The unboxing!!!! Look at that tissue paper!
Unwrapping to find the list of must-haves for any Kate Spade Girl!
Oh my gawwwwwgeousness! It arrived on an unassuming Columbus Day Monday. My new Kate Spade for the season. Nothing puts a smile on my face like a brand new KS pocketbook and matching wallet will do:) I planned my plan of attack: waited for said online sale; then waited for B to be in a super good mood; then asked ever so very nicely if it could be added to my little collection of handbags. It worked like a charm (this time... it doesn't always work! Muahahaha!)
I love animal print! I love bows! It was handbag HEAVEN! The only thing I was a bit hesitant about was that it was made of nylon. I'm use to leather handbags. But quickly remembered that I never use my leather bags because they end up being so heavy with all their hardware as well. It gets so uncomfortable and I have been using a lot of my Vera Bradley bags because they are made of a quilted material which is so light and soft.
Trust me this decision did not come lightly. It really was a toss up between this or a Tory Burch coated canvas ocelot animal. It looked a lot more solid with the leather bottom reinforcement with feet as well. But then the dimensions were a lot larger, it looked a lot bulkier, and with all the hardware, I'm sure my shoulder and back would feel it way too soon. And I remembered the only bags I liked to carry were my Vera Bradley's. Lately I've been carrying lightweight totes I have gotten for free from work... which is really kinda weird. OMG B is right - I just like free stuff!
Anyways, I decided to take a chance on this KS bag because she is known for her durable nylon bags that are super lightweight. I love how the bow, gold hardware, and leather dress up an otherwise casual material. Oh, and the leopard print. This is so quintessential KS. I love how the embossing is on the hardware as opposed to many of her bags being embossed on the leather. I always fear it will rub off over time (totally on my label whoring kick lately!). Also, I heard nylon is super easy to care for - just water and some mild soap like Ivory or some Woolite. I'm definitely gonna use the heck out of this handbag. I just love the bow design!!!! I wish she would make that her signature stamp on all bags. If not, I'm gonna have to get into the handbag business and make it mine for sure:). I hope she makes another one in a coated canvas with a little bow in the future. I'd be all over it. If only I could have an unlimited expense account for all things Kate Spade... I can always dream:)
Xo
