Oooh: I like this pretty tote from Kate Spade, now on a pretty steep (50%) discount. I like the interior pockets, the fun lining, the feet, and the fact that it zippers on top — all very important! It’s available in gray, beige, and black, for $224 at Kate Spade New York (final sale, alas). … Read More about Coffee Break: Southport Avenue Cameron Bag
Coffee Break: Samantha Pump
I’m not a big fan of metallic toes, but I love this little accent on these Fitzwell pumps, and I think all of the colors look gorgeous. (It’s available in black suede, pictured, navy suede, black leather, and leopard pony, ha cha cha). I always think of Fitzwell as a comfortable (but affordable) brand, and … Read More about Coffee Break: Samantha Pump
Coffee Break: Sterling Silver Huggie Earrings
I always love a good huggie — and these sterling silver huggie earrings look comfortable, classic, and stylish. They’re $66 at Bloomingdale’s. Nancy B Sterling Silver Huggie Earrings
Coffee Break: One-Button Knit A-Line Coat
Oooh: I love this knit A-line coat from Vera Wang Outerwear, which looks professional but feminine. That doesn’t sound like much to write home about, but finding a feminine, flattering coat that looks good on top of other stuff can be difficult — this coat, for example (which also comes in plus sizes), is amazing, … Read More about Coffee Break: One-Button Knit A-Line Coat
Coffee Break: Large Sophie Calf-Hair Satchel
Neiman Marcus has a number of fun bags marked down, including this gorgeous calf hair satchel from MICHAEL Michael Kors. I like the mix of textures, the monogram lining (and pockets) inside, and the general vibe. It was $548, but is now marked to $383 (they also have it in a black/white version). MICHAEL Michael … Read More about Coffee Break: Large Sophie Calf-Hair Satchel
Coffee Break: Cassina Pointy Toe Pump
Yes, these iridescent pumps are a bit wild for work — but I would still wear them for casual days and have fun with them. THAT SAID: they also come in a fun beige texture (faux snakeskin?) and a black patent. I like the 3″ heel, the classic pointy toe, and the sale: the pump … Read More about Coffee Break: Cassina Pointy Toe Pump
Coffee Break: Izabel Wedge
Ooh: these teeny tiny wedges (which came up on a search for flats) look great — like the perfect amount of lift if you want some, but still the comfort and general look of flats. They’ve got great reviews at Nordstrom, interestingly from reviewers aged 25-44. Nice. Piperlime has it in black and navy, Anthropologie … Read More about Coffee Break: Izabel Wedge
Coffee Break: Print Coated Canvas Large Shopper
Coated canvas is always a nice option — it’s thick, durable, and easy to clean. This large canvas shopper at Lands’ End (which, they proudly note, was seen on Vogue.com) looks like a great tote bag for schlepping all your stuff — I like the option to personalize it in a fun color, also. The bag … Read More about Coffee Break: Print Coated Canvas Large Shopper
Coffee Break: Bronze Carrie Stacking Shoe Shelf
There are a lot of options for shoe shelves, but something about this one reminds me of the one I had under my desk for years at the law firm. We had big, covered L-shaped desks, and I mostly spent my working time facing either sideways or at the corner of the L — so … Read More about Coffee Break: Bronze Carrie Stacking Shoe Shelf
Coffee Break: Taylor Laptop Bag
I really like the few LeSportsac bags that I have — and if I were looking for a laptop bag, I would check this one out. I like the striped version, pictured, as well as the matte black bag — they do have a few other versions. The bag is $112 at Zappos. (Note that … Read More about Coffee Break: Taylor Laptop Bag
Coffee Break: Portrait Pump
I mentioned these briefly in the strappy heels roundup last week, but I thought they deserved a highlight of their own. Look how purty! I think all of the iterations here are great — of course I love the purple on purple, but there’s a lovely teal version, as well as silver and black. I … Read More about Coffee Break: Portrait Pump
Coffee Break: The Collector’s Box
If you’re like me (and having fun with ordering inexpensive eyeglasses online), this box seems like a clever, lovely way to store them (and, ha, much better than my tactic of throwing them all in a drawer). I think it would look lovely sitting on a dresser or vanity, or even sitting out of the … Read More about Coffee Break: The Collector’s Box