Coffee Break: Studded Nylon Tote

Coffee Break: Studded Nylon Tote

I always like a good nylon tote because they’re lightweight and they avoid some of the issues with polyurethane bags, which are often sold as vegan bags but also often have some weird chemical smell issues. That’s not the case with nylon bags, and they’re affordable, lightweight, and sturdy. I’m a big fan in general, and I’m…

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Coffee Break: ‘Siren’ Semiprecious Stone Stud Earrings

Coffee Break: ‘Siren’ Semiprecious Stone Stud Earrings

I’m a big fan of Monica Vinader because her designs are delicate and organic and just really lovely. I like the green (Amazonite) we’re featuring here but this earring also comes in a more unobtrusive rose quartz/rose gold (fun fact: rose quartz is supposed to attract love, if you’re interested in that sort of thing). This seems like the perfect…

Workwear Hall of Fame: Michelle Pump
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Workwear Hall of Fame: Michelle Pump

We did a whole roundup of nude-for-you heels last week, but I didn’t realize that Naturalizer has a whole Nude Collection with a million shades. This Michelle pump has been around for a while, and it’s great to see it in so many shades of brown and beige and tan — I applaud the effort on Naturalizer’s part. The…

Coffee Break: Mae Cross Body Bag

Coffee Break: Mae Cross Body Bag

Have you guys checked out the ShopBop sale yet? There are so many bags on great discount, including this gorgeous, architectural, cool bag from Karen Walker — it was originally $400, but is now down to $246 with code EVENT17. The big sale has two days left, with 20% off orders under $500, and 25%…

Coffee Break: “Nevertheless, She Persisted” Print

Coffee Break: “Nevertheless, She Persisted” Print

Etsy has so many things that say “Nevertheless, she persisted,” that it’s really kind of stunning — and awesome. My favorite is this poster, which you could frame for a home office, or put in your work office, etc. It’s $9.99 for a 5″ x 7″ and goes up to $35.99 for a 13″ x…