boots

Piles of phone cases with “quirky” prints. That’s what used to come to mind when I thought of Kate Spade, making me ignore it as one of those mid-tier brands that peddled logo-ed junk to the masses (think the Michael Kors section in the Dillards handbag department). However, during my recent trip to Vegas, I found myself perusing one of the many Kate Spade stores in the resort shopping centers and I was actually warmed by how darn cute and very much my style everything was (I’m still eyeing the round purse!).

Intrigued by the brand and their affinity for pleats and pastels, I perused their Resort 2020 collection and fell in love with the carefree, monochrome ensembles paired with playful handbags (a Kate Spade staple) and the most incredible glitter boots I have ever seen. I have a pair of glitter sock boots that I break out for special, rare occasions, but they only go to my ankle- which, in the light of this collection, is obviously not enough. These glitter thigh boots are the statement shoes I never knew I needed, and now I can only hope I can actually get my hands on a pair someday so I can lovingly wear them with my thrifted shorts to the grocery store.

A few other things I loved about this collection: the vintage-inspired details and silhouettes like the high, ruffled necklines; fur-collared coats; and puff sleeves. I just found myself enjoying every little whimsical detail and will definitely be planning on creating some powdery, pastel, monochrome looks that are like vacation to the eyes. I’m pleasantly surprised by Kate Spade and MAYBE, might consider buying a purse from them in the (near) future. I love a good redemption story! Here’s to hoping that I continue finding joy in the playful designs of Kate Spade.

Check out some of my favorite looks from the collection below: