Coffee Break: Water Resistant Slipper

Coffee Break: Water Resistant Slipper

One great gift idea if you’re on the hunt are these water-resistant UGG slippers. Sure, they’re a bit fug — but if you know a woman whose dog needs a quick early morning walk, or who has to take the trash and recycling outside for pickup, these could be a lifesaver. They were originally $95,…

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Coffee Break: ‘Munich Tapisserie Boston’ Leather Tote

Coffee Break: ‘Munich Tapisserie Boston’ Leather Tote

I’m not usually a big fan of MCM bags — I find them to be a little too busy for my taste — but this gorgeous, textured black bag is fantastic, and I love the embroidered geometric pattern on the soft calfskin leather. If you’re feeling extra lucky this year, put this one on your holiday wishlist —…

Coffee Break: Pointy Toe Pump

Coffee Break: Pointy Toe Pump

This looks like a great pump if you’re on the hunt for something with a lower heel — it’s under 2 inches, which is the perfect height if you’re going to be standing for any length of time, like at a networking event, or a presentation or argument, for example. If you want to be comfortable…

Coffee Break: Tassel Leather Hobo

Coffee Break: Tassel Leather Hobo

Huh: I am not usually a red leather bag kind of girl, but I am drooling over this lipstick red leather bag from Rebecca Minkoff. It’s highly rated, has a magnetic snap at the opening (no zipper, alas), and I like the “retro-cool” tassel. It’s $295, available in a tan “almond” and black, at Nordstrom;…