I’m intrigued by these cool earrings that curve around your lobe. The brand has a ton of similar earrings; for some reason I like these the best. They seem interesting but effortless, cutting edge but work appropriate, and I think once you got the curved loop figured out, they’d be very comfortable (much like my beloved … Read More about Coffee Break: Lila Twirl Earrings
Coffee Break: Leather Ankle Strap Ballet Flats
The strappy flat is my favorite kind of flat both for comfort and style reasons, but I really like the fact that the leather strap is removable here. The leather looks supple, and I like the shiny patent detail on the back. The shoes were $198, but are now marked to $99 at Brooks Brothers. … Read More about Coffee Break: Leather Ankle Strap Ballet Flats
Coffee Break: Salux Beauty Skin Cloth
We’ve seen several Corporette readers raving about Salux cleansing cloths from Japan, and they sound like a great bet for winter skin. These nylon/polyester cloths are much bigger than a typical washcloth (about 11″ x 35″), and they’re machine washable, making them a much more sanitary choice than bath puffs/loofahs (ew). Salux fans say that they’re rough enough … Read More about Coffee Break: Salux Beauty Skin Cloth
Coffee Break: ‘2Jours Elite’ Leather Shopper
Wow: I love this bag. For some reason I’ve never felt this way about a Fendi — of course I know the designer, but none of their bags have ever been on my radar before. Gorgeous, gorgeous. This bag comes in five colors (!) and several different sizes; this bigger version is my favorite — … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘2Jours Elite’ Leather Shopper
Coffee Break: Tahitian Pearl Stud Earrings
Last Call has a number of colorful pearl studs from Majorica, and I’m liking them for a fun take on pearls. A Tahitian pearl necklace is on my bucket list, so I’m ogling these 8mm pearl stud earrings — beautiful. They were $56, then marked to $45, but with today’s 30% off they come down … Read More about Coffee Break: Tahitian Pearl Stud Earrings
Kat’s Favorite Accessories of 2014
Like our workwear recommendations, we recommend one accessory appropriate for the office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. On Mondays I try to pick a budget-friendly piece, and the price rises on Tuesday and Thursday. I generally try to include one shoe and one bag each week, but the third item varies — we’ve done watches, … Read More about Kat’s Favorite Accessories of 2014
Coffee Break: Ariella Pump
Nordstrom has a bunch of shoes on sale that I haven’t seen in the sale section before — and a lot of prices marked 35-60% off. Lots of lucky sizes, but these lovely stone pumps (also available in black) have a good number of sizes left. They were $180, but are marked to $70 at … Read More about Coffee Break: Ariella Pump
Coffee Break: ‘Desiree Unzipped’ Pump
This brand Charlotte Olympia is new to me, but I noticed it a few weeks ago while looking through Nordstrom’s site (and now it’s part of the designer shoe sale going on). All of the shoes seem to have a bit of wit to them, in the best way — sophisticated, and in some cases … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Desiree Unzipped’ Pump
Coffee Break: Braided Handle Tote Bag
I haven’t seen as interesting a bag as this — for as cheap as this — for a long while, so I had to post. I love those folds in the leather, the shaped opening, and even the braided handles. It’s a faux-leather (PVC) tote bag with silvertone hardware, and at 13″H x 17″W x 5″D, … Read More about Coffee Break: Braided Handle Tote Bag
Coffee Break: Le Pliage Neo Tote
Maybe it is news to no one but me, but I haven’t seen the colored Longchamp bags with matching leather straps. (Last I remember noticing they still had brown straps widely available online.) I much prefer the more streamlined look, and I think the purple is a lovely, versatile color (but of course I do). … Read More about Coffee Break: Le Pliage Neo Tote
Coffee Break: Small Pavé Huggie Hoop Earrings
I always love my huggie earrings, and these look like a great, affordable option thanks to the small pavé crystals (instead of diamonds). As always, I find huggies super comfortable for long phone conversations, unlike post earrings, and they lend a finished look without being distracting when you speak, like a lot of dangling earrings … Read More about Coffee Break: Small Pavé Huggie Hoop Earrings
Coffee Break: Soho Heavy Grain Pebble Tote
I’m always a huge fan of Botkier — the leather! the construction! the great pockets! A number of places (including ShopBop and Amazon) have this lovely, simple tote — but Bloomingdale’s offers at least one thing the others don’t: this nice red leather, exclusive to Bloomingdale’s. The bag is $298. Botkier Soho Heavy Grain Pebble Tote Here’s … Read More about Coffee Break: Soho Heavy Grain Pebble Tote