I'm Loving...Kate Spade Saturday

Kate Spade has always been one of my favorite designers. I just love how she perfectly mixes modern and mid century style with a feminine and classic elegance, while also being fun and flirty. While the price tags have always been on the high side, I've always considered her pieces a "splurge", but now was Kate Spade has a new more affordable line, Kate Spade Saturday! She introduced great styles from clothing to home products and travel bags that are less than $200 and still represent the essence of the brand! She even lets you be the designer, where you can design your own weekender duffle bag! Here are some of my favorite pieces from the new line.

Scoopback Dress in Signature Zig Zag $150

 

Sexy Back Dress $170 

 

Jump-Around Jumpsuit in Chambray $140

 Two-Way Shirtdress in Chambray $150

 

Everyday Shift Dress in Signature Zig Zag $170

 

Half-Circle Satchel in Canvas and Leather $160

Small Squared-Away Cosmetic Case in Natural Canvas $45

 

Squared Sunnies $50

 

Pillow Cover in Signature Zig Zag $25

 

The A Stool by ByAlex $140.00

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 Design your own Small Weekender Duffle $290

Babe on a Budget: Striped Cover Up

Although its the middle of winter, for some reason I've had summer on the brain. Perhaps I'm just wishing I was in the middle of a sun-drenched tropical resort soaking up the rays. Nevertheless, I've been scoping out the fun summer clothing that's been arriving in all the stores lately. And while I love a great designer piece, some things I think its better not to splurge. Here are a few looks for a babe on a budget.

JCrew Striped Cover UP / Francesca's Beach Cover Up

Jcrew Polka Dot Shirt / Francescas Polka Dot Shirt

Jcrew Bobble Necklace / Francescas Block Necklace

Super Girly Holiday Gift Guide...

Sequin Bag Red Valentino / Leather Bow Gloves Mango / Drop Earrings Kate Spade / Bow Keychain Jcrew / Bow Ring Madewell / Navy Blue Bow Belt Lilly Pulitzer / Glitter Bow Clutch Nordstroms / Bow Necklace Shopbop / Bow Socks jcrew / Bow Watch Kate Spade / Red Patent Leather Bow Wallet Kate Spade /

Wardrobe Essentials: The Black Blazer

Having recently traveled to a lot of metropolitan cities including Seattle, San Francisco, and New York, I’ve realized that there’s something missing from my wardrobe, the basic blacks…

You know, the boots, the handbag, the blazer…

Every winter Season I find myself wishing I had more of these basic black pieces in my closet to wear on gloomy days or when I’m packing for a trip to a big city. But living in Southern California where it sometimes can get up to 90 degrees in the dead of winter, I haven’t had much need to buy black (plus I’ve always felt I look better color).

Since I don’t have much, I end up wearing the few black pieces that I own over and over again. And in my recent travels I’ve felt a little out of place because I’m forced to mix in a bit of color. But Black being the ultimate universal color, I know I need more of it. And when I say universal I mean it, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Paris, anywhere you go, you’ll never feel out of place if you’re wearing black!

So I’ve set a goal for my wardrobe, as I do every season, to “invest” in more basic blacks so I feel more like a “local” while traveling. I always think it’s the best compliment to get asked for directions in a city where you’re just visiting, because it means you look like you fit in!

I’ve check off the boots and the bag from my list, next up… the basic black blazer

Theory Leather Sleeves
Rachel Zoe Velvet Blazer
ALC Jones
Helmut Lang
Maryna Blazer
Halston Heritage
Asos Leather
Patterson Kincaid.

And Sometimes Splurge...

Jcrew Harper Leather Booths

Kate Spade Scarf

Tory Burch Dome Bag

You don't have to break the bank...

Nordstroms Leopard Square Heels Jcrew Leopard Square Heels

Givency Leopard Square Heel

Isaac Mizrahi