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#76
Newbie here, both to the forum and also to the world of KS. I first came to the KS website in my search for a decent wallet. I'd been searching for one locally but all the cheaply made ones in nearby stores just weren't cutting it for me. I found what was technically a clutch (but really, to me, seemed to be a glorified wallet), on sale on the KS website: the Southport Mandy. I thought it would be handy; not only is it a wallet but it can also hold my phone and double as a clutch, in a pinch! And it was on sale for a measly $64 after the promo code, so I bought it. Now, it did accomodate my cards and bills, but aside from the fact that there is literally not even room for my lip balm after my phone goes in, the real issue for me has been that there is nowhere suitable to keep coins (I tried keeping them in the large zippered compartment with my phone but every time I reached in for my phone the coins fell out).

So, I clearly had no other option but to buy another KS wallet! I waffled and waffled over whether to get the glitter bug wallet in the small stacy or the full size stacy....finally I decided that since the Mandy I had could be my "big wallet" that I should get the small stacy. It arrived, and I do like the small Stacy, but...as I suppose I should've known, it really can't accomodate all my cards, and is therefore only suitable for brief evenings out where I won't need any more than my ID and one credit card.

So, then I clearly had no other alternative but to buy the large Stacy in glitter bug (both in night sky blue)!

So...three KS wallets later, I just couldn't live another day without a KS purse. I had again been waffling about whether or not to buy the Allen street Neil (in cipria pink) on the KS site, and I waffled too long because it sold out! I managed to find another one on eBay for the same cost as the KS sale price. I do love it, but it is rather small. And during my searching on eBay I discovered another cute, small cross body KS purse -- the Essex scout. I bought one NWT in red.

Anyway I now have three KS wallets, two purses (and a third on the way --eep!). In summary, since discovering KS a mere six weeks ago, I've spent over $500 :'(
 
#77
My first Kate Spade is now around 10 years old! In 2004 or 2005, when the logos bags were all the rage was when I bought it. It was my first handbag over $20. I think I paid about $150 for it? That was a lot of money for me back then, especially on a bag! It was on sale at the Kate Spade boutique in NYC. Dot Noel in Cranberry called Maddie. Logos might be out now, but drawstring are in, but then again this one doesn't have a cross-body strap. I use this bag maybe once a year at most - I am a leather girl now...(i can't believe i used to swear against leather because i didn't think it was worth the money). KS used to be known for their Nylon bags, strangely enough. It's sitting in my closet for sentimental reasons - my first designer bag :)

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#80
My very first KS was the Little Minka in black. I loved that bag to death but I let it go because of how heavy it was. I love to carry as much as I can in my bags and even though I tried to carry as little as possible, it was still heavy :( The crossbody strap would make my shoulder hurt and I didn't like to carry it with the short strap either. Though I regret selling it, the weight and how finicky the main zipper was made it easier for me to let go.

My next bag was the medium size Gold Coast Maryanne in black. Again, I loved that bag but I let it go because it was too heavy to carry. I am trying to get one in the large size because its so classy looking and someone said the quality is better than chanel (she has both and carries the KS more).
 
#82
I just got my very first KS yesterday lol. I never thought I would want one in my life bec I find the brand (or theme) quirky and youthful. But I still got the stiff leather design though but not the Maise. I got one from the Wellesley line.
 
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