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		<title>SUMMER SHOE GUIDE</title>
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		<title>paradise awaits</title>
		<description><![CDATA[in the mood for a luxurious island getaway? your timing couldn’t be more perfect: enter our new “travel to tahiti” sweepstakes—hosted by your truly and our partners at luxury link—and we could whisk you (and a friend) off for five nights of bliss in beautiful bora bora, and lavish you with other goodies. to get… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/paradise-awaits/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/paradise-awaits/</link>
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		<title>gifts for grads</title>
		<description><![CDATA[school&#8217;s out! with cap &#38; gown season in full swing, send your graduate off into the real world with a bit of polish and panache by picking honor roll-worthy presents. FOR HIM (thanks to our friends at jack spade) 1. with six credit card slots, two pocket sleeves and a small pocket for loose change,… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/gifts-for-grads/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/gifts-for-grads/</link>
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		<title>it’s mother’s day!</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/it%e2%80%99s-mother%e2%80%99s-day/</link>
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		<title>isn’t she lovely</title>
		<description><![CDATA[this mother’s day, we asked the whole kate spade new york team to share pictures of their favorite mom-and-me moments. we received more submissions than ever, but they were so lovely we wanted to include them all—the more, the merrier! we’d like to give a special mention to our much-missed editorial manager—and mommy-of just over… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/isn%e2%80%99t-she-lovely/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/isn%e2%80%99t-she-lovely/</link>
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		<title>paint the town red: the aafa awards gala</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we’re delighted to announce that kate spade new york won the prestigious “lifestyle brand of the year” award at monday’s 34th annual american apparel &#38; footwear association (aafa) awards gala. held at cipriani midtown, it was an evening of laughter, colorful tributes and plenty of clink clinking (we always love a good party!). the award… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/paint-the-town-red-the-aafa-awards-gala/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/paint-the-town-red-the-aafa-awards-gala/</link>
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		<title>travel like a pro</title>
		<description><![CDATA[whether he&#8217;s dashing off to a styling gig across the globe at a moment&#8217;s notice, packing for fashion week in a slew of cities or working his red carpet magic on a-list clients during awards season, brand stylist brad goreski knows how to jet set in style. (just look at the irresistible outfits he styled… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/travel-like-a-pro/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/travel-like-a-pro/</link>
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		<title>MOM ALWAYS SAID&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[chin up. smile often. have courage. we&#8217;ve brought back our beloved &#8220;mom always said&#8221; bangle in time for mother&#8217;s day&#8212; a piece popular for the sweet words of mom-wisdom engraved on its exterior. we asked our friends on twitter to tell us what they&#8217;ve learned from their mothers using the hashtag #momalwayssaid.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/mom-always-said/</link>
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		<title>tiki chic</title>
		<description><![CDATA[with the debut of our new kate spade city guides, it seems the travel theme is popping up everywhere, including our newest pattern-of-the-month, which was inspired by far-flung safaris to flower-filled paradises and languid getaways to lush french polynesia. enjoy!]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/tiki-chic/</link>
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		<title>this mother&#8217;s day, gift your mom</title>
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		<title>plan an adventure (or two!)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[in collaboration with fathom—our always-in-the-know source for all things travel—we’re thrilled to debut our new kate spade new york city guides. we chose five of our favorite destinations—new york, los angeles, tokyo, london and tahiti—and created five colorfully curated online travel guides with tips on the best places to eat, sleep, drink, shop and explore, along with “know before you go” cheat sheets,… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/plan-an-adventure-or-two/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/plan-an-adventure-or-two/</link>
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		<title>a sweet treat</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we&#8217;ve been doing some spring cleaning around the office and as a reward for all our hard work, kate spade new york staffers were treated to scrumptious scoops of artisanal ice cream from the van leeuwen ice cream truck, making for a sweet way to wrap up the workweek. happy weekend!]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-sweet-treat/</link>
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		<title>host a cinco de mayo party</title>
		<description><![CDATA[heat things up for cinco de mayo this saturday by hosting a festive fiesta at su casa, complete with colorful accouterments, breezy dining and mariachi music.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/host-a-cinco-de-mayo-party/</link>
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		<title>cue the confetti</title>
		<description><![CDATA[a marry moment: we had our first-ever wedding engagement at our broome street shop yesterday, where greg from chicago put a colorful twist on his proposal to girlfriend leslie&#8212;a devoted kate spade new york shopper. (she said yes!) here&#8217;s how it happened: picking up a few goodies from our soho shop during a quick trip… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/cue-the-confetti/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>hello dubai&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we recently pulled back the curtains on our newest flagship store at the world&#8217;s largest shopping center, the dubai mall in the united arab emirates. to celebrate, we hosted a splashy soiree where hundreds of well-heeled guests stepped out to shop our colorful pieces while mingling over minified all-american goodies such as chocolate milkshake shots,… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/hello-dubai/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/hello-dubai/</link>
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		<title>it&#8217;s in the bag</title>
		<description><![CDATA[whether you&#8217;re off to a sunny vacation in paradise or simply planning to unplug for the afternoon at your local beach, run for the sun with these warm weather must-haves, handpicked by the travel experts at fathom. 1. made in the shade: &#8220;stay shady or scope out the scene with an oversized disguise for the… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/its-in-the-bag/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/its-in-the-bag/</link>
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		<title>tali lennox carrying the flicker scout</title>
		<description><![CDATA[model/music-lover/all-around cool kid tali lennox (yes, daughter of annie) put the midas touch on her rocker-chic outfit carrying our gold flicker scout cross-body at the coachella music festival this weekend. while the metallic version is no longer available, we&#8217;ve got a bevy of others colors that&#8217;s sure to make you stand out from the crowd.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/tali-lennox-carrying-the-flicker-scout/</link>
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		<title>GOING SWIMMINGLY</title>
		<description><![CDATA[see what our fans on twitter and tumblr have to say about our charming new pool party clutch. based on all the buzz, it&#8217;s sure to make a splashy statement at the party this summer.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/going-swimmingly/</link>
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		<title>a day with mom</title>
		<description><![CDATA[still shopping for the mom who has everything? we planned a few decadent, activity-packed days that will suit her taste (and be fun for you). if you decide to surprise her (as we’re partial to doing) just be sure to bring tissues… enjoy!]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-day-with-mom/</link>
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		<title>coney island-bound</title>
		<description><![CDATA[during last week’s record heat, our web designer (and part-time shutterbug) natalie hopped the d train with camera in tow and headed to the end of the line. for those of us that didn’t make it to the shore, she shared these snapshots from her journey and some stories of the day’s many delights: “as… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/coney-island-bound/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/coney-island-bound/</link>
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		<title>top this</title>
		<description><![CDATA[say goodbye to the days of toting polish-filled ziploc bags in your carry-on: we brought back beauty expert poppy king to help us put together this brilliant on-the-go polish set, guaranteed to satisfy even the most-packing challenged travelers (ourselves included). in addition to fitting perfectly in anything from a purse to an evening clutch, the… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/top-this/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>pin it to win it</title>
		<description><![CDATA[get your biker jacket ready: we&#8217;ve dressed up a handful of vespa lx-50&#8242;s in a punchy print by florence broadhurst and will be giving them away in our ride colorfully contest on pinterest. to enter, click here and create a pinboard inspired by our scooters with the hashtags #ridecolorfully, #katespadeny and #vespa. our judges&#8212;including our… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/pin-it-to-win-it/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/pin-it-to-win-it/</link>
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		<title>pool party, anyone?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[to celebrate the launch of our splashy new outdoor entertaining collection, we joined forces with one of our favorite style bloggers, joy deangdeelert cho of oh joy! for a special soiree in our glendale shop. there, she shared her top tips for hosting a summer pool party—take a peek at a few below. (photos by… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/pool-party-anyone/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/pool-party-anyone/</link>
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		<title>ready, set, refresh</title>
		<description><![CDATA[is today&#8217;s heatwave making you crave a little wardrobe refresh? you’re in luck: our friends at rent-the-runway are treating one lucky winner to $1,000 worth of goodies from yours truly. the best part? it takes about three seconds to enter. (we timed it.)]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/ready-set-refresh/</link>
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		<title>dive in</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we&#8217;ve transformed our shops (such as our broome street store, featured here) into one big pool party! we&#8217;ve filled our floors with splashy swimsuits, outdoor entertaining accessories and other summer arrivals dressed up in poolside prints, our pattern of the month. dive in&#8230;]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/dive-in/</link>
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		<title>swim lessons</title>
		<description><![CDATA[swimwear designer malia mills has achieved near cult status for her unbelievably flattering, magically figure-enhancing cuts, so we were thrilled when she agreed to create our very first suit collection. here, we take a look what makes her wares so out of this world.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/swim-lessons/</link>
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		<title>behind-the-scenes with malia mills</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we caught up with the swimwear wunderkind and designer of our debut swim collection on the set of our swandive and cannonball? shoot. not only does malia craft the most flattering, magically figure-enhancing cuts ever, but she also makes all of her suits in america and has plenty of sage advice for women on everything… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/behind-the-scenes-with-malia-mills/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/behind-the-scenes-with-malia-mills/</link>
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		<title>one dress, four ways</title>
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		<title>hot off the press: comsmopolitan uk april 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[a pop of pink: see how the cool kids across the pond at cosmo uk styled our dotted chandler romper and hopper house little shyla in their april 2012 issue.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/hot-off-the-press-comsmopolitan-uk-april-2012/</link>
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		<title>clink clink</title>
		<description><![CDATA[warm weather means wedding season is just around the corner. whether you’re toasting the newly engaged or celebrating a special anniversary, our “two of a kind” tumblers always get a warm reception, and come in sets to suit all lovebirds, including his and hers, his and his, and hers and hers. we’re partial to wrapping… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/clink-clink/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/clink-clink/</link>
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		<title>A CLICK, HOP AND A JUMP</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we&#8217;ve always been susceptible to a bit of wanderlust, but lately it seems our staffers have been bitten hard by the travel bug (in the last month alone, we&#8217;ve hit the street markets in thailand, bungee jumped in new zealand and enjoyed oysters alfresco in sunny santa monica). and we never hop a plane without… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-click-hop-and-a-jump/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-click-hop-and-a-jump/</link>
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		<title>coachella packing list</title>
		<description><![CDATA[you know us: we love our music. and with one of the biggest, most stylish music festivals of the year kicking off this weekend in palm desert, a handful of staffers are packing their bags heading west for coachella. we plan to play poolside by day, and catch concerts (everyone from avicii to to florence… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/coachella-packing-list/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/coachella-packing-list/</link>
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		<title>sunny delights</title>
		<description><![CDATA[for april we’re embracing the life aquatic with a collection awash in punchy prints by artist florence broadhurst. from her fabulous “fingers” print to chic cockatoos and solar swirls, all you’ll need is the cabana and cocktails (preferably rum punch). dip into our pinterest page for more about florence and her iconic prints.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/sunny-delights/</link>
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		<title>topping our “to do” list</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we’re planning to pack a lunch one day this week and pop over to this cool retrospective on architect ralph walker, whose magnificent art deco masterpieces are all over new york city. you may not know his name, but you’ll definitely recognize his iconic buildings in nyc’s skyline (think the barclay vesey telephone building and… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/topping-our-%e2%80%9cto-do%e2%80%9d-list/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/topping-our-%e2%80%9cto-do%e2%80%9d-list/</link>
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		<title>peep this</title>
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		<title>the brunch bunch</title>
		<description><![CDATA[oven-fresh biscuits. stacks of fluffy flapjacks with a pat of butter. a bloody maria spiked with tequila and pickled jalapenos. we, like most other new yorkers, live for brunch come weekend afternoons, so just in time for easter sunday, we&#8217;ve rounded up a few of our favorite brunch spots in the city. so hop to… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-brunch-bunch/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-brunch-bunch/</link>
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		<title>meet malia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[for those that haven’t already discovered the delights of a malia mills swimsuit, her iconic cuts, which seem to miraculously flatter in just the right places, will literally make you long for bikini season (yes, they’re really that good). we sat down with the swimwear sage and designer of our debut swim collection during the… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/meet-malia/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/meet-malia/</link>
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		<title>SETTING THE SCENE</title>
		<description><![CDATA[to celebrate the debut of our first-ever swimwear collection by malia mills, we took our inner tubes and trekked to sunny southern california to shoot our interactive campaign video, swan dive or cannonball? starring girl-about-town hailey gates, the film allows you to pick and choose how the story unfolds while soaking in our splashy new swimwear. these sketches from… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/setting-the-scene/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/setting-the-scene/</link>
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		<title>SWAN DIVE OR CANNONBALL?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we tapped new york girl-about-town hailey gates to star in swan dive or cannonball, an interactive campaign video celebrating our debut swim collection by malia mills. play the video and pick the ways you want the splashy story to unfold.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/swan-dive-or-cannonball/</link>
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		<title>ring in summer</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/ring-in-summer/</link>
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		<title>zooey deschanel in our adette dress</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we spotted adorkable indie darling zooey deschanel looking lovely in our navy and beige striped adette dress in a recent episode of her new fox sitcom, new girl. we can&#8217;t get enough of the actress&#8217;s modern retro look—our full-skirted dress (no longer online, but available at select kate spade new york shops), peachy cheeks and… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/zooey-deschanel-in-our-adette-dress/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/zooey-deschanel-in-our-adette-dress/</link>
