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8.26.2009

It's Kate's World, We're Just Livin' In It...

Am I the last blogger out there to post about Kate Spade's new clothing line for fall? Perhaps, but I still have to add my two cents! After all, I remember my first Kate Spade bag like it was yesterday- I thought I had died and gone to fashion heaven. Steel grey and affixed with that all important black label, I fell head over heels for her at that moment of purchase 12 years ago and never stopped admiring her growing empire!
I am absolutely LOVING the Mad Men meets Audrey Hepburn meets Zooey Dechanel aesthetic of this new line. Kate has always had an incredible ability to incorporate many influences into her style to craft a luxurious but whimsically updated WASPy appearance. Stuff you can wear to the preppiest country club or coolest downtown night club and still look perfectly dressed!
Needing this little cropped jacket and yellow party dress!

These look a bit Zooey...

These a bit Anne Hathaway/Devil Wears Prada...

These very Audrey/Holly Golightly....

This is mere perfection- the classic design but with the bow detail at the back and incredibly fun lining? Get on my back, coat.

This skirt/shirt/tights combo is a killer fall night out outfit (found on Bloomingdale's with these delish heels with cheetah heels!)

Kate also always brings her visual impact to her personal spaces as well- here are a bunch of my favorite images of Kate's own homes- note the abundance of gallery style wall hangings, mixture of modern art with traditional furniture, bold color and general sense of FUN.






Kate Spade's creative director Deborah Lloyd also clearly captures the brand's sense of fun and glamour as seen here in her own home (she looks exactly like Audrey in that first pic, no?)


The New York Kate Spade store has also been revamped and I'm loving the addition of a little punch of Palm Springs to the space!!!


I could go on and on about her bags, shoes, accessories, dishes, flatware and the like, but unfortunately I have another job other than this blog! :) Viva Kate!

30 comments:

Beth Gales said...

I love Kate Spade and her store is a treat for the eyes! I love her jewelry, too! That trench is fabulous!

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

J'adore Kate Spade! All of her lines (clothes, shoes, bags, jewelry, paper home) are so chic. I have 3 or 4 bags and a few wallets of hers that I still use. Great quality.

Abigail Leigh said...

Kate Spade is my idol!!!!! I have loved her for YEARS!!!!! I even got to go to the corp office for a job interview from here in MD...didn't get the job but it was a great experience.

Hillary said...

Love it! Makes me less afraid of color!

Tricia said...

Great post Erin- I do love Kate Spade and the clothing line looks amazing!

lolly-jolly said...

what a great post! love it!

mb said...

Wow Erin,
You outdid yourself in this morning post. What great eye candy. Love Kate Spade. I want to run out and get me some kelly green.

Allison said...

Kate can do no wrong in my book.

Anonymous said...

Love the new look as well and blogged about it recently! So much to look at and even though there is so much color, it just works!

Kristin@Bouelvard Interior Design said...

I like the line. I heart those animal print pumps. I might have to have those.

Mimi said...

I love all the color! I was just on Kate Spade's site a couple of days ago browsing the jewelry. She has addressed every detail as a brand. She is just amazing!

paula said...

love her line, but her home...wow!

Anonymous said...

"Get on my back, coat" hahahaha

Love every bit of it!

Peck Avenue said...

holy bejesus - i am so in love

meg manion silliker said...

i heart kate.

nostalgia_rentals said...

Kate Spade's home is at the top of my inspiration file -- thanks for the post! Do you happen to know what the wallpaper pattern is in the picture of the bath with the stripe shower curtain? I looove it and have been looking everywhere for it.

Meghan said...

i just saw one of the ads in the new Glamour and loved it. Definitely channeling Ms. Audrey Hepburn I think- whom I couldn't adore more! Great post!

deliciously organized said...

Is it bad to want EVERYTHING in this post? Love Kate and very into those snakeskin heels! -carlee

Design Actually said...

Wow, she just keeps getting better! Love her sense of style for the home, too.

Sarah said...

Wow! I want those clothes!

Vivi said...

The line also looks a little Jackie O on sweet tarts. I love it!

SparkerShop said...

What a lovely collection of images! I really enjoyed your take on KS.

The company's aesthetic has always appealed to me, so I was thrilled to discover a Kate Spade photo shoot in my neighborhood a couple of months back! (In fact, I did a little write-up on it on my blog, if you are interested: http://sparkerblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/in-neighborhood.html )

so.chic said...

I love the fabulous Kate Spade. I still remember getting my very first Kate Spade purse!

Averill said...

The Kate Spade black messenger bag I got for my 16th birthday was my first "designer" bag and I wore that thing TO DEATH. In fact, when a friend did a portrait of me for a class, she drew me with it slung across my body!

Home Inspired said...

I fell in love with Kate Spade many years ago. Several handbags and wallets later I am still wowed by her! Love the new clothing line...it's so fun looking!

Jessica said...

You have no idea how badly I want my life to resemble a Kate Spade ad.

Down Pillow said...

Such a great-looking clothing line - but, would we expect anything less from Ms. Spade?

ashlina {the decorista} said...

AWESOME POST!! who doesn't love kate spade!!!

Jacquelyn said...

This post caused my eyeballs to pop out of my head. I get stuck on that yellow shift dress everytime I see it. And the owl purse.

tiffany jewelry said...

i like your blogs, the lifestyle is very well. . I wanna run out and get me some green.

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