Coffee Break

Accessories for your suits and other office wear.

  • Coffee Break: Gramercy Cap Oxfords

    I’m not usually a fan of oxfords, but they’re growing on me — they certainly look cute with many of the ankle pants styles that are out right now. I was shopping and spied these, and was absolutely shocked by how lightweight they are; my son’s Crocs may weigh more. I didn’t stop to try…

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  • Coffee Break: Michael Stars ‘The Artist’s’ Print Wrap

    I’ve been a fan of Michael Stars t-shirts for years, but the scarves are new to me. The brand has several scarves available at Nordstrom right now and they’re all brightly colored and lovely — vibrant yet soft somehow. The pictured scarf is $58 at Nordstrom. Michael Stars ‘The Artist’s’ Print Wrap Here’s a lower-priced version. (L-3)

  • Coffee Break: ‘Eliza – Bedford’ Nylon Satchel

    I must say, I was worried for a while that MZ Wallace was phasing out its super popular, highly rated, reader-beloved nylon line, in favor of its new quilted pieces (such as here or here). Happily, they still seem to be in stock, and just as highly rated as ever at Nordstrom. These nylon bags are…

  • Coffee Break: Crystal Quartz Huggie Earrings

    Oooh: I have not really focused on Melissa Joy Manning jewelry before, although I’ve certainly heard her name — but now I’m obsessed. She has a ton of delicate, delicate hoops and huggies, my favorite for work. (My theory: it’s really uncomfortable to talk on a phone with a post earring, and bigger earrings run the…

  • Coffee Break: Aubrey Pumps

    I found this lovely, almost retro pump while doing our most recent roundup of low heels for work — I still think it’s so, so pretty. I love the ribbon-like detail on the vamp, as well as the low height (2″). I’m not usually a fan of light blue shoes (I had a teal pair…