Reader E wrote in to recommend this lovely purple pump, noting “I first got this one at Nordstrom Rack in the grey which has blue tones in the croc pattern. Really bridged the gap in my shoes from the too-staid, too-parochial navy pump and plain grey ones. Loved it so much, found the purple suede … Read More about Coffee Break – Misty Pump
Ha cha cha. I remember being incredulous the first time I saw the price tag on a Nancy Gonzalez bag at Bergdorf’s — yes, nice, but HOW many thousands of dollars did they want for it? But over the years I really have come to appreciate the structure, craftsmanship, and just flat-out beauty of these … Read More about Coffee Break – Linda Crocodile Bag
It fees like a good cordovan/burgundy pump can be impossible to find — but it’s a great basic color to have in your wardrobe because it’s one of the few colors that everyone agrees goes with navy. I like these 3″ pumps from Seychelles, which look like a classic anyway — sure enough Zappos has … Read More about Coffee Break – Code Pumps
I can’t decide how I feel about this umbrella. On the one hand: hooray for lady writers! On the other hand: MUST the “delightful caricatures” make all the authors look so, well, fug? On the third hand (which I’m discovering one needs), perhaps it’s too schlocky anyway. Opinions? It’s $24 at Amazon. Women Writers II … Read More about Coffee Break – Women Writers II Umbrella
Finding splurge-worthy earrings for the office can be a challenge beyond your basic pearl/diamond post earrings. You want them to be small enough to be discreet but interesting — beautiful but not distracting. I think these diamond and gold earrings from Georg Jensen fit the bill — they look gorgeous! They’re $1,175 at Saks. Georg … Read More about Coffee Break – Diamond & 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
A good black tote can be hard to find, and I’m really liking this one from Nordstrom’s Halogen line. Love that it has cell phone pockets (it seems like way too few North/South totes have them!) and I like the interesting look to the stingray-embossed leather. It’s available in white and black for $98 at … Read More about Coffee Break – Stingray Embossed Tote
Merona wedges have been a reader favorite for a long time — and I love the look of this red suede Milena wedge. Nice toe box, nice height, nice vamp — and all for $29.99 (save 20% when you spend $75) at Target. (The gray and black also look great!)
I like this boxy, briefcasey tote from Kate Spade — the crocodile-embossed patent looks really sharp. It’s available at Kate Spade in the teal pictured here, and both Bloomie’s and Kate Spade have it in a dark brown “cajun toffee,” as well as a light beige “goose” for $425. kate spade new york Knightsbridge Jasper … Read More about Coffee Break – Knightsbridge Jasper Tote
How have I not come across the “Pressley” pumps and slingbacks from MICHAEL Michael Kors before — particularly given the positive reviews on both Nordstrom and Zappos? Loove the rounded toe, the skinny heel, and the sharp look to this this red and black combo available at Nordstrom (hot hot hot). Another vote of confidence … Read More about Coffee Break – Pressley Pumps
Reader K wrote in to recommend this thermos, noting “Maybe I’m the only nerd who brings her own coffee in a thermos to the office, but this one is FABULOUS for anyone looking to break their Starbucks habit. I make my coffee at about 7am and have my last cup at about 3pm, when it’s … Read More about Coffee Break – Stainless-Steel Insulated Thermos
Zappos has a ton of cute Stuart Weitzman bags and shoes on sale, including this lovely blue bag. Now I’ll admit, I have a mild obsession with blue bags — I once had to put a moratorium on buying them because I had 3 different blue bags — but that’s only because they’re surprisingly versatile. … Read More about Coffee Break – Sunny Flamenco Round Bag
I love a good huggie earring, and these look great. Love the moonlike curve, as well as the fact that they come in both white and yellow gold. They were $540 at Bloomingdale’s, and are now marked to $270. Nice. Huggie Earrings in 14 Kt. White Gold (L-3)
