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Kate Spade spring/summer 2015 New York Fashion Week

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Photo Credits: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2014©

Kate Spade held her spring/summer 2015 presentation on September, 5 2015 during New York Fashion Week. The collection was true to Kate Spade’s well-loved aesthetic and included playful prints and handbags. The garden theme Kate Spade portrayed during the presentation included real grass on the venue’s floor; which set the ideal setting for the collection that instantly took you on a warm, spring day picnic.

The flattering silhouettes included fit and flare, sheath dresses, a-line skirts, full skirt with pleats, crop tops and feminine blouses. The colors were vivid without being bright or neon. Kate Spade also showed a variety of flat sandals, wedges and high heels which can easily be worn from casual day-wear to casual-chic evening attire.

I adore the prints, fit and flare styles, and whimsical handbags in Kate Spade’s spring/summer 2015 New York Fashion Week presentation. I am looking forward to when Kate Spade’s spring/summer 2015 collection hits stores! Which style from the presentation is your favorite?

To learn more about Kate Spade, please click here. 

Metallic handbags for fall 2014

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Metallic handbags have been a classic mainstay in the world of handbags over the past several years. Despite their place as a modern classic, metallic handbags have exploded for fall 2014; and are proving to be one of the most important handbag trends of the seasons.

Spotted on the runways in New York, Paris, Milan and London, metallic handbags are taking the streets by storm. Every metallic hue has been seen including silver, pewter, gold and metallic versions of every color on the rainbow. Metallic hues are being spotted on mini, small, medium and large handbags; although medium is usually the largest handbag one would want to be metallic; for good taste purposes 😉

The metallic handbag is a fresh way to wear a neutral purse this fall season. Metallic hues blend well with almost any color palette and can be worn from day to day. Smaller metallic bags can easily transition into evening and can instantly dress up a pair of jeans.

There is also a trend towards simple, understated handbags. While metallic bags are not understated due to their shiny and eye-catching appearance, the style of the handbag this fall season is in theme with the trend towards simplicity. When shopping for a metallic handbag, look for clean lines, not a lot of hardware and simplicity.

I found a few metallic handbags around the web which fit perfectly into fall 2014’s metallic handbag trend and assembled them into the shopping widget below. For vegan styles, please visit JillMilan.com.

Backpacks for fall 2014

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Fall 2014 is fast approaching and one of the continuing trends in handbags is the backpack. Like the early to mid-1990’s, backpacks have taken over as the urban-cool alternative to the handbag. Fashionistas on the streets are being spotted in both medium and small versions of the backpack in various shades of black, blue, pink, brown and more!

Backpacks for fall 2014 are an easy, hands-free alternative to a handbag. While cross body bags are a staple for a fuss-free, small, hands-free handbag, the backpack is the current staple for a fuss-free, roomy, hands-free handbag. Backpacks are being shown in several styles for fall 2014 including single strap versions, convertible versions, drawstring versions and of course, traditional silhouettes.

The backpack was shown on the runways for fall 2014 in New York, Paris, Milan and London as the urban-cool alternative to a handbag for casual looks. The street took to the trend when it reemerged on the runways in 2012 and has gained momentum as the preferred casual carry-all of the moment. 

There are backpacks on the market for fall 2014 in several fabrications including vegan leather, nylon, canvas, leather and exotic skins. I found a few fabulous backpacks for the fall 2014 season around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them! What are your thoughts on the 1990’s backpack trend returning? 

Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