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The Kate Spade December roll-out is full of polar bears and monkeys. I don’t normally think of monkeys during the Winter but they sure are cute. You can have your pick of polar bears and I can’t decide between the flats, scarf, or watch.

Between the two monkey key chains, I think I like the pearl one best. You can match your key chain to your earrings too. I’ll have to upgrade my phone to have a Klondike Bar handy at all times. It’s taking all of my shopping energy to not buy the Trompe L’Oeil Scout Bag Tee and Caitlin Tee for my friends girls.

Have you checked out Kate Spade’s new arrivals for December?

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For Kate Spade’s Cyber Monday, I’m shopping for small gifts. Use code SHINE to take 30% off your purchase. Jewelry and catch-all trays are nice to have and not what people normally think to get for themselves. Something else I know I wouldn’t normally buy for myself but always seem to need one is a compact. I can pull out my phone and use the reverse camera but I like the look of a pretty compact instead. 

I also love giving gifts that are specific to a hobby or passion. For your favorite baker the 3-piece set or apron in Chocolates is cute. I have also found that unique bottle openers are always a good choice.

Use code SHINE for 30% off your purchase. Don’t forget to get cash back from Ebates before shopping Cyber Monday! If you don’t have an account you can sign up here (and I’ll get a referral bonus too).

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While the guys are watching football, let’s do a little Sunday Shopping at Kate Spade?

I am in desperate need of some good denim trousers. I had a pair from the GAP but I wore them so much they have faded. I like having an option of a dark denim to wear instead of slacks.

That Fabled Forest Shift Dress is THE questionable item from Kate I’ve seen in a long time. I can’t even…Ugh. But watch, I’ll see it IRL and fall in love! 😉

The Read My Lips Coffee mug is one of my favorites. There’s also a Bow and Macaroons to choose from as well. Shop the rest of my picks on my Pinterest Board!

I’m actually multi-tasking by shopping AND watching football. I have a ve$ted interest since I’m in a Fantasy Football league. I came in Last Place last season. I am making sure that does NOT happen again! LOL! Here’s my Team Name and Logo, created by me with a razor, some construction paper and a little Photoshop. I’m soooo creative!

Have a Great Sunday!

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I was trying to get my J Crew posts up but I lost my camera-to-iPad connector so while I search for that I thought I’d share some faves from the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale.

Here’s a bonus Shoes-day review. I bought the Vince Camuto Driston Espadrille in Dusty Camel while in San Diego. I ended up wearing them almost the entire time as they went with everything I brought and were pretty comfortable for walking around all day. The Dusty Came is a metallic gold and what I really love about them is the sole is completely rubber and not a jute/rubber mix. With the mix, if I step in water the jute swells up and it feels uneven when you walk. I sized up half a size to a 7 1/2. My feet were probably a little swollen from walking around but they still fit comfortably now. I’d order in that size if I bought any other colors.

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Here are some IRL pics of the Driston Espadrille.

I’ve tried on the Tory Burch Lucia Wedges before (review). Now the wedges and flat are on sale!!

I love the green floral print from Kate Spade. That’s probably because it reminds me so much of the J Crew Punk Floral print, one of my absolute favorite prints from J Crew. Now a lot of the Kate Spade items are on sale.

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My favorite is the Blooms Marit Pencil Skirt but the most practical purchase would be the Spring Blooms iPhone case. But the dilemma with the Kate Spade items is they are also on sale at katespade.com and you can take 25% off sale items this weekend. I’m not too familiar with Nordstrom’s price matching. Would they honor the 25% off as well? Their prices are lower before the discount but then Kate Spade, with the discount, is lower than Nordstrom. But, most of the sizes are gone at KS, probably due to the % off.
What are you shopping at the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale? 

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