Red Dress Boutique has additional 30% off all sale until July 14th!

I can't believe I forgot to mention this earlier.......
Red Dress is having 30% off all sale items on their site right now!!   I got an e-mail about this sale when I was over in Italy, and thank goodness, they decided to extend the sale until July 14th :)  

I've mentioned it before, but I absolutely adore this site--- the owner has fabulous taste.  Combine that with a sale and you have a match made in heaven.

There are some super things in their sale section (Elizabeth McKay!!), not to mention that I believe that they just got in some new arrivals.  Hurry, because i've noticed that the good stuff goes quickly.

$15.40 after discount

Elizabeth McKay $87.50 with discount

Judith March $61.60 after discount

Elizabeth McKay $91 after discount

Check out the sale here:  Red Dress Boutique 30% off SALE
(PS--- the code to enter at checkout is FIREWORKS)


In other "SALE News"....

These promotions are ending today, 7/9/12:

• Gap has 25% off your entire purchase online with code GAPFUN at checkout.

• Banana Republic has 30% off your purchase (with some exclusions), online only with code BRGIFT.

• JCrew has an extra 30% off final sale items, using code MUSTHAVE.  This ends today 7/9/12, but it can be used in store and online (obviously everything is final sale).
• Check it out here: JCrew 30% off Final Sale

$34.99 after discount

$47.60 after discount

$63 after discount

$56 after discount

Other sales:

• Restoration Hardware has additional 10% off clearance until 7/11/12 with code EXTRA10.

• One Kings Lane has an extra 30% off TODAY ONLY (7/9/12).... use code SUMMER at checkout.

I always seem to forget to post insider info about sales and codes until after they're expired, but I'll try to get better and share more ahead of time in the future!  Happy Shopping :)

Kate Spade Shoe Fetish

I think that my love of Kate Spade shoes has officially become an obsession.   Fortunately, for my husband's sake, the closest kate spade NEW YORK boutique is in Charlotte, NC over 3 hours away.   Now that I think about it, there is also a Tory Burch boutique in that mall (my other obsession, but i'll save that for another day).   So basically, if we ever move to Charlotte, my husband is screwed, along with our bank account! lol  ;)

But I digress.  Back to my intense K.S. addiction:

Even though Kate started out designing handbags, it's clear that she has incredible talent for designing women's shoes too.  Helloooooo, how can you not love these??  Her style seems to be largely fresh & modern, a little bit 60's deco, with a splash of fifties housewife influence.  All in all, it makes for super 'makes-you-wanna-open-your-wallet' cute shoes! 

One of my favorite things about Kate Spade is how she makes the "Events" dress shoes so elegant and eye-catching, yet practical at the same time.   As opposed to designers like Louboutin, these heels strike a nice balance between form and function.   Kate Spade's stilettos are beautiful and whimsical, and it's very easy to envision yourself wearing them on a regular basis!   Reading this, it sounds like I'm a spokesperson for the brand (which obviously, I'm not).   For anyone that knows me, I'm not a luke-warm opinions kind of person.   If I love something, I really love it.   If I hate it, well........I probably won't stop until the whole world knows I hate it.   Fortunately for Kate Spade, I'm a big fan:)   And in my opinion, one of the best compliments that you can give is personal testimony and recommendation.

If you're a ballet flats kind of girl (like me, 75% of the time), then you'll be happy to know that her flats are just as fab as her other styles of shoes.   Granted, her ballet flat selection is more limited compared to other styles that she offers, but she makes up for it by offering multiple color options.   My current personal favorites are the Tabitha (pictured at left), followed closely by the Juliana Too (the hot pink jelly flat at the top of the page). 

the designer herself: Kate Brosnahan Spade

My Mother will probably kill me for saying this, but her general budget for a pair of shoes is $30.   She thinks that the $200-$300 range is an obscene amount to pay for a pair of shoes, and I know that she's not alone in this.   Listen up kids:  I promise you, there is a HUGE difference between the quality and construction of these shoes and what you would find at someplace like Nine West or DSW.   I know, because I've owned both.   You're going to get twice the wear out of Kate Spade's shoes, and as long as you don't get something too trendy, you'll still want to wear them 5 years from now.   Just one thing: After you buy your first pair, please don't come hunt me down and blame me for getting you addicted too.  Thanks :)