For those of you who prefer lower heels, Zappos has a great deal on this Cole Haan pump with a 2.5″ heel. Love the buckle detail, as well as the snake print on these heels. They were $218, but are marked today to $121 on Zappos. Cole Haan – Air Lainey Tantivy Pump 55 (Platino … Read More about Coffee Break – Air Lainey 55
Call me cheap, but I hate spending money on sunglasses. It was one thing when I was a lifeguard (as a teenager) — but these days I just am not outside often enough to warrant a pricey, fancy pair of sunglasses. These simple ones from Old Navy have 100% UVA protection, and are $9.50 — plus an extra … Read More about Coffee Break – Round Metal-Hardware Sunglasses
Oooh: Love. I like that this See by Chloe tote is sized big for a magazine or a few work papers, and that the shoulder straps look long enough to be comfortable. As a minor aside, I wish it had a lighter interior lining (so you could actually see the multiple pockets it supposedly has) … Read More about Coffee Break – Janis Tote
I have always considered the kitten heel a classic (after all, Audrey Hepburn wore it, ergo: classic) but it seems to be enjoying a resurgence right now — huzzah! I also like that kitten heels are low enough that I can wear them with pants that are hemmed for flats (or, ahem, flip-flops, for summer … Read More about Coffee Break: Dymark Kitten Heel
I’m always a fan of pretty ponytail holders for those days when you intend to wear your hair back all day. This one walks the line from being really interesting and pretty, but being better priced than a lot of similar things I’ve seen: it’s $6 at Ulta. If only it came in other colors! … Read More about Coffee Break – Purple Check Elastic Ponytail Holder
A few months ago, I attended a press event for Kenneth Cole (actually a really lovely dinner hosted by KC himself) and all of the bloggers got to choose one piece to take home with them. I got this suede bag in a purpley pink and I have to say it’s really lovely. The suede … Read More about Coffee Break – No Slouch Medium Hobo
In addition to being a good looking shoe, the customer reviews on this are amazing — when a 60 year old who had “given up on heels” calls them “the most comfortable high heels I have ever had on my feet,” you have to sit up and take notice. Sadly, the pump is only available … Read More about Coffee Break: Luciana
This brand is new to me, but I like the look of this bright yellow hobo. Like the large size of it (20″ wide by 8″ deep by 12″ high) as well as, of course, the bright pop of color — perfect for gray spring days. It’s currently on sale, too, which is nice: was … Read More about Coffee Break – Dylan Hobo
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
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
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
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
