Kate Spade Turns it Up a Notch
August 12, 2009 by Star Stevenson
Filed under Fall Style, Handbags
Are you a fan of Kate Spade? Usually when I think of Kate Spade I think minimalistic, non-fussy handbags. In fact, one of the first designer handbags given to me was the ‘Sam’ bag which was your simple black nylon shoulder bag. For fall her bags have been turned up a notch or two. This time around we see a little more hardware, quilting and even patent leather!
(Images: Bloomingdales)
Coney Island Lilia Tote ($355) Here’s a bag that will look fantastic year-round. This tote is made out of quilted nylon trimmed with patent leather and is roomy enough to fit just about everything you’ll need. What I really like the most are the shoulder straps, the mix of leather and chains is just enough to give it that little touch of edge.
Lincoln Road Allie Tote ($355) Now if you’re looking for a bag that will take you from work to evenings this high-shine patent leather hobo would do the job. The oversized zipper pulls are fun and a bit quirky, but it works with the style.
Roland Park Cecilia Satchel ($495) This is the bag I would choose. It’s a satchel shape, which I love, and the contrasting colours of black, brown and cream leather go so well together. It comes with a detachable shoulder strap and is a roomy 13″W x 11″H x 5.5″D.
Coney Island Stevie Tote ($295) This is the bag you’d take with you for a day at the beach, poolside and even to a fair or theme park. This nylon tote is quite cute and comes in green (shown), black, pink and red, perfect to go with just about any outfit. It’s roomy enough to fit all your essentials, snacks, camera and maybe even a bottle of water. Fill it up and off you go!
As always Kate Spade bags fall under mid-range pricing which is another trait that I really like about her line. If you want to get a great looking bag but don’t want to spend too much money, Kate Spade is the way to go. What I also love is you won’t see a lot of KS bags on other women, unlike other brands, so there’s a bit of exclusivity. 
These bags are all available at Bloomingdales or directly through the Kate Spade official website.
