Kate Spade Sample Sale

I got an email about Kate Spade Sample sale today.  I really love Kate Spade's jewelry, wallet and handbags, however their clothing it is a bit too pricy even at sample sale price.

here are some my lust items:


FLY GIRL BIB NECKLACE $348.00  $139.00 sale

This necklace is so beautiful and screams fall.  However it is huge, I seriously doubt I will have any chance wear it.

Two by Two Dana dress.  The giraffes are just too cute. You can see Carol rocking it here.  I especially love how she pairs it with the bright green jackie.  On the other hand, this is final sale and I never tried a katespade clothing item in the past so I am not willing to risk $100 for it. 

Did you see anything you like?

the "short" story

Bay area really isn't a good area for shorts.  It hardly ever get warm enough and those days do get hot usually falls in a working day.  Notherless, some of those shorts roll out for summer are so cute.

 J Crew is currently having 20% off all shorts. Those three are my favorites. Somehow I am always drawn to clothing that has appliqué  on it.

More J.Crew...

However, my favorite short for the season would be this one.  How cute are those sail boats. The price is pretty reasonable too.

Land's End Canvas
Women's Sailboat Mini Shorts $39.50

Are you a shorts person?  

Rain, Rain, go away....

It is raining all week and my treasured JCREW umbrella finally reach the end of its life with the extenuation spring lost its elasticity so that the umbrella doesn't quite fully open. I came across some of those and thought they were so cute.

Miss Marc by Marc Jacobs

kate spade

Macy's

Finally Rain boot

Earth® 'Elite' Rain Boot

Macy's new Launch -- Kinder Aggugini for Impulse

As I often get junk email, one new product caught my attention today.  It is Macy's Launch on Kinder Aggugini for Impulse.


This designer for less concept is not new.  Macy's sibling Target is the master of it.  However I had never quite like the clothing line Target has to offer. I don't usually shop at Macys as I get overwhelmed by the selections.  I bought some princess or Dora or Hello Kitty stuff for my daughter there once a while or Clinique face lotion when there is a Bonus time.  That is probably the extend I shop there.  My mom however is a big fan and she often stack her coupons and find super good deals.  Inspire by her, I bought some cashmere crewneck during Christmas last year and only had to return them because they fit like a grand mother's sweater.

Will this line of Macy be the same disappointment? One thing I have noticed is that most material are non-organic. On the plus side they are machine washable.

As always I am tempted by yet another dress. Left side of both pictures are my favorites.  I wish there were in-person reviews like the Anthropologie ones available somewhere.  As we all know the way a gorgeous model wear something does not always equal to real life success.
Do you shop at Macy's?  Any favorite department that works? Will you be checking out this new line?

Spring has arrived....

Spring has arrived, so has Nordstrom's February Catalog.  I had always love the quality of the glossy photo paper those catalogs are printed on.   This month's catalog is particularly beautiful and romantic with the overall beige and pink tone. It somehow reminds me of a blooming pink peony.

Although I don't usually rings, not even wedding rings because it tends to scratch the kids,  I still like to look at those candy looking  rings.

I love this oversized bag in the photograph, and is very tempted to get one.  However the real bag is darker and greener than the picture to my liking.

And these scarfs are so beautiful, may I have one color each please?

And the lace dress model is wearing is so romantic.

Actually most of the time I am not sure I am drawn to the product itself, or it is the glamor created by the beautiful photography romanticized the material.  It is probably the later.  In general I like Nordstrom's impeccable service, but the place is too big to shop for a lot of times.  The pricing is good and they are quick to move their inventory.   They carry many of the brands Anthropologie carries, such as Leifstottir,  bailey 44, three dots, splendid just to name a few.

Also I notice this  Orla Kiely bag for $40.  I had a cross body one and really love it.  It is light weight and the print stands out against  a black or dark grey coat.

Classic Shoulder Bags In Sky Color by Orla Kiely $165 $40 eDressMe

Last I leave you with a not so spring outfit of the day.

Top: JCREW sequent ruffle tank,
Cardigan: Anthropologie set the course cardigan
 Bottom: Chalk and Charcoal skirt

Luxe Lust

Do you like to look at expensive stuff even you know perfectly you cannot afford it?  Notherless, they are good to look at.  Actually as the moment I am browsing them, Hubby asked suspiciously that "You are not going to buy another trench are you?"

Did I mention I had a thing for polka dots?

This trench will be so great for spring.  Too bad it comes with a $1500 price tag.  Unless I have gone mad, there is no way I'd spend that much.  Actually I constantly wonder, other than the millionaires and princess of Arabian,  how many people really spend $1500 on a piece of clothing?  Hubby said it is a matter of perspective.  If we truly appreciate the cloth the way we appreciate a big TV or a piano, or feel it is necessary like the TV or a piano (neither of which is a necessity b.t.w, it just feels that way)  then we might save up to get one, but we don't.  I guess he's got a point.

I really love the way this Kate Spade Trench flares out. The bow in the back is a lovely addition.

Somehow the white and gold combination is super gorgeous.

This jewelry itself is probably be too over the top in real life, but I really love how this pair with the white blouse on the model.  It has a almost roman gothic look.

Back to reality, this is my OOTD. Now I look at the picture, I think this sweater makes me look fat.  Oh, well...

Top: Anthropologie flannel shirt (don't remember the name)

Sweater: Anthropologie Solstice Festival Cardigan

Skirt: JCREW chord pencil skirt in shadow

Boots: J-41