♠ Elegant, independent, sassy, bold. ♠
I have a confession to make; I am obsessed with Kate Spade. Shoes, handbags, jewelry, clothes. I want it all. Holding a Kate Spade handbag in my arms gives me a feeling like no other. It fills me with confidence and reminds what a privilege it is to hold this bag.
Walking into a Kate Spade store is a breath of fresh air. There is a sign taking up the space of the entire window reminding me that I picked the right day to come. “75 percent off.” I grab my phone and check my bank account…. Well…. I deserve a new bag right?
There is something about the way the Kate Spade store is set up. Handbags: large and small, high and low, light pink and deep blue. I feel like I need to open up every bag and throw it on my shoulder in front of a mirror to see if it’s a fit for me. Somehow a little piece of Kate Spade could fit anyone’s lifestyle.
The clearance section kills me when I see the “Extra 20 percent off” ticket. Do I pick out a handbag and wallet? Some earrings? An iPhone case? A gift for whoever’s birthday is next? The options are endless and the deals are something I don’t want to walk away from.
I finally make my decision and find my new baby. She’s the one I am ready to hold by my side every day. It’s time for her to meet my other “Kate’s”. My student discount is applied and the percentage off is taken. When I’m ready to hold my breath and swipe my debit card thru the machine, I realize, the total comes to less than what I calculated in my head. I smile. A well worth trip and I didn’t drain my bank account.
I can’t wait to get home to transfer everything over to my new handbag. It’s time to retire my old one, at least for the season. I step outside into the public with my new “Kate” and the confidence I feel holding her on my arm gives me such a rush. Our new relationship is growing.
I get compliments left and right and I cannot help but tell them my outrageous deal I scored. The shiny spade logo catches everyone’s eye. I cannot help but smile and brag about my new Kate. It’s nothing like the Coach bags I use to carry in high school. It’s mature and brings out my independence.
The woman herself, well she is something else. Not only does she have the handbag line, but she also designs shoes, jewelry, stationary, and home décor. She is a sorority woman and studied journalism in college just like me. I knew we had more in common than just an eye for a handbag with a pop of color.
Today I checked my email and wouldn’t you know, another coupon. Kate loves me. She is supportive, affordable, beautiful, and strong. It’s time to run to my closest Kate Spade and fall in love again.
♠ Treat yourself and live colorfully. ♠
