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Kate Spade Coney Island Quilted Lilia Tote, Handbag of the Day

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Kate Spade Coney Island Quilted Lilia ToteThe Kate Spade Coney Island Quilted Lilia Tote shows us quilting on a new -- much larger than usual -- scale.

This lovely13½"W X 13"H X 3"D tote has big, diamond-shaped nylon quilt panels, which give it an unusual texture and a lot of interest! The juxtaposition of the soft, cushy panels and the rigid goldtone rings and metal chain shows both femininity and grit. It's a sensible, day-sized bag with a punk rock edge.

We love the way this bag would dress up any denim -- and add rock cred to your day job outfit. The bag is rounded out with a sexy, deep red lining, an unusually dark metal Kate Spade logo plate and patent leather trim.

No word on whether it doubles as a pillow, but we have an inkling that it would totally work.

The Kate Spade Coney Island Quilted Lilia Tote is available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $355.

Kate Spade Sherwood Owl Handbag, Handbag of the Day

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handbagA decidedly autumnal palette meets a wise character in Kate Spade's Sherwood Owl Handbag. A mixture of patent leather and suede, this unique bag is both fun and smart bringing the owl to life with bright eyes and two little feet poking out beneath the lower edge. The interior is fully lined with silk and features both a zippered and open pockets to keep your things organized. The three-inch drop double handles complete the design. I love the texture and comfortable beauty encompassed by the layers of material and the price isn't half bad either -- $425! (14" x 14" x 5")

Kate Spade Jitney Coin Purse - Small Splurge

Filed under: Apparel, Handbags

We feature a lot of fantastic handbags, but what about what you keep inside your handbag? Here's a small splurge, just in time for summer (which I am so ready for after a cold, cold East Coast winter!). Kate Spade's cute and colorful Jitney Coin Purse, named after NYC's Hampton Jitney bus line, comes in two patterns, both with a summer theme: SPF (this page) and G&T (see below). The coin purse is cotton canvas with smooth cowhide trim and features a zipper closure and 14-karat light gold plated hardware. Unlined; 2.4" H x 3.5" W; $50.


Kate Spade Women's Charlottesville Malea Tote, Handbag of the Day

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Kate Spade Women's Charlottesville Malea ToteThe Kate Spade Women's Charlottesville Malea Tote is an elegant, refreshingly basic tote for spring.

You might call this a "safe" tote, which makes it an excellent investment piece. Made from smooth, shiny cowhide (or so they say, but have you ever seen a green cow? I didn't think so.)(Yes, I'm kidding.), the bag has simple lines, charming tassels, and gold-toned hardware.

The perforated details and subtle Kate Spade namestamp keep this functional bag feminine. The 13.75"W x 10.25"H x 5.25"D bag also has a floral lining, complementing the grassy shade of the luxurious cowhide.

The Kate Spade Women's Charlottesville Malea Tote is available from Bloomingdales for $395.

Kate Spade Store Opening Totes, Handbags of the Day

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Kate Spade's "store opening totes" is a collection of 7 individually designed canvas tote bags created in commemoration of the opening of several new Kate Spade stores around the country. Each bag is available in a limited edition of only 50 and is not only designed in honor of its specific store's location (this "stop and smell the roses" bag is representative of its store's home in Portland, Oregon) but is also only available in that individual store for purchase. So if you're looking to have a collection of all 7 bags you better get ready for a cross-country travel spree.

This artificial crocodile design representing the Everglades in Florida is my favorite.

Kate Spade Francis Satchel, Handbag of the Day

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From Kate Spade's Sydney collection, the Francis satchel is a soft-shaped bag with subtle but gorgeous shine. The platinum metallic calfskin is white hot and the bag doesn't go overboard on the details. Decorative ties are threaded through engraved nickel and 14-karat light gold rings and an almost invisible logo plate decorates the front. Lined with the signature larabee dots, the bag measure 9 1/2" high by 16" wide by 6" deep. $625.

Kate Spade Hugo Poppy Griffen Tote, Handbag of the Day

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For her Spring 2007 collection, Kate Spade teamed up with British artist Hugo Guinness to create the Kate Spade Hugo Poppy Griffen tote. The magazine tote features the artist's beautiful poppy illustration printed on a lightweight canvas. Open on the top, the bag has 14-karat gold plated hardware and boarskin leather trim. Inside, there are double slide pockets as well as a zippered compartment. In black on natural, the bag sells for $225.