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		<title>it&#8217;s a hit</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we asked our designer, cassandra, about her court-side design. Q. how did you come up with this clever carrier? A. we had done tennis bags before, so it’s part of our heritage. but we wanted to do a new version that felt fresh, modern and playful. deborah, our creative director, actually came up with the… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/its-a-hit/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/its-a-hit/</link>
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		<title>FLYING COLORS</title>
		<description><![CDATA[thanks to these eye-catching extras in a handful of bright hues, it&#8217;s easier then ever to add a quick hit of color to your spring look! 1. hand in hand beaded links necklace: give your outfit a twist of lemon with our cheerful beaded necklace, made entirely by hand by women in rwanda through our… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/flying-colors/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/flying-colors/</link>
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		<title>FLORAL FIXATION</title>
		<description><![CDATA[spring is in full bloom and there&#8217;s nothing that signifies the arrival of lighter, brighter days more than a beautiful bouquet of fresh-cut flowers. inspired by our pattern of the month—florals with a twist—we&#8217;ve rounded up the best florists in new york city. so skip your bodega&#8217;s finest and dress up your desktop (or even… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/floral-fixation/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/floral-fixation/</link>
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		<title>movie night</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we snuck out of the office early on friday to catch a showing of the hunger games in imax. after stocking up on candy and a little booze (shhh!), we spent an hour in line waiting to buy tickets and playing drawsomething to pass the time. luckily, we all scored seats together along with plenty of… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/movie-night/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/movie-night/</link>
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		<title>for keeps</title>
		<description><![CDATA[treat yourself (and your best friend) to a little handmade arm candy, courtesy of our hand in hand collection with women for women international. each friendship bangle is handmade in afghanistan. they&#8217;re mixable, matchable and definitely made with love—see how we&#8217;re wearing ours.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/for-keeps/</link>
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		<title>jennifer westfedlt in our emerald darcie dress</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; friends with kids star jennifer westfedlt looked like a fortune as she accompanied beau jon hamm at the mad men season 5 premiere in hollywood clad in our emerald strapless darcie dress, as seen on justjared.com. we&#8217;ll be tuning in for the mad man season premiere this sunday on amc. &#160;]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/jennifer-westfedlt-in-our-emerald-darcie-dress/</link>
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		<title>have a ball</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we&#8217;ve having a major tennis moment, thanks to summerlike temps and our smashing new tennis collection. with racquet season in nyc almost in full swing (it officially kicks off on april 7th), we made this easy-to-use map of our favorite outdoor courts (yes, they exist!) along with a few how-to&#8217;s. 1.) riverside park has two… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/have-a-ball/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/have-a-ball/</link>
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		<title>hot off the press: real simple april 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[our mikas pond darla makes a cameo on the cover of real simple magazine&#8217;s april 2012 issue.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/hot-off-the-press-real-simple-april-2012/</link>
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		<title>hip hip hooray, we&#8217;re at 500k!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we&#8217;re delighted to announce that we&#8217;ve received over half a million fans on facebook this afternoon. we love our fans, every last 500,000 of you (and counting!).]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/hip-hip-hooray-were-at-500k/</link>
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		<title>that&#8217;s a wrap</title>
		<description><![CDATA[sunday last night capped off a bbq, beer and music-filled week at sxsw, the highlight of which was friday&#8217;s rocking performance by mad maude and the hatters (3,8). in their much-anticipated debut, our battle of the bands winners charmed the crowd with a five-song set performed under perfectly sunny skies, and we couldn&#8217;t gave been… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/thats-a-wrap/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>paint the town red: brad goreski&#8217;s book launch</title>
		<description><![CDATA[a chic read: brand stylist brad goreski&#8217;s new book, born to be brad: my life and style, so far, hit bookstores last week and to celebrate, creative director deborah lloyd hosted an intimate dinner and cocktail party at the posh sunset tower hotel in los angeles. stars like jessica alba, mandy moore, minka kelly and… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/paint-the-town-red-brad-goreskis-book-launch/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[we wrapped up the workweek with a bit of malarkey, a handful of sweet green treats and a whole lot o&#8217; fun with an early st. paddy&#8217;s day party in our new york showroom this afternoon. with shamrock-colored cupcakes from baked by melissa and plenty of beer to go around, our staffers got into the… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/irish-for-a-day/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/irish-for-a-day/</link>
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		<title>jessica alba in kate spade new york fall 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; fall sneak peek: our favorite fashion darling jessica alba proves that bright is right (now!) in a chic colorblock outfit from our fall 2012 collection, as seen on fabsugar.com. donning our crayon-colored davis skinny pants (available in july, in blue) with a vibrant turquoise knit and our chambers street carlyle bag in dijon (both available… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/jessica-alba-in-kate-spade-new-york-fall-2012/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/jessica-alba-in-kate-spade-new-york-fall-2012/</link>
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		<title>minka kelly in our floral pippa dress</title>
		<description><![CDATA[minka kelly looked as lovely as a walk in the park wearing our floral pippa dress while hanging out with mandy moore, jessica alba and brand stylist brad goreski, as seen on popsugar.com. the ladies stepped out to celebrate the launch of brad&#8217;s new book, born to be brad, at the sunset tower hotel in… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/minka-kelly-in-our-floral-pippa-dress/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/minka-kelly-in-our-floral-pippa-dress/</link>
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		<title>it&#8217;s time</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[we took our love for tennis to new heights with these new spring pieces, playfully served up with a sporty twist. and our fans on twitter are, well, atwitter with excitement. see what all the buzz is about.]]></description>
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		<title>FLORENCE, FOUR WAYS</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we caught a few of the girls in our office carrying this season’s “it” bag, the new bond street florence. the muse for our must-have style was none other than florence broadhurst herself—she opened her first atelier on new bond street in london&#8217;s west end. we made the lining from her graphic japanese floral print,… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/florence-four-ways/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>jessica alba in our colorblock cardigan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[jessica alba put a sunny california twist on our chic colorblock cardigan, accessorizing with a lemon yellow scarf and blueberry wayfarer sunglasses while out and about los angeles, as seen on fabsugar.com.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/jessica-alba-in-our-colorblock-cardigan/</link>
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		<title>how does your garden grow?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we were inspired by the idea of lovely lawn parties and cavorting at tennis clubs when designing our latest collection. follow us on pinterest to see more of our muses in bloom.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-does-your-garden-grow/</link>
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		<title>it’s international women’s day!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we’ve put together this piece in honor of our work with women for women international. take a peek—you may want to get involved yourself.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/it%e2%80%99s-international-women%e2%80%99s-day/</link>
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		<title>have you met your sister?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we started working with women for women international in 2007. it was, and continues to be, an organization that’s close to our hearts. aside from our ongoing hand in hand partnership, we encourage our team to get involved by connecting with a sister through wfwi’s year-long sponsorship program. it’s through this program that women learn… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/have-you-met-your-sister/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/have-you-met-your-sister/</link>
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		<title>reese witherspoon in our geometric sonja dress</title>
		<description><![CDATA[spring is in the air! reese witherspoon was spotted in los angeles over the weekend donning our breezy blue sonja dress, as seen on celebstyle.com. we love how she kept the rest of her accessories minimal (classic ballet flats, oversized sunnies) so the geometric print of her dress steals the spotlight.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/reese-witherspoon-in-our-geometric-sonja-dress/</link>
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		<title>hanneli mustaparta with our cha cha chocolate clutch</title>
		<description><![CDATA[love at first bite: we spotted one of our favorite street style photographer/bloggers hanneli mustaparta playfully posing with our sweet cha cha chocolate clutch while making the rounds at paris fashion week, as seen on vogue.com. bon appétit, hanneli!]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/hanneli-mustaparta-with-our-cha-cha-chocolate-clutch/</link>
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		<title>the (virtual) florence broadhurst tour</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we&#8217;ve been on the road for weeks with the florence broadhurst tour (our spring 2012 pop-up shop) and our next stop is sunny los angeles! swing by the grove today from 11:00 am onwards to see the swag and shop the collection, and catch a live concert by the vivan girls at 7:00 pm. and… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-virtual-florence-broadhurst-tour/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-virtual-florence-broadhurst-tour/</link>
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		<title>kerry washington carrying our make headlines travel edition clutch</title>
		<description><![CDATA[oh, how chic! style-setter kerry washington attended the essence black women in hollywood luncheon donning a crisp peplum dress, lipstick red pumps and our irresistible make headlines travel edition magazine clutch, as seen on instyle.com.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/kerry-washington-carrying-our-make-headlines-travel-edition-clutch/</link>
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		<title>happy leap year!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[you know us, we love an excuse to celebrate. today we’re toasting leap year with a few little-known facts about this extra day—perfect for using in cocktail conversation.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/happy-leap-year/</link>
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		<title>bon voyage, brad!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[brand stylist brad goreski wrapped up season one of “it’s a brad, brad world” in his signature over-the-top style (we wouldn’t expect anything less). we loved watching the day-of party prep as brad’s beau gary janetti belabored each detail while brad kicked up his heels, literally, at the nail salon. we loved the flash mob… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/bon-voyage-brad/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/bon-voyage-brad/</link>
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		<title>only the best for the mrs.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we&#8217;ve debuted a handful of chic accessories for the bride-to-be, bedecked with her new title and designed to add an extra dose of whimsy while going from miss to mrs. say yes &#8220;mrs&#8221; necklace we think this sweet gold-plated necklace is the perfect accessory for her to wear at all her wedding day festivities&#8212;and well… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/only-the-best-for-the-mrs/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/only-the-best-for-the-mrs/</link>
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		<title>in preparation for sunday…</title>
		<description><![CDATA[awards show season is upon us with the grand dame of glamour—the oscars—occurring sunday night. every year buzz abounds as we wonder who will walk away with the statues for best picture, best actor or best actress. often lost in this shuffle are the nominated short films; those small but mighty pieces ranging from four… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/in-preparation-for-sunday%e2%80%a6/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/in-preparation-for-sunday%e2%80%a6/</link>
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		<title>seattle or bust</title>
		<description><![CDATA[fresh off a flight from paris, deborah hopped on a plane en route to seattle—just in time to catch the vivian girls in concert during the second part of our cross-country tour.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/seattle-or-bust/</link>
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		<title>our hand in hand collection is making headlines</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/our-hand-in-hand-collection-is-making-headlines/</link>
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		<title>our favorite kind of monday</title>
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		<title>vroom, vroom.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we&#8217;ve bedecked everything from sneakers to storage trunks to dinnerware with graphic florals by florence broadhurst this season, but our most unique endeavor yet goes to these custom vespa lx-50 scooters, which you can enter for a chance to win on facebook. we trekked to brooklyn to see tommy—owner of prestine auto body and one… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/vroom-vroom/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>BATTLE OF THE BANDS</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/battle-of-the-bands/</link>
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		<title>polished to perfection</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/polished-to-perfection/</link>
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		<title>HIS &amp; HERS</title>
		<description><![CDATA[gentlemen, consider this our valentine&#8217;s day gift to you: swing by our shop and scoop up one these lovely last-minute gifts for your lady to make her fall head over heels. (bonus points if you show up on her doorstep with a bottle of bubbly as well&#8212;we love taittinger rose cuvee.) and for the ladies,… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/his-hers/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>a farewell to lillian bassman</title>
		<description><![CDATA[over the summer, we were privileged to sit down with lillian bassman, a fashion photographer and long-time source of inspiration, who died monday at age 94. as a tribute to lillian, we’ve brought the interview back from the archives in celebration of her extraordinary life and the legacy she leaves behind.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-farewell-to-lillian-bassman/</link>
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		<title>the vivian girls in concert</title>
		<description><![CDATA[the vivian girls kicked off our florence broadhurst tour friday night from our pop-up shop/tour bus in nyc’s meatpacking district. performing outside the gansevoort hotel, the girls—who reconnected for the tour after a six-month hiatus—played a short set for a packed crowd that included fans, shoppers and members of the bands life sized maps and… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-vivian-girls-in-concert/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-vivian-girls-in-concert/</link>
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		<title>garance doré&#8217;s fashion week hangouts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[new york fashion week is in full swing, and we caught up with french photographer, illustrator and fashion blogger garance doré&#8212;who we&#8217;ve partnered with for a special capsule collection later this year&#8212;at our fall 2012 presentation on friday. here, the parisian-turned-new yorker shares her top three hotspots in the city during fashion week. 9:00 am… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/garance-dores-fashion-week-hangouts/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/garance-dores-fashion-week-hangouts/</link>
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		<title>b mine</title>
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		<title>presenting fall 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we presented our fall 2012 collection this morning on day two of new york fashion week.  styled by brad goreski, the collection features painterly prints, a smattering of polka dots and a special capsule collection with french photographer, illustrator and fashion blogger garance doré. go behind the scenes with us, and get a sneak peek… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/presenting-fall-2012/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/presenting-fall-2012/</link>
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		<title>a one-stop shopping spree</title>
		<description><![CDATA[what does one pack for a cross-country tour? we met up with the brooklyn-based vivian girls at our broome street shop to see how they’re styling their looks for the road—and sat with lead vocalist and songwriter cassie ramone to get a few details about the girls behind the band. tell us a bit about… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-one-stop-shopping-spree/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-one-stop-shopping-spree/</link>
