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Coffee Break: Faux Suede Comfort Ballet Flat

Here’s a question: What is your favorite foldable flat (or other lightweight flat) to throw in your bag or keep at work in your desk drawer? The company I’ve always recommended in the past, CitySlips, has apparently gone out of business (RIP) and so I’ve been looking for a replacement (although there are still the old standards…

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Coffee Break: Ginger Satchel

Coffee Break: Ginger Satchel

We’re on a bit of a ladylike, feminine, classic, elegant kick right now, and this bag is no exception. This gorgeous satchel from Ferragamo just looks so elegant while also having a very modern and fresh look. I could see someone like Grace Kelly or Audrey Hepburn carrying this bag with aplomb. It’s available at Zappos/Amazon for $2,250,…

Coffee Break: Bayville Loafer

Coffee Break: Bayville Loafer

This shoe has a ton of great reviews at Zappos — the consensus is that they are comfortable and don’t really require breaking in — and to me it looks like a much more affordable version of the very popular Gucci loafer that’s super in right now. It’s $115 at Zappos and Nordstrom, and although it’s…

wrap scarf

Coffee Break: Asymmetrical Wrap Scarf

We’ve talked a lot about how the wrap is an essential tool for every working woman. You can use it as a blanket on your lap if your skirt is shorter than you thought it was or if your legs are cold, you can layer it on top of a blazer or a chunky sweater, and…

Coffee Break: Holly Crocodile 50mm Pump

Coffee Break: Holly Crocodile 50mm Pump

I’ve been a fan of Nancy Gonzalez’s bags from a total drool-worthy, splurgey standpoint for years now, and I was intrigued to see that she recently came out with a shoe collection. This is the shorter of the two heels she has — it has a 2″ covered heel — and we’re featuring the “luggage” here….