We talk a lot about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this time of the year, but the truth is that there are a TON of sales going on, everywhere — albeit on last season’s merchandise. Sometimes that doesn’t matter, though, like with these gorgeous little card cases from Vianel, saturated with colors like green, red, and … Read More about Coffee Break: Lizard V3 Card Case
Coffee Break: ‘Voyageur Q-Tote®’ Nylon Tote
Purple! Nylon! With a sleeve to go on a rolling suitcase! This Tumi tote is calling my name. It’s 14″ x 11.5″ x 7″, which makes it kind of huge, but it doesn’t look unwieldy at all. I particularly love the flat bottom with feet. Love! It’s $245 at Nordstrom (also in black, “fossil,” and slate … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Voyageur Q-Tote®’ Nylon Tote
Coffee Break: Agenda-A Dress Pump
These colorblocked heels look interesting but still neutral — none of these colors (aside from gray) are ones that I wear super regularly, but I love them all together. They’re also available in Earth (in a solid leather instead of a suede); Amazon has both shoes marked from $66-$148 (Macy’s has them still at full price, FWIW). Nina Original … Read More about Coffee Break: Agenda-A Dress Pump
Coffee Break: Mobile Charger
Sparkles make their way into my life far too infrequently, so I will take a fun sparkly charger. While it’s usually easiest just to throw a power cord in your bag and go, there are times where you just can’t charge your phone but really want to — for example, while stuck on a plane with only … Read More about Coffee Break: Mobile Charger
Coffee Break: ‘Moto’ Hobo
Love this saturated hobo with moto accents from Rebecca Minkoff — it’s so nice to see a return to shoulder bags! I love the details like the interior pockets and fun printed lining. It’s now marked to $216; it’ll be $325 after the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends on August 3. Rebecca Minkoff ‘Moto’ Hobo Here’s a lower-priced option. (L-3)
Coffee Break: Gramercy Cap Oxfords
I’m not usually a fan of oxfords, but they’re growing on me — they certainly look cute with many of the ankle pants styles that are out right now. I was shopping and spied these, and was absolutely shocked by how lightweight they are; my son’s Crocs may weigh more. I didn’t stop to try … Read More about Coffee Break: Gramercy Cap Oxfords
Coffee Break: Michael Stars ‘The Artist’s’ Print Wrap
I’ve been a fan of Michael Stars t-shirts for years, but the scarves are new to me. The brand has several scarves available at Nordstrom right now and they’re all brightly colored and lovely — vibrant yet soft somehow. The pictured scarf is $58 at Nordstrom. Michael Stars ‘The Artist’s’ Print Wrap Here’s a lower-priced version. (L-3)
Coffee Break: ‘Eliza – Bedford’ Nylon Satchel
I must say, I was worried for a while that MZ Wallace was phasing out its super popular, highly rated, reader-beloved nylon line, in favor of its new quilted pieces (such as here or here). Happily, they still seem to be in stock, and just as highly rated as ever at Nordstrom. These nylon bags are … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Eliza – Bedford’ Nylon Satchel
Coffee Break: Crystal Quartz Huggie Earrings
Oooh: I have not really focused on Melissa Joy Manning jewelry before, although I’ve certainly heard her name — but now I’m obsessed. She has a ton of delicate, delicate hoops and huggies, my favorite for work. (My theory: it’s really uncomfortable to talk on a phone with a post earring, and bigger earrings run the … Read More about Coffee Break: Crystal Quartz Huggie Earrings
Coffee Break: Aubrey Pumps
I found this lovely, almost retro pump while doing our most recent roundup of low heels for work — I still think it’s so, so pretty. I love the ribbon-like detail on the vamp, as well as the low height (2″). I’m not usually a fan of light blue shoes (I had a teal pair … Read More about Coffee Break: Aubrey Pumps
Coffee Break: Bellabeat Leaf
I get a lot of pitches that go in one ear and out the other, but for some reason this jewelry/wearable tech hybrid caught my attention. Like a Fitbit, it tracks your steps, but it also helps you moderate your breathing (before an important presentation, for example), tracks your sleep, your fertility cycle, and gives you alarms … Read More about Coffee Break: Bellabeat Leaf
Coffee Break: Stellato Flat
We featured these pointed-toe loafers a while ago — which seem sleek and cool and a nice update — and now I see that one of M.Gemi’s new styles is very similar, but at a much lower price point. They’re available in hot pink, light blue, white, and black, and come in at $198 — … Read More about Coffee Break: Stellato Flat