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		<title>HIP HIP HOORAY!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[light the sparklers! we&#8217;re thrilled to announce that kate spade new york took home top honors yesterday evening at the third annual fashion 2.0 awards ceremony, hosted by the style coalition. nominated by our industry peers and voted on by you—our online fans—our web creative team nabbed the coveted &#8220;top innovator&#8221; award for our use… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/hip-hip-hooray/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/hip-hip-hooray/</link>
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		<title>WE’RE ON PANDORA!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[to celebrate our spring campaign, we&#8217;re launching katespadeny radio. the station features jams from a few of our favorite indie rock bands, handpicked by one of our music-loving staffers, becca. here, she shares her top picks, and why you should keep these girl groups on your radar.   VIVIAN GIRLS becca’s picks: “when i’m gone,” “moped… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/we%e2%80%99re-on-pandora/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/we%e2%80%99re-on-pandora/</link>
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		<title>february is all about the japanese floral</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we’ve picked the graphic japanese floral by florence broadhurst as february’s pattern of the month. check out our pinterest page for more of florence and her iconic prints.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/february-is-all-about-the-japanese-floral/</link>
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		<title>you’re invited to tune in…</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/you%e2%80%99re-invited-to-tune-in%e2%80%a6/</link>
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		<title>these shoes were made for walking</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/these-shoes-were-made-for-walking/</link>
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		<title>it’s a hit!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we’ve brought back one of our favorite party games from years past with musical chairs—our playful spring 2012 campaign video directed by dan jackson and styled by brad goreski—featuring a few of our favorite tunes. it’s become such a hit on youtube and we’re asked daily for the playlist. so without further ado, here it… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/it%e2%80%99s-a-hit/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/it%e2%80%99s-a-hit/</link>
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		<title>the spring 2012 campaign</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we shot our spring campaign in a studio in brooklyn, fully outfitted in florence broadhurst’s japanese floral—our favorite print of the season. we brought in a DJ to keep things lively on set and he spun elton john (at our model’s request) between blondie and martin solveig.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-spring-2012-campaign/</link>
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		<title>cast your vote!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[calling all music-lovers: battle of the bands is officially live on facebook! we’ve narrowed it down to our top five groups (you can listen to their tunes below) and are counting on you to vote for your favorite. vote by visiting our battle of the bands page on facebook, take a peek at the videos… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/cast-your-vote-2/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/cast-your-vote-2/</link>
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		<title>introducing the florence broadhurst tour</title>
		<description><![CDATA[  inspired by the spirit of our favorite musical icons (think blondie and the supremes) we’ve put a rock and roll twist on our spring 2012 campaign. to celebrate, we’re setting off on a cross-country road trip this season in our very own tour bus—a pop-up shop!—outfitted in our favorite new print of the season,… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/introducing-the-florence-broadhurst-tour/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/introducing-the-florence-broadhurst-tour/</link>
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		<title>play musical chairs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[take a peek at the girls from our spring 2012 campaign play musical chairs while rocking a few of our favorite black, white and fluorescent pieces of the season!]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/play-musical-chairs/</link>
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		<title>behind the scenes of our spring campaign</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/behind-the-scenes-of-our-spring-campaign/</link>
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		<title>do you know florence?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[australian artist florence broadhurst was a woman beyond compare. swept up in the social whirl, she found success as both a peacock and a chameleon, standing out while blending in. florence’s story began in queensland, australia, with an audition that landed her a spot in the globe trotters acting troupe. bidding her family adieu, she… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/do-you-know-florence/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/do-you-know-florence/</link>
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		<title>spotlight on damien hirst</title>
		<description><![CDATA[let’s be honest: we’re got a soft spot for polka dots around here. so when we read about the damien hirst: the complete spot paintings exhibit, we had to sneak out from the office for a quick gallery hop in west chelsea to scope it out. a handful of the artist’s iconic polka dot paintings… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/spotlight-on-damien-hirst/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/spotlight-on-damien-hirst/</link>
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		<title>we hear you!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[want one of your own? scoop up our hedgehog coin purse or ipad case and see what the buzz is all about.]]></description>
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		<title>5 ways to wear stripes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; 1.    keep our university stripe scarf on hand at the office to stay warm during the workday this winter. it’s spun from a soft, ultra-lightweight wool, making it the perfect layer for both indoors and out. 2.    slip on our mad for mondrian necklace, crafted with colorful resin beads, for a dose of graphic… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/5-ways-to-wear-stripes/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/5-ways-to-wear-stripes/</link>
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		<title>Light the sparklers</title>
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		<title>sit. stay. smile pretty.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[this teacup yorkie stole the spotlight when he showed up at a recent photoshoot. we (along with our email subscribers) fell for his diminutive charms and couldn’t resist quizzing his owner—and our web art director—for details. who’s rider? rider is a four-pound teacup yorkie. he only makes right-hand turns. he has no idea that he’s… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/sit-stay-smile-pretty/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/sit-stay-smile-pretty/</link>
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		<title>Q&amp;A: the story of our magazine clutch</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Q: what sparked the idea for this clever little clutch?“we thought the cool, retro aesthetic of magazines from the jet-set era fit perfectly with our theme of stripes and travel this month. the bag is designed to look like a rolled magazine under your arm—one that you’d save to devour later as you daydream about… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/qa-the-story-of-our-magazine-clutch/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>new year’s in antigua</title>
		<description><![CDATA[(1)   ah, the best feeling in the world—i’m on vacation! (2) it’s 5 o’clock somewhere! here i am, enjoying drinks at a friend’s house. (3) these leaves inspired many ideas. i swam in the pool, dreaming up collections to come. (4) catherine’s café in nelson’s dockyard is my go-to lunchtime spot. (5) just ask for… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/new-year%e2%80%99s-in-antigua/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[we’ve put a rock and roll twist on our spring 2012 collection, which is inspired by music—in particular, the irreverently chic spirit of our favorite musical icons (think blondie and the supremes). we’re taking things one step further by hosting a battle of the bands on facebook, and invite you to join in the on… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/so-you-wanna-be-a-rockstar/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>our first guest blogger</title>
		<description><![CDATA[winter doldrums invading? i escaped the city for an inspiration fix at the lovely DIA museum. a quick hour-and-a-half road trip brings one to the delightfully quaint town of beacon, new york where the former nabisco printing factory now houses some of the “most significant artists of the last half century,” to quote the museum… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/our-first-guest-blogger/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>it’s the year of pattern at kate spade new york</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we love stripes of all shapes and sizes, from the crisp and clean to the hand-drawn and painterly. take a peek at our pinterest page for more of our favorite striped inspiration.]]></description>
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		<title>jessica alba in our red broome street jeans</title>
		<description><![CDATA[actress jessica alba added a bright pop of cherry to her smart daytime look while dashing around beverly hills in our red broome street jeans, as seen in us weekly. photo via usmagazine.com. &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>we’re on pinterest!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we love pinterest. it’s been a guilty pleasure—and source of inspiration—for quite some time and so it seemed natural to build a pinboard for our brand. to officially launch ourselves into the pin-o-sphere, we planned a pinning party. we brought in pizza, pretzels, peronis and pellegrino (we were working with a p-theme) and we stayed… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/we%e2%80%99re-on-pinterest/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>this year, i resolve to…</title>
		<description><![CDATA[new year, new adventures. inspired by our latest this is the year to idiom bangle, our blog team has come up with our own set of resolutions for 2012. and we’d love to hear yours too—tell us what your resolutions are in the comments section below. if picked, we’ll feature it in a special way on tumblr!]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/this-year-i-resolve-to%e2%80%a6/</link>
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		<title>mark your calendars</title>
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		<title>new year, new beginnings</title>
		<description><![CDATA[you may have already heard the news, but we&#8217;re thrilled to announce that our parent company (whom we share with juicy couture, lucky brand and, of course, jack spade) has a brand new name—fifth &#38; pacific companies. learn more about our brands at fifthandpacific.com. cheers!]]></description>
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		<title>it’s a brad, brad world</title>
		<description><![CDATA[fresh on the heels of the official announcement of brad goreski’s new gig as kate spade new york brand stylist (where he’ll be working with creative director deborah lloyd to style upcoming campaigns, photo shoots and events) his new bravo tv show, it’s a brad, brad world, made its big debut last night. to celebrate,… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/it%e2%80%99s-a-brad-brad-world/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>charmed, i’m sure</title>
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		<title>sneak a peek at our spring campaign</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we gave creative director deborah lloyd and brad goreski, our new brand stylist, flipcams to shoot behind-the-scenes footage at our spring campaign. the day started off bright and early. see what our roving reporters caught on camera…]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/sneak-a-peek-at-our-spring-campaign/</link>
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		<title>5, 4, 3, 2, 1&#8230;</title>
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		<title>we&#8217;re on holiday…</title>
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		<title>merry christmas!</title>
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		<title>for the tardy among us</title>
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		<title>santa baby…</title>
		<description><![CDATA[take a peek at photos of our staffers—some sweet, silly, some downright scared—getting into the holiday spirit through the years. 1. dana, senior graphic designer 2. sarah, copywriter 3. minke the greyhound, courtesy of claire, human resources manager 4. donald, allocator 5. kerry-lynn, merchandiser 6. heather, junior graphic designer 7. natalie, graphic designer 8. cassandra,… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/santa-baby%e2%80%a6/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>paint the town red: kate spade new york holiday party</title>
		<description><![CDATA[between all the christmas cookie decorating, hot cocoa crawling and holiday shopping in our offices, we’ve been keeping busy as elves this season. and with christmas just a few days away, we hosted a very swanky soiree atop the gramercy park hotel in new york city for our annual holiday party. dressed to the nines… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/paint-the-town-red-kate-spade-new-york-holiday-party/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>and to all a good pie</title>
		<description><![CDATA[the holidays are prime treat time around our office, so to capitalize on the good cheer, we hosted a pie party at the home of one of our graphic designers, katie. it was a bit of a bakeoff as all across the city, creative types slaved over their ovens and rewrote their recipes. after a… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/and-to-all-a-good-pie/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>the cocoa chronicles chapter three</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we’re concluding our sweet series with a trip uptown to our favorite spots on the upper east and west sides. alice’s tea cup 156 east 64th street alicesteacup.com we ordered: hot chocolate we love it for: the frothy whipped cream star, accented with festive sprinkles (in multi, of course) this two-story tea shop is a… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-cocoa-chronicles-chapter-three/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>home from rwanda</title>
		<description><![CDATA[our PR director, johanna, and i spent an amazing, inspiring and productive week in rwanda where we met with the women we work with through our hand in hand program. we were excited to see our women in action and to gain a better understanding of the progress that’s been made in the program since… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/home-from-rwanda/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>poppy’s picks: holiday beauty edition</title>
		<description><![CDATA[whether you’re primping for the office holiday party or hosting a festive fete of your own, stand out at the soiree donning one of poppy king’s party-perfect beauty looks. “don’t stand too close to the mistletoe,&#8221; cautions king. &#8220;you’ll look so gorgeous that all the boys will want to kiss you!”]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/poppy%e2%80%99s-party-perfect-beauty-tips-for-the-holidays/</link>
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		<title>rachel mcadams in the trista trench</title>
		<description><![CDATA[rachel mcadams cozied up in kate spade new york’s trista trench while out in los angeles last night. we love how the sherlock holmes star mixed our feminine ruffled jacket with more masculine pieces, such as a simple black turtleneck and a navy wool cap, and finished her look with bold, cherry red lips.]]></description>
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		<title>baby, it’s cold outside!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[whether you’re looking for stocking stuffers, gifts for your best friends or perhaps a little something for yourself, nothing adds a dose of warmth to your winter like our cheerful collection of cozy knits. 1. a do-good design: keep hands toasty with these sweet pink pom pom mittens, which were handcrafted by women in bosnia… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/baby-it%e2%80%99s-cold-outside/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/baby-it%e2%80%99s-cold-outside/</link>
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		<title>the cocoa chronicles chapter two</title>
		<description><![CDATA[brooklyn farmacy &#38; soda fountain 513 henry street http://brooklynfarmacy.blogspot.com/ we ordered: the hot flash chocolate and traditional hot chocolate we love it for: the atmosphere. we felt like we were stepping into the fifties walking inside farmacy is one of those spots we can’t get enough of. housed in a 1920s pharmacy, it offers board… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-cocoa-chronicles-2/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>holiday cocktail party etiquette</title>
		<description><![CDATA[holiday soiree season is in full swing. whether you’re planning to play hostess with the mostess or simply be a well-heeled guest this year, we’ve pulled a few of our top tips from the guide to living colorfully to help you glide gracefully through the festivities. we love to create a signature drink when planning… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/holiday-cocktail-party-etiquette/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>sugar, spice and everything nice</title>
		<description><![CDATA[to make for a festive mid-day treat, we baked dozens of spade-shaped sugar cookies and ran out to new york cake for frosting and tasty trimmings. then, we invited the company to come decorate! the result was lots of creative cookies and a sugar high that lasted the rest of the day (we considered it… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/sugar-spice-and-everything-nice/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>go navy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[1. play charade 2. channel bonnie’s style 3. develop a case of the blues 4. read all about it 5. store your prettiest pennies 6. come on get happy 7. see a sea of paper 8. discover december’s filmmaker 9. stow and go 10. jump from the book to the blog 11. get the scoop… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/go-navy/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>navy: a film by chris silas neal</title>
		<description><![CDATA[dive in and go navy with chris silas neal’s playful piece, featuring a charmingly (wet) winter wonderland.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/navy-a-film-by-chris-silas-neal/</link>
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		<title>navy: a print by anthony zinonos</title>
		<description><![CDATA[celebrate our color of the month with a monochromatic collage by english artist anthony zinonos. one of three prints in our artist portfolio holiday series.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/navy-a-print-by-anthony-zinonos/</link>
