Coffee Break: 4-Piece Packing Cube Set

Coffee Break: 4-Piece Packing Cube Set

I picked up a set of these on Prime Day and am pleased with them, particularly for between $17–$25. These are four of the biggest sizes of packing cubes; they’re soft-sided and squooshable, and the mesh makes it very easy to see what’s in them. I haven’t been a fan of packing cubes before, but…

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Coffee Break: GG Marmont Matelassé Leather Shoulder Bag

Coffee Break: GG Marmont Matelassé Leather Shoulder Bag

This gorgeous leather bag from Gucci looks kind of perfect. I love the sort of quilted leather, the color options (like red and “porcelain rose”), and the sueded lining. I do wish the top of it was closeable — it’s just open without even a magnetic closure. (Granted, the woman who owns this is probably…

Coffee Break: The Handbag Raincoat

Coffee Break: The Handbag Raincoat

I just noticed that there’s a product called the Handbag Raincoat over at Shopbop (and also at HandbagRaincoat.com, The Container Store, and Amazon). They make it in both a small and large size, which are $10 and $20, respectively. I can see it as being a great option, particularly in in-between weather when you don’t have a big…

Coffee Break: Bold Shoulder Bag

Coffee Break: Bold Shoulder Bag

Very boxy shoulder bags are very in right now, and I find I like the structured look. The shoulder strap is adjustable, so presumably it’s a lot longer than pictured here — I like the little gold detail on the magnetic top flap, as well as the fun lining for the interior. It’s $588 at…

Cocktail Break: Islay Whiskey Set

Cocktail Break: Islay Whiskey Set

Yes…. I’m running a bit late today. So instead of a Coffee Break let’s have a cocktail break (or, hey, a discussion about cocktails in the office, at least) — does anyone subscribe to the “office bar cart” that was so popular in, say, Mad Men-era offices? I’ve known women who keep a bottle of…