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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m not usually a “Juicy” girl, but I really like the look of this slouchy tote. Love the occasional quilting, as well as the slightly shimmery look to the leather (which is called “gold,” not “beige” or the like). (StyleBop … Read More about Coffee Break – Pacific Avenue Slouchy Tote
I really like the look of these Poetic Licence heels, high as they may be (4″ with a 3/4″ platform). I like the closed heel, as well as the fun colors — pink is pictured, but there’s a lovely blue/fuchsia combo, as well as a black/emerald green combo and a white/taupe combo. Zappos has many … Read More about Coffee Break – Feel the Rhythm Pumps
I always like a statement necklace, and this natural rock necklace from Kenneth Jay Lane looks lovely. I like the adjustable chain (so you can wear it as tight or as loose as you like). Love the dirty blue — perfect to pair against a white or black blouse — but do note that the … Read More about Coffee Break – Blue Chalcedony Natural Rock Gold Chain Necklace
I have a number of Dooney & Bourke bags, and every time I pull one out to wear it impresses me — I love the way they keep their saturated color, and I love the quality of the leather and the little details, like the long key fob. Today I’m liking this bright green shoulder … Read More about Coffee Break – Croco East/West Collins