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		<title>the cocoa chronicles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we’ve been big fans of eataly’s cioccolata con panna since mario batali’s market moved in down the block. with the cold weather officially here in NYC, we started to wonder if our calories would be better spent elsewhere—and so we embarked on a cocoa crawl to taste the competition for ourselves. this week, we hit… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-cocoa-chronicles/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>A GILTY PLEASURE</title>
		<description><![CDATA[this one takes the cake: for the first time ever, gilt.com has allowed a brand to take over their entire women&#8217;s site, and guess who they partnered with? that&#8217;s right—for one day (december 1st) we&#8217;ve swiped their site and our colorful world is shoppable on gilt.com across all women&#8217;s categories, from cocktail dresses to evening… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-gilty-pleasure/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>jot it down…</title>
		<description><![CDATA[last year, about this time, we decided to create a stationery set that combines two of our favorite things: the holidays and snail mail. we love an excuse to celebrate—and in this day of non-stop emails, texts and tweets, who doesn’t relish a handwritten note in the mailbox? our letterpress celebrations set will keep you… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/jot-it-down%e2%80%a6/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>spotted in stripes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[while dashing out for a quick coffee run in the rain, we spotted a stylish figure crossing the street on 5th avenue. dressed appropriately for the grey day, this chic new yorker proves every cloud has a silver lining.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/spotted-in-stripes/</link>
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		<title>paint the town red: ‘tis the season to give colorfully</title>
		<description><![CDATA[‘tis the season to give (and to get!), and each year we make sure our shops are brimming with colorful gifts and accouterments aplenty that we’re sure will surprise and delight. so, to kick off gift-giving season, we teamed up with a few of our favorite magazines to host festive fêtes simultaneously in our shops… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/paint-the-town-red-%e2%80%98tis-the-season-to-give-colorfully/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>creative team holiday gifts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[1. manhattan cocktail ring 2. air quote mittens 3. signature spade quilted ipad sleeve 4. crystal kaleidoscope bib necklace 5. hand in hand zebra scarf 6. headphone earmuffs 7. the guide to living colorfully]]></description>
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		<title>unwrap a prize ball</title>
		<description><![CDATA[presenting the star of our holiday campaign. each prize ball is wrapped with yards and yards of crepe paper streamers (we think unwrapping it may be the best part). playful trinkets and treats are tucked inside—leaping out from the fray when you least expect them. we&#8217;ll be slipping our prize balls in stockings, gifting them… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/unwrap-a-prize-ball/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>deborah’s famous bread sauce recipe</title>
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		<title>looking for a free ride?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[to celebrate the season—and the grand finale of our year of color—we took a page from our holiday campaign and created a fleet of colorful cabs. the ten playfully wrapped taxis will be parked outside our broome street and 5th avenue shops, friday, saturday and sunday from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, ready and waiting… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/looking-for-a-free-ride/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>fergie carrying the pastiche brynn</title>
		<description><![CDATA[fergie was spotted out and about in los angeles with some new arm candy—our pastiche brynn bag. with sharp, clean lines and a high-gloss finish, we love how the lipstick red clutch adds a pop of panache to her outfit.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/fergie-carrying-the-pastiche-brynn/</link>
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		<title>paint the town red: women for women international awards gala</title>
		<description><![CDATA[lights, camera, take action! everyone from uma thurman to christy turlington to former president bill clinton to our very own creative director deborah lloyd stepped out to show their support at this year’s women for women international awards gala at the museum of modern art in new york city, hosted by katie couric. we’re delighted… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/paint-the-town-red-women-for-women-international-awards-gala/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>introducing darling clementine</title>
		<description><![CDATA[when we started on “the guide to living colorfully,” our goal was to make it witty, charming and engaging. a set you would reference time and again, not just for the content but because it’s so visually compelling. when researching artists, we fell for the illustrative style of darling clementine—and the rest is history. we… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/introducing-darling-clementine/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>the guide to living colorfully</title>
		<description><![CDATA[in our office, we’re always up to something—redecorating the showrooms, making travel plans for a new store opening, debating whether we over-tipped or (please no) under-tipped the coat check attendant at the gramercy park hotel when we went out for drinks on friday. whether it’s for work or play, we love to get involved with… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-guide-to-living-colorfully/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>california or bust</title>
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		<title>jessica alba in the chunky alyssa sweater</title>
		<description><![CDATA[jessica alba cozied up for date night wearing our chunky alyssa sweater. the mother of two was spotted leaving hamasaku in los angeles, sweetly linking arms with husband cash warren.]]></description>
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		<title>‘tis the season to tumbl</title>
		<description><![CDATA[to celebrate the holidays, we’ve hijacked our tumblr account and we’re filling it with a spirited season’s worth of treats. from gift ideas (for them—or you) to colorful quotes, photos and unexpected inspirations, check back often. you never know what you’ll see next.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/%e2%80%98tis-the-season-to-tumbl/</link>
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		<title>THE GIRLS WITH GLASSES IN THE RUFFLED ANGIE TOPS</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we’re delighted that our favorite spec-bedecked duo, eliza magazine editor summer bellessa and singer/songwriter brooke white—who recently launched their newest series of sweet, stylish webisodes the girls with glasses show—were both spotting wearing kate spade new york’s ruffled angie top at a recent photo shoot.]]></description>
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		<title>the hand in hand afghanistan cashmere collection</title>
		<description><![CDATA[the hand in hand afghanistan cashmere collection through our hand in hand partnership with women for women international, we’ve been working with women in war-torn countries for the last 7 years. in 2010, we decided to take our partnership even further and we flew to aghanistan to meet with the WFWI team there about working… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-hand-in-hand-afghanistan-cashmere-collection/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>wrap! unwrap!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[wrap! unwrap! fifth avenue just got a bit more festive from fifth avenue to broome street—and all across the country!—we’ve decked our halls with colorful crepe paper and piles of presents. if you haven’t tapped into the holiday spirit yet, pop by (and if you have, you’ll enjoy it even more). to set the stage… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/wrap-unwrap/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>give colorfully</title>
		<description><![CDATA[give colorfully the holidays are here, which means ‘tis the season to wrap (and unwrap!) something extra special. stumped on what to give? maybe we can help&#8230;]]></description>
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		<title>an iphone mashup</title>
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		<title>jennifer lopez in the annie coat</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ooh la la lopez! the american idol star, who recently nabbed top honors at glamour magazine’s woman of the year awards with the all-star award, was spotted in argentina looking sleek and chic in a polished topknot, sky-high mary janes and kate spade new york’s belted wool annie coat. the singer/actress/mogal/mother, who was down south… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/jennifer-lopez-in-the-annie-coat/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/jennifer-lopez-in-the-annie-coat/</link>
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		<title>behind the scenes of our holiday 2011 campaign</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we’re the first to admit to getting carried away, and this year’s holiday campaign was no exception. using more than 1,000 yards of colored tape, 15,000 square feet of tissue paper and 400 yards of paper ribbon, we wrapped our holiday gift guide and then… this 1965 VW beetle.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/behind-the-scenes-of-our-holiday-2011-campaign/</link>
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		<title>naya rivera in the gala dress</title>
		<description><![CDATA[to celebrate glee’s 300th musical performance at paramount studios in los angeles, singing starlet naya rivera traded santana’s signature smoldering look for something a bit softer and sophisticated, wearing our festive silk gala dress. we love how she completed her modern audrey look with bare-minimum accessories and a polished side pony.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/naya-rivera-in-kate-spade-new-york/</link>
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		<title>marvelous multi</title>
		<description><![CDATA[1. give the color wheel a spin and shop our new arrivals. 2. paint outside the lines. 3. have a ball. 4. everything’s more fun with a twist of color. 5. perfect for a hot toddy—or two. 6. pastels that are as pretty as a picture. 7. make way for the mod squad. 8. we’ve… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/marvelous-multi/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/marvelous-multi/</link>
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		<title>multi: a print by evelin kasikov</title>
		<description><![CDATA[combining cross-stitch with photography, evelin kasikov captured our color of the month in a perfectly precise print. one of three prints in our artist portfolio holiday series.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/color-full-a-print-by-evelin-kasikov/</link>
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		<title>multi: a film by lacey</title>
		<description><![CDATA[inspired by the playful collectives of exquisite corpse books, lacey used stop motion film to shoot our latest short—a tribute to our most color-full month yet.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/color-full-a-film-by-lacey/</link>
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		<title>party planning with peter callahan, part III</title>
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		<title>paint the town red: kansas city soiree</title>
		<description><![CDATA[hello kansas city! to celebrate the big debut of our newest shop at the country club plaza, we teamed up with local style blogger (and girl about town) megan biram of mimi+meg to host a swanky soiree. bedecked in colorful stripes, our shop was filled to the brim with our KC friends, who mixed and… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/paint-the-town-red-kansas-city-soiree/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/paint-the-town-red-kansas-city-soiree/</link>
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		<title>pencil it in: women for women gala after party on november 17th</title>
		<description><![CDATA[as our hand in hand partnership with women for women international continues to grow, we’re thrilled to support the organization’s amazing efforts to help women in war-torn countries rebuild their lives. with soiree season in full swing, the organization’s 2011 annual awards gala is being held on november 17th in new york city, hosted by… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/pencil-it-in-women-for-women-gala-after-party-on-november-17th/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/pencil-it-in-women-for-women-gala-after-party-on-november-17th/</link>
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		<title>ANNE HATHAWAY &amp; THE COBBLE HILL KATIE</title>
		<description><![CDATA[arm candy alert: the dark knight rises actress anne hathaway cozied up to beau adam shulman while taking a romantic stroll around the big apple carrying ksny’s cobble hill katie handbag. what’s even sweeter—today only, you can nab her bag for 50% off during our one-day surprise sale.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-anne-hathaway/</link>
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		<title>how she wore it: gisele bündchen in kate spade new york</title>
		<description><![CDATA[dressed in a shrunken leather jacket, gauzy scarf and biker boots, brazilian beauty gisele bündchen added a classic twist to her cool, model-off-duty look carrying kate spade new york’s vanston jackson bag while out and about in boston with her husband, nfl quarterback tom brady. though this tote is no longer available in our shops,… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-gisele-bundchen-in-kate-spade-new-york/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-gisele-bundchen-in-kate-spade-new-york/</link>
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		<title>in the office with charlotte, jewelry designer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[it’s often said that we’re a brand known for our baubles. we sat down with the girl behind the sparkle—charlotte, our jewelry designer—to talk about shopping, our holiday collection and the gem she uncovered in the vending machine. q: how did you get into jewelry design? a: it wasn’t really planned. at parsons i studied… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/in-the-office-with-charlotte-jewelry-designer/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/in-the-office-with-charlotte-jewelry-designer/</link>
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		<title>how she wore it: sandra bullock</title>
		<description><![CDATA[travel like a star by taking a cue from sandra bullock, who donned simple aviators, a slouchy knit sweater and skinny cargos while carrying our chic, ostrich-embossed westward adventurer satchel at lax airport in los angeles. we’re inspired by the actress’ comfy jet-setter style… and can’t wait to wear something similar for our upcoming holiday… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-sandra-bullock-in-kate-spade-new-york/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>happy halloween!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[with spooky sweets and ghoulish garb galore, ksny staffers got into the halloween spirit at our annual costume party, held at our flatiron headquarters in new york city. with spirits high (and competition stiff), the award for best group costume went to our design department who arrived dressed to the nines as the royal wedding.… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/happy-halloween/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>wedding belles (and whistles): party planning with peter callahan, part II</title>
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		<title>people in glass houses&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[you can usually find our design team elbow-deep in samples, but last week found them at a place much more minimal. taking a day trip to new canaan, connecticut, the team explored the rambling estate of modern architecture icon philip johnson and fell in love with his personal masterpiece—the glass house. built in 1949, it… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/people-in-glass-houses/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/people-in-glass-houses/</link>
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		<title>CRAZY FOR COCOA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[get ready for a sugar high because in honor of our decadent color of the month (and with halloween just a week away!) we’ve whipped up a rich, dark roundup of our favorite melt-in-your-mouth chocolate treats. 1. fat witch brownies cast a sweet spell with fat witch’s brownies: bring a tin of these chewy treats… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/crazy-for-cocoa/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>how she wore it: zooey deschanel in kate spade new york</title>
		<description><![CDATA[our favorite indie darling zooey deschanel looked pretty in pink while keeping warm on the set of her new television show, &#8220;new girl,&#8221; wearing our wool cherie coat in snapdragon. the multi-talented actress, who is half the duo in the indie pop band she &#38; him, has been keeping busy working on her sitcom, but… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-zooey-deschanel-in-kate-spade-new-york/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-zooey-deschanel-in-kate-spade-new-york/</link>
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		<title>an evening out in hong kong</title>
		<description><![CDATA[while on a recent sourcing trip to china, we leapt at the chance to take a break from work and spend the evening at the china club—an exclusive dinner club that occupies the top three floors of the old bank of china in central, hong kong. we arrived with our hosts for the evening, our… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/an-evening-out-in-hong-kong/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/an-evening-out-in-hong-kong/</link>
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		<title>wedding belles (and whistles): party planning with peter callahan</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/wedding-belles-and-whistles-party-planning-with-peter-callahan/</link>
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		<title>how she wore it: hilary duff in kate spade new york</title>
		<description><![CDATA[donning a chic cut-out blue cardi, hilary duff added an extra dose of sunshine to her fall-perfect ensemble with our oversized chantal sunglasses in new york city. the well-accessorized actress, who recently revealed that she’s having a baby boy with husband mike comrie early next year, has been keeping busy before motherhood—she was in town… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-hilary-duff-in-kate-spade-new-york/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-hilary-duff-in-kate-spade-new-york/</link>
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		<title>how she wore it: beyoncé in kate spade new york</title>
