I dearly love Kate Spade’s ladylike bags. You can always count on her to designer a beautiful bag for those who love structure. This time she’s wrapped it up with a very tidy bow!

A boxy bag that is sleek and polished in rich, supple, black leather. This bag features a touch of patent in a horizontal bow that’s all about clean lines and no frills. The patent gives it a touch of sophistication. Tan ostrich embossed rolled leather top handles keep this bag from becoming too formal. They provide a bit of luxurious casual styling so you can feel free to carry this bag whether you are wearing business formal or daytime denim. A detachable strap with a 20″ drop allows you to have hands-free versatility.

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The Westward Collection by Kate Spade is bringing out some very attractive pieces at the moment. In case you aren’t familiar with the Collection, Westward is a collaboration between Kate Spade and designers Meritt Elliott and Emily Current. So far, they’re specializing in some of the most chic travel accessories you can add to your collection. The smallest piece of the assortment is the fun and dazzling clutch of The Ingenue Clutch. What’s not to love about this sequined beauty?

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It seems to be a trend at the moment for handbags to look like brief cases. A lot of designers are getting in on the trend and I’m liking it. I’ve never been one for trends but this trend is a bit of a mystery to me. I love the whole idea of a bag looking like a hidden purse. Kind of make people think you are on your way to work only to find out that it’s your bag.

The Westward Collection from Kate Spade New York “Wanderlust” Satchel is a gorgeous example of a briefcase turned purse. It doesn’t look like it would be a handbag and I loved it. If I saw someone down the street carrying this bag I would instantly think books or a lap top was it not a wallet, makeup and other goodies.

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I don’t go to the beach very often, as it’s way too hot in Miami to the point you can barely breathe, but when I do I try to go as stylish as possible. I’m definitely one of those women that have designer beach goods like towels, dresses, umbrellas, sandals, bags etc. When I stumble on unique looking beach accessories I tend to want them including the Kate Spade New York “Westwind Drive Felice” Tote.

Usually, I’m not a fan of gold or silver fashion accessories I always thought they were too gaudy looking but in the past year or so I’ve fallen in love! I’ve come to the realization that sometimes flashy is good and fun! The “Westwine Drive Felice” Tote is unlike any beach tote I’ve ever seen before. I don’t recall ever seen a shiny gold beach tote that would shine amazingly in the sun!

Ideally the tote isn’t practical for the beach but it sure is gorgeous! For me, I like to carry my everything in my beach bag to prevent carrying lots of bags. For this tote, I’d made a sacrifice though and bring multiple bags.

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Kate Spade New York is really making the best out of their summer with their unique sense of style and humor. As the heat waves approach us, what better representation of summer outings with an accessory that’s as bright and appealing as the Jezibel Flamingo Tote.

Do note that no flamingos were actually harmed for the production of this tote; it’s an all-canvas bag to be exact. But the natural silhouette of the flightless bird was funky enough to interpret into one of the season’s most unusual pieces.

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Emmy Rossum pictured above at the Prince concert this weekend wearing the lemon-y delicious Kate Spade Essex Scout matched with a pair of Gerard Darel pants and fabulous leopard pumps.

This bag is available over at the Nordstrom Spade Boutique where it retails for $395 and is available in eye-catching colors like citronella yellow, hot pink and bone white.

Read the BagBliss review of the Kate Spade Essex Scout!

I never use to be a big fan of Kate Spade. Her bags have always been cute but they were never appealing to me. Lately, I’ve been noticing the designer brand has been releasing some eye catching bags and clutches. One of the bags that is making me drool is the Kate Spade “Lemondrop” Frame Clutch. I absolutely love clutches but this clutch brings adorable up a notch.

Even though I love this clutch in white, I thought I would feature it in green because I felt it was more eye popping. The color really sticks out but so does the pineapple clasp. I can’t say I’ve ever seen a piece of fruit used as a clasp before but it’s definitely cute.

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When I walk by a gumball machine, I have to smile. The bright colored little balls of gum are cheerful and whimsical. It’s what initially caught my eye with the Kate Spade Essex Scout Leather Cross Body Flap Bag. Hmmm. just like the gumball, that’s quite a mouthful.

Bright colors are another big trend this season as we shake off the winter grey and all that black clothing we’ve been wearing. What better than to do a 180 degree turn and go super bright! Bone white, Citronella yellow and Hot Pink catch your eye and make you smile. They are such fun colors and can surprisingly be worn with a lot of different wardrobe choices!

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I’ve always had a weakness for animal prints. Although in recent months there has been a flood of “Leopard Print” bags to hit the market just in time for spring and summer for the yearly animal print tradition. But my question is, has it lost its wow factor? Or is it just one of those trends that will come back yearly, regardless.

Every designer under the sun has their own interpretation of the Leopard Print design. And what’s great about this is that there are so many different variations out there of the same idea, so its not exactly like you’re getting the same thing.

Let me near your thoughts.

Here are a couple new bags fresh off the designers rack for spring..

Kate Spade Devote Modern Lissy – $295
A plump little bucket-style tote in embossed leather and 14-karat gold accents.

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