One of my favorite rituals to prepare for fall is moving from my summer bag to my fall bag. There's something about that swap that just feels like the season is officially changing — like I'm allowed to slow down, layer up, and get a little more intentional about the details. And for me, every fall, that means reaching for my Louis Vuitton Speedy.

This year, I'm really wanting to style it up. I've been scrolling Pinterest and seeing so many gorgeous versions of the Speedy dressed up with adorable bag charms, and I am obsessed. I keep coming back to the same feeling — I want mine to say elegant and elevated. Not overdone, not trying too hard, just put-together in a way that feels like me right now. So I've been shopping for cute charms, saving photos, pulling pieces together, trying to figure out what that actually looks like.

And somewhere in that process, it hit me — this isn't really about the bag. It's about the fact that we're decorating our bags for the life we want to create. The version of us we're stepping into. It's a mindset thing, honestly. The same way I think about my home, my calendar, my goals for the season — I think about my bag too. It's one more small, visible reminder of who I'm becoming.

So instead of keeping all of this inspiration to myself, I decided to pull it together into one place for you. This is my style book — 45+ different ways to style a Louis Vuitton Speedy for fall, with different charm combinations, different moods, different takes on elegant and elevated, so you can find the version that feels like you. I'll also link the video I just did on YouTube about this, if you want to see it in motion.

Let's get into it.

Tips for Your Own Speedy Reset

Start with a theme, not a pile. Before you touch a single charm, decide on a mood — moody academia, warm neutral, bold and colorful — and choose pieces that support it.
Layer by size. Mix one larger statement charm with 1–2 smaller ones rather than several charms of the same size.
Leave breathing room. The bag itself is part of the design. Don't cover every inch of hardware.
Rotate seasonally. Treat your bag charms the way you'd treat jewelry — swap them out as your mood and the season change, rather than committing to one setup forever.
Let it mean something. The most powerful part of a reset isn't the charms — it's what you're saying yes to for the season ahead. Choose pieces that feel like her, not just what's trending.

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45+ Ways to Style Your Louis Vuitton Speedy handbag

01 | Teddy bear bag charms a la Josefien

02 | Gold coin with tassle bag charm

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03 | Cherry bag charm

I think this might be my favorite. I love the gold chain necklaces for this bag, the leather tassel handles and the cherry bag charm. Perfection!

04 | Teddy bear and Birkin bag charms

05 | Travel bag to go

06 | Trinket Money bag charm

07 | 8 ball lucky bag charms

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08 | Black and white bag charms

09 | Designer bag charms

10 | Swan charm styled Speedy bag

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11 | Classic LV bag charm bracelet

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12 | LV coin purse, dachshund charm

13 | Bestie bags

14 | New York City bag charms

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15 | Precious pink bunny

16 | Teddy Bear bag charm

17 | Leather heart & teddy bear bag charm a la Randy

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18 | I heart New York bag charms

19 | Navy blue teddy bear bag charm

20 | Layered cherry charms

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21 | Checkered Louis Vuitton Speedy with red charms

22 | Coffee and cute bag charms a la Olivia

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23 | Fish charm collection a la Manon

24 | Shopping in Paris

25 | Pink and red bag charms

26 | Coffee table bag charm style

27 | Pretzels and Cherry charms

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28 | Brown beaded bag charm

29 | Green bandana and tassel

30 | Hearts and lips red bag charms

31 | Lemons and lime

32 | Bff bag charms

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33 | Black and white bag charms a la Mayuko

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34 | Add on some NYC keychains as bag charms

I cannot get over this adorable little ‘I heart NY’ teddy bear keychain charm. Come on, does it get any cuter?

35 | Leather Hello Kitty bag charm

Shop hello kitty bag charms:

36 | Layer pink girlie charms

37 | Bedazzled Mickey Mouse bag charm

I cannot get over how cute the Mickey Mouse bedazzled bag charms are. They also have Minnie Mouse, Daisy, Snoopy & Buzz Lightyear too!

38 | Stuffed bunny charm a la Sam

39 | Evil Eye bracelet bag charms

40 | Bag charms street style

41 | Doughnuts, Cherries and coffee

42 | Croissant charm a la Rebecca

43 | Green chains and beads with inital

44 | Cowboy boot charm

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45 | Just add a scarf

46 | Teddy bear bag charm

FAQ

How many bag charms is too many for a Speedy?
There's no hard rule, but a good gauge is proportion — the charms should complement the bag, not compete with it. For a Speedy 25, 2–4 charms usually feels balanced. On a Speedy 30 or 35, you have a little more room to layer.

Should I get a Speedy 25 or Speedy 30?
The 25 tends to be the more versatile everyday size and photographs beautifully styled with charms, since there's less bag to "fight" the accessories. The 30 gives you more room if you're a mom, work from a bag, or just prefer more structure to style around.

Will bag charms damage my Speedy?
As long as charms are properly attached and not excessively heavy, they shouldn't damage the leather or canvas. Just be mindful of anything with sharp edges resting directly against the bag, and remove charms before storing the bag long-term.

How do I keep my Speedy protected while I'm styling and using it often?
A bag organizer insert helps maintain shape, and rotating charms rather than piling everything on at once reduces wear on the handles and hardware.

Where do you find affordable bag charms?
A mix of luxury and non-luxury pieces is honestly the move — a few investment charms mixed with fun, seasonal, lower-cost pieces gives you the most flexibility to change things up without spending a fortune every time your mood shifts.

Do I need to match my charms to my outfit, or can they be a statement on their own?
Both work. Some of the most striking looks let the bag be its own statement piece rather than matching everything else. Don't be afraid to let it stand out.

At the end of the day, this isn't really a post about bag charms. It's about the quiet ritual of choosing, every season, who you're going to be next — and giving yourself permission to make even the small things feel intentional.

So this fall, whatever your Speedy ends up looking like, I hope it reminds you of her. The one you're becoming.

Which of these 33 looks is calling your name? Let me know in the comments — I'd love to see which one you try first.