Coffee Break

Accessories for your suits and other office wear.

  • Coffee Break: Rosamund Satchel

    Well hello there, affordable bag that strongly reminds me of the splurge bag I posted in November, the MCM Tapisserie Boston bag. This one is far (far! far!) more affordable, and possibly a bit more functional as well given the cross body strap, the fact that this bag is so much taller than the other,…

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  • Favorite Accessories for Work 2016

    Like our workwear recommendations, we recommend one accessory appropriate for the office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. On Mondays I try to pick a budget-friendly piece, and the price rises on Tuesday and Thursday. I generally try to include one shoe and one bag each week, but the third item varies — we’ve done watches, wallets,…

  • Gift Idea: NAP Touch Throw Blanket

    I’ve mentioned this awesome blanket before, but I don’t think it’s been a while — and if you order today you can still get delivery by Christmas, so today seems just as good as ever. I’ve bought these a number of times over the years — first for my sick grandmother who had broken a…

  • Coffee Break: Glitter Pocket Tech Accessory

    This glitter tech accessory from Kate Spade doesn’t really count as a business card case — it only holds one card. But this baby literally adheres to your phone via sticker — and “holds a single ID or credit card” according to the description. So: if you hate tucking your gym ID or your license…

  • Gift Idea: Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker

    Happy Thursday! As it’s getting down to the wire for holiday gift-buying, especially once you factor in shipping, wrapping, etc., Amazon comes through as always. I happened to find this great thread where readers were talking about their favorite kitchen gadgets, and one of the things mentioned was the Instant Pot. I don’t have one…