3.1 Phillip Lim 'Medium Pashli' Leather Satchel | Corporette

Coffee Break: ‘Medium Pashli’ Leather Satchel

Hmmn. Azure? Or electric blue? Azure? Or electric blue? Phillip Lim’s very popular 3.1 satchel hasn’t been my favorite in the past — I just wish it were big enough for, say, a legal-sized notepad — but these two (two!) new blue colors are both calling my name. So: azure? Electric blue? Azure? Electric blue?…

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Coffee Break: Single Breasted Hooded Trench Coat

Coffee Break: Single Breasted Hooded Trench Coat

It’s finally starting to feel like spring, including warmer temperatures — but not so warm you can’t go out without a coat. I’ve always like a bright rain coat for the days when I’m not wearing a blazer; this happy yellow one from Steve Madden looks great. (Personally I hate the double-breasted trench, but if…

Dr. Scholl's Tivoli - Original Collection | Corporette

Coffee Break: Tivoli Flat – Original Collection

I would definitely end up tripping if I tried to wear these shoes, but if you can wear shoes like these, these flats from Dr. Scholl’s look great — fashion forward, flattering, versatile, and, according to reviewers, comfortable. They’re well priced, too: $88, full price (also available in a gold). Dr. Scholl’s Tivoli – Original Collection…

Coffee Break: Sydney Shopper

Coffee Break: Sydney Shopper

We’ve featured Fossil’s classic tote bag, the Sydney Shopper, several times here on the blog — but this bright, happy pink just makes my day. It’s one of 16 colors the bag comes in, all available at Zappos for $168. Sydney Shopper 6pm.com has several older colors of the bag on sale for as low as…

Tory Burch Geometric Print Scarf | Corporette

Coffee Break: Geometric Print Scarf

Oooh, pretty! This scarf feels like summer to me — the orange! the red! the yellow! the teensy pop of blue! Love it. It’s a linen blend, also perfect for summer. It’s $155 at Nordstrom. Tory Burch Geometric Print Scarf Here’s a lower-priced scarf in a similar print. (L-3)