		<description><![CDATA[showing off a growing baby bump in a sultry minidress and sky-high platforms, beyoncé glowed as she ran errands in new york city carrying our tuxedo hill nadine satchel. the love on top singer, due in february, is living proof that maternity wear doesn&#8217;t mean you have to sacrifice on style. &#8220;i love figuring out… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-beyonce-in-kate-spade-new-york/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-beyonce-in-kate-spade-new-york/</link>
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		<title>the signature spade campaign</title>
		<description><![CDATA[our new collection features the signature spade print, pairing our iconic spade with a graphic bow (one of our favorite embellishments). it’s bold but feminine—two traits we believe in at kate spade new york.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-signature-spade-campaign/</link>
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		<title>a tall order</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-tall-order/</link>
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		<title>the signature spade’s film debut</title>
		<description><![CDATA[to launch our signature spade collection, we filmed this spirited short in celebration of our playful new print.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-signature-spade%e2%80%99s-film-debut/</link>
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		<title>how she wore it: ashley greene carries westward</title>
		<description><![CDATA[twilight: breaking dawn star ashley greene was spotted in beverly hills carrying our westward adventurer satchel while leaving lunch at il pastaio. we love how it adds a dose of vintage charm to her comfy-chic tank and dark denim combo.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-ashley-greene-carries-westward/</link>
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		<title>will cha cha for chocolate</title>
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		<title>presenting spring 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[amidst much fanfare, we&#8217;re excited to present the spring 2012 collection, featuring prints by australian artist florence broadhurst.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/presenting-spring-2012/</link>
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		<title>how she wore it: spotted on the F train</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we were heading home on the F train when we spotted our recital farrah, looking lovely on the stranger seated across from us. we couldn’t resist snapping a photo (with permission, of course) and giving the look—a chic mix of uptown and downtown—a mental standing ovation.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-spotted-on-the-f-train/</link>
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		<title>fox news spotlights deborah lloyd and women for women international</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com fox news invited creative director deborah lloyd to discuss our holiday hand in hand collection, created in partnership with women for women international.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/fox-news-spotlights-deborah-lloyd-and-women-for-women-international/</link>
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		<title>meet catherine meyer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[to show our support for rising stars in the accessories world, ksny creative director deborah lloyd, who was honored with the iconoclast award at the 4th annual independent handbag designer awards last year, gave the event’s big winner a rare opportunity to collaborate on a special-edition piece for kate spade new york. enter catherine meyer… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/meet-catherine-meyer/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/meet-catherine-meyer/</link>
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		<title>indulge in chocolate</title>
		<description><![CDATA[1. what better than a bon bon? a bag of bon bons. (we couldn’t resist.) 2. this vintage packaging inspired the look of our new cha cha chocolate clutch. 3. we’re big fans of fashion photographer ellen von unwerth—she recently shot our fall campaign. 4. browse this mouthwatering blog, dedicated to sweet treats. 5. she’s… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/indulge-in-chocolate/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/indulge-in-chocolate/</link>
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		<title>how to wear a silk scarf</title>
		<description><![CDATA[this fall, we decided to bring back a vintage staple—the silk scarf. cut in a generous square shape, this ladylike piece is a true wardrobe extender. see five of our favorite ways to wear it. 1. around the neck: no necklace required, fold your scarf in half corner to corner, then knot it at the… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-to-wear-a-silk-scarf/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-to-wear-a-silk-scarf/</link>
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		<title>Q&amp;A: the story of the matchbook print</title>
		<description><![CDATA[“…who wore it with a matching bikini on her honeymoon in florida back in 1956,&#8221; says theresa canning zast, director of creative, &#8220;for decades, she kept the scarf tucked away in her dresser, as a keepsake from the trip.&#8221; fast-forward fifty years, canning zast plucked it from “that drawer,” occasionally pulling it out to add… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/qa-the-story-of-the-matchbook-print/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/qa-the-story-of-the-matchbook-print/</link>
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		<title>ruby by hayley morris</title>
		<description><![CDATA[paper, patterns and illustrations (oh my!) join forces to star in this ruby colored vignette.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/ruby-by-hayley-morris/</link>
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		<title>poppy&#8217;s picks</title>
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		<title>women for women international in marie claire</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/women-for-women-international-in-marie-claire/</link>
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		<title>chocolate: a film by rafael esquer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[art comes to life in this playfully paper-collaged vignette.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/chocolate-a-film-by-rafael-esquer/</link>
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		<title>chocolate: a print by katie evans</title>
		<description><![CDATA[katie lives in brooklyn and works in the creative marketing department at kate spade new york. who can resist a collage of paper-cut chocolates? we couldn’t. one of three prints in our artist portfolio holiday series.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/chocolate-a-print-by-katie-evans/</link>
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		<title>how she wore it: whitney port carries kate spade new york</title>
		<description><![CDATA[dashing around los angeles to get her coffee bean fix, the city star whitney port has been spotted around town carrying our kennedy bag. we love how it adds a dose of polish to her casual cool outfit of a tank and gray stovepipe skinnies (left) one day, and they way it perfectly accentuates the… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-whitney-port-carries-kate-spade-new-york/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-whitney-port-carries-kate-spade-new-york/</link>
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		<title>the hand in hand bosnia collection</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-hand-in-hand-bosnia-collection/</link>
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		<title>things we love: the book</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we&#8217;ve brought back one of our favorite posts from the archives—a mini book of inspirations, intriguing bits and other curiosities, otherwise known as the things we love. browse the book below.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/things-we-love-the-book/</link>
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		<title>deborah in paris</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/deborah-in-paris-2/</link>
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		<title>make your own #popofcolor</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we asked crafty guy danny goldstein (@diydanny) of the magazine sneak to create a DIY version of our favorite fall flowers.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/make-your-own-popofcolor/</link>
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		<title>fall is in full bloom</title>
		<description><![CDATA[as part of our fall campaign, we passed out colorful flower pins and what started as a relatively grassroots idea—adding flowers to our shopping bags and giving them to people we met on the streets—quickly grew global. we borrowed flower carts and biked about, passing out the blooms in new york, london, singapore, tokyo and… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/fall-is-in-full-bloom/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/fall-is-in-full-bloom/</link>
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		<title>paint the town red: supercalifragilipstick!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[from san francisco to new york city, we planned a slew of soirees on both coasts to toast the debut of supercalifragilipstick! this week, we teamed up with elle magazine to host a fancy fête at our shop in pasadena. guests nibbled on sweet coconut macaroons while sipping on our signature cocktail—pop art punch—as lipstick… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/paint-the-town-red-supercalifragilipstick/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/paint-the-town-red-supercalifragilipstick/</link>
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		<title>read my lips</title>
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		<title>poppy&#8217;s picks</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/poppys-picks-2/</link>
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		<title>poppy makes her case</title>
		<description><![CDATA[et voila! our clever case, complete with pop-top accessibility and a little wink tucked inside. shop supercalifragilipstick!]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/poppy-makes-her-case/</link>
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		<title>a shade of mind</title>
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		<title>supercalifragilipstick! in o magazine</title>
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		<title>meet guest editor poppy king</title>
		<description><![CDATA[hello! my name is poppy king—and i’m a lipstick designer. (i still pinch myself every time i say that. it is literally a dream come true!) after graduating high school, i started my first lipstick brand in my hometown of melbourne, australia. i hadn’t been able to find anything to create the retro ‘40’s-style look… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/meet-guest-editor-poppy-king/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/meet-guest-editor-poppy-king/</link>
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		<title>the bright spot: brazil pop up shop</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we flew to são paulo to paint the town pink for the opening of our brand new pop up shop, the bright spot. to celebrate the launch, we bedecked the space (and a few of our brazilian shop girls) with pops of pink to introduce our color of the month concept. each month, a new… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-bright-spot-brazil-pop-up-shop/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-bright-spot-brazil-pop-up-shop/</link>
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		<title>how she wore it: anna faris in kate spade new york at the emmys</title>
		<description><![CDATA[anna faris looked as good as gold carrying our kate spade new york callaloo samira clutch down the red carpet at the 63rd annual emmy awards in los angeles on sunday. the what&#8217;s your number? star attended the ceremony to support her husband, parks and recreations actor chris pratt, bringing the glitz and glamour in… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-anna-faris-in-kate-spade-new-york-at-the-emmys/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-anna-faris-in-kate-spade-new-york-at-the-emmys/</link>
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		<title>how she wore it: saucy glossie carrying the kennedy bag</title>
		<description><![CDATA[spotted at new york fashion week: fashion stylist and saucy glossie blogger lindsay calla carried our kennedy bag while attending the spring &#8217;12 shows at lincoln center. showing off the perfect summer-to-fall transitional outfit in a drapy jacket and tailored shorts, the style maven called our chic bow-topped handbag &#8220;life-changing&#8221; via twitter. see how she… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-saucy-glossie-carrying-the-kennedy-bag-2/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-saucy-glossie-carrying-the-kennedy-bag-2/</link>
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		<title>accessorize with abandon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[this fall we fell for the bright pink and red blooms seen in our ad campaign. to share the love, we’ve been passing them out in our shops and on the streets—in new york, brazil, japan, singapore and london. not sure what to do with yours? watch the video to see how our team is… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/accessorize-with-abandon/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/accessorize-with-abandon/</link>
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		<title>paint the town red: toronto film festival</title>
		<description><![CDATA[o canada! ksny creative director deborah lloyd joined forces with bryce dallas howard (the face of our fall campaign) to host an intimate dinner and cocktail party feting women in the film industry at the toronto film festival. we bedecked the harbord room with giant balloons and a few other signature touches (like pink confetti… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/paint-the-town-red-toronto-film-festival/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/paint-the-town-red-toronto-film-festival/</link>
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		<title>it’s all about the kennedy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[susan, our design director of handbags and small leather goods, is always on the go—so we seized the recent opportunity to ask her a few questions about the kennedy family, our latest handbag collection (and favorite new shape of the season). where did you get your inspiration for this collection? i wanted to tap into… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/it%e2%80%99s-all-about-the-kennedy-2/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/it%e2%80%99s-all-about-the-kennedy-2/</link>
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		<title>one bag, three ways: jamie-lynn sigler in kate spade new york</title>
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		<title>BEHIND THE SCENES of our fall campaign</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/behind-the-scenes-of-our-fall-campaign-3/</link>
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		<title>how she wore it: westward at new york fashion week</title>
		<description><![CDATA[new york fashion week is in full swing, and we’ve spotted our westward ingénue clutch on the arms of a few of our favorite stars amid the festivities. looking like a lady in red, mandy moore brought our bag to the lela rose show at lincoln center over the weekend, while emma roberts went for… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-westward-at-new-york-fashion-week/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-westward-at-new-york-fashion-week/</link>
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		<title>kate spade loves ny</title>
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		<title>five ways to wear ruby</title>
		<description><![CDATA[stow your summer whites until next year and get excited for autumn by reaching for ruby, our september color of the month. we’ve come up with a few fresh ways to wear this gem of a hue, sure to add a decadent dose of richness to your fall wardrobe. 1. channel your inner bookworm: slip… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/five-ways-to-wear-ruby/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/five-ways-to-wear-ruby/</link>
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		<title>our london store opening</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/our-london-store-opening/</link>
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		<title>summer friday snapshots: nantucket</title>
		<description><![CDATA[it’s labor day weekend! we’re wrapping up our summer friday series (where we take a peek at how our staffers are enjoying their half-day fridays—and resulting longer weekends) with a trip to the gray lady for sweets at 4am and kicking back at the shack&#8230; who: erin graves job: project manager, marketing where: nantucket, mass.… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/summer-friday-snapshots-nantucket/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/summer-friday-snapshots-nantucket/</link>
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		<title>london shop tour</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/london-shop-tour/</link>
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		<title>ruby: a film by hayley morris</title>
		<description><![CDATA[paper, patterns and illustrations (oh my!) join forces to star in this ruby colored vignette]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/ruby-a-film-by-hayley-morris/</link>
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		<title>ruby: a print by marie-klara</title>
		<description><![CDATA[barcelona-based illustrator marie-klara combines free-flowing linework in black and white with richly hued watercolors. one of three prints in our artist portfolio fall series.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/ruby-a-print-by-marie-klara/</link>
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		<title>perfect pieces: props from our london shops</title>
		<description><![CDATA[take a peek at a few of the playful curiosities, knick-knacks and one-of-a-kind pieces you’ll find adorning our new shops in london, thanks to the expert eye of our in-house visuals team. 1. fit for a lady: this chair by edward wormley for dunbar is one of our favorite mid-century pieces. we love its elegant… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/perfect-pieces-props-from-our-london-shops/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/perfect-pieces-props-from-our-london-shops/</link>
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		<title>london calling</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/london-calling-2/</link>
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		<title>deborah takes london</title>
		<description><![CDATA[creative director deborah lloyd is london born and raised (“opening the kate spade new york shops in london gives me an excuse to go home more often!”). in between packing for her next trip (plaid sophie cape, black tribeca pants, mabel loafers and kennedy bag, check) and boarding her flight, we asked deborah to give… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/deborah-takes-london/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/deborah-takes-london/</link>
