Coffee Break: Mini Transport Tote

Coffee Break: Mini Transport Tote

Ooh. I tend to dislike crossbody bags personally, as well as large flappy totes, but something about this tote is calling my name — despite it being a smaller, crossbody version of Madewell’s very popular Transport tote (which can be a bit floppy). It feels fresh and new — as well as flattering — and I…

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Coffee Break: Michel Bootie

Coffee Break: Michel Bootie

Oooh: It may be a bit early for bootie season, but if you’re a fan of Rag & Bone’s hugely popular Harrow bootie, you may want to try these much more affordable, lower-heeled boots from Born. I love that these are only 2” high (as opposed to 3.5” with the Harrow) yet still have the flattering cutout in…

Coffee Break: Dia White Sapphire Roni Hoop Earrings

Coffee Break: Dia White Sapphire Roni Hoop Earrings

These small studs seem stately but fresh — I love the circle-square-rectangle pattern and the fact that they’re small sapphires. They’re $55 at Saks Off 5TH — and there’s a rhodium-plated version at Nordstrom for $95. Elizabeth and James Dia White Sapphire Roni Hoop Earrings (L-3)

Coffee Break: ‘Dionysus’ Embellished Square Toe Flat

Coffee Break: ‘Dionysus’ Embellished Square Toe Flat

I was all set to write about these loafers today (iconic! bestsellers! vaguely comfortable and jolie-laide-stylish!), when suddenly I got distracted by something else: What was that little tiny flat in the picture? Ah, Nordstrom, your shopping recommendation gets me yet again. LOVE the hardware on here (both because it is “channeling classic Greek mythology”…

Coffee Break: ‘Jane’ Bedford Nylon Handbag

Coffee Break: ‘Jane’ Bedford Nylon Handbag

If you’re looking for a lightweight, durable, stylish nylon handbag, don’t overlook this bestseller from MZ Wallace. I love the red lining and the organization. The bag is $365, available at Nordstrom — they have a number of smaller purses and crossbody styles as well. MZ Wallace ‘Jane’ Bedford Nylon Handbag (L-3)