WIW 10.08 (Everett meet-up & my first KS bag)

The Everett meet-up and shopping trip was great fun! Detailed blog post to come, and will also post all of my purchases shortly :)

Since we were shopping after breakfast, it was especially tricky for me to find a good fashion-y outfit that would also work as a good shopping outfit (usually shop in a tee+jeans). I really wanted to wear my vintage midi, so I decided to wear this soft, neutral and monochromatic outfit, using my distressed oxfords, (new) plaid scarf, and brown crossbody bag to add a bit of geek-chic (thought it'd be fun with the midi!). Besides getting lovely compliments by Angie and the other YLF ladies, double bonus because my husband really liked this outfit!

At the outlet mall, we of course had to stop by Kate Spade. Seriously, so full of gorgeous handbags! Arya spotted two lovely, bright tomato/orange red crossbody bags, and the SA advised that we hold onto the bags while deciding if we were going to purchase. Good thing, because I was asked several times by other customers where they could find this bag! Ultimately we both purchased so we're bag twins, wooo! And of course I just had to sport the bag immediately (swapped purse contents right in the store), especially since my scarf had a bright coral stripe in the plaid. It was fated! I LOVE my new-and-first Kate Spade bag, thanks for the push ladies :D

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38 Comments

  • replied 12 years ago

    You look so beautiful in that midi, Aida! Fantastic bag score!!!

  • Suz replied 12 years ago

    Wow! Shopping score X 2!!

    So glad you had a good day!

  • Kyle replied 12 years ago

    Fated to look fab, apparently. That bag will be a real workhorse for you...it's going to add the perfect final touch to so many different ensembles. I don't know many who can wear a midi with flats and look cool. Geek chic is right!

  • rae replied 12 years ago

    Fate indeed! Love the color - hope you saved some cash for next week!

  • bella replied 12 years ago

    What a gorgeous bag! Enjoy!

  • sarah replied 12 years ago

    *sighing* I love the timeless feel of this outfit, Aida. That skirt is such a find. And what a GREAT bag!

  • Deborah replied 12 years ago

    You look gorgeous! Love the bag.

  • RandomThoughts (Andrea) replied 12 years ago

    Aida was as every bit as beautiful as I thought she would be. Super cute outfit that had even me, avowed midi-skeptic, questioning myself. That bag that she and Arya purchased is even more amazing in person.

    Now I feel like a goof for not taking any WIW photos for myself. I'm no good! :)

  • replied 12 years ago

    Aida, so chic and demure at the same time! I can't wait to meet you! Please bring the new bag to L.A. I want to touch it! ;)

  • Aida replied 12 years ago

    Thanks ladies! Glad you all like how the oxfords look with the midi :D

    Rae, I made sure to save some for this weekend, but then I think I'm on a tight budget until next season hehe 0:)

    Andrea, aw thank you ^^ And no worries for not taking a photo! Kari and Angie got shots of you that will surely be on the blog post (which is great, because ladies Andrea was wearing the coolest All Saints bubbly hemmed dress, black lace-up boots, black leather jacket, and wine-toned scarf!)

    Claire, I'll definitely bring the bag with me to LA :D The leather is aMAZingly soft.

  • modgrl replied 12 years ago

    Lovely bag!! I can't wait to hear all about your day.

  • qfbrenda replied 12 years ago

    You look great! The bag is perfect for you. :)

  • goldenpig replied 12 years ago

    You look lovely in your midi and oxfords! And that red Kate Spade bag...I would say something about it but I just drooled all over the keyboard and now it doesn't work anymore...

  • san replied 12 years ago

    Oh such a gorgeous look on you Aida! Love the new coral KS bag too.

  • kellygirl replied 12 years ago

    You look amazing in the midi, Aida! What a fun look for you : ) Love the new handbag too!

  • Antje replied 12 years ago

    Aida, you looked awesome yesterday, loved seeing you again. And those cute cute Oxfords! Congrats on this awesome bag.

  • Arya replied 12 years ago

    My bag wants to visit your bag sometime soon, Aida. Perhaps we should take them out for tea?

    Your outfit was *so* excellent! I loved the overall neutral colors but with varied textures. And those oxfords made me feel I should re-think flats. What brand are they?

  • AJ replied 12 years ago

    Can't wait to read about the meet-up!

    Nicely styled, Aida! Oh, I'm glad I'll be able to meet the new purse this weekend!

  • Angie replied 12 years ago

    What a fabulous day!

    KILLER outfit and new KS bag :)

  • Aida replied 12 years ago

    Thanks for all the lovely comments, ladies! As a devoted member of Team Heels AND a shortie I have to say it was pretty delicious to wear flat oxfords with my midi :)

    Kelly, I can totally see you wearing a midi like this with some tall boots!

    Antje, thank you! It was great to see you again too, I loved your red pencil skirt!

    Arya, I think our bags should definitely go out for tea soon :) These oxfords are by Bronx, I got them at Nordstrom's several months ago. I'm also on the lookout for alternative "flats" options, though I'll always be a heel girl at heart. Bright turquoise loafers are on my radar!

    Angie, yay a Killer, thank you! :D Now that I have three (!) designer handbags I need to improve my storage shelf! Hopefully I'll get it sorted out this week. You mentioned once in another thread that you wipe your bags down before storage? With what, a soft shammy or moist towel or something else maybe?

