flats for work

Coffee Break: Quiver Flat

These pointy-toed graphic flats from French Sole look amazing — I love all the colors they’re offered in, but particularly the black/white (pictured) and the pink/gold. The designs make them fun and interesting, while the shape makes them sleek and chic. Nice. They’re $180 at Zappos, available in sizes 6-11. French Sole Quiver (L-all)

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Coffee Break: Open Front Bolero

Coffee Break: Open Front Bolero

If you haven’t tried a shrug cardigan over your sheath dresses, this $34 one from Eliza J looks like a great starter cardigan. The shrug/bolero/cropped cardigan is better in many ways because it’s lighter and more fitted — a perfect topper over sleeveless dresses if a blazer feels too formal and a regular cardigan feels too…

Coffee Break: ‘Desire’ Pointy Toe d’Orsay Pump

Coffee Break: ‘Desire’ Pointy Toe d’Orsay Pump

Oooooh — this looks like a great strappy pump, and Paul Green is known for making comfortable shoes. I like the matte taupe suede and the d’Orsay style mixed with the asymmetric strap. It also comes in black leather; both are available at Nordstrom in sizes 5.5-10 for $299. Paul Green ‘Desire’ Pointy Toe d’Orsay Pump Here’s a…

Coffee Break: Multi Row Fabric Collar Necklace

Coffee Break: Multi Row Fabric Collar Necklace

Don’t underestimate the power of a black necklace — it can be great for anchoring a look with many different colors, or muting a wilder look (like a bright blue dress, for example). This simple fabric version from Topshop is $22, which is a great price point to experiment with it in your wardrobe. Topshop Multi…

Coffee Break: Taylor Headphones

Coffee Break: Taylor Headphones

I got a pair of Frends headphones with BaubleBar credits a while ago, and am surprised by how much I really like them. The sound quality is good, although I’m not terribly picky about that, and in addition to the stylishness and sheer prettiness of the headphones, one of my favorite features is the cord. This…