Bow Valley Rosa

Coffee Break – Bow Valley Rosa

While this handbag is littler than I’d like, it’s lovely — ladylike and feminine without, I think, crossing the line. I’m a fan of the black-on-black version, but I’ve pictured the equally cute black-on-taupe version as well. (There is a hot pink-on-hot pink version, for the Elle Woods-types among us.)  It’s now $297 (was $425)…

house ad reads CORPORETTE PICKS FROM THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE; click for more! in the background is a collage of women in work dresses

Coffee Break – Cleo B Jamila Suede Wedge Shoe

There are lots of Cleo B shoes on sale at ASOS — and while I’ve never heard of the brand before, they look like they all have a slightly interesting and inventive take on your normal conservative pumps and slingbacks. Take the heel of the purple suede wedge, for example — I like the artistic curves…

Coffee Break – Joelle Card Holder

Love this light blue lizard print card holder from Reiss. I like the different compartments, too — that way you can keep the business cards you collect separate from your own ones for handing out. It’s $55 at Reiss. Joelle Card Holder (L-2)

Coffee Break – Apollo Hobo

Coffee Break – Apollo Hobo

I have long been a fan of Botkier bags, and own three myself — the bags all have super soft leather, smart details (pockets, feet, keychains, etc) and an ever so slight rocker vibe to them. I’m digging this hobo on clearance at eBags. The bag seems the right size to be a “big” hold…

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Coffee Break – Air Tali Ballet Flat

Endless has a number of Cole Haan Air ballet flats marked down, including this brownish “greige” color. I like the lace-up details, as well as the mixture of patent and suede — I’d wear them with neutrals (brown, gray, beige, black, navy) as well as with some of the brighter “pops” of colors we’re seeing…