Coffee Break

Accessories for your suits and other office wear.

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    Coffee Break – Missoni Stripe Scarf

    Another gift idea that I always love (particularly for my MIL): scarves. If there’s someone who you know wears a lot of scarves but doesn’t necessarily splurge on bigger brands, it can be fun to indulge in a fancier scarf for each holiday — you’re helping her to build her collection and giving her something…

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  • Coffee Break – Gift of the Month Clubs

    Along the lines of yesterday’s Dollar Shave Club rec, I thought for today’s Coffee Break I’d recommend a general “gift of the month” club idea. This is something I’ve really gotten into over the past few years, particularly with parents and inlaws — they get something every month that you know they’ll use, and who…

  • Coffee Break – Dollar Shave Club

    I first heard about Dollar Shave Club from readers, singing its praises — I finally went over, watched the (very charming) video, and see what they’re talking about — it looks pretty awesome. The idea: why overpay for razors when you can get a nice sharp razor sent to you every month for a very…

  • Coffee Break – Zip Around Portfolio

    Reader M wrote in to recommend this leather portfolio at Barney’s, noting: “Alas I don’t have it so I can’t vouch personally (so expensive!), but I’m pretty sure I would DIE of happiness if somebody gifted me this gorgeous, gorgeous zip-around leather portfolio. It should even fit legal size paper, judging from the dimensions.” Le…

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    Coffee Break – The Tops and Tails Set

    I briefly mentioned that I was looking at this base coat and quickdry topcoat duo from Butter London back when Beauty.com had their big sale a few weeks ago — I got it, and I highly recommend. Not only does the basecoat go on nice and smooth, and the top coat dry super quickly, but…