Fall weather is wonderful, but it can make for confusing footwear choices. Is it cold enough for boots? Are flip-flops or sandals totally out for a commute? Endless has some great sales on flats right now — many are an additional 25% off! — including these ballet flats by Cole Haan. We like the wide … Read More about Coffee Break: Air Bacara Ballet Flat
Coffee Break: Reflection Symmetry Laptop Sleeve in Blue
Whoa: I did not know that a) Jonathan Adler designed laptop sleeves, or b) Modcloth carried Jonathan Adler designs! This happy blue color and the abstract print strike me as just enough to make you feel special, but not self-conscious, when you pull your laptop out of your bag. The case is $29 and available … Read More about Coffee Break: Reflection Symmetry Laptop Sleeve in Blue
Coffee Break: Modernaire Leather Zip Hobo
I recently had a chance to check out Ralph Lauren’s new handbag line, and I was impressed with the quality of the bags as well as the reasonable prices. Like this great hobo, the bags all have a slightly edgy look to them but with a timeless, classy appeal. This bag is $398 at Bloomingdale’s … Read More about Coffee Break: Modernaire Leather Zip Hobo
Coffee Break: Multi-Strand Bead Necklace
We are loving this multi-strand necklace from Neiman Marcus — and for once we actually like it in all of the colors it comes in: black, silvertone, bronze, and golden. We think it would be a great way to make everything from a simple crewneck to a button-down more interesting, and would particularly look great … Read More about Coffee Break: Multi-Strand Bead Necklace
Coffee Break: Lynda Short Boots
We’re always a fan of the short ankle-high boots — they’re perfect beneath pants all fall and winter long. We like the Nike Air technology in these simple Cole Haan boots, and we like the variety of sizes still available even though they’re marked down — they were $298, now $161.46 at Sierra Trading Post. … Read More about Coffee Break: Lynda Short Boots
Coffee Break: Sigerson Morrison Buckled Pumps
We’re liking the look of these buckled pumps from Sigerson Morrison — they’re edgy without being unacceptable for an office. Love the slightly pointed toe, as well as the covered heel, and the diagonal buckle strikes us as kinda fierce. (We think the black is best for the office, but they are available in red … Read More about Coffee Break: Sigerson Morrison Buckled Pumps
Coffee Break: Gaige Pumps
We are loving these shoes from Sofft as a vintagey alternative to a regular pump. The super high vamp makes them very walkable, but we think the way the vamp dips down will be more attractive than, say, a Mary Jane or t-strap shoe. For some reason, we’re seeing them with a swingy A-line skirt. … Read More about Coffee Break: Gaige Pumps
Coffee Break: Damisi Patchwork Leola Satchel
I’m always a fan of Marc by Marc Jacobs bags, and this lovely satchel is no different — LOVE the print on the inside, the numerous pockets, and the size. I’m normally not a brown-purse kind of gal, but the caramel color strikes me as just right. It’s $369 (was $528) at ShopBop. Marc by … Read More about Coffee Break: Damisi Patchwork Leola Satchel
Coffee Break: Saba Necklace
This strikes us as an amazing alternative to a classic 16″ pearl necklace — love the color, and the pop of blue — and there’s something nice about being able to answer the question “what IS that made of” with “vintage red Ethiopian ‘tomato’ glass, Bali silver & sapphire nugget.” We’d wear it with a … Read More about Coffee Break: Saba Necklace
Coffee Break: Stevie Flap Shoulder Bag
We’re digging this “whiskey” colored bag from Antonio Melani — love the geometric look to the seaming, the flip-lock closure, and the comfortable strap-drop length. It’s $179, only at Dillards.com. Antonio Melani “Stevie” Flap Shoulder Bag
Coffee Break: Medallion Locket
Feel free to tell me I’ve been watching too much Mad Men, but I love the idea of a long medallion locket. Love the intricate design on this one, love the rose gold, and can totally see it being great with a simple black turtleneck, or perhaps a more layered look with a draped cardigan. … Read More about Coffee Break: Medallion Locket
Coffee Break: Dr. Scholl’s Graduate
We’re liking these comfortable flats from Dr. Scholl — heralded by a number of readers in this post as being super comfortable. We like the slight point to the toe, the circular buckle, and the number of different colors available — our favorites are these bronze ones (on sale for $56.70), but Zappos also has … Read More about Coffee Break: Dr. Scholl’s Graduate