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scarf for women

Coffee Break

I must say — I am unfamiliar with Jonathan Saunders in general, but I am loving what I’m seeing of him at The Outnet — the colors! the patterns! the rich fabrics! Loving this multi-colored cashmere and silk scarf in particular — and I love that it has a non-printed side, as well. Gorgeous! Was…

Coffee Break: Safia Hobo
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Coffee Break: Safia Hobo

I like the look of this simple canvas hobo. It has a metallic wash, so it looks slightly leathery, but isn’t — my guess is that it is both lighter than leather and sturdier than plastic. At 11.5″ high, 19″ wide, and 6″ deep, it’s a big hobo, but I tend to prefer big hobos…

purple heel for the office

Coffee Break: Easy Spirit Pumps

Reader A sent in these shoes — and they look to be great purple pumps. I like the buckle detail on the front, as well as the stripey detailing on the toe and heel. They’re available in black and purple for $39.97 (buy 1, get 1 50% off!) at Easy Spirit (available in sizes 6-12,…

Coffee Break:  Skinny polka-dot silk belt

Coffee Break: Skinny polka-dot silk belt

This belt is the current object of my obsession. Love, love love the white polka-dots edged in green, the navy belt, the pink buckle — fabulous. Yes, it’s probably the kind of thing you’ll see knocked off at Forever21 for about $9 (which is a shame, I think), but for the moment, this high-end, glorious…