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		<title>summer friday snapshots: the catskills</title>
		<description><![CDATA[in our summer friday series, take a peek at how our staffers are enjoying their half-day fridays—and resulting long(er) weekends. this week, hit the road (with the top down!) for a quick jaunt upstate and meet papi chulo… who: natalie clark job: web graphic designer where: the catskills why: “because sometimes a girl needs to… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/summer-friday-snapshots-the-catskills/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/summer-friday-snapshots-the-catskills/</link>
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		<title>spotted: the scout</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we&#8217;re delighted that our scout bag was spotted around town on the arm of refinery 29 shutterbug tracy wang, who showed off her neon yellow cross-body on the site&#8217;s recent &#8220;bag stalking&#8221; roundup. we love how the hot hue pops against her lipstick red cuffed shorts, and according to the article, she loves how our… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/spotted-the-scout/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/spotted-the-scout/</link>
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		<title>behind the scenes with bryce dallas howard</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we shot our fall campaign on the streets of soho with bryce dallas howard and a buzz-worthy crew, including fashion photographer ellen von unwerth and makeup artist gucci westman.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/behind-the-scenes-with-bryce-dallas-howard/</link>
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		<title>women for women: how you can help</title>
		<description><![CDATA[as our hand in hand partnership with women for women international continues to grow, we have lots of new products that we are excited to unveil in the months to come. (think supersoft pieces handcrafted in rare cashmere.) product aside, we&#8217;re also happy to support the organization&#8217;s amazing efforts to help women in war-torn countries… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/women-for-women-how-you-can-help/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/women-for-women-how-you-can-help/</link>
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		<title>hit the road: opi&#8217;s touring america</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we love the classic idea of an all-american road trip—after all, our entire westward collection was inspired by one—and we were delighted to discover OPI&#8217;s newest collection of nail polishes, touring america. with names like &#8220;a-taupe the space needle&#8221; and &#8220;road house blues&#8221;, each of the twelve lacquers, which range from vibrant coral to cool… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/hit-the-road-opis-touring-america/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/hit-the-road-opis-touring-america/</link>
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		<title>dance party anyone?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dance Trailer from Chris Poole on Vimeo. we came across this montage by the flash dance on oh joy! and it immediately set our toes to tapping.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/dance-party-anyone/</link>
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		<title>we flip for flipbooks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[during our bay area blogger event, we invited guests to strike a pose (or two, or twenty) and create a flipbook. take a peek at one of our favorites—featuring crystal and emily, two of our grant avenue shopgirls.]]></description>
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		<title>a week of westward: friday</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-week-of-westward-friday/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[ready, set, style! we gave five of our favorite san francisco fashion bloggers one hour of free reign in our grant avenue shop. each girl chose a westward bag to use as inspiration and then set to work creating a complimentary look. after the hour, we held a quick photoshoot and posted the images to… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/westward-san-francisco-blogger-event/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/westward-san-francisco-blogger-event/</link>
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		<title>a week of westward: thursday</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-week-of-westward-thursday/</link>
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		<title>paint the town red: westward launch dinner in los angeles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[to celebrate the launch of westward, kate spade new york creative director deborah lloyd and actress emma roberts hosted an intimate dinner for a few of their friends in los angeles. see how the star-studded fête unfolded… the hostesses: emma roberts, looking like an utter delight in our black and white ribbon mirabelle dress and… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/paint-the-town-red-westward-launch-dinner-in-los-angeles/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/paint-the-town-red-westward-launch-dinner-in-los-angeles/</link>
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		<title>a week of westward: wednesday</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-week-of-westward-wednesday/</link>
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		<title>a week of westward: tuesday</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-week-of-westward-tuesday/</link>
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		<title>how she wore it: bryce dallas howard in custom kate spade new york</title>
		<description><![CDATA[showing off a sweet baby bump, the help star bryce dallas howard glowed at the film&#8217;s los angeles premiere last week in a custom kate spade new york gown. ksny creative director deborah lloyd designed the empire waist gown in ballet pink and navy blue, adding a pop of panache with a bright coral sash.… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-bryce-dallas-howard-in-custom-kate-spade-new-york/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-bryce-dallas-howard-in-custom-kate-spade-new-york/</link>
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		<title>a week of westward: monday</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-week-of-westward-monday/</link>
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		<title>how she wore it: michelle trachtenberg in kate spade new york</title>
		<description><![CDATA[stepping out to celebrate kate spade new york&#8217;s launch of westward in west hollywood, gossip girl starlet michelle trachtenberg kept it sleek and chic in our notched june lbd, and accessorized with the gold year of color june ring and a stack of our idiom bangles (come full circle, no sleep till brooklyn and as… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-michelle-trachtenberg-in-kate-spade-new-york/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-michelle-trachtenberg-in-kate-spade-new-york/</link>
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		<title>summer friday snapshots: rooftop bbq &amp; pool party</title>
		<description><![CDATA[in our summer friday series, take a peek at how our staffers are enjoying their half-day fridays—and resulting long(er) weekends! this week, fire up the grill and dive in for burgers served on a cake stand… who: grace lee job: associate copywriter where: east village, nyc why: “because on the dog days of summer, there’s… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/summer-friday-snapshots-rooftop-bbq-pool-party/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/summer-friday-snapshots-rooftop-bbq-pool-party/</link>
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		<title>how she wore it: emma roberts in kate spade new york</title>
		<description><![CDATA[hosting a private dinner for the launch of our new westward collection in west hollywood, emma roberts went black, white and lovely allover in our swingy ribbon mirabelle dress, accessorizing with our westward ingénue clutch (how fitting!). we love her classic old-hollywood aesthetic: loose curls, red lips and polished nails to match.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-emma-roberts-in-kate-spade-new-york/</link>
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		<title>wedding belles (and whistles): something blue</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we love a good tradition, like the romantic idea of walking down the aisle with something old (vintage handkerchief, check), something new (floaty white gown, of course), something borrowed (your mother’s lace veil, done) and something blue (that’s where we come in, whew!). we’ve got an ocean of options in cool blue hues—our august color… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/wedding-belles-and-whistles-something-blue/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/wedding-belles-and-whistles-something-blue/</link>
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		<title>meet emily &amp; meritt</title>
		<description><![CDATA[let&#8217;s start at the beginning&#8212;tell us a little bit about yourselves. we&#8217;ve been working together for 12 years&#8212;and we&#8217;ve been fans of kate spade new york for a very long time! you worked together as stylists, then launched the wildly successful denim line current/elliott. what made you decide to try your luck at handbags? accessories… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/meet-emily-meritt/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/meet-emily-meritt/</link>
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		<title>blue: a film by celia rowlson-hall</title>
		<description><![CDATA[a one-woman show starring dancer, choreographer and filmmaker celia rowlson-hall.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/blue-a-film-by-celia-rowlson-hall/</link>
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		<title>blue: a print by kristina sostarko</title>
		<description><![CDATA[artist kristina sostarko assures us it’s never a dull moment—case in point, her contribution to our fall artist series, featuring an abstract blue print finished with shimmering gold foil. one of three prints in our artist portfolio fall series.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/blue-a-print-by-kristina-sostarko/</link>
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		<title>wedding belles (and whistles): thank you notes</title>
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		<title>bike about town</title>
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		<title>where better to spend the summer than at the beach?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we sent our fleet of handcrafted adeline adeline bicycles to santa monica where they’ve taken up residence at shutters on the beach. this beautiful hideaway is part beach house, part luxury hotel—and it now offers guests the chance to cruise the coastline (or the boardwalk) on our bright green bicycles. to celebrate this new adventure,… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/where-better-to-spend-the-summer-than-at-the-beach/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/where-better-to-spend-the-summer-than-at-the-beach/</link>
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		<title>interview with lillian bassman</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/interview-with-lillian-bassman/</link>
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		<title>interview with jennifer davis</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we’re proud to partner with women for women international (wfwi) and we love to hear stories of how our hand in hand partnership—and the work of wfwi—is impacting people around us. we were recently in a meeting with the bloomingdale’s team when jennifer davis, a divisional merchandise manager for bloomingdales.com, mentioned that she’d just returned… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/interview-with-jennifer-davis/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/interview-with-jennifer-davis/</link>
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		<title>how she wore it: zooey deschanel in kate spade new york</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we spotted zooey deschanel looking lovely in our floral wynne dress and ostrich-embossed victoria falls samira clutch (click here for a similar style) at the los angeles premiere of winnie the pooh (she sings on the disney film&#8217;s soundtrack!). that same day, the actress tweeted: “had so much fun at the #winniethepooh premiere! such an… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-zooey-deschanel-in-kate-spade-new-york-2/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/how-she-wore-it-zooey-deschanel-in-kate-spade-new-york-2/</link>
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		<title>bright lights, big city, sweet skirt</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of our city lights lillith skirt, featuring the illustrative work of one of our in-house graphic designers, katie. to capture new york at night, katie painted the inverse of the city’s lights with black ink and composited her images to form a single print. “this fall, we were inspired… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/bright-lights-big-city-sweet-skirt/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/bright-lights-big-city-sweet-skirt/</link>
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		<title>alexander mcqueen at the met</title>
		<description><![CDATA[a big thank you to our friends at vogue who treated us to an afternoon at the met for a private viewing of savage beauty, the alexander mcqueen exhibition. we wandered through the galleries, stood captivated by the films and marveled at the fashion. afterwards, we headed to the mark where we compared notes over… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/alexander-mcqueen-at-the-met/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/alexander-mcqueen-at-the-met/</link>
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		<title>notes from afghanistan&#8230; a minute with accessories designer katie hatch</title>
		<description><![CDATA[after a hop, skip and a plane ride across the atlantic, our very own accessories director katie hatch returns from afghanistan, where she met the amazing group of women behind our upcoming collection of handmade accessories, as a part of our partnership with women for women international. so tell us, how was your trip? fascinating… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/notes-from-afghanistan-a-minute-with-accessories-designer-katie-hatch/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/notes-from-afghanistan-a-minute-with-accessories-designer-katie-hatch/</link>
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		<title>wedding belles: cupcake colorfully</title>
		<description><![CDATA[there’s nothing that delights quite like mini cupcakes. we’ve loved them for years and now we’re particularly enchanted with these new monochromatic minis from philadelphia-based the bakari. the two-bite treats come in delicious flavors like roobios apple cake, orange jasmine and lavender flower. pass them around on a tray during cocktail hour or have guests… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/wedding-belles-cupcake-colorfully/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/wedding-belles-cupcake-colorfully/</link>
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		<title>postcard from the south of france pt 2</title>
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		<title>postcards from the south of france</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/postcards-from-the-south-of-france/</link>
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		<title>our stylist says</title>
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		<title>firework studies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we love the nostalgia captured in this collection of photographs, documented by pierre le hors. all at once, it takes us back to the days of cannonballs into the pool, chasing fireflies on the lawn and sipping lemonade served in mason jars. it’s an unusual approach to documenting fireworks and pierre hits the mark—quietly chronicling… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/firework-studies/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>black and white: a film by sara costello</title>
		<description><![CDATA[in a former life sara costello was the owner and creative director of a lower east side apothecary inspired by a scandinavian spa. at the age of 16, during an internship stint at a couture design house, she spoke to jackie o on the phone. other notable fyi&#8217;s: old dirty bastard once called her house… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/black-and-white-a-film-by-sara-costello/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/black-and-white-a-film-by-sara-costello/</link>
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		<title>black and white: a print by christopher david ryan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[christopher david ryan is a graphic artist, illustrator, daydreamer, pseudo-scientist, wanna-be astronaut and untrained intellectual. he is said to find inspiration everywhere, especially in music, the universe, natural phenomena and the human condition. he creates bold, illustrative work under the CDR moniker as well as more progressive graphic work through his one-man studio, atmostheory. one… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/black-and-white-a-print-by-christopher-david-ryan/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/black-and-white-a-print-by-christopher-david-ryan/</link>
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		<title>gold: a film by david oyler</title>
		<description><![CDATA[dip a toe into the world of gold with david oyler, a graphic and interactive designer based in new york city. for this month’s film, he blended his passion for art and music with glittery heels, bright tights and some snazzy dance steps to create a toe-tapping ode to gold, our color of the month.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/gold-a-film-by-david-oyler/</link>
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		<title>gold: a print by aaron carambula</title>
		<description><![CDATA[with his penchant for creating playful new fonts, we decided brooklyn-based graphic designer aaron carambula was just our type. we commissioned him to design this shimmering statement, one of three prints in our artist portfolio summer series.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/gold-a-print-by-aaron-carambula/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[our involvement with women for women international has made all of us at kate spade new york more aware of a number of remarkable people around the world who have dedicated their lives to helping bring peace to war-torn countries. we recently learned about one such man and about the passionate filmmaker producing a documentary… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-%e2%80%9cpeacemaker%e2%80%9d/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-%e2%80%9cpeacemaker%e2%80%9d/</link>
