Coffee Break: Cynthia Avant Heels

Coffee Break: Cynthia Avant Heels

Peep toes, of course, are not appropriate for every office. That said, though: I do like these basic pumps from the Clarks Artisan collection, one of the big reader favorites from our Guide to Comfortable Heels. For once the wood grain heel isn’t annoying me, and I like the very basic colors offered (tan, “nude…

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Coffee Break: Classic Q Hillier Leather Hobo

Coffee Break: Classic Q Hillier Leather Hobo

One of these days I’m going to have to add a Marc by Marc Jacobs bag to my collection because I’m constantly drooling over the Classic Q line. I like this leather hobo in contrasting colors — and for once I like the red version better than the blue (although I love the blue accents…

Coffee Break: Coastal Rain Coat

Coffee Break: Coastal Rain Coat

We seem to be making the shift towards warmer weather (finally!) so I’m hunting for a bright, happy raincoat to add to my collection — and Lands’ End seems to have a ton that are marked down today. I always prefer unbelted styles to belted ones (hence this pick, which also comes in a royal…

strappy flats for work

Coffee Break: Siren Call Flats

I originally had my eye on these 3.5″ wedge heels to post, but then I started looking through all of the Seychelles shoes (so. many. cute. wedges!) and found these adorable mini-wedges — basically flats. As I’ve said before, I personally have a heckuva time finding comfortable ballet flats, so I love any strappy flat…