April 10, 2011

satchel affair

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Do you remember this post? I shared with you all my love for baggy sweaters and the fact that I don't care if I look an extra 20 pounds if it means I will be comfortable and warm! Sundays are the perfect day for such a sweater, and you can bet your bottom dollar I sported mine all day long. Besides, its best to tone down the rest of the outfit when you have one piece that out-shines the others. When I first saw this leopard satchel on Dylana's blog I literally freaked out. Leopard? Leather? Satchel? You have got to be kidding me. All my favorite things packed into one bag. I dreamt about it for weeks, put it in and out of the shopping cart on the online Melie Bianco store, until I finally took the plunge to order it and it didnt work for my Canadian address. Talk about heart break. The plot thickens...Dylana had a giveaway on her blog a few days later. Guess what the giveaway item was? THE Leopard Satchel. I already said you've got to be kidding me, right? I couldn't believe my eyes. I entered the giveaway while crossing my toes, fingers, and wishing with everything that I would win this bag. A week later I get a tweet from Dylana that stopped me right in my tracks! 'You won the bag!' Nooo way. What are the chances? And here it is..happily with me in Canada, in love, together, perfection. This bag is a dream! Couldnt wait to show it to you all and here it is!

Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday and an amazing week ahead! xoxo

Sweater - Thrifted
Dress - c/o Kind of Wonderful
Boots - Urban Outfitters
Scarf - Forever 21
Satchel - c/o Melie Bianco via Color Me Nana (thank you thank you!!)

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40 comments:

  1. Morgan and LuaApril 10, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Yup. Love. Neutrals. The scarf (swoon). Lace up boots. The texture of the skirt. I'd wear it all.
    The bag makes it. Great pop of sass and pattern.


    Hope you had a great weekend!!
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  2. ConnyApril 10, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Everything about the outfit is so beautiful! :) the skirt is just, wow!

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  3. The Veda HouseApril 10, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    This outfit is stunning. Agree with Morgan that the neutrals are amazing. Perfect outfit as always. I must raid your closet one of these days!

    Happy Sunday!

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  4. Amber SchmidtApril 10, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I love you for winning, but I hate you for winning!

    Love to you, and may your week be amazing!

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  5. Erin and CarolineApril 10, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Haha. You have the best luck in winning giveaways! It must be rigged!! =P Just kidding but I love how you kept the outfit neutral and made the bag the focal point. I think thus far this outfit is one of my favorites. You just look so comfy and classy especially with that high top knot. haha, okay now I get why you win these giveaways..you're just a winner. =)

    -Erin (http://keepcalmandstyleon.blogspot.com)

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  6. maggeygraceApril 10, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    You rock huge sweaters better than anyone I know. I am mystified by you!

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  7. AmeliaApril 10, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    so beautiful, that dress! congratulations on your win :)

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  8. LikeSpinningPlatesApril 10, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    wooww I can't believe you ended up winning the bag! Aw I can't imagine your reaction haha. You deserve it! So, that bag is so so cute. And I love the bottom of that dress. So prettay! I also love baggy sweaters! This outfit looks comfy and pretty at the same time. =)

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  9. out of orderApril 10, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    ooooh I love fashion-love-stories :) You look so pretty, and I adore those boots eeeep!

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  10. Sandy a la ModeApril 10, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    your scarf and your bag are my favorites. so glad i found your blog! :)

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  11. eleanorApril 10, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    YAY! It's perfect for you! This outfit is incredible - you look so cute and cozy but put together at the same time! Love love LOVE!

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  12. SavannahApril 10, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    It was totally meant to be! How wonderful, that bag is fabulous!

    savannah-joyofliving.blogspot.com

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  13. MoniqueApril 11, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Okay, this outfit is fabulous. I looove the satchel.

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  14. Estefany @ The Helmet HeadApril 11, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Girl, you are so damn pretty! No kidding!
    I love how the purse stands out so much yet matches so well!
    Hope you're doing good xo

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  15. ElliApril 11, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    I love your outfit, it looks so comfy :)

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  16. emmaApril 11, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    this is really lovely! my favourite for a while :) x

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  17. Chloe MarieApril 11, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    love the colours in this outfit Kate! you rock neutrals like no one else I know. Really head over heels (all pun intended) for those boots too, so gorgeous! Glad you got the bag in the end, it must be fate that you two are together x

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  18. WoodsApril 11, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    i'm a little jealous and happy for you lol

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  19. MonicaApril 11, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    yes. i am obsessed with this satchel. what?????
    this bag was meant to be in your possession. you even won it on a giveaway!!!!! I never win giveaways and i always give my hopes up! too lucky. Also a little sidenote... i hate when there is international shipping troubles... its such a let down. anywho, this bag was meant for you!

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  20. WangariApril 11, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    First off, that satchel and you were meant to be! It's pretty lovely. Also I'm loving the outfit, everything just works soo well together!

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  21. My Heart BloggedApril 11, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    I love the bag, and your skirt is so pretty.
    My Heart Blogged

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  22. RiaApril 11, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    The draping on the skirt is so pretty and that bag is stunning, congrats on the win! xoxo

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  23. monster cakesApril 11, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    This may be my favorite outfit you've ever worn. I'm swooning.

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  24. Nikki | The Ginger DiariesApril 11, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    This is such a great look :) i love the baggy sweater, the skirt, the satchel, ... x

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  25. The Wh0le StoryApril 11, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    I really love that skirt/dress, and this whole outfit is so polished yet casual. Beautiful pics!

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  26. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Congrats on winning that leopard satchel! It looks so good on you Kate! That skirt is such a dream with that gorgeous drapery! <3

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  27. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Hey I pretty like your bag and the boots are fun. Love the red lips too !

    see U

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  28. callieApril 11, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    That is THE BEST story. Sounds like you & that bag are just meant to be! :) You look so gorgeous in these photos. My coloring doesn't really let me pull of this much cream, but you look so stunning in it. I love your boots too! Have a great week girl. xo

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  29. callieApril 11, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    PS After seeing your post I took the plunge and bought some orange lipstick. I'm in love!!

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  30. LeaApril 11, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    That is a lovely bag. And an amazing story about how it came to you! That's so crazy that you won it. Love the simple neutral heavy outfit. So classy and comfortable. Who doesn't love a beautiful baggy sweater? :)

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  31. NathalieApril 11, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    What a great outfit! Love the dress and sweater. :)

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  32. kelly annApril 11, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Hi pretty lady. That bag is amazing amazing amazing!

    xo.

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  33. UnknownApril 12, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Nice drapery dress! I love your header picture too :)

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  34. Tieka, Selective PotentialApril 12, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Oh my gosh! Your luck with that bag... it was meant to be! Of course, you look gorgeous!!! LOVE YOU! xo

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  35. ChauceeApril 12, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    this skirt is great!

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  36. AmandaApril 12, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    So glad you got your dream satchel! I suppose after all that, it was meant to be yours.

    I'm with you, I don't care if I put on 20pounds of clothes, I will do anything to be cozy. Kinda works against me in the summer though, when I want to wear snuggly cardigans but the instant I put them on I end up sweating to death!

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  37. sklApril 13, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    kate i need those boots. did you get them recently?

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  38. Julia TopazApril 13, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    i just love everything about this look! especially the color palette. And I normally don't care for animal prints, but this is really fabulous!



    labelleoiselle.blogspot.com

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  39. KateApril 15, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Love this so much!! The neutral color palette is so gorgeous, and you look so cozy & cute! Loving those boots, too!

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  40. Princesse PiaApril 29, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Lovely boots !

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