Eddie Bauer black trench coat

Coffee Break: Girl on the Go Trench Coat

As they say, April showers bring May flowers — and I find myself reaching for my rainboots and raincoat more and more. I recently saw a reader recommendation for a Girl on the Go trench from Eddie Bauer and bought it in navy to add to my years-old regular black raincoat, in part because it…

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Coffee Break: Dugan Flat Loafer Mule

Coffee Break: Dugan Flat Loafer Mule

Here’s a question: how do you feel about the new(ish) loafer/mule trend — can you wear mules to work? More accurately, when can you NOT wear mules to work? Only on casual days? Only if _____, such as they’re a certain color / you’re wearing trouser socks / your heels aren’t gross? For my $.02,…

Coffee Break: Fleming Tote

Coffee Break: Fleming Tote

Ooh: this lovely tote is a best seller at Bloomingdale’s in a bunch of different sizes — the larger tote size version (16″ x 4″ x 12″) looks like a great bag for work. It’s at Bloomingdale’s in beige and black for $595 and at Nordstrom in beige; if you really like the Fleming line you…

Coffee Break: Kharen Flat

Coffee Break: Kharen Flat

I am liking the trend of ankle-wrap shoes more and more — but I definitely have a preference for a delicate tie intsead of an up-your-leg gladiator/ballerina wrap, and I kind of prefer them in flats or low heels. This simple flat from Born not only looks comfortable and cute for work, but it’s on…

Coffee Break: Merona Tote with Pouch

Coffee Break: Merona Tote with Pouch

I love the really bright, happy yellow of this tote from Target. I haven’t seen a yellow bag like this in a while — I like the tassel detail and the fact that the center is removable and becomes a little purse on its own. This bag is getting good reviews so far and is only $45. It comes in gray, pink,…