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My first Kate Spade comes with a small story, and a question! My parents went on vacation this week, and my mother wanted to bring me home something. I told her she didn't have to, but she felt badly because all I ever do is work and I haven't taken time of since 2009. She spent her whole vacation looking for something to bring me home and then remembered, when she was shopping, that I have been saying for, forever, I wanted a Kate Spade bag (I saw one, way back in the day that I loved, and kicked myself forever afterwards for not putting out the money and buying it).

When they got home today, my dad came around the corner with a paper bag from the store and said that he had gone in to the store because my mom had said I wanted a bag from there and asked for just the shopping bag and that they happily gave him one. I laughed and laughed, because, well my dad WOULD do something like that just to make me smile and I thanked him for my new paper shopping bag. Then he said 'But they said I could only have it if we bought a purse..." and handed me the dust bag with the purse!

Apparently my mom spent over an hour in the store trying to figure out the best one for me. I can't believe how much care she took in to picking one out, and I'm so happy she did.

Prior to tonight, I had no idea that there were things like MFF or FP but I've certainly learned all about them now! I have no idea if the purse she got me is MFF or FP, but I love that she took the care to buy it for me. So, without further ado a somewhat poor quality photo from my iPad:

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So my question is, is it a MFF or a FP one that she got at the outlet? As far as my googling skills go it's called an Alexander Avenue Large Catalina (in black, obviously!). I tried to find a list of things that would let you know the difference between the two but so far have come up with nothing.

can you post a picture of the green KS tag with the price on it? If it's a MFF, it will have two price lines. If it is a FP, it will have only one line. If the price sticker is missing, but the tag is still there, post the style number.

Also, this is posted in many places, but just because something is MFF does not mean that it is not as good as a FP item. There are several lines that are MFF only, like the wellesley line, that a lot of us here think are better than some of the FP lines.
 
Oh is that all you need to look for? Thanks Morisa! That's easy! I think my mother took the price part of the tag off, but I'll see if she stll has it. She forgot and snatched it back before I could take a better look at it lol!

And yes, I think that some of the MFF lines are just as nice as some of the FP ones! I have a feeling this is going to start a very dangerous (and expensive) hobby of mine....!
 
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These are mine! <3
The one that looks like an envelope is my first and only "made for outlets" piece. All of the others were purchased either online at katespade.com or in the boutique. The last quilted black one "Lauralee" is my latest one. It is a great everyday bag.
 
LOVE the envelope clutch!! How much can you fit in it?

The envelope is actually not a clutch. It is actually a tote. Par Avion Joseph. Made for outlets. It can hold my iPad, files and magazines.

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I forgot to show this one. I use this one as a clutch or purse organizer. It is about 5x7. It holds receipts and my check book. I have used it as a clutch and it can fit my iPhone, some credit cards and lip balm.
 
The envelope is actually not a clutch. It is actually a tote. Par Avion Joseph. Made for outlets. It can hold my iPad, files and magazines.

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I forgot to show this one. I use this one as a clutch or purse organizer. It is about 5x7. It holds receipts and my check book. I have used it as a clutch and it can fit my iPhone, some credit cards and lip balm.

Thanks for the feedback. When did you buy it from the outlets, if you don't mind me asking? Would love to know if I could still find it in-store now!
 
The envelope is actually not a clutch. It is actually a tote. Par Avion Joseph. Made for outlets. It can hold my iPad, files and magazines.

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I forgot to show this one. I use this one as a clutch or purse organizer. It is about 5x7. It holds receipts and my check book. I have used it as a clutch and it can fit my iPhone, some credit cards and lip balm.

Love this! Is this a recent item or was it from a while ago (wondering if it's still attainable :graucho: )
 
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