Gotta Keep Em' Separated!

I have always loved the mix and match-ability of separates. Lets face it, we all love a perfect dress, but that is usually a big investment. I think Fall 2010 will be marked by a lot of mix and match, particularly mixing classic pieces from our existing wardrobes with the odd new find. The economy is still tanking, and who can afford to splurge on a single look outfit? The solution, buy a piece that can be worn many ways over many days.

Here are some examples of mix and match outfits that you can select a piece from and create a whole new outfit around. It's much more fun that sticking with a single dress and just selecting a matching clutch and heels.

I would like to start over, please. by Ketsy featuring Kate Spade bags

I can't help falling for you! by Ketsy featuring Rick Owens Lilies tops

Tagged! - By Amyy♥ by Ketsy featuring Kate Spade

Where Is The Love? by Ketsy featuring Versace shoes

Dress-A-Friend Fridays - For Sara by Ketsy featuring Alexander McQueen shoes

You're So Much More To Me Than You Think by Ketsy featuring Givenchy shoes

For a great example of the ultimate mix & matcher, check out my favorite blogger, Tavi Gevinson on her blog, or look at her Polyvore sets!

Dress-A-Friend Fanatic!

Every Friday, Polyvore holds a Dress-A-Friend 24 Hour Contest. You can submit up to 3 entries, choose a friend, make a set for them, e-mail it to them. Every week there is one winner. I hadn't really been paying much attention to the official Polyvore contests until recently, when I decided to try entering a few, and the Dress-A-Friend contests are my favorite. They are great because you can choose any style, any theme, and any friend. I have made them for my room mate, my sisters, my friends, and lots of others. The first official contest I ever won was a Dress-A-Friend Friday, and so was the second. Call me hooked. Here are a selection of my very favorite friendly make-over sets!

My Two Winning Sets!

Dress A Friend Fridays - For Jordan by Ketsy featuring See Thru Soul jeans

Dress A Friend Fridays - For Skiggs by Ketsy featuring Planet pants

Some Of My Other Favorites:

Dress A Friend Fridays - For Jordan by Ketsy featuring Stuart Weitzman shoes

Dress A Friend Fridays - For Anessa by Ketsy featuring Marni bags

Dress-A-Friend Fridays - For Anessa by Ketsy featuring Christian Louboutin shoes

Dress-A-Friend Fridays - For Lisa by Ketsy featuring Yves Saint Laurent shoes

Dress-A-Friend Fridays - For Zoe Belle by Ketsy featuring See By Chloe bags

Dress-A-Friend Fridays - For Jordan by Ketsy featuring Marciano shoes

Dress-A-Friend Fridays - For Jordan by Ketsy featuring TopShop dresses

Dress-A-Friend Fridays - For Lisa by Ketsy featuring Juicy Couture shoes

Dress-A-Friend Fridays - For Anessa by Ketsy featuring Kurt Geiger shoes

Dress-A-Friend Fridays - For Anessa by Ketsy featuring Stephen Webster jewelry

Dress-A-Friend Friday - For Skiggs by Ketsy featuring Oasis

Dress-A-Friend Fridays - For Jordan by Ketsy featuring Badgley Mischka shoes

Dress-A-Friend Fridays - For Dawn by Ketsy featuring Matthew Williamson dresses

Dress-A-Friend Fridays - For Bodie by Ketsy featuring Dolce & Gabbana

Dress-A-Friend Fridays - For Anessa by Ketsy featuring Free People tops

Dress-A-Friend Fridays - For Jordan by Ketsy featuring Peter Pilotto dresses

Dress-A-Friend Fridays - For Bodie by Ketsy featuring Valentino tops

Now if I could just have all of that in my closet I could die happy! Can't wait till next Friday, can you? Thanks Polyvore!

For The Love Of Kate Spade

I have adored Kate Spade products ever since I can remember, but certainly after seeing her first appearance on the Oprah show way back when. I love coluorful accessories, and boast my own bag collection at over 50 (just ask my mother who helped me move). I admire mixing and matching bold colours and prints, classic shapes and designs, and touches of whimsy that are irresistible.

Polyvore is celebrating the wonderful designs of Kate Spade this month, and I threw together a few sets inspired by some of her catch phrases. The more I looked at the website, and the items, the more in jeopardy my VISA card was becoming. Thank goodness I can play virtual dress-up online. Here are my Kate inspired sets!

embark on an adventure with kate spade new york 1 by Ketsy featuring Kate Spade

embark on an adventure with kate spade new york 2 by Ketsy featuring Kate Spade

embark on an adventure with kate spade new york 3 by Ketsy featuring Kate Spade

embark on an adventure with kate spade new york 4 by Ketsy featuring Kate Spade

embark on an adventure with kate spade new york 5 by Ketsy featuring Kate Spade

Grab up some colour today at Kate Spade On-line!