things I love | Kate Spade watches

{The Brooklyn Chronograph}

{Copper Strap}

{The Metro}

I never wear watches. The couple that I have received as gifts are silver, and thin, and about 20 years old. Needless to say, I'm the market for a new one.

A watch is a classic basic that everyone needs. I think it's one of those things that is starting to lose appreciation among my generation of cellphone users. But I'm not ready to say goodbye, especially when there are such beautiful timepieces that easily become your signature look.

Kate Spade Polka Dot Karolina Shoe

The sole purpose of this post is to tell you to freak out about these {Kate Spade Karolinas} as much as I did when I saw them yesterday. Break open that piggy bank, because your fall wardrobe will get a major upgrade if you toss these in your closet!

style | Going Out

It's a rare occasion nowadays when I pull an outfit together that doesn't have paint on it or isn't from the heap of laundry on my bedroom floor. I've been busy (which is good for business, but bad for my overall appearance).

When I was in Chicago a couple of weeks ago, I had no choice but to class it up a bit. Here are the results

friday favorite | Kate Spade Taxi Mittens

By now I'm sure you've guessed, I'm a HUGE fan of Kate Spade {prime example seen here}. I think it's because I see so many of their pieces that look like they are one-of-a-kind. These mittens are no different.

I have the "Hi 5" mittens as well and I couldn't be more happy with them. They're quirky and fun but still very fashionable. And as the days quickly turn snowy here in Michigan, these mittens will be a perfect P.O.C. (Pop Of Color - thank you, Brad Brad World) with a boring black puffy coat.*

Happy Friday everyone!

*(P.S. They're on sale! {Click Here} to purchase a pair of your own before they're sold out! )

friday favorite | Kate Spade Hedgehog Coin Purse

I make really impulse purchases sometimes.

"YEP! I LOVE IT!"
*slam it on the counter*
*whip out my debit card*
*say "thank you" profusely to whomever is ringing me up*
(speaking to the object of purchase): "LOVE IT!.... I love this!"

And then I walk out of the store, look in my bag and think "WHAT WAS I THINKING?!"

WELL! This was definitely NOT one of those purchases.

Deborah Lloyd (creative director at Kate Spade) created {this coin purse} as an ode to her home country of England, where apparently hedgehogs are as common as black squirrels in Michigan. They are also a sign of good luck!

To me, I see this as something I will pass along to my grandchildren one day. When I'm long gone, they're going to open up a box and think "WHAT THE HECK IS THIS?!" and will fall in love with it, just as I have.

Meanwhile, I'm still alive - so I will enjoy it this weekend!

Happy Friday, you guys!