Love, love, love this umbrella, which — when dry — is black and white. The paint splatter pattern changes to bright shades of green, yellow, blue, pink, and orange when wet. Sounds like just what the doctor ordered on a rainy day! It’s $40 at the MoMA Store ($36 if you’re a member). Color-Changing Umbrella … Read More about Coffee Break – Color-Changing Umbrella
Coffee Break – Elinor Tote
Love the look of this tote bag from Hobo International. The shiny vintage leather is nice, and the big ball snaps on the “coin purse” on the front of the bag are interesting but not distracting. Love that there’s a print lining to the bag and that it has enough pockets to make it useful; … Read More about Coffee Break – Elinor Tote
Coffee Break – Calfskin Belt
Sierra Trading Post is celebrating its Spring Cleaning Sale, offering an extra 20% off select items for today only — and there are some crazy deals to be had (particularly in lucky sizes in comfort shoe brands like Ecco, Beautifeel, Aravan, etc.). For today’s coffee break, I like this exotic print belt from Audrey Talbott … Read More about Coffee Break – Calfskin Belt
Workwear Hall of Fame: Karolina Strawberry Patent Heels
OK. Pink patent heels can be a bit much, even for me — but do you see the heels on these, ladies? Love the striped, stacked heels so much that I’d find a way to make pink work. They would be lovely with otherwise sedate colors — gray, navy, black, possibly even brown — and … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Karolina Strawberry Patent Heels
Coffee Break – Catherine Collection File Folders
While manila folders are great for most things, every so often I like to buy a pack of brightly colored, festive folders — I usually use them for a project that I’m constantly pulling out the folder, or for personal paperwork (healthcare fun, paycheck stubs, etc.), or more. The result is that I can immediately … Read More about Coffee Break – Catherine Collection File Folders
Coffee Break – DKNY Burnished Pleated Flower Large Hobo
I love the look of this burnished leather hobo from DKNY, available in burgundy (pictured, available at Zappos for $206.50), gray (also available at Zappos, for $221.25), green (available at Endless for $228.27 and Amazon for $202) and dark blue (available at Amazon for $177.) I like the pleats on the bag, the general size, … Read More about Coffee Break – DKNY Burnished Pleated Flower Large Hobo
Coffee Break – Aquamarine Pump
For today’s coffee break, I’m in the mood for something bright and colorful — and this vibrant yellow heel from Seychelles quenches that thirst. Love the way the vamp is high enough so you can walk in it, but not so high that it strangles your leg, and love the low, solid heel. It’s on … Read More about Coffee Break – Aquamarine Pump
Coffee Break: Purple Ombre Belt
Loving this purple ombre belt — at 3/4″ wide it’ll fit in most pant loops, yet is still skinny enough (I think) to look good on top of a cardigan or dress. I particularly like that the belt loop is purple as well. It’s $55 at Banana Republic, but use promo code BR25MARCH and it … Read More about Coffee Break: Purple Ombre Belt
Coffee Break – Hobo International Amber
Loving the look of this “Amber” leather tote bag from Hobo International — the gathered pleats! the fun lining! tons of interior pockets and dividers! And even a zip on top to keep the contents of your bag, in your bag. Fabulous. Zappos has it in caramel (pictured) and black; Endless has it in on … Read More about Coffee Break – Hobo International Amber
Coffee Break – Waves Cashmere and Silk-Blend Scarf
Hmmn: I have never heard of the brand “We Are Owls” before today, but suddenly I am loving all of the scarves they have on the market right now. Case in point: this beautiful blue, teal, yellow, and white cashmere and silk blend scarf. I’d wear it with a blazer, long and loose, or looped … Read More about Coffee Break – Waves Cashmere and Silk-Blend Scarf
Coffee Break – Dorell Oxford Pumps
Both 6pm and Zappos have great sales on these high-heeled oxford shoes from Gabriella Rocha — and I think it’s a good sign that they have all positive reviews on Zappos. Suede can be tricky in the springtime, but so long as it’s dry outside and you’re wearing something on your feet (whether it be … Read More about Coffee Break – Dorell Oxford Pumps
Coffee Break – Hard-Earned Cash Coin Purse
There’s a glare on the picture of this amusing little coin purse, but what it says on top is “SHE WORKS HARD FOR THE MONEY.” Love it! I’d use it for a “lunch money” pouch — I’d keep all of my “buy 10 get one free” cards, along with change and about $20 or so … Read More about Coffee Break – Hard-Earned Cash Coin Purse