• Coffee Break: Buffy Leather Shoulder Bag

    Red bags: Yea or nay, ladies? I have one or two of them, but I rarely wear them — still, I know a number of women who considered them the perfect neutral. If you’re on the hunt, particularly for a tote bag/shoulder bag hybrid, this large leather bag from Lodis is a good bet —…

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  • Coffee Break: Stacy Pump

    I was shopping somewhere recently (DSW?) and saw this pump in real life and thought it looked like a nice basic if you’re on the hunt. I’ve pictured it here in a gray, but it also comes in a wine and a black. And, bonus: it’s only $42. It’s available in medium and wide widths,…

  • Coffee Break: Possessed Lipstick

    Ladies, how much is too much for a lipstick? This lipstick may look dark and dramatic, but for some reason I picked up the “sheer” version of it while out shopping recently, tried it on, and fell in love — it’s the perfect purpley plum for fall. No brainer, I thought, and decided to circle…

  • Coffee Break: Harloh Leather Shoulder Bag

    If you’re looking for a quality bag and “designer” isn’t important to you, I know many readers have had a lot of love for Hobo bags and wallets over the years. I like the classic, almost vintage vibe to this shoulder bag, as well as the Italian leather, fun, colored lining, and kiss-lock pockets. The…

  • Coffee Break: Synal Flat

    Oooh: these little pointed toe flats are bestsellers over at Bloomingdale’s, and it’s easy to see why — I love the bit of gold in the heel, the classic pointed toe style, and the wintry suede (for non-slushy days or office shoes, at least). Bloomingdale’s has them in three colors, Zappos has them in five, and…