Oh Kate. Ms. Spade. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways….
Fun!
It’s amazing to me, after so many years in fashion, that you are still so fresh and fun and original. You designs stand out from the pack, because even after all this time, you’re leaps and bounds ahead of everyone else. I can spot your classic dot noel pattern a mile away! I still regret selling my (your) turquoise diaper bag on ebay. I won’t need it anymore, I thought. No more babies…. But that’s the thing with your designs, they’re so versatile! I could have kept using it (although not as a diaper bag). It was, after all, simply a beautiful tote bag. Ah, regret…..
Regret over that decision has prompted me to continue to peruse your handiwork whenever I have the opportunity. As usual, I love your color palette this season. The spring seemed so cheerful with all your greens and blues. And now, for the summer, you have a whole beach-y flamingo theme that I find …. well, just FUN!
Kate in the office!
Everything is so cleverly humorous. I, as usual, almost bought one of your gorgeous handbags. But sadly, I am not in need of a tote bag or a handbag (right now). Instead, I found myself fascinated by your expansion into paper and stationery, other things that I LOVE. My need for a pencil case that wasn’t coveted and then stolen by my curious trio of children led me to Amazon. Lo and behold, I immediately fell in love with one of your beautiful pencil cases. And let me just say for the record – I love that I can shop for your items on Amazon (I should seriously consider stock in Amazon, I shop from them so often.)
So typically, when you order a pencil case, that is what you receive. But you, Kate, you gave me more. An adorable eraser with the words “to err is human.” Two black polka dot pencils. A six-inch ruler. And a gold pencil sharpener. The pencil case is gorgeous too. Not made of flimsy material. And of course, the pull is your classic gold spade. Observe and admire accordingly.
Do you LOVE our Kate too? I started a Pinterest board with even more great stuff, that’s how obsessed I am!
What about you? Tell me what some of your favorites are!
Wow!! you write about a lot of interesting aspects about perfume. I do love Chanel as I won it at a Fantle’s fashion show when I was 12 or so. I think a Perfumer would be fun, but I think with all the scents I might get a headache. I think the Lauren wallet is so chic. I would Love to have one. Is Mothers Day already done? darn.
I Love the Valerie tote. It fits you and it’s fashionable. ta ta Have to go now. I have a hot date in Montreal at at Fabulous restaurant!
Keep writing !! Your Mama
I love all things Kate! My plates, silverware, placemats, coffee cups and champagne glasses are all Kate! Not to mention most of my purses and watches. I love Kate as much as I love Chloe + Isabel
I love all things Kate Spade too! I am proud to admit I have 4 of her purses. One is a black nylon backpack style (use it for my 2nd job- super sturdy and holds a lot of stuff including 2 pairs of mittens). One was a birthday present from my sister. I pined for a blue Wellesley Quinn purse for a year before I made it happen on EBay. It is hands down the most gorgeous purse. I get compliments on it every time I carry it- even from men! And I won a yellow Wellesley Quinn tote on Ebay by accident. But I’m not upset- it is the perfect carry-on size. I’m so stylish now when I fly!! And there’s a certain flamingo coin purse that has my name on it… I love how timeless her handbags are. I will always carry a Kate!!