Coffee Break

Accessories for your suits and other office wear.

  • Coffee Break: Mixed Gemstone Y-Chain

    I’ve seen tons of iterations of this trendy Y-chain pendant, from high to low, but I’ve always seen it photographed by itself or styled on a Boho twenty-something with ripped flares and a flower headband. I never quite envisioned them for work until I saw this one styled with a crewnecked, heavyweight dress. It looks…

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  • Coffee Break: Audrey Milano Tote With Laptop Pocket

    Lodis’s Audrey line is a reader favorite, but I don’t think we’ve ever done a separate Coffee Break just for them. This laptop tote has has an interior snap closure, a flat bottom, tons of organization inside, and a really discreet logo (on the lower RH corner). It’s available in red, black, and toffee over…

  • Coffee Break: ‘Like a Charm’ Compass Pendant Set

    It can be hard work to layer necklaces — getting the right weight and length to both pendants, not having different chains or frog clasps attack each other, to say nothing of the general style problems of finding two necklaces to work together. This charming little compass pendant set from Kate Spade solves that problem…

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    Workwear Hall of Fame: Fawn Pump

    I’m always a fan of purple pumps, but my sweet spot is usually the more wine-colored, dark purple — these lighter purple heels from SJP look gawrgeous. They only have 2 reviews, but they’re both 5-star, which is always a good sign. The shoes are $350 at Zappos, available in sizes 35-40.5. SJP by Sarah…

  • Coffee Break: Gerlinda Pump

    Is it time for fall yet? I am so ready for deep burgundies and other jewel tones, cardigans and blazers, and fall jackets. (I even think I’ve found my perfect dark lip for evening!) These burgundy suede shootie/pumps look gorgeous — and they’re only $119. They also come in a gorgeous “canapa” beige suede, as…