Bag charms: yea or nay? I’ve been on the hunt for a new keychain (boring, I know), so I first spied these pom poms over at Bauble Bar and realized they’re not for keys at all but just to hang off your bag strap — now it seems like I see them all over. This tiny … Read More about Coffee Break: Things We Love Maise Bag Charm
Coffee Break: Thermaskin Scoopneck Slip Dress
This question came up in the comments on our post about the best tights and half-slips for work: Does one ever wear slips for warmth? The answer is normally no — they’re usually flimsy pieces of fabric that are best for adding opacity or helping with static cling (particularly with tights). But then I saw … Read More about Coffee Break: Thermaskin Scoopneck Slip Dress
Coffee Break: Soothing Caramel Bedtime Tea
While I was listening to a Tim Ferriss podcast about sleep the other day, I was intrigued to hear him recommend this as a good bedtime tea. He noted that his girlfriend liked it and that the first night he tried it, it reminded him of the Quaalude scene from The Wolf of Wall Street. High praise … Read More about Coffee Break: Soothing Caramel Bedtime Tea
Coffee Break: Peridot 1 Dress Pump
This lovely 2″ heel caught my eye over at Zappos — and then promptly sold out. Amazon has more colors but lucky sizes only (unless you like this silvery gray snakeprint one, which has a ton of sizes). It really just does look like a lovely, walkable heel, and I love that relaxed bow detail. … Read More about Coffee Break: Peridot 1 Dress Pump
Coffee Break: File Folders in Metallic Prints
If you’re on the hunt for cute office supplies, Poppin has a ton of bright, happy desk accessories in lots of bright colors. These rose gold folders aren’t in one of Poppin’s main colors, but they’re too lovely not to post. They’re $10 for a set of 6 at Poppin. Poppin File Folders, Assorted Metallic Prints (L-2)
Coffee Break: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. OK, I’m not normally one to recommend shows, but this one is too good not to. She’s a kick-ass lawyer! She dresses well (for work at least)! She’s crazy in a way that seems so, so, SO familiar! The show … Read More about Coffee Break: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Coffee Break: Ordering Stamps Online
Maybe I’m the last to hear about this, but: if you’re a fan of seasonal stamps for your holiday cards (or just pretty stamps in general), do note that you can now order stamps online at USPS and have them sent to you for about $1.50 shipping. Yes, you could also just go to your … Read More about Coffee Break: Ordering Stamps Online
Coffee Break: Check Stamped Round Dial Watch, 38mm
Wow. I’ve started going through the Nordstrom clearance sale, and I can’t tell you how excited I am to see so many beigey/rosey pink watches — a perfect “nude” watch, if you’re pale. Let me back up a bit — one of my favorite fashion movies is Audrey Hepburn’s How to Steal a Million, and … Read More about Coffee Break: Check Stamped Round Dial Watch, 38mm
Coffee Break: Ultralite Professional Hair Dryer
Happy Tuesday! Every year around this time I wait to stock up on beauty purchases because I know that Beauty.com has a 20% off deal around now. It’s a great time to get my basics (I love my Caudalie lip balm) and try a few fun new things (like this!), and if you’re pondering a … Read More about Coffee Break: Ultralite Professional Hair Dryer
Coffee Break: Cagney Pump
OK. The 4″ heel with a .75″ platform is not USUALLY my bag (in fact, I’ve pondered before whether 4″ heels are appropriate for interviews and other big events). But when I saw how highly rated these heels are — from Børn’s stylish big sister brand, Isolá — I had to take a closer look. There are only … Read More about Coffee Break: Cagney Pump
Coffee Break: Tempo Pavé Diamond Huggie Earrings
Come to mama! I love these silver and black rhodium earrings, speckled with diamonds of course. They’re beautiful, but everyday earrings. They’re $1,800 at Neiman Marcus. David Yurman Tempo Pavé Diamond Huggie Earrings A few interesting lower-priced options are here, here (’50s vintage), and here. (L-5)
Coffee Break: Cutout Leather Point-Toe Pumps
HeLLO, gorgeous. I love, love, love this shoe. The suede! The patent! The geometric little cutout detail! That sleek heel! At 85mm, it’s on the higher side (just over 3″) but not by much. They’re $750 at Saks. Giorgio Armani Cutout Leather Point-Toe Pumps Here are two more affordable styles. (L-4)