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I blogged about Kate Spade and her 2010 Fall Line a few weeks ago. Check out what’s on sale!

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A few blogs ago, we looked at Kate Spade’s 2010 fall collection. On a recent trip to Chicago’s North Shore Old Orchard mall, Nordstrom had plenty of Kate Spade accessories to choose from. The Knightsbridge Darcy (Muse) bag was as lovely in person as in the print ads.

“There’s no place like home!” Kate Spade’s flats sparkle and are great walking shoes.

I  recently purchased Kate’s button studs in the amber stone. Very pretty and reasonably priced!

What’s new with Kate Spade? Click here to find out.  In the mail I received Kate Spades fall collection, featuring her purses with outfits that are colorful, fun and exciting. Here are my fav’s.

  “a modern interpretation of a vintage frame bag, the muse is at once ladylike and lovely.”

KNIGHTSBRIDGE ZIPPERED DARCY

24 KT. KNIGHTSBRIDGE quinn

Lynda Fur Chubbie, faux fur with poly-taffeta lining in leopard. This is a great jacket you’ll use for years to come. I especially like it with the yellow skirt. If you like the skirt, below is another outfit with a sweet cardigan.

LOVE THIS OUTFIT! I’ll be wearing the Enormous Swiss Dot Tights! Be sure to check out Kate’s shoes. Her flats are showstoppers and oh-so-comfortable.

I’m a curious person and like to know what people think; what their habits are. It is interesting to me that some people are very rigid in their habits. They may never set foot in Saks Fifth Avenue or Neiman Marcus. They won’t buy from catalogs because of returns. They only shop at Target or Macy’s because they think they can’t afford or won’t find anything in a boutique or higher-end store. I say, don’t limit your choices. There are possibilities everywhere!

I’m a big catalog or on-line shopper. I like seeing clothing on models as it’s easier to visualize the outfit on my body. The larger retailers have made returning items very easy. You usually have a return label and an amount is deducted from your return amount. When I calculate time and gas, the amount to return the item is less than what I’d spend on the streets. Just be sure to try on the items right away; keep the original packaging; package the item the original way best as possible; return as quickly as possible. I’ve ordered a lot and returned a lot. I’ve also kept a lot. It is worth it to me when the stores I’m ordering from are further away or “on-line” has so much more to offer.

I enjoy going to the boutiques on Oak Street in Chicago. I purchased items from Juicy Couture and Kate Spade when I was there last November. They are fun to visit but there is a limited amount of space available to display their wares. If your time is limited, I’d go to Nordstrom or Saks, Bloomingdales, Macy’s. They will have your favorite designers and all under one roof. When I visit Chicago, I plan my time carefully. Some boutiques with some department stores. Also, Ralph Lauren on Michigan Avenue is a must. You will see it all in their flagship store. While some labels are out of reach for the average consumer, it is an adventure to see the fabrics and designs they are offering. Believe me, you will see that filter down to your price level in a different fabric, but it makes you aware of what is out there and a better-informed consumer. Also, RL (the adjacent restaurant) has the best cosmos I’ve had anywhere!

I remember many years ago when we were in San Francisco. My daughter and I visited the “high-end” stores to relish in the beautiful fabrics and displays. She is able to fit into larger children’s’, women’s petites and juniors. We had several departments to visit and there are always sales. We ended up buying some gorgeous clothing at wonderful prices. We paid the same prices we would have at Target or Bon-Ton stores or Macy’s. You just have to have an open mind and “hunter/gatherer” intuitiveness to search out what you’re looking for.  Don’t be afraid: Go there!  If you need help, contact me and I can help you reorganize your closet or shop for your spring/summer wardrobe.

“Holiday” dress can be just that: it will be stored in the closet until next Christmas.  I decided to change that this year after catching sight of these beautiful Kate Spade shoes on Oak Street in Chicago.  I ended up buying the display shoes as the last size 7 in the shop and I felt like I was stealing away with a bounty of gold.  They are enough “bling” to be dressed up but look great with a casual outfit.  I wore them with a black Missoni dress for more intimate holiday gatherings;  “Not Your Daughter’s Jeans” capris , a white and fuchsia-sequined tank with a navy v-neck short sleeve BCBG sweater make a great day outfit; black sheath with opaque tights and dressy earrings put together a special night time outfit. I was able to use these shoes over and over again with what I already had in my closet, and I’ll bring them out periodically throughout the year.  One pair of shoes with so many options!