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Coffee Break: Purity Snow Wedge Pump

These nice wedge pumps are available at a number of places, but Amazon seems to have the best prices: $49.95-$124.94, depending on color and size. The pictured “tan” pumps are $65 in most sizes, and eligible for Prime. They have 220 positive reviews, and a 4.5 star rating. For my $.02, I love the skinny…

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Coffee Break: Bold Beaded Strands

Coffee Break: Bold Beaded Strands

When they say “bold,” they mean bold — this is a definite statement necklace. I got this a while ago on a whim (in a very un-Kat-like orange) and have been shocked at how much I’ve worn it, both because of the orange and the multiple layered pieces. But I like it — it’s simple…

Coffee Break: Cole Haan Adele Hobo

Coffee Break: Cole Haan Adele Hobo

Boring, sure — but sometimes all you want is a great red bag. I like the size of this one and the braided strap, and like I’ve said a million times: I love Cole Haan bags for lasting, quality bags that wear incredibly well. This one was $348, but is now marked to $192 at…

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Coffee Break: Exotic Embossed Lambskin Flat

There is a lot to love about this embossed lambskin flat. Love the green color (although it’s also available in a burgundy, and there are still green versions of two satchels, both on steep discount), and I love the slight point to the toes, the little cutout, buckle, and the fringe detail. It’s on an…

Coffee Break: Faceted Ball Necklace

Coffee Break: Faceted Ball Necklace

I’m liking this pale, jangly necklace from Target, of all places. While it doesn’t look like much in this picture, I loved it when I saw it a week or so ago on style blogger Jessica Quirk — and for $16, how can you go wrong? Target Faceted Ball Necklace (L-2)