Are you at your computer or out at the stores looking for bargain gifts and treats for yourself? Or putting off shopping till you get in the mood? Well, here’s another gift idea for you.
I had been using the same black leather traditional style wallet for years and years. It was a good well-made wallet. It had a big coin purse in the front, held lots of cards, and had a wide pocket for cash and other things. It held up extremely well. But it took up a ton of room in my purse and it weighed a ton too. I think I had it for at least 15 years, maybe longer.
Although the old black French-style wallet is still in good shape, I’ve been hankering for something new, less bulky and more attractive. My elegant friend Amy always seemed so put together with her slim clutch style wallets. Maybe it was time for a different style wallet.
For some reason, there was a sale on something (makeup, I imagine) on Hautelook that got me going. I found some really cute wallets by Kate Spade. I found one in my target price range, but I decided to check katespade.com to see if I could get a better deal or if there was something else I’d prefer. Katespade.com was much more expensive, and didn’t have the wallet I was looking for. I was all set to buy it on Hautelook, but the shipping cost added on almost $10 more. I decided to go to Nordstrom Rack the next day.
At the Rack, I found the wallet I almost purchased online. Cute and affordable, but really too small for my needs. No coin area. Also, a bit plain.
But I found its “big sister” that was a clutch style wallet, larger and more appropriate but also more expensive. It had more attractive detailing: striped interior fabric, gold spade logo, black bow carrying piece. So here it is.
It has at least 12 slots for credit cards and a zippered coin purse in the center. One or two areas for cash and one section for keeping receipts etc. I decided to go for it.
It will go well with my red/white/black purse, my black purse, my white purse, my brown crocodile purse with red accents, my Moschino heart purse, and even with the hot pink D&B drawstring.
I like everything about it except that it doesn’t have a special place for my driver’s license that always made going through airport security easier because I knew just where to find my license and I could easily see if I had put it back or not. Now, I have to rely on my memory to find it and put it back in the same spot.
The wallet wasn’t inexpensive at $83.75, but hopefully I’ll have it for 15 years to amortize the cost! Here’s a similar wallet from Kate Spade so I guess I did get a good deal after all. And below there are a few other, but pricier, options.
While I was at Nordstrom Rack, I discovered that they discount Alexis Bittar jewelry. Good to know! And in other parts of the jewelry section, they had some great necklaces, bracelets and earrings. I picked up a sparkly necklace to have on hand for a gift.
When’s the last time you replaced your wallet? Is the Rack one of your holiday shopping destinations?
Super cute wallet Allison. I understand missing a DL slot though.
Yes, I don’t know why there isn’t a DL slot. There is one in the KS travel wallet, but that one wasn’t in the store. For the price that I paid, I guess a little inconvenience is OK 😉 Hope you’re having a good day.
LOVE the inside! That wallet is super cute!
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I love the black & white stripes too. This must be last year’s model because I think she’s doing black & white polka dots this year – so cute too!
I absolutely LOVE zip around wallets, and this one is just gorgeous!
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Thank you, Helen! I love it, but I still think about the purple leather wallet that you wrote about a while ago from Barney’s or Neiman’s?? It was gorgeous
It looks like it holds a lot. A steal at what you paid for it. And it’s cute!
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Thank you! Yes, so far it’s holding its own
This is so cute! I love clutch-style wallets and recently bought a Desigual purse from Rome.
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I love Desigual. I just noticed that there’s one in Harvard Square in Cambridge. I shopped there in Spain. Didn’t know it had come to the US till recently!
We don’t have a Rack store here, so I’ll have to go next time I’m in MA! This is such a cute wallet! The little bow strap is darling!
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Yes, the bow strap seems to be unique to this particular KS style. Sorry there’s no Rack in NH. I’m really getting into it lately
Great color! I love the stripes inside and the bow wrist strap. I haven’t replaced my wallet in years. I guess I got my money’s worth out of it. Mine is dark red faux crocodile.
