Addition #5 to Kate Spade Collection

I’ve been trying really hard to reign in my spending habits, but I landed two new writing assignments last week so I let myself splurge when I walked into a Kate Spade sale on Saturday morning. I picked up this beauty below while doing post-brunch shopping on Newbury St. with Summer Guy:

It’s a great buy because its size is perfect for my petite frame (unlike those overwhelming bulky bags) but just roomy enough for my Powerbook. The salesgirl showed me that it was made to fit manila folders and magazines length-wise. So functional! How could I not take it?

Well, for starters, not only do I already own more than enough purses, but this is the fifth Kate Spade I’ve obtained. Highly unnecessary since purses are not quite like stamps. Even though I should probably branch out, I just can’t help the brand loyalty. Kate Spade purses have impeccable craftsmanship, sturdy hardware and fabrics, and classic designs that are beautifully simple (I don’t believe in logos for the most part). So I basically justified this purchase by telling myself that 1) it was on sale, and 2) it was exactly what I needed for my summer job. Besides, I missed the last sample sale and this is just making up for it.

Until summer. I’ve decided that I need a bright tote to mix up the brown, black, and white color scheme of my handbag collection. Do send suggestions!