While this handbag is littler than I’d like, it’s lovely — ladylike and feminine without, I think, crossing the line. I’m a fan of the black-on-black version, but I’ve pictured the equally cute black-on-taupe version as well. (There is a hot pink-on-hot pink version, for the Elle Woods-types among us.) It’s now $297 (was $425) … Read More about Coffee Break – Bow Valley Rosa
Coffee Break – Cleo B Jamila Suede Wedge Shoe
There are lots of Cleo B shoes on sale at ASOS — and while I’ve never heard of the brand before, they look like they all have a slightly interesting and inventive take on your normal conservative pumps and slingbacks. Take the heel of the purple suede wedge, for example — I like the artistic curves … Read More about Coffee Break – Cleo B Jamila Suede Wedge Shoe
Coffee Break – Joelle Card Holder
Love this light blue lizard print card holder from Reiss. I like the different compartments, too — that way you can keep the business cards you collect separate from your own ones for handing out. It’s $55 at Reiss. Joelle Card Holder (L-2)
Coffee Break – Apollo Hobo
I have long been a fan of Botkier bags, and own three myself — the bags all have super soft leather, smart details (pockets, feet, keychains, etc) and an ever so slight rocker vibe to them. I’m digging this hobo on clearance at eBags. The bag seems the right size to be a “big” hold … Read More about Coffee Break – Apollo Hobo
Coffee Break – Air Tali Ballet Flat
Endless has a number of Cole Haan Air ballet flats marked down, including this brownish “greige” color. I like the lace-up details, as well as the mixture of patent and suede — I’d wear them with neutrals (brown, gray, beige, black, navy) as well as with some of the brighter “pops” of colors we’re seeing … Read More about Coffee Break – Air Tali Ballet Flat
Coffee Break – Calopha Slingback
Barneys is having some great deals on shoes — including a ton of Manolo Blahniks marked to under $350. Sizes are very limited, but I’m liking, for example, this pink slingback, the Calopha. It’s Manolo Blahnik! Need I say more? It was $850, now marked to $339 at Barneys. Manolo Blahnik Calopha (L-3)
Coffee Break – Marmont Shoulder Bag
I love the look of this shoulder bag from Treesje — the chain strap, the geometric look, the colorblocking, the flap with magnetic closure, the additional handle if you’d prefer to carry it by hand… lovely. This gray and yellow version is steeply marked down (from $475 to $237.50) but the black “anaconda,” while at … Read More about Coffee Break – Marmont Shoulder Bag
Coffee Break – Criss Cross Horseshoe Leather Belt
France Luxe, which I normally look to for beautiful hair accessories, has some killer sales on L. Erickson belts going on right now, including this light blue horseshoe leather belt. I could see it livening up everything from sheath dresses to cardigans, either accenting neutral colors like black, gray, or navy, or adding a contrast … Read More about Coffee Break – Criss Cross Horseshoe Leather Belt
Coffee Break – Bea Shoulder Bag
Ooh: included in the Piperlime sale is this tweed version of the MZ Wallace shoulder bag. I’d call this bag a modern classic — I’ve seen it (and heard amazing things about it) for probably 5 years, and admired it on the subway many a time. I like the gray tweed with the leather accents, … Read More about Coffee Break – Bea Shoulder Bag
Coffee Break – Salena Suede Caged Platform Pumps
Talbots has recently added a number of good-looking pumps to their sale section, and the prices are pretty good. I’m liking this slightly spicy “caged” platform pump, but there are a number of more conservative styles on sale as well. Most prices are under $100 — these are marked from $149 down to $44.39 (final … Read More about Coffee Break – Salena Suede Caged Platform Pumps
Coffee Break – Alpert Slip-Ons
Relax, ladies: this one’s for guys. In keeping with the last-minute-gift-theme of this week’s Coffee Breaks, I thought I’d throw in Børn shoes, which all of the men in my family love. (Looove.) They’re that great in-between shoe for when sneakers are too casual and wingtips are too, well, formal — and they’re chock full … Read More about Coffee Break – Alpert Slip-Ons
Coffee Break – Bota Box
Where to start? I’ll start many moons ago, in college, which was the last time I drank boxed wine. (And even then I only used the wine as a component of punch.) Cut to a few weeks ago at Thanksgiving, when my aunt — quite the oenophile — showed up at the family party with … Read More about Coffee Break – Bota Box