• Coffee Break: Esperance Pumps

    These well-reviewed pumps (available in four colors!) are 45% off over at Nordstrom — nice. (Black and bisque are still full price at $117, but note that they come in narrow and wide sizes as well.) I like the classic shape, the comfortable heel (2.75″), and the price: they’re $59.98. Louise et Cie ‘Esperance’ Pump (L-all)  

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  • Coffee Break: Prism Heels

    Oooh: a 2″ heel that is not only fashionable, but one of the Barneys’ team’s favorite heels (according to an email newsletter I can no longer find)? Sign me up. I like the winey purple color here, and the gold, prism-shaped heel — while unusual — seems pretty demure considering the height. Love. The pictured…

  • Coffee Break: Potted Pen Phone Stand

    I always like any desk accessory that adds a nice pop of color, and this plastic “potted pen” desk accessory from Kikkerland looks like just the ticket. There’s a simpler version that’s avaialble at Amazon and ModCloth, but I like that this one serves as an iPhone tray and catches other miscellaneous things floating around…

  • Coffee Break: Prasiolite Necklace

    Wow: what a great necklace. I love how simple it is, no bezel or bling to speak of, just the clean, faceted lines of the semi-precious stones. I’ve pictured the prasiolite, but it’s also available as an amethyst and white topaz… all for the splurgey cost of $2000. POMELLATO Nudo 18-karat rose gold prasiolite necklace This…

  • Coffee Break: The Modern Point Flat

    The pointed loafer — particularly with slits along the vamp so the top feels like a separate piece — is one of the biggest trends in shoes that I’m excited about for workwear. First and foremost, because these kinds of loafers often look great with dresses — and also because they can be more comfortable…