The Trend Report

I have three fashiony things that I'm kind of dying over right now so here you go: 

1. THIS. COAT. FROM. JCREW. Just debuted at New York Fashion Week and as soon as I saw it, it was jewel-encrusted love at first sight. 

I mean...right?

2. Speaking of J.Crew, they just debuted an in-store personal styling program called Very Personal Stylist, allowing you to tap and swipe through a series of styling tips while shopping. I'm tellin ya, bringing interactivity into the brick-and-mortar shopping experience is where the future's at, ya'll. 

3. Have you heard about Kate Spade's new line, Saturday? Encouraging us to celebrate everyone's favorite day all week long, this bright and poppy (signature Kate Spade aesthetic) sister line comes out next month, but there's a pop up shop on fab.com right now which you should definitely check out. Here are a few favorites:

4. Brad Goreski is now dishing up denim style advice for Old Navy. HOW FLIPPIN CUTE IS HE?

Paint The Town Red

Just thought I should let you know that this sassy Kate Spade iPhone case went from $35 to $23.45 this morning. Happy Friday shopping. 

Office space

Loving these adorable file folders from Kate Spade. Fifteen dollars seems pretty steep for a folder, but can you really put a price on anything that inspires you to be organized? For me, uh, no. 

P.S. A little birdie told me (gracias, Maggie!) that Kate Spade is having the mother of all sales this morning. Check it out right hurr. 

It's Gonna Be One Colorful Spring

No it hasn't even snowed yet, but I'm already excited for all the brights and neons J.Crew & Kate Spade had on their SS'12 runways. 

Image via Live Creating Yourself 

Kate Spade's Favorite Wine Pairings

She's so simple and awesome, just like her brand. 

{Via: Swanson Vineyard's blog}

A Sneak Peek at Kate Spade Holiday...

Overjoyed to find a preview of Kate Spade's holiday collection over on Oh Joy! (...I swear I didn't even plan that pun.) Loving every little bit of gold and glitter and polka dots. Coming to Kate Spade October through December. 

Bringing Evening Sparkle to Your Daytime Look

Kate Spade shows you how to take its Ingenue Clutch from day to night. Cute lipstick, girl. 

Pucker Up.

Coming this fall to Kate Spade. If you think I wouldn't buy one of these just for how cute the tube is, you crazy. 

Awww I Wanna Have a Craft Party with MY Friends! (That's Me Whining)

These gorgeous and fun ladies..

... yep these ones right here, are the creative minds behind two of my favorite sites: Sitting in a Tree & Enjoy Events Co. What do they do? Why, they make pretty weddings possible. 

Anyhoo, these wonderfully feminine pics are from their "Kate Spade-esque" craft-party photo shoot where they brainstormed all things wedding, party, and girl. Let's have a moment of silence for the prettyness shall we?

"We think that where you live and how you decorate your home really gives us an idea of your overall style and who you are as a person." 

God I love being a girl. 

Prepping for the shoot. 

{all photos Edyta Szyszlo on 100 Layer Cake }

Sometimes I Just Like Staring At Girly Things

"A few lucky women have been born with style - but for most of us, style is something that comes with time and experience. Above all style begins with a sense of who you are and your self-confidence. Style comes from opening yourself to the world around you - to book and movies, art, music, travel and especially to other people." - Kate Spade

{photo: Mrs. Lillien}

I Have an Activity For You

Go become familiar with one of the most creative women in the biz, Ms. Katie Evans. She literally has my dream job; she works in the creative marketing department at Kate Spade. The about me on her website says she enjoys: the Brooklyn flea market, anything sparkly and afternoon lattes. Ugh, is she a girl after my own heart or what?! Go check her out. 

{photos via The Neotraditionalist}

A K A T E S P A D E F I L M

A Kate Spade film. About a charming girl. By Kinga Burza. 