Kate Spade Sao Paolo Small Coal Tote, Handbag of the Day

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Introducing a twist to the classic basket weave summer tote, Kate Spade used patent leather for the weave in her Sao Paolo Small Coal Tote. In red, white or orange (pictured), the bag captures a small piece of the flair of one of the most populated cities in the world, Sao Paolo, Brazil. The bag is unstructured and has an open top. There is one interior pocket in the signature larabee dot cotton twill lining, but the rest of the tote remains open and waiting to be packed with books and sunglasses for relaxing day trips or trinkets collected at an international, open-air market. It measures 11.2"h x 12.6"w x 6.5"d. Price: $695.

Kate Spade Art Basel Coal Bag, Handbag of the Day

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Kate Spade's Art Basel Coal Bag was designed in honor of the Lawrence Weiner's artwork at the Wolfsonian Museum in Miami, Florida. Produced in a limited run, the totes feature two logo graphics - "lo & behold" and "mira & ve" - that are featured in the Weiner piece. They are made of heavy, white cotton canvas and have an open top, so they are best for casual uses, such as carrying things to the gym or the beach. There is a zip pocket on the inside so that you can keep keys and other small items together. The bag measures 11.8''h x 13.4''w x 6.3''d. Price: $145.

Kate Spade Larabee Noel dot Annette Travel Bag, Handbag of the Day

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With the holiday season in full swing, there is lots of traveling to do. Ever since I lost my luggage a few years ago, I have been terrified to check it in again. Whenever I can help it, I pack light so that I can carry it on the plane with me and travel stress free. And the Kate Spade Larabee Noel dot Annette Travel Bag would be perfect. It has an undestated look with simple polka dot accents and leather trim. Made of nylon fabric with leather accents, even when stuffed, you would be able to squeeze this bag in the overhead compartment. It features a folded top with a zip closure, a front and back pocket, and an adjustable nylon shoulder strap. Bag dimensions: 16½'' wide x 11'' tall x 8½'' wide. Price: $237.

Gin Rummy Drink Set

Filed under: Dining, Spirits

If asked to name popular card games, gin rummy would probably not make the top five. That said, the game does carry a touch of old fashioned sophistication that works well with Kate Spade's Gin Rummy Drink Set. She has a whiskey decanter ($125), a set of highballs ($100 for 4) and a set of cordial glasses ($50 for 4), all made of full lead crystal that has been etched with the shapes of card suits. The decanter, which is topped with a rectangular crystal stopper, stands 11" high and holds 32-oz.

Kate Spade Holiday Plates

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Kate Spade clearly knows that few things are more festive than brightly colored holiday lights, so she used them as the main pattern on her holiday accent plates. The 9-inch china plates work with her Rutherford Circle line of tableware, but the plates can also be used on their own, for dinner or dessert, and can be matched up with other white dinnerware if you already have such collection. The plates come in a set of four and are dishwasher safe. Price: $80.

Kate Spade Mala Blue Hobo, Handbag of the Day

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The bold pattern on Kate Spade's new Mala Blue Hobo was inspired by the "bold patterns [seen] on the savannah" at the Mala Mala Game Preserve in South Africa. Not having observed the African savannah in great detail personally, I can't speak to whether the design is a realistic representation of naturally occurring patterns, but it is beautiful even if the details of the patterns don't match up. The unstructured bag is made of leather-trimmed haircalf and is accented with a large, geometric gold turnlock closure. Price: $675.

Kate Spade Larabee Road Cups and Saucers

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Kate Spade's Larabee Road pattern, which covers this After Dinner Cup and Saucer Set, seems guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of anyone served with one. Sold in a set of four with red, yellow green and pink polka dots, the pieces have a sense of fun about them that is not often found in after-dinner cups, a typically staid delineation of the tableware world. Use them for cappuccinos or tea, or bring them out with a breakfast service for coffee and scones. The set is also available in a bright stripe pattern. Price: $75.

Kate Spade Oak Park Erin, Handbag of the Day

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The Kate Spade Oak Park Erin handbag is basically a simple clutch that has had a strap added to it to make it a little easier to carry. It measures only 3.6" x 10.6" x 3.2" and the strap, which has an almost 7 inch drop, makes it seem tiny. The bag comes in ruby (pictured) and chocolate and is made of Italian suede with cotton lining. It has a zip top and gold hardware, including tiny feet on the bottom of the bag to protect the suede, although you may never actually set this bag down when you are out with it. Price: $275.



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