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		<title>discussing “the future of afghanistan” at the 2011 wfwi luncheon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[our creative director, deborah lloyd and ceo, craig leavitt, hosted a table at the annual new york city women for women international (wfwi) luncheon. zainab salbi, wfwi’s founder and ceo, welcomed guests and set out the theme for the panel discussion that followed—“the future of afghanistan.” wfwi currently serves 33,000 afghan women, all whose futures… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/discussing-%e2%80%9cthe-future-of-afghanistan%e2%80%9d-at-the-2011-wfwi-luncheon/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/discussing-%e2%80%9cthe-future-of-afghanistan%e2%80%9d-at-the-2011-wfwi-luncheon/</link>
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		<title>and now, a word from a sponsor…</title>
		<description><![CDATA[kristina steelman has been a women for women international (wfwi) sponsor for six years and has offered financial assistance to a number of women around the world. she spoke to us about her passion for the mission of the organization and about what it has meant to be able to help women in war-torn countries… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/and-now-a-word-from-a-sponsor%e2%80%a6/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/and-now-a-word-from-a-sponsor%e2%80%a6/</link>
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		<title>women for women international honors its uk supporters</title>
		<description><![CDATA[singer and human rights activist annie lenox, supermodel natalia vodianova and singer sophie ellis-bextor were all on hand to help raise money at women for women international’s (wfwi) annual london gala. our creative director deborah lloyd, ceo craig leavitt and public relations director johanna saum flew over for an evening of moving speeches, awards and… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/women-for-women-international-honors-its-uk-supporters/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/women-for-women-international-honors-its-uk-supporters/</link>
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		<title>wedding belles (and whistles): favors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[our fabulous kate spade new york partners from brazil just surprised us with a box of perfectly packaged colorful little treats. they told us that these individually wrapped confections, called bem casados (“happily married” in portuguese) are offered to guests at the end of wedding receptions to represent the couple in their new sweet life.… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/wedding-belles-and-whistles-favors/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/wedding-belles-and-whistles-favors/</link>
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		<title>an endlessly fun pastime at ksny</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we’ve never seen a photo booth we didn’t want to jump into. ok, make that didn’t want to jump into, en masse—the more the merrier. witness the antics from a going away party for one of our beloved team members, julianna, where not many cocktails in, we were probably breaking the photo booth capacity limit… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/an-endlessly-fun-pastime-at-ksny/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/an-endlessly-fun-pastime-at-ksny/</link>
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		<title>a few minutes with…siri trang khalsa,</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we’re thrilled to introduce our royal bazaar collection of raw precious and semi-precious gemstone earrings, handcrafted in afghanistan at the turquoise mountain foundation. along with our women for women international (wfwi) hand in hand project, working with the foundation to offer this jewelry in our kate spade new york (ksny) shops and on our website… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-few-minutes-with%e2%80%a6siri-trang-khalsa-director-of-business-development-for-the-turquoise-mountain-foundation/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-few-minutes-with%e2%80%a6siri-trang-khalsa-director-of-business-development-for-the-turquoise-mountain-foundation/</link>
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		<title>wedding belles (and whistles): accessories</title>
		<description><![CDATA[while we’re predicting that the elaborate little headpieces, known as fascinators and worn by a number of the stylish guests at the royal wedding, will soon be a sweeping trend on our shores (in fact, we’re already stocking a modified version), we think this oversized paper flower hairclip would be equally statement-making. we love the… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/wedding-belles-and-whistles-accessories-2/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/wedding-belles-and-whistles-accessories-2/</link>
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		<title>deborah lloyd shines at the party of the year</title>
		<description><![CDATA[helmed by vogue editor-in-chief anna wintour, the met costume institute gala—the event the fashion cognoscenti await all year—was held on monday evening. the grand fête honored the late designer alexander mcqueen, whose work will be exhibited in a show called savage beauty, at the metropolitan museum of art from may 4th through july 31st. our… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/deborah-lloyd-shines-at-the-party-of-the-year/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/deborah-lloyd-shines-at-the-party-of-the-year/</link>
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		<title>orange: a film by language dept with meghan eplett</title>
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		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/orange-a-film-by-language-dept-with-meghan-eplett/</link>
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		<title>orange: a print by the design conspiracy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[pop back in time with this fresh spin on an old-school soda, brought to us by the design conspiracy. one of three prints in our artist portfolio summer series.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/orange-a-print-by-the-design-conspiracy/</link>
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		<title>we’ve fallen in love… with pippa’s dress</title>
		<description><![CDATA[our office has been abuzz all morning with royal wedding updates: that dress! the kiss! among the many stylish guests, one we couldn’t take our eyes off of was pippa middleton, the bride’s sister and maid of honor. clad in a glamorous, floor-skimming silhouette, pippa defied classic american convention by wearing white to the wedding… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/we%e2%80%99ve-fallen-in-love%e2%80%a6-with-pippa%e2%80%99s-dress/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/we%e2%80%99ve-fallen-in-love%e2%80%a6-with-pippa%e2%80%99s-dress/</link>
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		<title>london calling</title>
		<description><![CDATA[as royal wedding excitement is reaching a fevered pitch, we thought we’d remark on another reason, aside from the lovely kate and william, why we adore england. our visual designer, john, just returned from a short hop across the pond where he noted an emerging design trend—the random boldly painted townhouse—among a sea of stately,… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/london-calling/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/london-calling/</link>
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		<title>ashley judd—actress, activist and advocate for wfwi</title>
		<description><![CDATA[in 2010, actress ashley judd visted the democratic republic of congo with women for women international and shared her experiences during the trip in this inspiring video. judd’s passion for the organization, its mission and the women it serves is imminently clear and she radiates joy and compassion as she talks, dances and works alongside… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/ashley-judd%e2%80%94actress-activist-and-advocate-for-wfwi/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/ashley-judd%e2%80%94actress-activist-and-advocate-for-wfwi/</link>
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		<title>we’re inspired by…each other</title>
		<description><![CDATA[kristine and janice are having an unwitting twin moment in our grace top, dark jeans and bright pumps.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/we%e2%80%99re-inspired-by%e2%80%a6each-other/</link>
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		<title>love is in the air at the ksny office, installment #2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[the captivating tale of intramural romance continued as what has narrowed down to a group of three from our team, received a second date card from the endlessly creative suitors across the street. this one arrived at our office last friday afternoon, only hours before date number two was scheduled to begin, in a flower-adorned… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/love-is-in-the-air-at-the-ksny-office-installment-2/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/love-is-in-the-air-at-the-ksny-office-installment-2/</link>
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		<title>we’re inspired by…</title>
		<description><![CDATA[a box of vintage postcards we discovered at a local flea market was the inspiration for our wish you were here tote bag and bangle. the cards, sweetly, had handwritten greetings from, what appeared to be, glorious seaside vacations long ago. as we’re counting down the days until summer, we must admit, we wish we… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/we%e2%80%99re-inspired-by%e2%80%a6/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/we%e2%80%99re-inspired-by%e2%80%a6/</link>
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		<title>katy wears kate</title>
		<description><![CDATA[just jared snapped katy perry making the rounds of the coachella music festival in our kate spade new york franca sunglasses—modern, retro, glam, fabulous. we love her look!]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/katy-wears-kate/</link>
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		<title>host a frock swap</title>
		<description><![CDATA[an occupational hazard of working at a fashion company is living with an entirely overstuffed closet. of course, the obvious solution to this problem would be to curtail our shopping but, with temptation all around, that’s not an option we’ll entertain. so, last week we held an office frock swap to exchange our gently used… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/host-a-frock-swap/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/host-a-frock-swap/</link>
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		<title>profile in determination: vinka carapic</title>
		<description><![CDATA[vinka carapic is one of the artisans in our women for women international (wfwi) hand in hand program in bosnia. before the war in bosnia and herzegovina, she earned a teaching degree and worked as a clerk at the pension and disability insurance office. she has two grown sons and a husband who is an… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/profile-in-determination-vinka-carapic/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/profile-in-determination-vinka-carapic/</link>
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		<title>we’re inspired by…</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we’re hooked on interior designer kelly wearstler’s blog, my vibe my life, which is bursting with color and fantastic home decorating ideas. a recent post features her standing on a pink ladder&#8211;wearing a pink sweater and pink peep-toe pumps&#8211;at a vintage hardware shop commenting that “shopping for door knobs, chains, hinges and hooks is one… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/we%e2%80%99re-inspired-by%e2%80%a6-2/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/we%e2%80%99re-inspired-by%e2%80%a6-2/</link>
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		<title>wedding belles (and whistles): beauty</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we think a white dress for any wedding-related fête calls for short, bright nails. but not just any shade will do. an informal office poll yielded a small circle of choice colors, ranging from classic to just a bit crazy but all equally ideal for even the sweetest silhouette. and the winners are: essie bermuda… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/wedding-belles-and-whistles-beauty/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/wedding-belles-and-whistles-beauty/</link>
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		<title>deborah lloyd, ashley judd and meryl streep support women for women international (wfwi)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ebay is hosting an auction of once-in-a-lifetime vip experiences with kate spade new york’s creative director, deborah lloyd, and actresses ashley judd and meryl streep, to benefit wfwi. the winning bidder of an april 18th auction will spend a day with deborah in our new york office, enjoy lunch with her at one of her… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/deborah-lloyd-ashley-judd-and-meryl-streep-support-women-for-women-international-wfwi/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/deborah-lloyd-ashley-judd-and-meryl-streep-support-women-for-women-international-wfwi/</link>
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		<title>hanging with john: the definitive word on designing a salon wall</title>
		<description><![CDATA[creating a salon wall is one of our favorite ways to hang art—and pieces like album covers, postcards and other ephemera that suddenly become art once they’re decorously arranged. truth be told, nearly everyone in our office has admitted to at one time considering the wall montage a daunting prospect. however, with a short tutorial… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/hanging-with-john-the-definitive-word-on-designing-a-salon-wall/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/hanging-with-john-the-definitive-word-on-designing-a-salon-wall/</link>
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		<title>defying the odds to build a business during the taliban era</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we’re anxious to read the dressmaker of khair khana after seeing this review in women’s wear daily. as we’re embarking on our afghanistan hand in hand program, we continue to be inspired by true stories of women who not only survived, but managed to overcome and circumvent, the oppression of the taliban regime.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/defying-the-odds-to-build-a-business-during-the-taliban-era/</link>
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		<title>a few minutes with…lee sanderson,</title>
		<description><![CDATA[explain to us what you do in your position on the tfbso: the tfbso facilitates business in Afghanistan, either through direct investment or by finding markets for afghan products, goods and services. my job is to help achieve these goals. tell us about the work you’ve done to help develop the women for women international… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-few-minutes-with%e2%80%a6lee-sanderson/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-few-minutes-with%e2%80%a6lee-sanderson/</link>
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		<title>we’re inspired by…</title>
		<description><![CDATA[the handcrafted artwork from castle and things is a cheery addition to any salon wall.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/we%e2%80%99re-inspired-by%e2%80%a6-3/</link>
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		<title>chicago celebrates wedding belles (and whistles)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[with great fanfare, we launched our wedding belles (and whistles) collection in our oak street shop as we hosted a sparkling celebration for brides-to-be, in partnership with gilt city chicago. local vendors, including a florist, photographer, cake decorator, caterer, makeup artist and hair stylists, were on hand offering colorful wedding and event ideas as guests… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/chicago-celebrates-wedding-belles-and-whistles/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/chicago-celebrates-wedding-belles-and-whistles/</link>
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		<title>knit one, purl two</title>
		<description><![CDATA[what a joyful moment it was for us to receive these photos of the women in our afghanistan women for women international hand in hand program beginning their knitting training. the participants will create an assortment of cashmere products that kate spade new york (ksny) will purchase directly from them to sell online and in… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/knit-one-purl-two/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/knit-one-purl-two/</link>
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		<title>love is in the air at the ksny office</title>
		<description><![CDATA[with giddy delight, certain members of our team noted, about a month ago, that some particularly handsome neighbors had just moved onto the fifth floor of the building directly across the street from our office. the large bank of windows lining our workroom—the place where our creative services team performs its artistic magic—suddenly became a… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/love-is-in-the-air-at-the-ksny-office/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/love-is-in-the-air-at-the-ksny-office/</link>
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		<title>a short film and sweet treats to celebrate our new bicycle</title>
		<description><![CDATA[the adeline adeline bicycle boutique in nyc was the site of a spirited soiree to celebrate the launch of our custom bicycle created in partnership with adeline adeline. guests nibbled sweets provided by baby cakes bake shop whose owner, erin mckenna, makes a cameo in a short film starring blogger greta eagan riding our bike… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-short-film-and-sweet-treats-to-celebrate-our-new-bicycle/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>we’re in our office with…meghan, graphic designer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[working at kate spade new york is: an adventure. in new york i&#8217;m most inpsired by: everything! the city is constantly surprising me. i went to the film forum last week to see the bill cunningham documentary. i feel like that will keep me going for weeks. my secret spot for a cocktail is: i… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/we%e2%80%99re-in-our-office-with%e2%80%a6meghan-graphic-designer/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[the great design of these vintage 45’s, on the website centerofattention, makes us nostalgic for our portable record players.]]></description>
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		<title>a prestigious invitation for members of our kate spade new york team</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com last week, sydney price, our chief merchandising officer and johanna saum, our director of public relations, traveled to the the george w. bush presidential center at southern methodist university where they were honored to take part in building afghanistan’s future: promoting women’s freedom and advancing their economic opportunity&#8211;a two-day… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-prestigious-invitation-for-members-of-our-kate-spade-new-york-team/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[often, as we’re brewing ideas for campaigns, collaborations and other creative endeavors, one of our team members will come across a vintage advertisement or photo that inspires a particular project. such was the case with our new bicycle, created in partnership with the nyc boutique bike shop adeline adeline. taking a cue from this 1960’s… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/ksny-partners-with-boutique-bike-purveyor-adeline-adeline/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>wedding belles and whistles: primer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[white is nice but we say, why stop there? even better is a colorful pile-up of accessories to bring out the best in your wedding belles and whistles little white dress. cue the bright tights, hotly-hued petticoat, polka dot slingbacks, dazzling jewels and plumed headpiece then pass the pink martini!]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/wedding-belles-and-whistles-primer-2/</link>