I love the sound of your wallet too! I really needed a change
I wish we had the Rack here!! I love Kate Spade and this wallet is gorgeous.
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Thank you, Chelsea! I’m sorry you don’t have the Rack in Canada. It’s pretty awesome!
Oh wow that wallet is absolutely gorgeous. I went to america on my honeymoon and bought a few bits from Kate Spade, love them all! xxx
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So happy you came to the US for your honeymoon and picked up some KS while you were at it. I’m surprised her brand isn’t international yet.
What a cute wallet! Kate Spade always has such pretty colors and prints.
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KS definitely has fun stuff!
I bought a nice Tory Burch wallet last year that I love!
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I’d just love that wallet. A Rack is going to be opening next summer near me and I’ll probably live there. Can’t wait.
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Oh what good news! I’ve been discovering some great stuff there!
Love the wallet, it’s seriously adorable and classy!
Thank you 🙂
It’s super cute but that stinks that it doesn’t have a spot for your ID.
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Yes, I think an ID slot should be mandatory in a wallet, lol!
That’s a cute red wallet. I have a red wallet too w/c I got from Hautelook by (Ohna Ehrlich), it’s almost the same as your KS but w/ more card slots and window for license/id. It’s fun shopping at Hautelook/Nordstrom Rack. During lunch break, I always browse the app…
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I’m not familiar with that designer so I will take a look. I could really use a few more card slots and I do miss the DL window, but I am managing so far. Nevertheless, I will look into Ehrlich wallets and keep an eye out for one at a good price
That is so pretty!
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So cute! I haven’t changed wallets in years. I really like the small one I have, and most of the styles I see are clutch ones like that. I’m so resistant to change! lol
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That’s great that you can maintain a small wallet. My French purse was so fat that it took up too much room in my purse. The slim clutch makes things easier for me.
So cute, I love it! I picked up a bit of Kate Spade stationary during black Friday sales, since 40% off was too good to pass up.
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Ooooh, I’ve never seen the stationery. I need to look it up!
Tat wallet is drool worthy and I love the colour. I have a love-hate thing for ID slots. They are handy but I always struggle with getting my license in and out of them. 😛
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Thank you, Erika! I think the DL window on my old wallet was broken in and easy to remove things from, so I miss it 🙁
What a gorgeous wallet!! I love, love, love the color, it’s so happy. I had a fab wallet from Orvis and I loved it. Unfortunately, I was pick-pocketed and it’s gone. I’m using an old (please don’t laugh) Hello Kitty wallet right now and need a replacement. May head on over to Nordstrom Rack.
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Sorry to hear about your wallet. I lost so many that way in years gone by. I love the idea of your Hello Kitty wallet, however. Stick with it
My HK wallet is kinda cool, but I really miss my Orvis one. It was red, it held EVERYTHING! And fit in the palm of my hand. Sigh, sigh, sigh.
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So sad for you, PJ. Hope you can find another one through Orvis, or have they stopped making it?
It was a gift. I should go over there and see if it’s still on the site. I loved it 🙁
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Yes, you should!! And if you don’t see it, send an email to Orvis and ask if they have any random pieces left!
Kate Spade AND red?! EXCELLENT choice! Love it!
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That a pretty wallet. I have never owned a Red Wallet before but red is one of those colors that when you see me wearing it… it usually means I’m feeling extra sexy. It’s my sexy and confident color. Red lips however, I’ll rock that every day 😀
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Red is such a great shade in everything! I agree with you about the red lips. I have a couple of translucent red lippies that I wear everyday
Love the color and less design approach. Also I really like that the branding is not as obvious, if that makes sense.
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It is so simple so the little accents like the spade logo, the bow strap and the striped interior really stand out
Loving that wallet! I had a Kate Spade iPhone case in the same colours and it was my favourite. I still have the same wallet from about 3 or 4 years ago but I think it’s time for an upgrade, it’s looking a little sad lol
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This was my first Kate Spade leather goods purchase and I love it. I’ll bet your iPhone case was adorable too!