Coffee Break: Robinson Medium Leather Tote

Coffee Break: Robinson Medium Leather Tote

Le sigh… I’ve been stalking this “storm blue and bright blue leather tote” for weeks now, and I love it. The textured leather, the internal pockets, the very ladylike look… love. There’s a bigger version, too, but the satchel here is $495. Siiiigh…. Tory Burch Robinson Medium Leather Tote (L-2)

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Coffee Break: Emery Camel Suede
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Coffee Break: Emery Camel Suede

I realize these are not the most fashionable shoes — but for some reason I keep coming back to them. I like the muted suede colors, the comfortable heel height (2.25″) and stable heel, and I really like the kilt/belt feature on the vamp. It doesn’t hurt that they’re $56 and available in four colors…

Coffee Break: Sweet Pea File Folders
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Coffee Break: Sweet Pea File Folders

I’m always a fan of colorful, happy folders — maybe not for submitting things to your supervisor, but they’re great for your own purposes. These navy/yellow/pink folders from The Container Store pretty much ring all of my bells — and they’re only $5.99 for a pack of six. Hooray! Container Store Sweet Pea File Folders…

strappy flats for work

Coffee Break: Belgravia Lace-Up Leather Flats

Chic flats (particularly ones with straps) can be difficult to find, which is why I love the look of these lace-up leather flats from Aquazzura (available in both black suede and beige leather). I particularly like the zipper in the back! I’m not sure I’d wear these with a skirt to the office, but I…

Coffee Break: A Satchel

Coffee Break: A Satchel

Reader A wrote in to recommend this fun tote/satchel from Kate Spade Saturday, noting: I finally decided to give up my Longchamp and looked high and low for an affordable, structured bag that would fit an umbrella, small water bottle, large-ish wallet, phone, ipad, additional documents, and maybe lunch or something in a semi-organized fashion…