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		<title>a few minutes with… seida saric, women for women international (wfwi) country director for bosnia and herzegovina</title>
		<description><![CDATA[tell us what you do in your position as country director: i run the wfwi core program which involves human rights education, vocational and business skills training for the women we serve. i also write micro-finance loans for the women who are finishing the core program and are looking to start or maintain businesses. how… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-few-minutes-with%e2%80%a6-seida-saric-women-for-women-international-wfwi-country-director-for-bosnia-and-herzegovina/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-few-minutes-with%e2%80%a6-seida-saric-women-for-women-international-wfwi-country-director-for-bosnia-and-herzegovina/</link>
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		<title>wedding belles and whistles: primer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[white is nice but we say, why stop there? even better is a colorful pile-up of accessories to bring out the best in your wedding belles and whistles little white dress. cue the bright tights, hotly-hued petticoat, polka dot slingbacks, dazzling jewels and plumed headpiece then pass the pink martini!]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/wedding-belles-and-whistles-primer/</link>
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		<title>ksny’s deborah lloyd and kyle andrew attend the premier of miral at the united nations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[women for women international founder and president, zainab salbi, invited kate spade new york’s deborah lloyd and kyle andrew to join her at the united nations for the star-studded premier of director julian schnabel’s film, miral. robert de niro, sean penn and josh brolin were also on hand for the movie, featuring freida pinto, about… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/ksny%e2%80%99s-deborah-lloyd-and-kyle-andrew-attend-the-premier-of-miral-at-the-united-nations/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/ksny%e2%80%99s-deborah-lloyd-and-kyle-andrew-attend-the-premier-of-miral-at-the-united-nations/</link>
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		<title>green: a film by mike perry</title>
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		<title>green: a print by grant hamilton</title>
		<description><![CDATA[working with a polaroid camera, photographer grant hamilton uses a combination of body positioning and breathing techniques to achieve his colorful images. one of three prints in our artist portfolio summer series.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/green-a-print-by-grant-hamilton/</link>
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		<title>wedding belles and whistles: decor</title>
		<description><![CDATA[indoors or out, we think rows of bright chairs with crisp white tablecloths add an exuberant burst of color to any event.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/wedding-belles-and-whistles-decor/</link>
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		<title>wedding belles and whistles: accessories</title>
		<description><![CDATA[you can take the girl out of kate spade but you can’t take kate spade out of the girl&#8211;lauren richel kelly, our former graphic designer and now associate art director at martha stewart weddings, chose our red satin pumps for her colorfully classic wedding at the bucolic wainwright house in rye, new york.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/wedding-belles-and-whistles-accessories/</link>
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		<title>wedding belles and whistles: cakes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we’re fans of trading traditional flowers on a wedding cake for this unexpected multi-color stamp garland designed by denise sharp]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/wedding-belles-and-whistles-cakes/</link>
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		<title>wedding belles and whistles: invitations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we love these rainbow striped, confetti-filled ‘save the date’ notes we discovered on jordan ferney’s oh happy day blog. what better way to kick off the impending festivities than with a burst of color? simple to customize, we’re sure these little tubes of happiness will brighten your guests’ day.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/wedding-belles-and-whistles-invitations/</link>
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		<title>the let’s colour project: spreading happiness one town at a time</title>
		<description><![CDATA[promoting the idea that color spreads joy and inspiration&#8211;a theory with which we wholly concur&#8211;the let’s colour project is a movement to mobilize citizens around the globe to brighten their communities with colorful paint. a group of international companies is sponsoring the program that has transformed schools, streets, houses and squares in cities including london,… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-let%e2%80%99s-colour-project-spreading-happiness-one-town-at-a-time/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/the-let%e2%80%99s-colour-project-spreading-happiness-one-town-at-a-time/</link>
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		<title>our (slightly unhealthy) shoe obsession</title>
		<description><![CDATA[around our office, shoes are a frequent topic of conversation: we swoon over a particularly pretty pair one of us might be wearing, we talk about what we want to buy (or lucky for us, pre-order from our line sheets) and we wait with nearly uncontrollable anticipation for the ones we see freshly off the… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/our-slightly-unhealthy-shoe-obsession/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/our-slightly-unhealthy-shoe-obsession/</link>
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		<title>a few minutes with… tina hager, freelance photographer for the united states department of defense, task force for business and stability operations in afghanistan and iraq</title>
		<description><![CDATA[tell us about your job: the mission of the task force is to reduce violence and restore stability in areas that have been affected by unrest and insurgency. it accomplishes this goal by generating economic development in these areas particularly through private investment like the type kate spade new york (ksny) has made with its… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-few-minutes-with%e2%80%a6-tina-hager-freelance-photographer-for-the-united-states-department-of-defense-task-force-for-business-and-stability-operations-in-afghanistan-and-iraq/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-few-minutes-with%e2%80%a6-tina-hager-freelance-photographer-for-the-united-states-department-of-defense-task-force-for-business-and-stability-operations-in-afghanistan-and-iraq/</link>
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		<title>leanne shapton brings art and color to the new york times</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we worship illustrator/author leanne shapton’s lyrical sense of color, sophisticatedly haphazard paintings and ingenious prose, so we were excited to discover her “a month of…” series on the new york times website. using a calendar grid format, shapton chronicles, in swoon-worthy little paintings, charming details of her everyday life such as “sunday walks,” “monday shower… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/leanne-shapton-brings-art-and-color-to-the-new-york-times/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>a show of strength on international women’s day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[on march 8th kate spade new york team members around the world participated in some of the 464 women for women international (wfwi) bridge events celebrating the 100th anniversary of international women’s day. wfwi supporters in 70 different countries united on bridges in a show of solidarity and strength for women living in war-torn nations.… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-show-of-strength-on-international-women%e2%80%99s-day/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>an international women&#8217;s day celebration with marie claire</title>
		<description><![CDATA[on the evening of march 8th we celebrated international women&#8217;s day, as well as our women for women international hand in hand partnership, with an event hosted by marie claire magazine at our broome street shop. our new rwanda hand in hand totes and beaded jewelry took center stage as we snacked on mini hotdogs… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/an-international-womens-day-celebration-with-marie-claire/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[we teamed with kinga burza, filmmaker extraordinaire, and french chanteuse soko, to produce our latest film. shot at seven henrietta—home to our london pop-up shop in the heart of covent garden—it’s a peek into the life of one playful, curious (and very charming) muse. enjoy!]]></description>
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		<title>love, loss and what i ate</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we were entirely gripped by annia ciezadlo&#8217;s new book, day of honey&#8211;a memoir of food, love and war. the new york times review describes the story as &#8220;among the least political, and most intimate and valuable, to have come out of the iraq war.&#8221; http://www.nytimes.com]]></description>
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		<title>we&#8217;re in our office with&#8230; anna boman, cad and color specialist</title>
		<description><![CDATA[working at kate spade new york is: addictive. in new york i&#8217;m most inpsired by: the eclectic mix of architecture. i especially love china town with its ironwork banisters, gargoyles in sandstone and art deco light fixtures peering out through glass entryways. my secret spot for a cocktail is: kenka on st. marks place which… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/were-in-our-office-with-anna-boman-cad-and-color-specialist/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/were-in-our-office-with-anna-boman-cad-and-color-specialist/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[looking to become known for more than just its inexhaustive catalog of colors, pantone has opened a hotel in brussels. the new york times/t magazine blog features a story about the pantone hotel which, among other clever conceits, offers &#8220;color consultations with pantone experts&#8221; and a library stocked with color therapy volumes. as the fall… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/pantone-news/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>yellow: a film by mother new york.</title>
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		<title>pink: a print by jenny bowers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we crossed the pond to commission a colorful piece by london-based illustrator jenny bowers. one of three prints in our artist portfolio print spring series.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/pink-a-print-by-jenny-bowers/</link>
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		<title>we&#8217;re in our office with&#8230; katie hatch, design director, accessories and licensed goods</title>
		<description><![CDATA[working at kate spade new york is: the perfect mix of inspiring, chaotic, challenging and fun. in new york i&#8217;m most inspired by: the flea market and the women over 65 at my gym, wearing their sunglasses while they work out. my secret spot for a cocktail is: i like the shirley temples and bar… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/were-in-our-office-with-katie-hatch-design-director-accessories-and-licensed-goods/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Rebecca Ward for Kate Spade New York</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we first saw rebecca ward’s work featured in frame magazine. we tore out the page immediately. we fell for her playful appeal and bold use of color—two things we take seriously at kate spade new york. our first project together took place in tokyo, where rebecca created a tape installation for the launch of our… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/rebecca-ward-for-kate-spade-new-york/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/rebecca-ward-for-kate-spade-new-york/</link>
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		<title>between two worlds</title>
		<description><![CDATA[in addition to suggesting you immediately pick up a copy of her hugely compelling memoir, between two worlds: escape from tyranny: growing up in the shadow of saddam (http://www.amazon.com), we highly recommend logging onto women for women international founder and ceo, zainab salbi&#8217;s, huffington post blog for more of her uniquely insightful and heartrending observations… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/between-two-worlds/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>spring 2011 live colorfully</title>
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		<title>a sneak peek at the new totes from rwanda</title>
		<description><![CDATA[we were all so excited when we saw these pictures that we knew we had to give you a sneak preview of our upcoming collection. later this month, on our website and in our shops, we’ll unveil the colorful, carry-everywhere spring bags being created by women in rwanda through our hand in hand partnership with… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-sneak-peek-at-the-new-totes-from-rwanda/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>a few minutes with&#8230; peggy mckean,</title>
		<description><![CDATA[1. can you explain your position at the state department? among the many affairs we handle relating to afghanistan and pakistan, i work a great deal on women&#8217;s issues which is how i became involved with women for women international (wfwi) and as a result, kate spade new york&#8217;s (ksny) hand in hand program. 2.… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-few-minutes-with-peggy-mckean/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-few-minutes-with-peggy-mckean/</link>
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		<title>pink: a film by part &amp; parcel</title>
		<description><![CDATA[when red met white, history was made. see for yourself in this short film from brooklyn design studio part &#38; parcel.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/pink-a-film-by-part-parcel/</link>
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		<title>yellow: a print by pie bird press</title>
		<description><![CDATA[california native hannah berman of pie bird press creates her sunny designs from her in-home studio in albany, where she works alongside her dog seymour. one of three prints in our artist portfolio print spring series.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/yellow-a-print-by-pie-bird-press/</link>
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		<title>a few minutes with&#8230; zainab salbi,</title>
		<description><![CDATA[there are so many international aid organizations working for donations. what&#8217;s the greatest challenge in raising awareness for wfwi and getting support for the work you do? right now, girls get two cents out of every development and aid dollar so for me the importance is not as much about getting money specifically for our… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-few-minutes-with-zainab-salbi/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>a few minutes with&#8230; zainab salbi,</title>
		<description><![CDATA[how did your personal experiences motivate you to start women for women international (wfwi)? growing up in a war-torn country under the totalitarian regime of saddam hussein, i was able to see firsthand how fear, violence and repression specifically affect women. during those years the consequences of speaking up made it impossible to act but… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-few-minutes-with-zainab-salbi-2/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Afghanistan: Land of War and Opportunity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[a recent story in bloomberg businessweek, about the rebuilding of afghanistan&#8217;s economy through foreign investment, discusses the importance of our hand in hand program in helping to achieve this goal and features highlights from a trip to the country by our chief merchandising officer, sydney price and our ceo, craig leavitt. below is an excerpt… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/afghanistan-land-of-war-and-opportunity/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>red: a print by caitlin mcgauley</title>
		<description><![CDATA[tracing her artistic roots back to the days of placemat doodles and sidewalk chalk, caitlin mcgauley has since upgraded to watercolors and a sketchbook. one of three prints in our artist portfolio print spring series.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/red-a-print-by-caitlin-mcgauley/</link>
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		<title>red: a film by ely kim</title>
		<description><![CDATA[now serving sparkle and shine, this work comes to us from ely kim, a self-described art director, dancer and healer based in brooklyn, new york. &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>our first samples from afghanistan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[on november 9th, women for women international hosted their annual gala in new york city. it was an evening of cocktail dresses and champagne toasts—but the best surprise came when our friends from the task force for business and stability operations (TFBSO)—the organization without whose help, our aid to afghanistan would not be safely possible—presented… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/our-first-samples-from-afghanistan/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>a week in bosnia and istanbul</title>
		<description><![CDATA[in mid-october, katie hatch (design director, accessories) and myself, avani shah (manager, development and production), traveled to bosnia for a one-week discovery trip. in a nutshell, the trip was an amazing experience. our reason for going was to source product to put into development for upcoming hand in hand collections. the trip was very productive… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/a-week-in-bosnia-and-istanbul/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>our trip to afghanistan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[in august 2010, four members of the kate spade new york team journeyed to kabul, afghanistan as part of a mission to establish sustainable employment opportunities for the women in this country. along with women for women international founder zainab salbi, our team included craig leavitt (chief executive officer), sydney price (senior vice president, merchandising),… <a href="http://blog.katespade.com/btcblog/our-trip-to-afghanistan/">Read More &#187;</a>]]></description>
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