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#46
NorthSideGirl said:
I've seen her bags for years, but only recently started to buy her products. I started out as an LV girl because I liked the lightness of the coated canvas and their designs, but I also love Coach and MJ for MJ bags.

I first bought a cute cover for my iPad Mini, in the Kate Spade store. The service level there was top notch, everyone was so friendly and upbeat, and so when I needed something bigger than my MJ Natasha, I looked at Kate Spade's Little Minka. Love!! I now have one in afogato (neutral) and a violet I found on Ebay. My only concern it that now I'm thinking of the Midnight Blue and Black Little Minkas. That seems like a lot of Minkas!
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I have soooo many things from the cobble hill line, it's out of control. I sympathize with your minka struggles. That new blue color is so beautiful, too.
 
#47
Eru said:
I have soooo many things from the cobble hill line, it's out of control. I sympathize with your minka struggles. That new blue color is so beautiful, too.
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Thanks! I keep telling myself that I don't "need" that blue Little Minka, but the color is just gorgeous. I also am looking at Zappos - they have the peachy pink one on sale. :laugh:

Her entire Cobble Hill line is really talking to me... (I think it keeps saying, "buy me, buy me!"). I can't believe I resisted Kate Spade this long - the colors are just wonderful, the styles go from modern conservative to eye popping fun, and the entire line is just very upbeat and a joy to look at.
 
#48
I'm thinking of getting the carson in that new blue, even though I already have that exact bag in black (back when it was called the clarke...the carson is practically identical, but has a curve to the zipper).
 
#49
olittleheart said:
I just received my mikas pond wallet in coral/floral which is pictured as :
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On the kate spade website, in real life it is the colour of a pylon, i am so disappointed as i'm not into neon at all, and it looks nothing like that! See here: View attachment 2427762

I bought it final sale and cannot return, and there are no kate spade shops here. Argh! Dishonest image. Never buying online again.
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I love the color in the first pic, don't care for the second, real one at all. I'd be super miffed.
 
#50
Eru said:
I'm thinking of getting the carson in that new blue, even though I already have that exact bag in black (back when it was called the clarke...the carson is practically identical, but has a curve to the zipper).
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Hmmm, thanks for mentioning the Carson. I did notice it at the time I shopping for the Little Minka. It's a little smaller, which is nice when one doesn't need quite a wieldy of a handbag, plus the price point is a bit kinder. I like the way it looks in both the blue and the black. Argh! I can't end up with 4 more KS bags next week. I must control myself!! I must! ;)
 
#52
NorthSideGirl said:
Hmmm, thanks for mentioning the Carson. I did notice it at the time I shopping for the Little Minka. It's a little smaller, which is nice when one doesn't need quite a wieldy of a handbag, plus the price point is a bit kinder. I like the way it looks in both the blue and the black. Argh! I can't end up with 4 more KS bags next week. I must control myself!! I must! ;)
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The carson/clarke holds way more than you'd expect, for such a little bag! I really, really like mine and can usually use it for work unless I need extra stuff (cold weather stuff or folders). Sometimes I'll bring it and a tote because it's just so pretty. I get lots of compliments on my black one.
 
#53
Eru said:
The carson/clarke holds way more than you'd expect, for such a little bag! I really, really like mine and can usually use it for work unless I need extra stuff (cold weather stuff or folders). Sometimes I'll bring it and a tote because it's just so pretty. I get lots of compliments on my black one.
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Eru, I can tell I'm becoming a KS addict! :smile1: In two weeks I need to go pick up something I had repaired, and there is a KS store close by, so I'll go check out the Carson. I may need a rescue squad, in case I won't leave the store. ;)
 
#54
I feel that! I resisted designer purses for so long but Kate Spade (and Marc by Marc Jacob's petal to the metal line, but mostly KS) just sucked me in. Every time I think I'm satisfied, I see something so cute I must have it. I haven't actually seen the carson in blue in person--the store I went into today only had them in polka dot, black, and affogato (or whatever they're calling that color this season).
 
#55
kymmie said:
I have ten kate spade bags and numerous small accessories. Kate Spade bags were my favorites about five years ago. What attracted me was there was plenty of pink and she had the cutest initial lining. My initials are also KS so it was a novelty for me. Over the years I have moved on to higher end bags - LV, Chloe and Balenciaga but I still find myself visiting her website monthly to see what is new.

All my bags still looks fabulous. The only item that hasn't held up well is my large planner but it gets a lot of use. Its probably just wear and tear. Its two years old.
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I couldn't agree with you more! I've also moved onto more higher end bags (LV) but still always find myself checking the Kate Spade website for all her cute, fun, and colorful designs!
 
#57
I began collecting Kate Spade bags about 3 years ago. I currently own about 20 bags. Most have been purchased online, of those purchased in-store my experience was wonderful. I find KS handbags to be roomy, well constructed, colorful and classic. The last bag I obtained was a light pink Beau Bag. I am actually amazed that I haven't switched my purse since Christmas Eve!! I Love It!!ImageUploadedByPurseForum1393253362.106461.jpg. Kate Spade is my Favorite designer bag to own!!
 
#58
Love Kate Spade! Especially the Wellesley range, which is specially made for outlets, and I don't mind that at all. I find that range very hardy and functional. Got myself 5 bags and a wallet from the Wellesley range, and 2 other Kate Spade bags from other ranges... It also helps that they come in really nice sweet colours, like the ballet slip and robins egg, and also basic colours like black and porcelain.

I'm glad to be able to get this range since I'm living in the States for a year. Definitely gonna buy a few more before I head back to my country where there's no Kate Spade outlets. :(
 
#59
The more I see Kate Spade stuff, the more I love them! My favorite color is pink and she has many pink purses with lovely bows! I love bows!!:D Whenever I go to a Kate Spade boutique, they always seem to give me discounts...cannot resist.
 
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