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Welcome Aboard the first in a series of Summer Air Travel posts all about my thoughts on air travel.  The first in the series is about the hot topic of the fees for checking a bag.  The New York Post reported that American Airlines is now charging $15 for the FIRST checked bag.  Other airlines are charging $25 for the second checked bag and don’t you dare try to overstuff your first, they will charge you if you go over the weight limit.

All this means that you will have to pack wisely and carry-on yourself.  For you beauty-holics it’s the perfect time to splurge on a chic carry-on bag to house it all.  Here is my favorite, the Boxford from Longchamp pays for itself in 20 trips ($15 x 20).   If you booked your travel well in advance of these fees and charges, it’s worth trying to get your money back.  If not,  is the flying public going to be responsible for all their increases and fees as they occur? 

I was so happy to read that my good buddy Natasha over @ Fashioniche got the Louis Vuitton she’s been after.  I know I’m next!  I can just feel designer purse vibes!!  I am so terribly sick of the Liz Claiborne clearanced TJ Maxx purse I’ve been lugging around. It’s a faux gator black tote and I’m so sick of it, on top of that the dog has chewed on it so it’s really pathetic but I refuse to buy another cheap purse.  At the top of my purse wishlist is the Longchamp Legende and a Le Pliage to go in it.  The Legende has to be leather, maybe chocolate brown or beige or black or purple or green, I don’t really care at this point, lolz.  Congrats on your new purse Natasha, it’s too cute!! 

Photo Credit: Longchamp.com