Coffee Break

Accessories for your suits and other office wear.

  • Coffee Break: Gilia Pumps

    Oooh: I do love a good cutout, and here there are fun details at the ankle as well as on the vamp — I’m in love. I like this beigy snake, which feels like a fun neutral, but there are also actual neutrals: a greige and a black. Zappos has them at full price, but Nordstrom has…

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  • Coffee Break: Quilted Leather Tote

    Yes, boring black — but hey; it’s great for a capsule wardrobe. I like the three glowing reviews of this bag, interestingly from women ranging in age from 20-65 — and I think the texture makes it look a lot more lux than it is. Even better, it’s on sale: it was $298, but is…

  • Coffee Break: Druzy Earrings

    I really love all things druzy, so I’m loving these simple earrings from Etsy seller Geminmind — she has a number of different white druzy earrings with various birthstones; I’ve pictured the peridot earrings here (August birthdays, rejoice). I particularly like these earrings for work because there is no movement to them, if that makes sense…

  • Coffee Break: Charlotte Tote

    I was all set to post a blue tote bag today and then remembered: I’m on a blue ban. (Doing a great job at it, clearly!) So: I really like this beigey pink bag from Ivanka Trump. I like the crossbody strap, the satchel handles, the dual zipper, and the multiple interior pockets. It’s $195-$395…

  • Coffee Break: Cerise Pointy Toe Leather Ballet Flat

    We just did a massive roundup of low heels yesterday, but for those of you who prefer flats… I’m in love with these flats, from comfort brand Børn’s sleek sister company, Isolá. I love the mesh and the pointy toe, and while I normally do not like metallics, something about the muted anthracite (also available…