The hardest gift to get can be for your significant other (or someone similarly close). My latest thing with my husband is getting him/us experiences (either as a couple’s activity or a “get some baby-free time to yourself, love!”). One of our favorite things that we did this year was use a Groupon for Paint … Read More about Coffee Break: Paint Nite
Coffee Break: Momofuku Milk Bar
‘Tis the cookie season — for sending across the country to family and friends, for bringing to parties, for overindulging in general. One of my favorite, favorite (favorite!) indulgences here in NYC is David Chang’s Momofuku Milk Bar, which ships across the US and to Canada. The treats are delicious but just a bit unusual … Read More about Coffee Break: Momofuku Milk Bar
Coffee Break: Fitbit Force Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband
I just saw a review on CNET about how the new Fitbit Force is their very favorite fitness tracker, so I thought I’d pick this for today’s gift idea. Tread lightly if you’re thinking of this gift for someone who has not expressed specific interest in a fitness tracker or in getting more fit — … Read More about Coffee Break: Fitbit Force Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband
Coffee Break: Heavyweight Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirt
I had long heard tell of the amazing, highly rated American Giant sweatshirt for men. Great, you think, I’m always looking for a good gift for my husband/brother/boyfriend/father/___. But then you look at the price: $89? For a sweatshirt? After years of postponing the purchase, I finally bit and got one earlier this year for … Read More about Coffee Break: Heavyweight Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirt
Coffee Break: Tassel Clip Keychain
This time of year can be really awful for a lot of reasons, but particularly if you’re looking for a small gift, either as a stocking stuffer, a Secret Santa type thing, or as a physical supplement to a larger cash gift. I would be happy to get this fun keychain from Banana Republic — … Read More about Coffee Break: Tassel Clip Keychain
Coffee Break: Jet Set Large Travel Tote
We’ve featured this bag before, but since the large jet-set tote rarely goes on sale in basic colors (at least so far as I’ve been watching it), I thought I’d post. The bag is a great basic — Saffiano leather to hide scratches, lots of interior dividers, and big enough for lots of stuff (14.5″W … Read More about Coffee Break: Jet Set Large Travel Tote
Coffee Break: Carma OT Air Pump
A friend once mentioned to me that she had a hard time finding pumps because she was a size 11. For some reason, years later, I remember this fact, and send her emails like the one I sent her at 8:30 this morning: The Cole Haan sale at 6pm is really good for size 11s! … Read More about Coffee Break: Carma OT Air Pump
Coffee Break: Fiorentina Pump
I love a good purple suede pump — and this one from Sofft is on a super sale at 6pm: was $115, now $38. It’s available in grape and brown suede, as well as black calf; at 3″ high it’s just right. I’m really digging the chunky heel; it feels like it has a bit … Read More about Coffee Break: Fiorentina Pump
Coffee Break: Reversible Striped Infinity Scarf
Lord & Taylor is having a big, online-only sale that ends today. I’m liking this Portolano reversible striped infinity scarf, available in white/black/blue as well as a nice charcoal/berry mix. It was $110, but with the sale (code BIG) it comes down to $66 today. PORTOLANO Reversible Striped Infinity Scarf (L-2)
Coffee Break: Burberry Check Cape
I never get tired of the wrap/cape look, particularly over blazers and suits — it always looks rich, and the wearer always looks like a confident fashionista to me. This Burberry one looks ridiclously warm and cozy — it’s $650 at Neiman Marcus. Burberry Merino Check Cape (L-2)
Coffee Break: Calfskin Tassel Peep Toe Pump
Brooks Brothers has some killer sales on shoes and bags right now. For today’s coffee break I’m featuring these calfskin tassel peep toe pumps (available in “cognac” and navy), which seem like a great spring/summer/fall shoe. (Of course, peep toes are not appropriate at every office — know your office!) These are 50% off, along … Read More about Coffee Break: Calfskin Tassel Peep Toe Pump
Coffee Break: Ainsley Jenna Shoulder Bag
6pm.com has a pretty decent sale on Cole Haan (clothes, bags, shoes, everything). I’m liking this Jenna Shoulder Bag, which I have in a slightly different version — it’s one of my favorite purses. Like mine, this one looks like it has supple leather and great interior organization (as well as a few extra pockets … Read More about Coffee Break: Ainsley Jenna Shoulder Bag