5 T H I N G S I L O V E T O D A Y

• GUYS: READ THIS, STUDY IT, ENGRAVE IT INTO YOUR BRAIN. A Gentleman's Guide to Staying Cool in the 21st Century

• PR maven Kelly Cutrone's second book hits book stores May 3! Kelly says the aim of this book is to "make readers rethink who they are, what they value and what they want from life." (If you haven't read her first book "If You Have To Cry Go Outside" please do. Not to be cheesy, but it just really makes you want so much more out of life.)

• My new favorite Tumblr, Hungover Owls . Iiiiiit's pretty self-explanatory; owls always just look hungover as hell, and this site writes hilarious captions for them. The caption for this photo is: “Focus. In twelve hours, I’ll be drunk again and none of this will matter.”

• The Texas A&M Women's Basketball coach wins coolest coach of the year for "Dougie-ing" after they beat Notre Dame. 

• Kate Spade declared green the color of April with this cute, creative & inspiring video. Yup, still obsessed with them.

You Bet I Do

{Images via designlovefest & kate spade}

Kate Spade's London Pop-Up Shop. Love at First Sight.

The two stories of this white townhouse in London were created to show visitors what Kate Spade's flat would look like if she resided there herself. Whimsical and witty, per usual. 

Red balloons tied along the fence? So charming. 

An Alice in Wonderland-esque chair, books in the fireplace, and a stool imprinted with 'eat cake for breakfast' are among some of my favorite details of the shop. 

Phone numbers written on napkins by the phone, goldfish on the mantle and knick-knacks from around the world. So lived-in. So Kate Spade. 

A video on the pop-up shop. 

{Images & video via Sacramento Street}

'Tis The Season of Color

'Tis the season of color, so you ought to live colorfully, no? Rainbow-y things to do and try...

1. Paint your lips a fuschia pink (look at her eyes POP!)

2. Three words: popsicle shopping spree (Edy's real fruit bars are the best.)

3. Go on a walk and look at all the natural rich colors that exist in this world -- so cheesy, but seriously. 

4. Decorate your ice cream with rainbow sprinkles

5. Blend up a smoothie with strawberries & mangoes

6. Sip your morning coffee from your most colorful mug

7. Invest in a pair of colorful cropped skinnies (Gap has some very adorable ones)

8. Dress vibrantly for a night out, a la Jessica Alba

9. Bright red toenails anyone?

10. A bold-hued clutch is the perfect accessory. Let it stand out by keeping the rest of your outfit neutral.

11. Throw a bright, colorful, and happy party with your girlfriends. Why? 'Cause you can.

12. Buy yourself a bouquet of tulips to jazz up your room. You deserve it, trust me. 

13. Watch this video & go behind the scenes at one of the most colorful brands out there — Kate Spade, of course!

14. Raspberry sorbet or lemon gelato will cure any bad day (Love those nails!)

15. You are never too old to tie a pretty red ribbon in your hair. Never.

{Images via Sterling Style, Creature Comforts, Cherry Blossom Girl, Who What Wear, Rue}

Who Wouldn't Want to be Remembered This Way?

{photo via glitter guide}

Another Must Have.

Remember the Great Gatsby clutch from Kate Spade I showed you here? Well, they just released their second book clutch & it is equally to-die-for. 

One of the best quotes from the book, and metallic gold sparkles? Yes, please. 

Spring in My Step

These neon dipped beauties would be so fun to rock come spring. Summing up your personality in a shoe is something every girl should do. Always. 

{Via Kate Spade's Tumblr}

Believe in Elegance, Gratefulness, Sexiness, Parties, and a Colorful Life

“Believe elegance can be casual...

... Believe gratefulness is compatible with fits of laughter....

...Believe it’s completely acceptable to be sexy....

... Believe in dinner parties, charity parties, beach parties, dance parties, and parties in general…

...Believe it's okay to live a colorful life.”

{via we heart it, design for mankind, rue}