Look for new leather handbag lines coming soon to katiekay.com,  I am off on a buying trip to find fabulous new handbags for YOU!  I have already received HOBO, BIG BUDDHA, & TUTELA WALLETS (my prices are much lower than you see on their sites, PLUS free shipping, Woo Hoo!) I will get all these beautiful bags and wallets photographed and uploaded on my site within the next 15 days (when I return from my trip).  So stay tuned, all you fabulous “BAG HAG” sisters of mine, some sizzling new purse relief is on the way!

Even if you have never been a flip flop wearer, you may change your mind this year.  Flip flops are getting better, cuter and more comfortable every year.  What’s really great about this flexible shoe is that you can throw a pair in your handbag, or in the back seat of your car, in the bottom of the stroller or any place that you can make a quick grab for a great comfortable alternative to your shoe of the moment.  Flip flops are generally inexpensive and I offer many different styles and colors, something for everyone.  So, nows the time, summer is here, try out a pair of cute and comfortable flip flops this summer, you will be a flip flop convert for life.  I LOVE EM!

Ladies, Ladies? Listen up! I know this is a bit early, but I want you to put this on your calendar, or in your blackberry or iphone, or for crumb sake write it on a napkin and throw it in your purse.  I really don’t want you to miss out on this once a year katiekay.com backyard sale.  Here’s your chance to see it all in person!   I’m bringing out the pocketbooks, layin’ out the baubles, displaying the chauchkies. Need a little retail therapy out in the sun (and shade) sipping a cold beverage poolside? Well, drop on over!  JULY 13th 1pm- 5pm.  Where: the south end of Edmonds, WA at 9715 238th St SW, map quest it!

While I don’t claim to be an expert, I can certainly say I am a good researcher. I spent some time surfiing all the best style blogs and sites to come up with the latest what’s hot and what’s not lists.  So, here we go!

What’s Hot!  Gladiator sandals, bright colored handbags, flirty frocks, big fashion rings, black eyeliner, pink lips, platform cork wedge sandals, leather jackets, hoop earrings, animal prints, shiny patent, shorts under a tunic, sun hats, over sized clutches, sun screen, wide leg pants, Maximal Art Jewelry by John Wind (InStyle said it, not me), Cool Sneaks, bronze and eggplant for accessories, colored jeans, and neck scarves.

What’s Not! Knock-offs, matchy match, skinny jeans, over tanning, big hair, kitten heel sandals, gobs of necklaces, tat’s with no meaning, heels with shorts, shiny gold handbags, skull and crossbones, footless tights - ick!

So there you have it, gathered from the fashion magazines experts.  Hey! Even if you don’t agree with all their choices, you have to admit they hit on a couple biggies.  OH! Check out this cool fashion blog I just happened upon, (FashionFindsUK) cutest stuff in the world!

It’s here! It’s here! CRAVE PARTY SEATTLE Spring Market and Sample Sale.

WHAT IS IT? A fabulous sale of beautiful accessories, products and services to help us get healthier and Pretty It Up!   WHO WILL BE THERE? KatieKay.com of course and many other fabulous local boutiques and services. WHEN IS IT?  Sunday June 1st, 12-4pm.  WHERE IS IT? Seattle Center’s Fisher Pavillion.  WHAT CAN I EXPECT? Fashion shows, a massage clinic, new spring & summer makeup trends, networking with other fabulous women in the Daisy Chain Connection Cafe, and of course shop till you drop for greatly reduced beautiful accessories, clothing and products.  Bring your gal pal’s, your Mom, your sisters, spend the day, have a ball!  Drop by my booth “Katie Kay”,  and enter to win a beautiful new handbag for summer.  See you there!

Watch MTV much?  Always muttering to yourself, “I want that necklace?” Well, now you too can have that slammin’ necklace, those cool earrings, and that funky bracelet.  Where do the stars shop?  SooS jewelry of course! Available at katiekay.com, of course.  Check out Mel C., Mariah, Jessica, Lenny and more on SooS Jewelry’s brag page.  Now go get yourself a piece of rockin’ jewelry, GO!

What the hey hey is a convertible handbag you say!  Well, I will tell you.  Take your basic fabulous handbag with the cute little handles, add an extra strap or an extender for the handle. Tuck away the short handles and pull out the long strap to wear as a shoulder bag.  YaH! right? I have a few in my store right now, take a look.  I love, love, love the versatility of these purses.  You just never know when your going to need to throw it over your shoulder or just grab it by the handle and run.  Fab-U-Lous! 

Camelia -Silver    Savannah - Gold  Camelia - Gingham  

 Laguna - Kiwi (silver beads)

Here at katiekay.com it’s time to add some new flip flop styles for the summer season, and HEY! I want your opinion.  Go ahead let me have it!  Take a look at the pictures and give me a comment below my blog entry. Bad, good, gotta have em, whatever! You decide.  Oka b are the most comfortable flip flops you will ever wear, with their molded footbed, one-piece construction , antimicrobial, waterproof, and built-in massage beads. AND bonus, made in the USA.  I have been selling the Dogwood Flower style ever since I discovered them at the NY show in January ‘05 and the ladies haved love them.  Oka b shocked me this year by discontinuing the dogwood, UGH! But, they added camelia and I already have stock in the gold.  Also, watch for 2 new colors to show up in my jeweled havaianas flip flops next month, black & brown.  Thanks so much for helping me out. And don’t forget to pick up your summer footwear here, at katiekay.com.  Shipping is on me!

Handbags from katiekay.com today on the Today Show?  Yeah, that’s right.  Bobbie Thomas the writer of the BUZZ column in (that magazine no one knows you read, HUH!) In Touch Weekly gabs about spring bags this morning with Today’s Hoda Kotb. 

BUT seriously, I was screaming at the TV “I have those 2 bags in my store!” and shown right there in the front row of her featured white’s and soft and slouchy bags are 2 beauties I just received.  She raves about these super fabulous and affordable handbags that can go from summer to fall, (because that old fashion faux paux of no white after labor day is DEAD, thank Goddess).  The 2 fashionistas go on about color, color, color in handbags, flirty pastel colors and bright fun colors. 

Girlfriend, make a statement this Spring and Summer with your bag, no matchy match to your outfit please.  Pair a bright green bag with white pants and a white blouse, throw on some tan gladitor sandals and Voila! you are fabulous…

I’m so excited!  The super cute ”Life & Style to You every Friday” blog Seattlepicks featured Moi!  Yes, that’s right my little online accessories boutique is on the front page of Seattlepicks.com.  I am honored and totally stoked!  I love their style.  And they seem to really have their finger on the pulse of Seattle’s shopping, entertainment and local artists connections.  It is so important to support our small local business’ and artists and they put it all together for us every Friday.  What more can we Seattlites ask for, right?  Be sure and take a look today.  OH, Hey! even if you’re not a Seattlite (too bad for you) they feature many wonderful websites that you can browse around in while wearing your bunny slippers, especially katiekay.com.  My featured artist in Seattlepicks today is Heather Lecy’s “It’s Love” sterling bracelet, take a peek, enjoy!