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    Coffee Break: Safia Hobo

    I like the look of this simple canvas hobo. It has a metallic wash, so it looks slightly leathery, but isn’t — my guess is that it is both lighter than leather and sturdier than plastic. At 11.5″ high, 19″ wide, and 6″ deep, it’s a big hobo, but I tend to prefer big hobos…

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  • Coffee Break: Easy Spirit Pumps

    Reader A sent in these shoes — and they look to be great purple pumps. I like the buckle detail on the front, as well as the stripey detailing on the toe and heel. They’re available in black and purple for $39.97 (buy 1, get 1 50% off!) at Easy Spirit (available in sizes 6-12,…

  • Weekend Open Thread

    Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I’m liking this “Beam of Light” dress from ModCloth for weekend/evening wear. I would wear it now in the winter (out to a nice dinner with the hubs, perhaps) with a black boyfriend cardigan and colorful, jewel-toned tights. In the summer (for an evening cocktail party?), I’d…