So. I have been bad... ETA: Kate Spade Oversold. NOOOOO!

So, it's definitely more than I usually spend on a purse, but I have been looking for a replacement for mine for sometime and haven't found anything really up to snuff.

TADA! Enter the Kate Spade Brighton Park Sloan!

My lovely purse now has made me spoiled for leather and beautiful details, and I thought I'd use it until it fell apart -more- because of the lack of better options out there. I have always admired my staff attending's Kate Spade bag, but always thought they were way above my price point... For some reason I thought they also didn't ship to Canada!

But I think I may have found my bag! At least I hope so; because there are no refunds! The reviews on the site seem favourable, so I am quite hopeful. I am in love with the quick-access component of the bag, so I can have my notes at the ready!

PS: I bought it in that dark red oxblood colour instead of the brown - same as my Cambridge Satchel

PPS: Okay, now that my budget is COMPLETELY blown, time to sit on my hands until next year!

ETA: Just got the notification that they cancelled my order. Apparently a lot of people on the Kate Spade page have the same problem. Ugh. Sigh. Not meant to be, I suppose.

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12 years ago

Jewell

Veteran

I likey! That's an awesome bag in a lovely color. Her bags are quite nice and they have great sales a few times a year. I was considering a Kate Spade bag as an upgrade for the Kenneth Cole satchel I recently culled, but now I'm obsessed with finding a Brahmin tote.

biscuitsmom

I love it! I think it's something you'll get a lot of use from and will look fabulous now and for years to come SO glad you treated yourself... it definitely says 'Lyn' to me!

pil

That's a beauty, lyn*! In my mind anyone who has worked as hard as you have for your education is totally deserving of something splendid.

Jewell, I really hope you'll find the one for you. I am really hard on bags and my Brahmins look as good as new and have had heavy, nearly everyday use for going on 3 years now. I got one thru eBay (make sure you read seller feedback and check fine print and return policy if you go that route) and the other was from Dillard's
Amen, Pil! She sure does...

Peri

I think Dr Lyn should have a doctor bag! Good for you!

Kristin L

It's gorgeous! You have to post pics of it once you get.

Gracie

Gorgeous holiday present to self, and well-deserved. Will you carry it with the short handles or prefer the long strap? I always wonder what the best height for that kind of wider bag is to lay against the body. The leather looks so beautiful. I guess it's going to make all your Fossil bags jealous! This one will need its own little throne shelf.

Suz

(website)

It's beautiful, Lyn! I think it will serve you very well. Enjoy it!

Hestonian

Active Member

Not bad...very, very good! It's a beautiful bag, and I'm sure you'll get a ton of use out of it.

CocoLion

I think this was a wise purchase and you will enjoy it for years.

karymk

That for sure is a keeper! Good pick Lyn!

merwoman

A worthy bag for Dr. Lyn it deserves you. The red oxblood will play well with your wardrobe... and if things get 'messy' at work, well, no worries

Beautiful! Plus you know for sure it won't be pining away in your closet. That bag will be working it!

Adelfa

That's horrible. Can you find it in a store somewhere?

peacechick

Lyn, have you tried checking the local Kate Spade stores? My Holt Renfrew has one. I bet they can order it for you. Or maybe wait for it to be back in stock. You could get lucky for Boxing Day!

Marley

Noooooooo! Aww lyn - so sorry!

lyn*

I'm a Canuck - I don't think we have local Kate Spade stores, but thanks for the suggestions anyway. I gave them a phone call and they told me to order again (like that makes any sense), but it went through and I'm just waiting with fingers crossed for that shipment email!!!

ETA: It looks like we have one in Toronto! Land of the Suz.

Lyn, I'm in Montreal and there is a Kate Spade store in our Holt but it sounds like the order worked out after all, congrats!

Susie

It's gorgeous, Lyn, and I think you deserve it!

Oh no! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Anonymous

Double fingers crossed here!

LACeleste

I really hope it works out! I am living vicariously through you. I spent a lot of time shopping the online sale but I didn't pull the trigger. No guts no glory--I hope that glorious bag becomes yours.

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