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Well…if  you know me, you know that I love No Doubt and Gwen Stefani.  My daughter and I have been going to their concerts in the Seattle area for over 10 years now.  And I, the older of the twosome have been listening to their music since Elvis died, jk.  But seriously, we are so excited that No Doubt is going back out on tour.  They call it their inspiration tour!  (trying to get that old No Doubt feelin’ back to write some new music) The fabulous four have not toured together in five years, Gwennie has been out  making donuts and babies, hee hee… not to mention doing a solo tour with some disco dippin’ dance hits.  If I was married to Gavin Rossdale, her hunky hubby of the super cool rock band BUSH, I would never leave the house either.  Anywho, my point?   Gwen is a fashion icon and someone you should always stop and admire.  Her complete fabulousity starts with a  line of apparel L.A.M.B., and her kitschy vintage self styled togs she wears while on stage with the boys.  Watch out Vivienne Westwood, Gwen is all over it and you!  Girl has it all…check her out, she’s my pick for fashion icon of the moment and future.  Stay tuned for my next mentionable fashionista!

Hey loyal customers!  I just added a free gift with purchase to my online store.  Take a look at the stylish enviro friendly tote bags from Envirovogue.  Choose from 6 super cute patterns  in this eco-friendly reusable tote bag. Nice large size measures 15H x 14W x 7½D. With  long handles, water-repellent, super strong, high-gloss woven polypropylene. Made from recycled plastic bottles. Yay! Get 1 with any purchase today at KatieKay.com 

Enviro-friendly reusable tote bag

Ever wonder out loud…”I really don’t have  anything to go with a bright yellow clutch!”  UGH!  Listen up babes!  The hottest fashion icons out there are showing us how to do it, pay attention! Recently spotted in People’s Style Watch,  Mary Kate Olsen on the red carpet with a bright pink clutch sporting an all black outfit, amazing look!  Vanessa Hudgens with a bright orange clutch and pale pink dress, stunning!Loosen up ladies, & check out the bright color bags this spring, they are everywhere.  And please don’t tell me you have nothing wear to with a bright green bag, the bag is your color piece, DON’T MATCHY MATCH! (was I yelling, I apologize) But seriously don’t pass it up because you think I have nothing to wear with it,  UGH again!  Use it everyday no matter what color you have on, it’s an accent piece, AN ACCESSORY  TO YOUR OUTFIT! oooppps yelling again, sorry.  Just do it!  You will feel the fabulousness and get a lot more compliments on that grass green handbag or clutch than you ever will on your sweet little J Crew pale yellow cardigan, no offense Mrs. O!

Get em while their hot ladies!  As you may have heard “O” magazine featured this super cute gold and pearl initial bracelet from Maximal Art in the January issue under top gift picks for under $100.  Well bad news girls, Maximal Art has lost their source for the pearl strand part of that bracelet and have had to discontinue the bracelet indefinitely.  Lucky for you I have some, Yay!  Get em while you can, no more special orders for the right initial, what you see on the initials list under the bracelet is what you get.  Get one for MOM, now!  Get one for yourself, they really are beautiful.  Have fun shopping!

Maximal Art available at KatieKay.com

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Hey!  Oprah & Flip Flops Lovers,  she’s done it again, Oprah and the “O” magazine fashion editors picked another one of MY favorite things, Oka b Flip Flops! The fashion team at “O” Magazine discovered the flexible molded rubber flip flops and gave them a big thumbs up.  In the magazine they say “This summer our favorite deliciously comfortable sun-and-sand footwear includes, Oka b, made of rubber-meets-plastic material that’s lightweight, nonslip, antimicrobial, and dishwasher safe”.  And, while that is all true, what they didn’t mention is, they are super cute on your feet, low profile with a sweet feminine touch, but not too fussy.  Choose from copper, silver, gold, black, white all the colors that go with everything!  KatieKay.com has been carrying (not to mention wearing) these little darlin’s for years now and my customers rave about them.  Chat with Women’s Radio show host, Rochelle bought herself a couple pair’s and raved about them on their Friday April 10th show while interviewing who else but me, Katie Kay…hee hee.  Anywho, she also dropped a little bomb about the Chanel flip flops she saw at Nordstrom that were very similar (not as cute she said) for hundreds of dollars more, Yikes!  Now we know we can’t be spending that kind of money on flip flops right now, so Oka b flip flops at $34 - $36, are OH! so sweet. Take a look at the newest style “The Malia” in copper or silver, with sweet little daisy’s and rhinestones, proving to be their #1 seller already this year.  And as always, free shipping at KatieKay.com, now go, Pretty It Up!

Is it Spring yet? Oh! please Mother Nature, bring us some bright sun, tulips, and cut grass. Well…as she takes her time, we need to get ourselves spruced up and brightened up for those stunning days ahead. Let’s start with the makeup ladies; toss out that brown eyeliner, lighten up that grey smokey eye with beautiful shades of blue . . . try a nude lip gloss and peachy cheek.  Tie up that hair with a fun colorful ponytail accessory and maybe even a thin dainty headband, ouuuuuu purdy!  Have you seen the new lightweight scarves in eye popping colors and patterns?  Throw a long lightweight scarf around your neck instead of that heavy necklace you’ve been sporting all winter, it will add a little pop to your outfit and bring out the sparkle in your eyes.  Lighten up the jewelry a little too; try some simple thin band rings, 2 gold and 1 silver, with matching thin bracelets. Easy-peasey stuff girls, and you know everyone will notice, “You look so Springy!” yea I know, right?  Simply put, spring is acomin’…so let’s get er freshened up.  Put your best flipflop forward girls.  Oh honey! get a mani pedi 1st of course, I’m thinking pale pink or bright orange, Yay!  This week I will be adding new perky and pretty flip-flops from Oka b, the leader in flip-flop design & comfort.  Also look for new bright color handbags from Big Buddha & Imoshian and some new very cool jewelry; if you like Potluck Paris’ look, you will really love my new line, one word . . . PRICE!  Exclusively at KatieKay.com. Check back next week, browse the NEW category, you will be delighted, and you’ll be totally stoked to, Pretty It Up!

Rows and rows of chick stuff, with booths packed full of fun and fabulous items including wine, gourmet foods, lotions & potions and of course Katie Kay accessories.  Not only will I have a huge assortment of new handbags just for this event, but I will also have some really great, not so old, styles marked at 40% off, Yay!  I will have jewelry, belts, aprons, sleepwear, new styles of flipflops, scarves, fun never-before-seen personal accessories. AND. . . I’m closing out my Home Decor at 30-50% off.  Stop by my booth, #1220, for a fun free gift and a chance to win a new handbag of your choice, Woo Hoo! Hope to see you there.

WHEN & WHERE: Qwest Field Event Center, Seattle, WA  March 27 - 29, 2009, hours are Fri & Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5. Admission is $15, but visit any Bartell Drug Store & purchase tickets at $2 off! PLUS! FREE Parking for four or more in a car when you purchase your tickets at Bartell’s.