Salvatore Ferragamo Carla Pump | Corporette

Coffee Break: Carla Pump

We’ve mentioned Ferragamo’s classic pump, Carla, before (most recently during our discussion of specific styles for “investment heels”) but something about the shoe is really calling my name this week — I love that taupe, the bow, and the reasonable 3″ heel. Bluefly has a few lucky sizes of a fuchsia color, marked down to $400,…

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The Row Sidekick Shoulder Bag | Corporette

Coffee Break: Sidekick Shoulder Bag

The Row kills it again with this gorgeous yellow suede shoulder bag. Love the goldtone hardware (so chic with yellow!) and all of the pockets. Gorrrrgeous. It’s $2,700 at Barney’s New York. The Row Sidekick Shoulder Bag A few lower-priced options are here, here, and here. (L-5)

Trina Turk 'Bonnie' Shawl Collar Skirted Coat | Corporette

Coffee Break: ‘Bonnie’ Shawl Collar Skirted Coat

Hmmmn. I had been obsessing over this blue coat when the sale first hit — it’s now almost sold out, but I am now obsessing over this dark green one instead. Call me silly, but I always prefer a button to a loose belt with a coat — something about the belt feels so bathrobe-like…

White House | Black Market Wide Stamped Leather and Suede Belt | Corporette

Coffee Break: Wide Stamped Leather and Suede Belt

Oooh, pretty. This dark blue leather belt from White House | Black Market looks like just the thing for wearing with cardigans both long and short– I even like the idea of it with some of the high-waisted flared skirts coming out now. It’s $58 at WHBM, available in sizes XXS-XXL. White House | Black…