Coffee Break

Accessories for your suits and other office wear.

  • Coffee Break: Jonnie Hobo Bag

    I’ve posted the Kooba Jonnie bag before, but I really do think this is a classic with a slight rock and roll vibe, and at the prices I’m seeing around the web — around $250 for a $500 bag — it also seems pretty affordable. I’m a fan of the teal at Zappos (pictured; $249),…

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    Coffee Break: Marieclairehigh3 Pump

    I was going to recommend this other lovely Geox pump when this deeply discounted, unusual cornflower blue peep toe caught my eye. $45 for a $150 shoe? Sign me up. There are very limited sizes in the blue (it’s full price but more available in the coral and camel colors), but looks like a great…

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    Coffee Break: Chelsea Low Pump

    Cole Haan is having some great sales (albeit final ones) on their website — but if you know your size you’re in luck. Take, for example, these fun purple suede shoes. They were $298, but are now marked to $80; with code NEWYEAR they come down another 30% to $55.99. Hooray for sales! Cole Haan…

  • Accessorizing Fun: Kat’s Favorite Coffee Breaks

    In keeping with the theme of yearly look-backs, these are some of my favorites from the accessories recommended here this year…  (Here were the favorites from 2012 and 2010.) Readers, which were your favorite pieces recommended for Coffee Breaks in 2013? Any favorites from the commenting threads or Hunts?

  • Coffee Break: Kenley Cashmere Scarf

    I got my MIL a Kenley cashmere scarf for some holiday last year, and have been eyeing them ever since — I was really impressed with the softness of the cashmere, and the brightness of the colors. I also like that it’s a bold, DVF pattern, but one that fits you no matter what size,…