I have problems with Lord & Taylor’s website — even now, sorting by “handbags” shows me a million dresses, and there was a period this summer where every time I tried to check out they helpfully emptied my cart — but the sale today is pretty good, and since I’ve already spent far too much … Read More about Coffee Break: Avery Leather Convertible Backpack
Coffee Break: Golda Ruched Suede Pointy Pump
Neiman Marcus has a ton of markdowns on designer shoes, including some very lucky sizes for Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo. These suede pumps were $775, but are now marked to $348 — for me they’d probably mostly live at the office (beige suede is too high maintenance for me) but they’d be my go-to … Read More about Coffee Break: Golda Ruched Suede Pointy Pump
Coffee Break: Cable Sweater Tights
OK, at this point it’s more like Happy Hour rather than Coffee Break, but for those of you just settling in with hours to go (or, hey, the West Coast readers), I thought I’d point out that Bare Necessities is offering 30% off the clearance sales, resulting in some good prices. Lots of lucky sizes … Read More about Coffee Break: Cable Sweater Tights
Coffee Break: EF Collection Pave Diamond Zigzag Stack Rings
I’m a fan of the trend towards delicate, stackable rings, and what’s not to like about EF Collection‘s collection of stackable diamond rings? I like the teeny tiny black diamonds decorating half of this ring, and I think it would be nice either by itself or worn with other stacked rings. The pictured ring is … Read More about Coffee Break: EF Collection Pave Diamond Zigzag Stack Rings
Coffee Break: Jonnie Hobo Bag
I’ve posted the Kooba Jonnie bag before, but I really do think this is a classic with a slight rock and roll vibe, and at the prices I’m seeing around the web — around $250 for a $500 bag — it also seems pretty affordable. I’m a fan of the teal at Zappos (pictured; $249), … Read More about Coffee Break: Jonnie Hobo Bag
Coffee Break: Marieclairehigh3 Pump
I was going to recommend this other lovely Geox pump when this deeply discounted, unusual cornflower blue peep toe caught my eye. $45 for a $150 shoe? Sign me up. There are very limited sizes in the blue (it’s full price but more available in the coral and camel colors), but looks like a great … Read More about Coffee Break: Marieclairehigh3 Pump
Coffee Break: Chelsea Low Pump
Cole Haan is having some great sales (albeit final ones) on their website — but if you know your size you’re in luck. Take, for example, these fun purple suede shoes. They were $298, but are now marked to $80; with code NEWYEAR they come down another 30% to $55.99. Hooray for sales! Cole Haan … Read More about Coffee Break: Chelsea Low Pump
Accessorizing Fun: Kat’s Favorite Coffee Breaks
In keeping with the theme of yearly look-backs, these are some of my favorites from the accessories recommended here this year… (Here were the favorites from 2012 and 2010.) Readers, which were your favorite pieces recommended for Coffee Breaks in 2013? Any favorites from the commenting threads or Hunts?
Coffee Break: Kenley Cashmere Scarf
I got my MIL a Kenley cashmere scarf for some holiday last year, and have been eyeing them ever since — I was really impressed with the softness of the cashmere, and the brightness of the colors. I also like that it’s a bold, DVF pattern, but one that fits you no matter what size, … Read More about Coffee Break: Kenley Cashmere Scarf
Coffee Break: Paint Nite
The hardest gift to get can be for your significant other (or someone similarly close). My latest thing with my husband is getting him/us experiences (either as a couple’s activity or a “get some baby-free time to yourself, love!”). One of our favorite things that we did this year was use a Groupon for Paint … Read More about Coffee Break: Paint Nite
Coffee Break: Momofuku Milk Bar
‘Tis the cookie season — for sending across the country to family and friends, for bringing to parties, for overindulging in general. One of my favorite, favorite (favorite!) indulgences here in NYC is David Chang’s Momofuku Milk Bar, which ships across the US and to Canada. The treats are delicious but just a bit unusual … Read More about Coffee Break: Momofuku Milk Bar
Coffee Break: Fitbit Force Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband
I just saw a review on CNET about how the new Fitbit Force is their very favorite fitness tracker, so I thought I’d pick this for today’s gift idea. Tread lightly if you’re thinking of this gift for someone who has not expressed specific interest in a fitness tracker or in getting more fit — … Read More about Coffee Break: Fitbit Force Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband