• Coffee Break: Nikki 60mm Sunglasses

    I have a few pairs of more expensive sunglasses that I adore, but I also like to stock up on less expensive ones to keep in our swim bag or wherever. The consistent thread through all of my sunglasses: the bigger the better. Pictured: These $12 ones are huge, super affordable, and well-reviewed over at Nordstrom —…

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  • Coffee Break: Pola Peep Toe Heel

    Ferragamo is always a favorite among readers when we talk about comfortable heels — and Zappos seems to be having a secret(ish) sale on select styles. This darkish taupe is 10% off, which normally I would snub my nose at, but will welcome at this price range. (The other three colors the shoe comes in…

  • Coffee Break: Panama Leather Shoulder Tote

    Ooooh: nice. Sure, sure, I mostly like it because of that blue lining — but it’s a nice looking, lightweight bag. (It actually reminds me of a slightly more fancy version of Everlane’s leather tote, which is also very nice but definitely very plain.) The pictured bag has a flat base, and I like that…

  • Coffee Break: Quilted Ballet Flats

    We’ve mentioned these simple ballet flats before in round-ups, but I don’t think they’ve ever had their own Coffee Break. Not only did several readers call out these Paul Mayer flats in our last discussion on comfortable ballet flats, but the shoes are bestsellers at Bloomingdale’s, where they have nothing but positive reviews. For $225, that’s…