About two years ago now I was drooling over a gorgeous shoe from Valentino — their Tango pump. (You can still get it in lucky sizes at a few spots like The Outnet.) A classic pump with an ankle strap and a low, walkable heel — sign me up. So I was excited recently to see these Cole Haan pumps because they’ve got the same classic, ladylike style as the Valentino pumps — but for much less money. These beige pumps keep dipping into and out of stock at Nordstrom in beige and black (today they’re in, in sizes 5.5-11), but note that Amazon has a TON of other colors in lucky sizes. At full price the shoe is $160. Warner Ankle Strap Pump

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Readers have been singing the praises of Vionic heels for a long time — for their comfort and so forth — and I think this leopard print shoe looks like a great elevated neutral, let’s say. Sofft has a very similar style, the Belicia, that looks a little more like a very low pump, and Trotters also has some that are very low right now, like the Paulina, which has a snake print. I think that animal prints can be a fun way to bring a pop of personality to work outfits, and even though they may seem a little wild (no pun intended), they usually do work at conservative offices. These are $140 at Nordstrom (although stock is low, so note that Zappos has the Josie in a snake print for the same price). Josie Genuine Calf Hair Kitten Heel Pump

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I’m not sure if I’m dealing with allergies or a cold right now (or, hey, possibly strep, although I just had that in January), but I barely have any voice and my throat is sore from coughing all the time. I’ve been a fan of microwavable heating pads for a while, but the big, square, rice-filled one I have (and use a ton) isn’t quite doing the trick for me on my neck. I’ve just ordered this heated neck wrap, which I’m also hoping will make my throat feel nice AND help when my shoulders feel tense from carrying all my stress there. (But note that if you’ve got aches and pains, ice is often better to reduce inflammation, and heat might not be good — so follow your doctor’s (or Dr. Google’s) instructions. The neck wrap is $25 at Amazon. Sunny Bay Extra Long Heated Neck Wrap

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