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Coffee Break: Vintage Check Cashmere Scarf

This cashmere scarf is from Burberry, and I think this “viridian green” is fabulous because I personally am not a fan of the beige/red/black classic Burberry look. (The other option for this scarf is a “vibrant yellow” plaid.) It’s still the trademark check, but I like that it’s something a little different. (Of course, if…

Coffee Break: Cuyana Insert

Cuyana totes have been among reader favorite work bags for a while now, and while I really like them myself, sometimes I want more structure to my tote. So I was psyched to see a commenter note a week or two ago that they now have organization inserts for sale, which was news to me….

Workwear Hall of Fame: Julianne Flats
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Workwear Hall of Fame: Julianne Flats

We’ve featured these reader-favorite, comfortable round-toe flats from Børn in a lot of our roundups over the years, including our recent roundup of cute flats for the office, but I don’t think we’ve ever done a Coffee Break just for them. We’re picturing the newer knit version (also available in black and gray), but they…

Coffee Break: Eliza Tote Handbag

Coffee Break: Eliza Tote Handbag

Oooh: this hobo/tote from Vince Camuto looks kind of great — even if the lovely deep red version the QVC hostess is modeling is sold out. This pleasant gray would be my next choice, I think, although the black is close — but there’s also a mustard-y “ochre” and a light beige option as well….