Jan 4, 2013

Kate Spade Charlotte Street Miles

Have been shopping for a new handbag for a while. I know what style I'm going for. But sometimes online shopping for purses can be difficult. I want to see if I can wear it over the shoulders with thick winter coat. I want to see if it is heavy. Decided to compare a few bags before I make my decision.

I want a camel-colored purse. It started with seeing the gorgeous Prada bag(buy here)


Went to Holt Renfrew to try the actual bag and yes it is absolutely stunning. But is it worth $1900? It is probably to a lot of people as I saw a teenager with a black one at the mall today. 

My next option is the  Coach version


Coach Legacy Leather Medium Candace Carryall (buy here)

That's why I love shopping at Yorkdale Mall. There are tons of stores all under the same roof so I can shop and compare all before I buy. Went to the Coach store and tried this on. It is very nice. But the leather is not as soft as I thought it would be. 

Just when I was ready to leave the mall empty-handed, decided to go back to Holt Renfrew to check out some Kate Spade bags. We went to the new Kate Spade store and saw some nice bags. I know Holt Renfrew usually carry different styles and decided to check it out.


Kate Spade Charlotte Street Miles in Dune (buy here)

I love the longer handle so I can wear it over my shoulders even with a heavy winter coat. Love the light camel color and the buckle details. Usually when I see a bag I really like, it doesn't take me long to decide on my purchase. So this one came home with me :)


This picture is taken with natural light so the color is quite accurate.


This one is taken in my bedroom and it is pretty dark.


I usually carry my bag like this. But after a full day of shopping, my arms will be sore and I prefer to wear it over my shoulders.



As you can tell, it has a long handle and I can easily wear it over my shoulders, even with a thick winter coat.


Side profile. It has 2 side slots with snap buttons and a zipped up middle compartment.




I like the buckle details on the front, making it a more sophisticated look

Funny of all the " research" I have been doing before going shopping for a handbag, I never look at the Kate Spade bags. I find when shopping for bags, you have to know what you are looking for first. Narrow it down to a few brands and styles and it will make your purchase much easier. I have made many mistakes before from impulse purchase and end up not wearing those bags much and wasting a lot of money.








23 comments:

  1. Love the bag! You made an excellent choice :)

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    1. thank you so much. I am loving this bag. Such a neutral color that I can wear every day.

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  2. amazing!!!!cannot go wrong with it!!!:)))

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    1. Kate Spade has some beautiful bags and reasonably priced.

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  3. gorgeous bag! i love the color - including that wine/purpley side lining.

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    1. I have been looking for this color bag for a while. Kind of goes with everything but not your usual black bag.

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  4. The bag you chose is really elegant and classic - I'm sure you will get tons of mileage out of it!

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    1. yes, I'm loving this bag. Color is neutral and goes with pretty much everything. I have been wearing this every day since I got it :)

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  5. They are all beautiful bags and I love that Kate Spade bag you ended up choosing! I've also been trying to find a good bag for a while now, maybe I'll do some more research too!
    Happy new year!
    Sapir
    thesapphirequeen.blogspot.com

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    1. Kate Spade bags are very classic. Some designs more wearable than others. I love the neutral color and this goes with everything. Happy New Year to you too :)

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  6. What a beautiful bag!
    I am also just deciding on my spring/summer purse,i might go for the chloe paraty in brown sugar.
    Enjoy your bag!

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    1. Have to go check out your bag. Chloe has the most gorgeous bags!

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  7. Very classic bag, I'm sure you will get plenty of wear from it :) I think Kate Spade makes some lovely pieces, I really had my eye on a smaller purse that my friend has, but never found it when I went to the US last year.

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    1. Totally agree. Kate Spade has a lot of classic and wearable bags for everyday use. Isn't that a bummer that you are set on a bag but cannot find it? Have you tried finding it online?

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  8. Great pick! I'm always pleasantly surprised with Kate spade, I find I don't always love their stuff online but when I see them IRL they always exceed my expectations. I would love a purse, but haven't found the right one yet. And I looooooove my Marc Jacobs hillier hobo too much :)

    Thanks for sharing your review !
    Tasia

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    1. Kate Spade has a lot of classic bags. Totally agree with you. I browse online a lot and came across a few of their bags but they didn't impress me. When I look at them in person, the quality is really there and reasonably priced. I love your Marc Jacobs hillier hobo. So cute!

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  9. i love your choice and i really agree with you.
    i often go purse shopping without knowing what i really need and end up with something i don't carry that often. what i need is some good everyday basic like this! :)

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    1. I have bags which I bought on impulse and after a few uses, realized that's not what I wanted. Closet space is precious so we have to be wise in our shopping strategies haha!

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  10. This is a gorgeous bag!!! I love it!

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    1. thank you very much. I have been wearing it every day since I got it. It is such a neutral color and style bag that I can wear it with anything.

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  11. Love the bag,Happy new year to you, it would be great if you could check out my blog and maybe we could follow each other.

    Aimee
    www.new-yorkdoll.blogspot.com
    xxx

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  12. Hello, I'm thinking about buying this bag! It looks classy on you! Do you think I could fit my 13" macbook in it?

    Thank you for your help!

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  13. Hello, I'm thinking about buying this bag! It looks classy on you! Do you think I could fit my 13" macbook in it?

    Thank you for your help!

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