• Coffee Break: Kristina Satchel

    Nordstrom Rack is having some pretty great sales right now (clearance is up top 90% off!) — and for today’s Coffee Break I’m liking this colorful satchel from Oryany. I like the textured leather, the fun interior lining, the numerous wall pockets (and two media pockets). At 10″Hx14″Wx6″D it’s big enough for most letter-sized papers,…

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  • Coffee Break: 75mm Pointy Toe Pump

    I love the textured “python” version of these well-reviewed pumps from Rockport. The shoes are part of their Total Motion line that uses adidas sports technology to provide shock absorbing heel cushioning. I like that they all four colors come in wide versions, and the 3″ heel is perfect. They’re $139.95 at Zappos (but note…

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    Coffee Break: Studded Pumps

    There are some serious sales at the Barneys’ Warehouse sale online — they are now offering an EXTRA 70% off all clearance. These are final sale prices, alas, but there are some crazy deals to be had, particularly among the shoes. (Ladies who wear size XS in clothes, you’re going to make out like bandits.) …

  • Coffee Break: Tessie Pump

    One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, now go cat go… hey, Elvis was on to something with his blue suede shoes. As one commenter pointed out, I have an odd love for cutouts with flats — but I also like them in heels. These simple pumps (with a relatively…

  • Coffee Break: ‘The Urbanista’ Headband

    Here’s a serious question: are headbands ever appropriate for the office? I am normally in the “no” camp (at least for most women) but this two tone gold number has me questioning that. I like the thin, spindly nature of this one, which looks both delicate and comfortable. It’s (!) $70 at Nordstrom. Mrs President &…