Coffee Break

Accessories for your suits and other office wear.

  • Coffee Break: Rainbow Stripe Scarf

    I always enjoy Shopbop’s take on accessories. I went there looking for an interesting scarf, just to see what they had, and I fell in love with this gorgeous striped scarf from Acne Studios. It has a childlike, playful, joie de vivre vibe, and it’s really fun. Sure, in the middle of summer it’s hard to…

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  • Coffee Break: Hutton Ankle Strap Shoe

    The below content is about the 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.  A friend just called with a dilemma: she needs to interview for high level positions and is looking for something other than orthopedic shoes to wear (with confidence) for the interviews. I get it — fussy feet are no fun. Of course everyone wants to…

  • Coffee Break: Skinny Long Belt

    These cute, skinny long belts caught my eye at Uniqlo recently, and now there are a bunch of colors on sale, down to $20 from $30. (Here’s a handy tutorial from Who What Wear on how to tie your belt like Olivia Palermo if you’re looking for inspiration on what to do with a skinny…

  • Coffee Break: Cotton Linen Ombre Stole

    I’ve written before of my love for the office pashmina as a versatile layering piece, and if you’re looking for a super lightweight option for summer nights where it may end up breezy or cold, this $9 option at Uniqlo looks great. It’s a cotton/linen blend, which means it will be super lightweight, and I…