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Today I am so excited to share with you a new favorite online store of mine, Karen Kane! Since I’ll be going back to work in just a few short weeks, I was really excited to find out about this shop since it has a ton of great stuff for business casual attire. I love it when I can wear clothes casually AND for work. Remember the polka dot blouse I wore the other day? It’s just the perfect top for all sorts of occasions, like work, going out for a date, hanging my with my girl friends, anything! And their new Spring 2012 collection? It’s got a ton of aqua and coral colored clothing so perfect for the season! Read on to learn more about Karen Kane and enter a totally awesome giveaway!
1) Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you decided to open up shop?
We shipped our first season in spring of 1980. It’s been an incredible ride since then. My husband, Lonnie, and I met at a company we both worked at, and decided that we could be doing things better than how we felt they were being done in fashion at that time. We launched the company out of our garage and worked 24/7, knowing it was exactly what we wanted to do. It was definitely risky, and tons of people told us we were crazy for trying to start our own company. Thirty years later, it’s as exciting as it was back then, just a little bit more comfortable doing it out of a headquarters in Downtown Los Angeles rather than a garage!
2) Where do you draw fashion inspiration from?
Everywhere. I’m constantly looking for new ideas and checking out what everyone around me is wearing. Whether you’re aware of it or not, every morning you make decisions regarding your personal style and choose to dress in a particular way for a reason. I’ve always been fascinated with how people make their choices about what they want to wear, and what drives them to pick the pieces they do. Fashion is always changing, which is what keeps it interesting for me.
3) What are your favorite color combinations of the moment?
I’m in love with bright colors for spring and summer, but it’s impossible to discredit the importance of neutrals this season as well. Stark white has been a huge trend and will continue to be. I always love stripes and prints, so those are very big for me as well. In terms of our collection, spring consists of a warm, colorful mix of aqua, cream, coral, blue, light brown, champagne, turquoise, and white. There’s a little bit of something for everyone.
4) Who are some of your favorite style icons?
Audrey Hepburn is a classic, and Karl Lagerfeld’s ability to define a brand is awe-inspiring. I also have always looked up to Ralph Lauren and the incredible brand and sense of lifestyle he’s built as well.
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This giveaway is open to U.S./Canada readers and closes on March 6, 2012 at 12:01AM EST.
Don’t want to wait? Take 20% off your Karen Kane order with code “SANDY″!
I’m pretty in love with the zebra wrap dress.
I love the coral striped top!
love this top: http://www.karenkane.com/store/apparel/view-all/karen-kane-open-shoulder-top
such an adorable shop!
I love the BANDEAU MAXI DRESS.
http://www.karenkane.com/store/apparel/amazing-aqua/karen-kane-stripe-tunic
loove this!
Nice stuff!! I’m in!!!
I LOVE the python print tie top!
I love the Karen Kane clothes! My favorite right now is the rouched side slit dress (in black). Thank you!!
my favorite is the julie maxi dress
i can choose EVERYTHING as my favorite item, right?
i love the sequin stripe tank!!
Karen Kane has really stepped up her game!! I really like the seafoam skirt 🙂
Oh my goodness – the pleated pocket leopard dress is gorgeous!! xo
I am in love with the beige blazer!
The cascade wrap dress is beautiful!
Love their tied front blouses:)
Thanks Sandy!
LOVE the linen blazer!!
really diggin’ this dress:
http://www.karenkane.com/store/apparel/dresses/extended-back-hem-dress
The Blouson Sleeve Bow Shirt is my fave!
the stripe cardigan with pockets would be great to layer with dresses and comfy jeans!
I like the pleated pocket dress!
My favorite item is the striped tank! Perfect for summer. 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!
i love the Tie Dye Cold Shoulder Tee!
LOVE the contrast drap cowl. So cozy and comfy!
I love the white lace pencil skirt! Cute give-away darlin! xoxo
I love the Sleeveless Cowl Top.
I LOVE the sequin stripe top. So cute!
The Linen Blazer is my favourite!
liking the sequin striped top!
Love the polka dot top!
I love the top you have (blouson sleeve bow shirt)
I love all the animal print blouses!
My favourite item is the Tie Dye Pintuck Top in Aqua.
I love the lace pencil skirt
love the buttoned tie top! looks super breezy for the summer
I’m definitely loving the black and white striped shirt tailed dolman shirt =)
i love the side ruffle drape tank!
Awesome! I think the Pleated Pocket Dress is very flattering; i’d LOVE to own it :D.
Miki.
love the maxi tank dress!
I love the Julie Maxi Dress & the Cold Shoulder Dress. If I don’t win, I may have to buy one of them anyway!
I like the contrast drape cowl.. a must have for a post partum baby belly. 🙂
i really love the crushed tiered skirt! what a lovely color!!
I Like the smocked neck embroidered top.
I LOVE the blouson sleeve bow shirt–I’m loving polka dots right now!
i like the black stripe boyfriend jacket/sweater
thanks for a chance to win!
And, have a GREAT day!
kmassmanATgmailDOTcom
The button front skirt is very pretty.
Wow. . .so many beautiful clothes at Karen Kane! One of my favorite pieces would have to be the Flower Embroidered Extended Back Top in Bordeaux.
Loooove that polka dot blouse! I need some new going back to work clothes, too, since my maternity leave is over on TUESDAY! 🙁
Meggy from Chasing Davies
Besides the polka dot blouse, I love the Karen Kane Leopard Knit skirt: http://www.karenkane.com/store/apparel/skirts/karen-kane-leopard-knit-skirt
Meggy from Chasing Davies
I really like the Blouson sleeve bow shirt. It’s romantic and flowy looking!
bandeau maxi dress = ♥
I love the crushed tiered skirt! It is gorgeous.
Love that sleeveless ruffle top! Thanks for the chance to win
Love the graphic bow top! Cute!
x Hilary
i absolutely adore the Cascade Wrap Dress
Pretty!! I like the prints. :]
I like the Tribal Pattern Tank 🙂
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I really like the Linen Drape Jacket
i love the detail on the silk scroll applique dress!
Love the sequin striped top.
Great giveaway!! I love the Zig Zag Skirt!
FUR COLLAR PLAID JACKET
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Thank you for hosting this giveaway!
I absolutely love the Print Wrap Dress. It’s suitable for a party or for work.
I like the Border Embroidered V-Neck dress!
The pleated pocket dress!
Turtleneck dress is my fave. <3
My fave is the sequin stripe top. Cute stuff!
I love the Leopard Knit Skirt 🙂
I love the wrap top sweater dress!!
My favorite is the Tie Dye Maxi Dress.
marija.majerle at gmail dot com
I love the Side Ruffle Drape Tank in aqua!
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
I like the Aqua Stripe Tank. bekki1820cb at gmail dot com
LOVE the Linen Drape Jacket
side ruffle drape tank
i like the long tank in plum
I like the fur collar thermal sweater.
i love the CHEETAH INFINITE SCARF.
http://www.karenkane.com/store/apparel/blouses-tops/karen-kane-lace-back-stripe-dolman
I love that top 😀
like the zebra wrap dress
Their dresses are adorable and look so comfy too!
I LOVE the tie dye maxi dress!
I love the Tie Dye Maxi Dress!
i love the floral beaded flutter top.
Thanks for introducing me to this great site!! Bookmarked and ready to shop!
Oh and I’m loving their Sequin Stripe Top!
Tie dye maxi dress is adorable!
I still want the polka dot tie front blouse!! so cute!