Coffee Break

Accessories for your suits and other office wear.

  • Coffee Break: Leather Belt

    I read a long time ago that a 1″ belt is considered the “classic” belt size for women, and while the skinny belt has had its place, for trousers sometimes a 1″ belt really is the best. This simple little Halogen belt looks simple, unobtrusive, and well made; it comes in 6 colors (including “clay…

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  • Coffee Break: Pointed Toe Loafer

    These pointed toe flats are all the rage these days, and it’s easy to see why — saturated colors, a teeny tiny heel, and a chic loafer look. Nordstrom has a few colors, as does Bergdorf Goodman, but Net-a-Porter has the motherlode: tons of different styles and colors of the shoe in all its pointy-toed,…

  • Coffee Break: Tate City Tote

    I’m loving the textured leather on this Ralph Lauren tote, as well as the saturated colors (I haven’t featured a red bag in a while, but there’s also a lovely cobalt, as well as neutrals like black, gray, luggae, and white). I like the lobster claw closure, the feet on the bottom, and the extremely…

  • Coffee Break: Piper Top Handle Saffiano Leather Tote

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ooh: I love the clean lines of this briefcase-like tote from Furla. I’ve pictured it in pink here, but it’s also available in basic black as well as cream. Love the size (14″W x 10″H x 3″D), the metal feet,…