Entries by Yvonne

Ottawa Parliament Hill And The Chinese Soldier Pose

We nearly scrapped Ottawa off our travel list due to tight schedule in Canada. Glad we didn’t. Ottawa was our next stop after Toronto. Toronto is modern, friendly, clean and pleasantly boring to me. Sorry to use the word boring, but after visiting Toronto twice, I just didn’t find the city exciting. Tired and worried […]

5 Reasons To Buy Real Louis Vuitton Bags Over Fakes

Let’s face it, Louis Vuitton bags are expensive. I hear a lot people say: I’ll never spend over $50 on a handbag. I’m fully supportive of this statement. It makes perfect sense if this is your financial principle. There are many beautiful, functional handbags out there available for less than $50. Just make sure of […]

Louis Vuitton Speedy Bag One Side Upside Down?

Hands up who doesn’t adore Audrey Hepburn? Look………… she was wearing a Louis Vuitton monogram speedy 25 bag back then! Louis Vuitton speedy bag is a classic piece that it has been an all time favorite designer bag for women around the globe. Due to its low price compared to other Louis Vuitton handbags,  a […]

Louis Vuitton Dust Bags

I’ve seen hundreds of Louis Vuitton dust bag over the years and love them! Some buyers assume if a bag comes with Louis Vuitton dust bag, it must be real. Some other buyers are on the other hand, extremely cautious, questioning whether or not the dust bags come with the bags they bought are authentic. […]

Louis Vuitton Receipt… Proof Of Authenticity?

Is a Louis Vuitton receipt proof of authenticity of a pre-owned Louis Vuitton handbag? …No! … Everybody loves a bargain. Who doesn’t want a near new (never used would be the best) designer handbag at half, 1/3 of the retail price, maybe even less? The tricky part is how do you know the bag for […]

Bargain or Expensive Fake? Louis Vuitton Artsy Bag

We girls are obsessed with bigger bags. I know this. Being a designer handbag authenticator, I get questions about the authenticity of big sized Louis Vuitton monogram bags people found online all the time. Louis Vuitton Monogram Artsy bag has only been around for a couple of years. Owners of this style are probably still […]

Louis Vuitton Postcards

A post card arrived in my letter box the other day, from an old friend that I thought we’d lost in touch. That got me all excited cause I haven’t received a postcard for a long time (it must have been even longer since last time I sent one)! Seeing a card with handwritten message […]

5 Things To Do In Beijing As A Tourist

There are so many things to do in Beijing. Any travel website or guide will give you a lot of information about Beijing, the capital of China, the most populous country in the world. However, to really get a feel of what a city has to offer, you need to be there, breathe in the […]

Louis Vuitton Date Code = Product Number on Receipt?

Today  I’m going to share a good question from someone who bought a Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Trevi PM bag from eBay: “Is this the number (serial number aka date code) that should match with the receipt product number? She filed an eBay dispute with the seller because after paying the bag, she thought the […]

Does Louis Vuitton Bag Come With Authenticity Card?

This is proven to be the most frequently asked question. Does Louis Vuitton bag come with Authenticity Card? The answer is simple: Real Louis Vuitton bags never come with authenticity card. True, Chanel, Fendi and Prada… have all introduced authenticity card to go with the package when you buy brand new from the boutique. Original […]

Vintage VS. Modern Louis Vuitton Saumur Bag

Want to know more about Louis Vuitton date code? Today I’m going to share another date code related question. Q: …The date code (of a vintage 80s Louis Vuitton Saumur bag we recently sold) is different to what I have seen, just curious. I’d like to know as much as possible… Now, let’s have a […]

Monday – Quotes of the week

“Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty, and the pig likes it.” “It’s no wonder that truth is stranger than fiction. Fiction has to make sense.” “Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.” “When your friends begin to flatter you on how young you […]

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Cate Blanchett At Blue Jasmine Australian Premiere

Cate Blanchett arrived at Woody Allen’s film Blue Jasmine Australian Premiere gracefully in an elegant, peachy orange evening gown. “Cate!” The crowd cheered. “How are you?” Greeting the media waiting in a chilly night of Sydney, Cate looked as gorgeous as ever on the blue carpet specially laid for the premiere. “Cold!” people replied eagerly. […]