• Coffee Break – Closed-Toe Slip-Ons

    Oooh: I first spied these in the black/gray/blue combo, but when I saw the purple I knew it was fate: I love these purple pumps from Fornarina. I love the way the purple leather details wrap around the front of the shoe — almost as if it were a peep toe, but I believe this…

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  • Coffee Break – Fretwell Satchel

    Zappos has a number of nice-looking Aldo purses for surprisingly affordable prices. This purple “Fretwell” (also available in cognac/bronze) looks great. I love the faux ostrich leather and the dark, dark purple. It’s (wow) $48 at Zappos. ALDO – Fretwell (Purple) – Bags and Luggage (L-2)

  • Cyber Monday – My Top 5 Sales

    Pressed for time? Here are the top 5 sales I’d check out if I were you… (Check out my earlier round-up of Cyber Monday sales here.) 1. Amazon’s shoes and handbag sales. Save 25% when you spend $75, save 30% when you spend $150+ with SHOECM11. Considering that Amazon stocks Coach, Kate Spade, Franco Sarto,…