super anal. Plus, its a more structured bag so I wouldn't have to care so much about storing the bag after I use it. 

Ahhh ! I'm so torn between the two leather types :( help please ! 

Guess what I got....

THE LOUIS VUITTON INSOLITE WALLET !!! 

after lots of consideration, I finally made the decision to get the Insolite wallet in Damier. Its versatile and I could use it as a clutch whenever I don't feel like carrying my purse around. The zip pocket also fits my iPhone4 perfectly! and with 12 card slots its not quite enough for ALL my cards but it will do:) I also got my initials stamped on the inside of the wallet. I love how Louis personalizes the pieces like this! I chose the colour red to match the inside lining of my speedy. I'm so happy ! It costed me $655.00CAD + tax. its a beautiful peice.

held as a clutch

and while I was browsing around Holt Renfrew waiting for my wallet to be stamped, i stumbled upon ....

Marc Jacobs iPhone 4/4s case!

I saw a silver one last week and asked the sales associate if they had it in the Rose Gold colour cause it would be absolutely PERFECT if they did. She said they haven't gotten them in yet. Lucky me, one week later: I happened to stumble upon the 2nd last Rose Gold case! It is super cute & goes so well with my rose gold accessories. It costed me $45.00CAD + tax.

my puppy Cookie <3 

Pro: the case is super cute & light so it doesn't weigh your phone down

Con: made of plastic. I thought it was made of a heavier material which would somewhat justify the price. 

*Photos make the case look "gold" but they're a true ROSE GOLD. 

LV Wallet

I've been on a hunt for the perfect wallet for my speedy. I have lots of cards that I need to bring around with me and I need a change pocket in my wallet! Im so undeceive & I think I've narrowed it down to 2 wallets;

LV Insolite Wallet; ~$665.00 CAD/USD

• 12 credit card slots
• 2 zippered pockets
• 2 flat pockets for paper
• comes in Damier, Damier Azur, Monogram, Monogram Multicolore Canvas ~805.00CAD/USD (Linings: Figue, Litchi, Orange, Citron) 

I really love the look of this wallet & how it's so versatile. You could use it as a wallet and if you don't want to carry your purse for the day, you could use it as a clutch! It has 2 zippered pockets on the inside which I love because it gives the outside a more smooth surface opposed to having the zippered pockets on the outside. 12 slots isn't quite enough but I'll settle for 12 compared to regular wallets with 9 slots. I love the look of the Monogram Multicolore Canvas! Its so original because no Multicolore Canvas will ever look like another. The colour pattern is totally different from each leather item. the one thing that I dislike about this wallet is that it has 4 brass snaps on the inside to secure the wallet. Its not very secure especially if you were to fill your wallet and used it as a clutch. The snaps could pop open whereas if it was a zipper it would be more secure. 

LV Long Wallet Origami; ~$705.00CAD/USD

• Rear zippered coin compartment
• 12 credit card slots
• 2 large interior bill compartments
• 3 smaller interior bill compartments
• comes in Damier & Monogram

This wallet is very unique as you can see, the inside of the wallet is shaped in different angles giving it the "origami" folds while the outside looks like its folded like an envelope. I've never seen something like this before! It looks gorgeous. This wallet has the zippered pocket on the outside which is a downside for me because if you were to put coins in the back it would make the wallet push outwards giving it a bumpy feel & look. This wallet also has the snap buttons for closure which i don't like.

SIGH! decisions, decisions! :( so hard to make a choice between the two! I'm so torn!

Technology Needs Style too

Black Marc Jacobs 13" laptop sleeve - $65.00CAD

It's super cute & the inside has a really nice luxurious fleece lining

I bought mine at Aritzia & they come in a wide variety of colors!