Coffee Break: Teardrop Earrings

Coffee Break: Teardrop Earrings

I’m not always a fan of drop/dangly earrings for the office, but if you want to do it, this is my preferred type for work: stationary. The earrings aren’t going to move much as you talk and distract from what you’re saying, they aren’t going to jangle as you walk down the hallway, and ultimately they’re pretty sedate….

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Coffee Break: Stacked Heel Pump

Coffee Break: Stacked Heel Pump

When we were doing our roundup of basic black pumps for work yesterday, I found this great — but admittedly more casual — stacked heel pump, and it’s too good not to share. I normally hate a wooden heel (or more accurately, a heel that looks like wood), but I kind of love it now….

Coffee Break: Nikki 60mm Sunglasses

Coffee Break: Nikki 60mm Sunglasses

I have a few pairs of more expensive sunglasses that I adore, but I also like to stock up on less expensive ones to keep in our swim bag or wherever. The consistent thread through all of my sunglasses: the bigger the better. Pictured: These $12 ones are huge, super affordable, and well-reviewed over at Nordstrom —…

Coffee Break: Pola Peep Toe Heel

Coffee Break: Pola Peep Toe Heel

Ferragamo is always a favorite among readers when we talk about comfortable heels — and Zappos seems to be having a secret(ish) sale on select styles. This darkish taupe is 10% off, which normally I would snub my nose at, but will welcome at this price range. (The other three colors the shoe comes in…

Coffee Break: Panama Leather Shoulder Tote

Coffee Break: Panama Leather Shoulder Tote

Ooooh: nice. Sure, sure, I mostly like it because of that blue lining — but it’s a nice looking, lightweight bag. (It actually reminds me of a slightly more fancy version of Everlane’s leather tote, which is also very nice but definitely very plain.) The pictured bag has a flat base, and I like that…