Behind the Purses

I love Kate Spade with my whole heart, both the woman behind the designs and the bags themselves. I also know that I have a few too many. Most of you don't know,however, that there is meaning behind each one. I have accumulate them as differnt stages in my life pass and I hope that is a tradition I can continue.

I can't say that I love one more than another, simply because each one came into my life as I was entering a new and exciting stage and when I look at each one that is what I think about. So, without further ado, I'll go ahead and start with the oldest one.

Maise, Cedar Street Multi Stripe

I remember when I bought it back sophomore year of high school because stripe purses were all the rage and so I naturally had to have one. I saved up my money and it was the first one I ever bought for myself and I remember being so proud that it was all truly mine.

I also remember when it came in my best friend said it was the most hideous thing she'd ever seen. I sold it to a consignment store this summer and then went and begged for it back two days later because I couldn't bear to part with it.

Maise, Cedar Street Rougepink

I bought this purse when my parents finally got divorced at the end of my sophomore year of high school summer.

The reason I love Kate Spade so much is that her bright colors bring joy to an often too dark world.

Bradley, Wilson Road Black

I bought this backpack when I went to coach for LEAP my first year. I alwasy take it back to leap, I also use it to carry around my camera eqiptment now.

When I see this backpack it reminds me of my travels and it makes me crave more.

Hilli, Cameron Street Morning Dawn

This beautiful little periwinkle bag was one I bought Junior year of college. This year I have struggled with my designs and finding ways to love it the way that I used to. When I finally accepted that others were not always going to love my designs but that shouldn't make me love them any less I finallt felt I was getting back to the designer I wanted to be. I bought this bag as a reminder of that.

Flower Pot Crossbody, Spring Forward

I know I said I didn't have a favorite but if I absolutely had to choose a favorite it would be this one.

This is my only "novelty item", I saw this purse and debated buying it because if I am honest it is not the most practical thing in the world. I never went back and bought the purse when I first saw it, but I thought about it on a ridiculously regular basis.

When the late great Kate Spade died this summer I decided it was time. This was my purse to pay tribute to the woman who brought so much beauty into my life, and how fitting that it be a beautiful pink flower in full bloom.

Kenna, Cedar Street Pink Blush

I also bought this little blush pink purse in homage to Kate Spade and because I thought it was so cute and of course it was pink.

I really had an issue after Kate Spade died, I bought kitchenware, shoes, jewelry; anything you can think of.

Little Babe, Cameron Street Roses

The story behind this one is a little bit more embarrassing. I got this one for myself because I felt that after having my heart broken freshman year of college I was finally starting to find myself again. The purses reminded me to continue to blossom and grow.

Small Dally, Lauren Way Printed Cruise Stripe

In case it has not been noted by tsteady increase in the amount of Kate Spades bought in the past few years, college has not been a walk in the park.

Sophomore year was no different. To be frank, sophomore year was my hardest year of college by far. When the year came to an end I happened upon this purse and decided to reward myself for getting through it. This is my easy go to purse and it reminds me how strong I am even in the most difficult situations.

Flo, New Bond Street Cyber Orange

I found this purse my senior year of high school while shopping with my best friend, Caroline. I was stressed about making my college decision but was pretty set on Auburn and we saw this and Caroline said you have to get this and go to Auburn, it's like a sign...here we are 3 years later.

Sally, Newbury Lane Hyacinth

I bought this purse after my first Auburn game. If you know me you know I am a vol fan through thick and thin, so after my first real Auburn game, I had to add a little blue to my already orange wardrobe.

Hayden, Jackson Street Burgundy

I bought it during my first fall in Auburn. My first fall in Auburn was the first time I had really been away from home and on my own.

This purse simply reminds me of the memories I made that semester and the promise of more to come.

Bon Shopper, Holiday Drive Sparkling Rose Gold

My two roommates and I have similar bags. I got them for each of us for Christmas last year, one is rose gold, one gold, and one silver.

I chose the rose gold one because I'm the most pink of the three of us. I love this bag though because when I look at it I am reminds me of our friendship and the meories we share.

Sinclair, Hardwood Place Black

I bought this one after I came home from LEAP one year because I was bound and determined to be a successful businesswoman.

I love this purse because to me it is a female briefcase and it defies normal expectations. I love walking into an interview with my version of a briefcase because I feel strong and confident, I feel like myself.

Glitzy Ritzy Skyline Marci​

I bought this bag after I found out I would be going to go on New York Fashion Week! This was a dream come true to me so I had to commemorate it with a Kate Spade-and yes I will be carrying it at fashion week in February.

Best part of this bag? It lights up!