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)
Coffee Break: Faro City Satchel
I’ve always liked the brand Elliott Lucca for affordable but cute leather accessories, and this city satchel is no different. It comes in a zillion colors (Amazon has some priced as low as $72!) and looks lovely. I like this saturated orchid the best, but there are some great perforated and distressed leathers in the … Read More about Coffee Break: Faro City Satchel
Coffee Break: ‘Marion’ Diamond Quilted Leather Tote
Ooh: love the quilted colorful leather here in this Tory Burch bag, which comes in burgundy, pink, black, and two blue options. It looks small, but at 14″ x 10″ x 6″, it is large enough for a letter-size folder, which is typically my minimum size for a “tote.” I like the smart details like the interior zippers and … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Marion’ Diamond Quilted Leather Tote
Coffee Break: Carroll Pump
A purple pump — and a strappy one? Sign. Me. Up. These come in a lot of great colors, including a lovely taupe, as well as two blacks (suede and calf) — but the “oxblood” winey color is my favorite. I like the zipper closure in the back, as well as the 3.25″ heel height. The … Read More about Coffee Break: Carroll Pump