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Workwear Hall of Fame: ‘Varina’ Leather Flat

We’ve mentioned this shoe a lot over the years, but I don’t think we’ve ever featured it by itself in a Coffee Break. Meet the Varina, a long-running (looooong-running) bestseller from Salvatore Ferragamo. At $525 the shoe makes AGLs look downright affordable, but sometimes a girl’s gotta splurge, right? Nordstrom reviewers seem to all note…

Coffee Break: Uber Clutch

Coffee Break: Uber Clutch

I was just gifted a cobalt blue clutch from GiGi New York, and it may be one of my favorite clutches ever — the blue is bright, the leather is supple but not so delicate, and the clutch is big enough for all my stuff. For work I’m more a fan of this slim clutch,…

Coffee Break: Oversized Sunglasses

Coffee Break: Oversized Sunglasses

I forget where I read it (Fashionista maybe?) but somewhere, a while ago, I read about how great Old Navy sunglasses are. I happened to notice these while hunting for classic sheath dresses today, and they struck me because the red ones look so similar to my MIL’s fancier designer sunglasses. Either way: it’s hard to…

Coffee Break: ‘Celina’ Pointy Toe Pump

Coffee Break: ‘Celina’ Pointy Toe Pump

Some of the freshest heels I’m seeing involve block heels, like these 3.75″ suede heels from Pour La Victoire. They still read classic, but with a trendy twist — the neutral color helps keep them in the realm of the conservative. They’re $275 at Nordstrom. Pour la Victoire ‘Celina’ Pointy Toe Pump (If you’re looking…