Kate Spade Has Earned Her Stripes This Spring…

Vanna Espadrille Skimmer“Step lively, my ladies, and welcome aboard”!Portlans Constantine Handheld Clutch“Let’s run it up the mast and see who salutes it”. Jane Reader Shades“Oh steward, I’ll have another”! Awning Stripe Correspondence Cards“Ship shape and full steam ahead for the social season”. Haig Point Kei Canvas Tote “For all your buried treasure”. start with this… Yikes! We loves those stripes! All photos (except gum) link to the item’s webpage. Take those nautical stripes out for a sail: “Beyond the Sea”… [Read More]

“Hallelujah and Pass The Perfume Sample…”

I went to a revival meeting this weekend that would make Elmer Gantry rise to his feet in exaltation. It was the 2009 Spring Cosmetic Trend Show at Nordstrom, Mission Viejo. Women 10 rows deep on 3 sides of the catwalk were hootin’ and hollerin’ over eye shadows, cellulite potions, bronzing oils and magic mascara wands that vibrate. The joke was you can even use it for the mascara. (ba dum bum). The congregation roared with laughter! As they were… [Read More]

“You must have been a beautiful baby……”

…’cuz baby, look at you now”! Baby’s First Polo – 3 mos. to 9 mos.“…’cuz it’s never too early to start wearing a popped up collar”(I recently bought this as a gift – so tiny & adorable.The mom loved it because I think it’s so unexpected.) Leather Coupe Driving Loafers“…’cuz you’re driving circles ’round your mommy’s heart”. Anelie cotton floral dress (with a big bow in the back)“…’cuz, I feel pretty. Oh so pretty”. Caliana Espadrille“…’cuz I can wrap my… [Read More]

The Crocodile Says….

…it’s time to spring ahead… …and put your best foot forward. Keep your head in the game……and your eye on the prize. And before you know it…spring?It’s in the bag! All the photos link to the item’s webpage. Shop till you drop song… what else? “Crocodile Rock” – Elton John

Spring Color Trends

At Pantone the Spring ’09 colors are blooming.Salmon Rose is on the pallet. It looks similar to the Sunset Pink at Vineyard Vines. Here is a cute cardigan in Sunset Pink from VV. Pink and green are also showing up in jewelry. Kate Spade has enameled bangles. Each one has their own hidden idiom.For pink – “Tickled Pink”. For green – “The Grass Is Always Greener”. Cute! And these….