These hammered gold hoops — handmade in Canada — look lovely. I like the tiny size, and the fact that you can get rose gold, white gold, or nickel-free 14K palladium white gold for the same price. They’re $75 at Etsy. Silver Cedar Jewelry Gold Hoop Earrings (L-2)
Workwear Hall of Fame: Reversible Vegan Leather Tote & Wristlet
This work bag is crazy affordable, reversible, and as of June 2019 it has almost 2000 positive reviews.
Coffee Break: Piccolo Pump
I continue to be impressed with M.Gemi’s offerings for pumps, sandals, booties — they all seem chic and on point. Today I’m liking the look of the Piccolo, a kitten heeled pump with pointed toes and a studded details on the ankle strap. It clocks in at 1.75″, and I like that it has a … Read More about Coffee Break: Piccolo Pump
Coffee Break: ‘Voyageur Q-Tote®’ Nylon Tote
I always like a nice nylon tote — they’re lightweight, durable, and versatile. This one from Tumi looks nice (pictured in the pink but available in 5 colors, including basic black) — I like that it has feet (!), a bit of structure, a top zipper, and slips over a rolling suitcase (as pictured) — … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Voyageur Q-Tote®’ Nylon Tote
Coffee Break: Halftees
We haven’t talked about demi camisoles in a while, but as summer is almost upon us, and everyone wants to shed unnecessary layers, now is a great time to discuss it. In hot weather, a regular slip or camisole just seems too heavy; they bunch up and they leave lines. Still: cleavage is never work appropriate, which is (often) … Read More about Coffee Break: Halftees
Coffee Break: Leather Satchel
I am torn between two bags at Brooks Brothers right now. This dark blue leather satchel looks sophisticated and sleek, and I feel like the Saffiano leather would wear better. But: maybe this bright cobalt one is more me (and it’s on sale for $150-$199, depending on the day). Hmmmn. The pictured bag is $498. … Read More about Coffee Break: Leather Satchel
Coffee Break: Sable Flats
I’m kind of obsessed with these springy pink suede flats. I love the slight point to the toe, the ankle strap (we all know I love my strappy flats), and the notched dip in the vamp — gorgeous. They do come in other colors — Shopbop has them in red suede and a gray leather … Read More about Coffee Break: Sable Flats
Coffee Break: Carved Small Huggie Hoop Earrings
I always like a good huggie earring — they’re so comfortable to wear, are small and work-appropriate but have a bit more personality than your basic stud, and are incredibly versatile. I like the look of these small carved hoop earrings, on sale today at Last Call — they were $225, but are now marked … Read More about Coffee Break: Carved Small Huggie Hoop Earrings
Coffee Break: Power Pumps
These 3.5″ heels from Stuart Weitzman look great — simple, classic shape, with a pointed toe (trendy) but not SO pointed that they’ll be out when almond toes come back into vogue. These beige “adobe” heels (pictured) are $355 at Zappos; they also come in black patent; Stuart Weitzman has a few more colors in … Read More about Coffee Break: Power Pumps
Coffee Break: Canterbury Scarf with Hidden Pocket
I was Googling something the other day and found this recommended by a travel blogger as one of her must-haves: an interesting scarf that has a pocket designed for your passport. Clever — and a heckuva lot prettier than some of the other things designed to hide your valuables. The Etsy seller has a ton of similar items … Read More about Coffee Break: Canterbury Scarf with Hidden Pocket
Coffee Break: Posture and Activity Tracker
My posture is one of those things that I continually wish I could improve. I’m ok in public spaces, I feel, but once I get behind closed doors I’m Queen Slouchy. Bad, bad, bad. I saw this little posture “coach” on Amazon a while ago and made the purchase. The idea is that once you … Read More about Coffee Break: Posture and Activity Tracker
Coffee Break: Caelina Pumps
These pumps from Enzo Angiolini look great — I love the squared off details on the vamp, and the d’Orsay styling looks chic. The shoe is available in both black and white stripes (pictured) as well as a plain beige for $99 at Zappos. Enzo Angiolini Caelina Update: Drat, just realized these are available in very … Read More about Coffee Break: Caelina Pumps