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Coffee Break: Sadie Flat

Coffee Break: Sadie Flat

I am honestly torn: I can’t decide which color of this flat I prefer. Problems, problems. This beigey caramel color is really lovely and would have that leg-lengthening effect if it’s a nude-for-you color — but the black version of the flat has a really great snakeskin texture that is so interesting. I’ve heard great…

Coffee Break: Marti Leather Shoulder Bag

Coffee Break: Marti Leather Shoulder Bag

The below content is about the 2018 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. I always like a nice blue bag — if you haven’t had one before you’ll be surprised how versatile the bag can be against workwear. Blue bags look great with black, navy, gray, white, and other neutrals, and can be a nice pop of contrast against…

Coffee Break: Wallaroo Scrunchie Sunhat

Coffee Break: Wallaroo Scrunchie Sunhat

I’ve taken sun protection very seriously since around the time my first son was born — I’m not sure if pregnancy made my skin more vulnerable or what, but what seemed at the time like adorable “I’m pregnant!” freckles have turned into darker spots that are distinctly less adorable. In short: Wear a hat and…

black tote bag

Coffee Break: Custom Business Tote

We recently heard from a reader who shared a recommendation for Glaser Designs, which is based in San Francisco and creates customized work and travel bags. She emailed to say, in part: I was in desperate need for a great looking and great functioning briefcase for years. Finally I found the BEST company on the…