The bad news: there are less and less winter deals to be had, which I suppose is understandable given that it’s well into May. The good news: these beautiful suede kitten heels from Donald J Pliner, available in both “expresso” (pictured) and black, are still on sale. Yes, they’re suede, so you may want to…

I’ve been eyeing these lovely waffled scarves on sale at Brooks Brothers. They’re available in five colors (black, pictured, as well as navy, beige, forest green, and ivory), and made of cashmere and silk. At 12″ wide it’s a little on the skinny side to use as a wrap, but depending on the weight of…

What’s better than a blue leather skinny belt? A blue leather skinny belt with green piping, which I can see bringing a lot of personality even to a boring black dress. Love this belt from Vince Camuto, also available in black with white piping. It’s $38 at Nordstrom. Vince Camuto ‘Logo Crest’ Color Piping Leather…

Yes, today’s Coffee Break recommendation is a wool coat — and yes, I’m aware it’s May. But come on: the off season is a great time to snap up sales on quality pieces, including this adorable coat from Soia & Kyo, a sister brand to Mackage. I like the fact that it’s a bit different…

A while back a reader wrote in wondering how to walk quietly in heels — and while a number of readers noted that they loved the sound their clicking heels made on hard floors, I still think there are some places that a quiet shoe is best, such as when walking the otherwise quiet halls…