Ann Taylor is offering an extra 50% off of all sale styles, no code needed, through the end of tonight. There are a ton of cute pieces, but for today’s coffee break I’m liking these well reviewed, kitten heeled d’orsay pumps. At 2.5″ they strike me as really walkable (complete with a padded footbed!); and … Read More about Coffee Break: Rian D’Orsay Patent Leather Kitten Heels
Coffee Break: Platswoon Pumps
6pm has a bunch of colors of the Stuart Weitzman Platswoon pump on sale, including this great mushroom brown pair (which I think would be a great nude-for-me shade for someone out there, or just a great brown pump). They also have a darker brown, a dark purple, two reds, a “hummus” beige, and, for … Read More about Coffee Break: Platswoon Pumps
Coffee Break: Journal Bon Shopper
As readers have already noted: Kate Spade is having a surprise sale, with prices up to 75% off, and a ton of cute jewelry, bags, and clothes. For today’s Coffee Break I’m loving this witty tote (which, like much of the sale offerings, was apparently designed for Kate Spade outlet stores). I like the coated … Read More about Coffee Break: Journal Bon Shopper
Coffee Break: ‘Updated’ Skinny Patent Belt
Oooh: cute patent belt from Another Line. I like the covered buckle, and the range of sizes and colors is impressive — Nordstrom has it in 17 colors, in sizes from XS-3X, all for $28. Another Line ‘Updated’ Skinny Patent Belt P.S. D’oh, and I somehow missed this earlier: Neiman Marcus is offering 40% off … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Updated’ Skinny Patent Belt
Coffee Break: Varick Satchel
There are limited quantities left, but I’m loving this satchel from Olivia Harris by Joy Gryson. Gorgeous, perfect shade of red — subdued yet intense. I like the twist-lock flap closure, and the fairly small size. (Hey, for my tastes this is downright delicate!) 6pm seems to have a lot of similar bags in stock: … Read More about Coffee Break: Varick Satchel
Coffee Break: Pearly Patent Platform Pump
Well well: I thought I’d poke around and find a nice pair of purple pumps to recommend since purple pumps are kind of my thing, and look at this: a nice dark purple (with a platform, unfortunately, but at least it’s a reasonable one) marked way, way down: was $99, now marked as low as … Read More about Coffee Break: Pearly Patent Platform Pump
Coffee Break: Mind Your Business Patent Card Case
I always like a colorful card case (whether for business cards or extra credit cards), and this fun patent leather one is priced right at Henri Bendel. Available in purple (pictured), green, or gray, the cases feature satin lining and snap closure. They were $38, but are now marked to $22.80. Mind Your Business Patent … Read More about Coffee Break: Mind Your Business Patent Card Case
Coffee Break: ‘Bedford City’ Quilted Tote
I think this M Z Wallace bag is finally giving the ubiquitous Longchamp Le Pliage bag a run for its money: it’s a nice size, has sensible interior and exterior pockets, and I love the detachable shoulder strap and the additional pouch. I also love the vibrant blue (you know me) but it is also … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Bedford City’ Quilted Tote
Coffee Break: Marli Too Wedge
It always mystifies me why Kate Spade no longer seems to make the Halle wedge — there was a big New York Times article about how it was such a comfortable shoe that women in DC were doing bulk orders in election season to prepare for door-to-door campaigning. I would think that shoe would become … Read More about Coffee Break: Marli Too Wedge
Coffee Break: Exotic belt
I like the simple look of this “exotic” belt from Banana Republic — although one should note that it’s polyurethane, not any animal skin. (Although hey, polyurethane is kind of exotic, right?) It comes in a variety of fun colors: green (pictured), coral, yellow, and mint, as well as camel and black. It’s $39.50 and … Read More about Coffee Break: Exotic belt
Coffee Break: Large Floral Check Silk Scarf
I’m really liking Erdem’s prints right now — something about the colors in this scarf look so young and fresh as styled here, but when you look at the overall pattern on the scarf it seems more like a classic, almost dowdy pattern. It’s the kind of accessory that I could see growing with you … Read More about Coffee Break: Large Floral Check Silk Scarf
Coffee Break: ‘M.A.B.’ Leather Tote
How on earth have I completely forgotten about the existence of this highly rated tote? I love the structure, the fun lining, and all of the great colors it’s offered in. I love the Cerulean, of course, but it does come in both white and black (and about a zillion other colors). It’s $295 at … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘M.A.B.’ Leather Tote