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A Floral Kate Spade Suit…on Cortneybre…

This suit was love at first sight…

PSX_20150714_124442 — Suit: Kate Spade NY Cami: Worthington at JCPENNEY Heels: BCBGeneration Necklace: TJMaxx (no brand) Clutch: Made by Cortneybre…

Yes..it’s bright and busy – and just so lovely! I’ve worn both pieces – blazer and pants – separately but this was the first time I’d paired them together.

The result was everything I’d hoped!

Eye-catching and interesting…a real conversation starter!

Isn’t the pattern lovely!?!

One of the reasons I love Kate Spade SO much is the brand’s whimsical and outside-of-the-box approach to fashion.

The clothing is visually stunning…living, walking art!

Hope you are having a great week! For more Cortneybre, check me out on Instagram – @Cortneybreblog!

July 21, 2015

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The Perfect Summer Dress…(Kate Spade of course!)…on Cortneybre…

In need of the perfect dress for summer….look no further!

Dress: Kate Spade NY Bag: Kate Spade NY Wedges: ShoeDazzle Madison Jewelry: Charming Charlie — Dress: Kate Spade NY Bag: Kate Spade NY
Wedges: ShoeDazzle Madison Jewelry: Charming Charlie

I fell in love with this Kate Spade dress a few months ago. It’s just beautiful with its fit and flare silhouette and bateau neckline.

The cut is perfect and it fits true to size and is made of a breathable cotton fabric with just enough silk to give it weight and shine.

It does come with a bit of a hefty price tag so I decided to wait until it either went on sale or I could find something similar.

Typically, if I find something I like but cannot splurge, I search for similar items on Google to see if I can get the same look for less.

This usually yields great results and I’m able to find something similar to what I am seeking at a much more reasonable price.

Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case with this dress. It was only available as a Kate Spade and with Kate Spade prices. I decided to wait until the dress went on sale (fingers nimbly crossed that it would) and checked the Kate Spade site weekly.

Finally, it did make the sale page and was an additional 25% off also! What a steal!

The dress is still on sale actually but unfortunately is only available in size 00. If you LOVE the dress as much as I but wear a different size than the one offered on the Kate Spade site, you can purchase it at alternate websites also.

The prices on these sites aren’t discounted but if you’re willing to splurge, you can buy it using the link I’ve provided at the end of the post.

Hope you’re having a great week!

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July 7, 2015

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A charming lemon themed necklace and bracelet….from Charming Charlie on Cortneybre!

Hello everyone! I’ve not blogged in a while as I needed to take a little “me” time to bring myself back together.

Sometimes you need to just take a break from everything to figure out what really matters!

Regardless, I’m back and featuring a wonderful and “charming” necklace and bracelet set from Charming Charlie!

I am constantly on the lookout for bright and whimsical items with just a little bit of cheek!

I fell in love with this set with its bright colors and fun designs! The little sparkly pineapple accents are too fun!

I paired my accessories with a simple look – yellow skirt and white cotton blouse.

I also added a punch of color with my green Louenhide bag! I was very lucky to have snatched up a cute scarf in the frenzy that was LillyGate (Lilly Pulitzer for Target) and thought it added a really cute vibe to the bag.

I simply folded the scarf and wrapped it around one of the handles.

I then tied off each end and voila’ – instant interest!

Hope you’re having a great Monday!

July 6, 2015July 6, 2015

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Trending Now: Palm Print on Cortneybre…

As summer quickly approaches, bright prints and colors abound!

Jacket: Joie Blouse: Banana Republic Skirt: JCREW Shoes: Kenneth Cole Reaction Sunnies: Guess Bag: Lily Pulitzer — **Jacket: Joie** **Blouse: Banana Republic** **Skirt: JCREW** **Shoes: Kenneth Cole Reaction**
**Sunnies: Guess** **Bag: Lily Pulitzer**

One of the hottest prints trending this summer is the

It hit big last summer and has become a fave of bloggers and fashionistas.

I was lucky to stumble upon this lovely Joie palm print blazer late last summer. It pairs well with bright or neon yellows and could easily work with blue, pink or red.

Offset the print with a complimentary color – try red, yellow, or blue!
Don’t wear too much green – or you’ll risk the over the top “safari” look
Try the print with stripes – especially navy blue!
Don’t wear too many prints – palm print head to toe can be too busy and distracting
Go simple sometimes– wear only white with the print
Bring on the metal! Gold and silver both look great with the print so don’t forget the jewelry!