Coffee Break: Polka-Dot Sling-Back Kitten-Heel Pumps

Coffee Break: Polka-Dot Sling-Back Kitten-Heel Pumps

These cute, gray polka-dot shoes from Brooks Brothers’ Red Fleece Collection are kind of everything I want right now. They’re understated and chic, but they still have a little wink of fun — and I like the low 2″ heel. They are $128 and come in sizes 6.5–9.5. Polka-Dot Sling-Back Kitten Heel Pumps If you like polka…

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Coffee Break: 17th Floor Pointy Toe Pump

Coffee Break: 17th Floor Pointy Toe Pump

This pump is called the 17th Floor Pointy Toe Pump and is available in beige, black, and a white-and-black combo at Nordstrom & Christian Louboutin’s website. I think as with many things, a sort of clear detail like the one on the toe here can vary widely based on how it’s done, with style and so…

Coffee Break: Seeker Leather Top Handle Bag

Coffee Break: Seeker Leather Top Handle Bag

Mustard is going to be a hot color for fall. It’s not exactly my favorite, but I think if I were going to get into the trend, this cute bag from Hobo would be at the top of my list. I like that it’s smaller than a tote but still a good-sized shoulder bag, and…

Coffee Break: Fabric Defuzzer

Coffee Break: Fabric Defuzzer

A reader recently recommended this fabric defuzzer for ponte dresses and pants as well as sweaters like cashmere, merino, etc., that tend to pill. I have never had one, so I bought it, and I will update this post with my thoughts. For $12.59, it’s great option if you need to defuzz your clothes, and…

Coffee Break: Medium Joan Suede & Leather Shoulder Bag

Coffee Break: Medium Joan Suede & Leather Shoulder Bag

For our splurge-y pick for today, I’m featuring this See by Chloé shoulder bag, which I think is very similar to the Faye, which has been a bestseller for Chloé for years — but without the hefty price tag. This bag, which you can find at Zappos Luxury, was $510 but is now 20% off, which…