  • lyn67 replied 12 years ago

    Yu have such a great figure in everything you put on! I love that midi with the oxfords(new to my eyes) and what a gorgeous new KS bag!!!
    Can't wait to see other newbies:-)

  • Lynne replied 12 years ago

    WooHoo! That gorgeous outfit is perfect for your new bag, Aida! It will be a great mixer with your blues and browns. Two thumbs up! I can't wait to see how you style yours, too, Arya. Yay for YLF meetups; I feel so happy just reading about them :).

  • Queen Mum replied 12 years ago

    I love this skirt on you and that bag is gorgeous! sounds like a fun day!

  • Angie replied 12 years ago

    Aida, I only wipe them down if they get wet. Otherwise I hang them or pop them back on the shelf. I stuff them to keep their shape. (Only the best for my little wardrobe pets).

    My very valuable darlings like Chanel and Valentino are kept in their covers on the shelf. The Chanel stays boxed.

  • DeannDeann replied 12 years ago

    I LOVE everything about that outfit, you look great. :).

  • replied 12 years ago

    Your outfit looks soft, comfy and oh so ladylike...love it!

    Gorgeous bag.

  • greenglove replied 12 years ago

    Aida,

    I love this outfit on you!!! You know how much I love neutrals and this mix is just perfect!

    I will be copying the oxfords with midi. I think the key is a fuller skirt,

    The bag is a beautiful color- looking forward to seeing you wear it!

  • Charmian replied 12 years ago

    It was so fantastic to meet you in person, Aida! The entire monochrome look was so soft and lovely. And, I didn't want to mention it in person for fear of being creepy, but I really did have to stop myself from reaching out to touch your midi (I'm a tactile dresser). Lovely lovely drape and texture.

    I love love *LOVE* you and Arya's new bag! I might have joined you and Arya in the purchase if I hadn't *just* bought a KS bag a few days prior. When I get the guts to start posting WIWs maybe I'll have a chance to show it off!

  • DressLover replied 12 years ago

    Beautiful choice for your first Kate Spade. Definitely fate and I can see why you swapped to that bag immediately as it provides an amazing pop of color to your outfit.

  • catgirl replied 12 years ago

    Aida, I think this may be my favorite outfit ever of yours. And that's saying a lot, because I love so many. It is just so retro-modern perfect.

    And I am speechless re: the KS bag.

  • Linda replied 12 years ago

    Love your outfit AND the bag!!! That color is just terrific and the quality of KS bags is top notch! Enjoy!

  • Ornella replied 12 years ago

    Aida, you can wear that skirt every single day and I would not get bored by it! It's by far my favorite piece from your wardrobe.

    p.s.
    Fab bag too!

  • Aida replied 12 years ago

    My goodness ladies, thank you all for the great feedback! I'm sitting here giggling and blushing at work :)

    Lynne, I love the idea of pairing the KS bag with blues! I'm actually wearing it with an orange, navy, brown, and black outfit today :D

    Angie, ok thanks! I gently stuffed all of my bags this morning and now they don't fit on their shelf; went from cramming 12 on the shelf to... nicely fitting 4. Doh.

    Jean, thank you very much! I can definitely see you wearing oxfords with midis. The silhouette with the fuller skirt reminds me a bit of the 50s full skirts with saddle shoes, but I loved the nerdier vibe the oxfords gave.

    Hannah, it was so great to meet you! Always love meeting fellow techie gals. You could have touched my skirt, hehe! It's got a lovely felted-cashmere like feel to it (I think it's a wool blend?). How was the wedding? Did you wow everyone with your gorgeous self and dress? I do hope you'll post WIWs soon, we'll get you out of those torn jeans for work in no time :}

  • rachylou replied 12 years ago

    Love your outfit. The colour palette is very subtle and fine.

  • Lisa replied 12 years ago

    Oxfords with a midi, great idea! When I can wear oxfords again I'm going to try this look out. It's refreshing to see a longer length skirt with flats for a change. I constantly see longer skirts with sky high heels. Not a look I can do everyday.

    Gorgeous Kate Spade bag. I have a pebbled leather bag, in white along with a matching wallet, and I am amazed at how well it's held up over time. And it barely has any stains on it too.

  • Jonesy replied 12 years ago

    Such a fabulous, charming, distinctive look! I love it! The new bag is really delicious--that red will look so gorgeous with your dark hair!

  • Heather replied 12 years ago

    Great midi, Aida!

    The new KS bag is incredible. I love many things about it and the means in which you acquired: great color!, shape, size, you bought it amongst friends and it even has a forum twinnie! Also, I loved reading about your excitement for it and the swapping the contents immediately! :D

  • Aida replied 12 years ago

    Thanks ladies!

    Lisa, I like longer skirts with the high high heels but for a full day of shopping it's not terribly practical ;) Do you have a midi skirt/dress already? I can see you rocking one with oxfords!

    Heather, I love the story behind the bag too! When I look at it not only do I enjoy how pretty it is but I also remember the day and it makes me smile :D There is another amusing part to the story actually: The strap is adjustable but I couldn't make it go. So I enlisted Hannah, and then Andrea, and then more of us, and finally the SA came over and made it work; turns out we were all being WAY to gentle ^^

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