6pm has two reader favorites* on sale today: both Stuart Weitzman and Cole Haan are up to 70% off. For today’s coffee break, I’m liking this Cole Haan tote/briefcase — the bag looks nice and roomy, as well as organized, and for those of us who dislike the messenger look, the shoulder straps are the … Read More about Coffee Break – Perry Street Kendra East/West Tote
Coffee Break – Gerard Yosca Necklace
Thomas Laine has some serious sales going on on some great jewelry pieces. For today’s Coffee Break, I like this 36″ silver necklace with gray pearls and Bombay blue Swarovski crystals. I love the Art Deco inspiration, and the gorgeous blue stones make an interesting backdrop against a simple top, such as a boatneck sweater … Read More about Coffee Break – Gerard Yosca Necklace
Coffee Break – Valise Jenna Shoulder Bag
The classic pocketbook shape is becoming more and more popular (which I suppose is a nice change from all the hobo bags I’ve bought in the past few years, and the east/west bags before that) — and I’m loving this one from Cole Haan, currently on sale at Zappos. It’s available in dark aubergine (pictured) … Read More about Coffee Break – Valise Jenna Shoulder Bag
Coffee Break – Printed Silk Scarf
The Outnet has a ton of scarves on sale for up to 70% off right now, including a fair number of Pucci scarves. Love the sky blue tones and fun print to this one, as well as the fact that it’s silk. Gorgeous! Was $388, now marked to $135.80 at The Outnet.Emilio Pucci Printed silk … Read More about Coffee Break – Printed Silk Scarf
Coffee Break – Treesje Coco
Treesje bags are one of my new favorites — they’re well-made, interesting, and have a slight rock star quality to them — and for some reason Zappos has a ton of Tressje bags on sale today. I like the Coco bag — the gray perforated leather reminds me of lux things like driving gloves, and … Read More about Coffee Break – Treesje Coco
Coffee Break – Kaida Kitten Heel
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love a kitten heel for the office. This style from Fitzwell has numerous reviews extolling the comfort and style, and I really like the starburst pattern on the vamp. It’s available in “pewter” (pictured), black patent leather, and (in calf leather) black, brown, and navy. … Read More about Coffee Break – Kaida Kitten Heel
Coffee Break – Cami Bra
Reader C wrote in to recommend this item, which seems like it fills a definite niche:
This cami bra is my new best friend. I have it in white and in black. It is perfect under wrap dresses and the like for work. Some people might prefer the “cami” to come up a little higher, but if I need to be that conservative I’m probably wearing a suit anyway. I had been looking for a product like this for years but the ones at Neiman’s were too lacy and crazy expensive. This one is perfect. No more cutting off perfectly good camis so they bottom line won’t show through. Packing for a trip just got easier too. (How many times have I packed the blouse or dress but forgotten the cami?) Incidentally, at least on me, a 34-D, the support and shaping of the bra is very good and the comfort is fine, though I probably could have done with a DD, which is not available.
Wow! The bra apparently features an underwire, so this is a full-on bra (and not, say, a “dickey” like I remember wearing as a teenager — Amazon has a few lace dickies for sale; they may also be called “modesty panels“) I do like this more modern cami bra, though, and can see how it would be welcomed by a lot of women in the summertime. This one is $32 at Target, and is available in white and black. Assets® by Sara Blakely ® Foundations Cami Bra
Coffee Break – Green Three Row Nugget Torsade Necklace
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: I love a good statement necklace. This one in particular looks great for those times you want to add a second or even third color to your outfit. On the safe side it would be nice with a light blue button-front shirt — on the more playful … Read More about Coffee Break – Green Three Row Nugget Torsade Necklace
Coffee Break – Orly Slingback
I’ve known of the brand Sam Edelman for years, but it recently seems like they’re really stepping it up a notch, because they have a ton of great pumps out right now. I’m particularly liking this slingback pump (available in black, camel, a two tone white/camel, and a zebra stripe). The camel in particular looks … Read More about Coffee Break – Orly Slingback
Coffee Break – 7/8″ Snake-embossed leather skinny belt
I like this basic gray skinny belt from Talbots — it’s a great way to add a bit of sophistication and interest to an otherwise boring outfit of pants and a blouse. Talbots has it in two colors: gray (pictured) for $42, and a cameo rose on sale for $19. Note that it does come … Read More about Coffee Break – 7/8″ Snake-embossed leather skinny belt
Coffee Break – Cybil Peep Toes
These aren’t exactly seasonal, which is probably why Zappos has them on sale today. Still: love the vintage vibe, the skinny heel, and the cutouts on the side. I’d probably go for the black suede, but these camel suede ones are gorgeous too, and just might be “nude” for some ladies. The were $298, now … Read More about Coffee Break – Cybil Peep Toes
Coffee Break – Wide Double Headband
As weather starts to get hotter, you may want to think about putting your hair back (and off your face) in a professional way. I feel like headbands may be making a resurgence of late — and I love these double headbands on sale at France Luxe. The “sand” color in particular seems like a … Read More about Coffee Break – Wide Double Headband