Tag Archives: kate spade

Aunt Maggie’s International Giveaway!

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

A few days ago FedEx delivered a surprise package from my Aunt Maggie. I received my first surprise package from Aunt Maggie at age 7; a large box filled with homemade Barbie clothes including a wedding dress! Through the years Aunt … Continue reading →

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EASTER

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

When I realized the weather would be too cold to wear my navy lace dress for Easter, I set it aside for Mother’s Day, but I didn’t give up on such a pretty lace making its Easter debut, and made … Continue reading →

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New Arrival at K a t i e Spade

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

I’m staying at a lovely 5-star resort through the weekend (not our typical getaway) – one of those places where you swap your car for bicycles upon arrival. My husband is engaged in professional activities allowing me to bring along … Continue reading →

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Party Pep – Vogue 8815

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

I’m a little late to the party with this pattern but I’ve finally arrived Vogue 8815 has received dozens of favorable reviews on PR.  I came close to buying a Kate Spade zebra peplum made in the same style, but … Continue reading →

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Memorable or Forgettable? Vogue 8570

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

“Fashion is made to become unfashionable.”  Coco Chanel I tried to keep this quote in mind while admiring Kate Spade’s new black and white paisley garments. This snappy print is featured all over the website in the form of a skirt, a … Continue reading →

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Tidbits

Posted on June 16, 2012 by

 I’m sewing Vogue 8648 again . It’s not quite the  S H I B U I  that it was the first time around, partly because I have omitted the silk organza underlining, thus saving me hours or perhaps days of … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream Social – Vintage Simplicity 7715

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

 What would Kate Spade wear to an Ice Cream Social? …….. A new silk dress, of course!  I had a Kate Spade moment and took the plunge into this Simplicity pattern one more time. Ok, it wasn’t just any Ice … Continue reading →

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Kate Spade/Simplicity 7715

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

You may already know how much I love Kate Spade clothes although I don’t own a single Kate Spade garment.  One of the dresses I’ve admired over the years is the Aubrey Wrap Dress, which Kate Spade introduces in new fabrics … Continue reading →

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Three Months and Still Sewing

Posted on November 30, 2011 by
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What can I say other than I like blouses with ruffles!  I made this silk dupioni top  in a hurry, and now, I wish I had planned a holiday wardrobe because I truly don’t have one other than a couple … Continue reading →

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Talbots & Kate Spade

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

If I like Kate Spade so much, then why is my wardrobe brimming with clothes from Talbots?     I’ve been in a wardrobe rut for a while. My mother worked at Talbots until she earned a lifetime 40% discount, … Continue reading →

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