Coffee Break

Accessories for your suits and other office wear.

  • Coffee Break: Town and Field Leather Tote

    This was suggested by readers as a great classic bag in one of our recent “next step” conversations (perhaps about upgrading your handbag), and it’s easy to see why — it’s a nice, simple leather tote. I like the interior organizer, the zip top, the 13″ x 15″ x 7″ size, and the 180 positive…

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  • Workwear Hall of Fame: Juliana Pump 45

    There are limited sizes and colors left, but this Cole Haan Air shoe is a classic, and it’s rare to see it almost 70% off. Love the buttery soft suede and the patent cap toe… gorgeous. It was $148, but is now marked to $47. Cole Haan Air Juliana Pump 45 2017 Update: This shoe…

  • Coffee Break: Seymour Textured-Leather Tote

    Ooh, I love this 10×15 tote from Anya Hindmarch — the yellow color is so striking, and I think it would be a fun briefcase alternative. I’d wear this color of yellow all year long, but particularly now in the fall as a complement to dark greens, reds, and oranges, as well as a fun…

  • Coffee Break: Cherish Tote

    Amazon is offering an additional 20% off a ton of bags and shoes, making some sale prices even lower. Take, for example, this tote from Rebecca Minkoff: it was $195, then marked to $136, but with code 20OFFVET it comes down to $109. Nice. It’s a great basic leather tote bag, and at 13″ x…