This Charming Closet

So here's the new baby!  The Stratford Stevie by Kate Spade.

I know I spoke last week about the bag at Kenneth Cole, but when I went to visit it in the store on Black Friday, I didn't so much love it.  I was a little disheartened about the whole thing. 

So I came home and sat down to surf the web.  I thought to myself:  What I really would love to have is a Stevie bag in black leather.... I wonder if Kate Spade makes one? 

Now, I have a Stevie bag from last spring and I love, love, love it.  It's a great size and it's slouchy enough to be slouchy but it still has some structure to it. 

Imagine my surprise when I discovered that Kate Spade not only had one, but it was also on clearance!  And then there was that helpful little coupon code. 

And it is my birthday this week.

How could I not?