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Coffee Break: ‘Zana’ Wedge Pump

Wearing wedges can be a nice way to get height with stability — which is great for commuting and general comfort — but they can definitely feel a little frumpy from time to time. A slender wedge heel like this one keeps it sleek and young, and I like the lowish vamp and not-too-round, not-to-pointy toe. The shoe…

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Coffee Break: Luxury Hobo Handbag

A friend of mine got a Hynes bag a while ago, and I was really impressed with the look of it, considering the price, so from time to time I check their store on Amazon. This handbag looks perfect for summer and is winning rave reviews — and it’s just $35 and eligible for Prime (and…

Coffee Break: ‘Le Pliage Neo’ Tote

Coffee Break: ‘Le Pliage Neo’ Tote

We’ve mentioned this tote before, but it’s worth featuring again today because it’s a lightweight summer classic! This bag — which comes in three sizes — also gives you the perfect way to look put-together on your commute. It’s available in this bright shade of pink but also a more sedate black, grey, and brown, in…

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Coffee Break: ‘Gabrielle’ Perforated Flat

2019 Update: The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale has started — check out all our workwear advice and Nordstrom sale roundups to make the most of the sale! Also, sign up for our newsletter to stay on top of all the great sales! The below content concerns the 2016 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. Corso Como shoes don’t work…