Milly Nautical Nylon Tote

Coffee Break – Nautical Nylon Tote

Bergdorf Goodman’s “big sale” is on, with savings up to 40% off. For today’s Coffee Break, I’m liking nautical tote from Milly (available in both red and black). At 11.5″ high by 14″ wide, it’s big enough for even legal-sized papers — but the bright, happy color and lightweight nylon would be perfect either at…

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Coffee Break – Twentie Wedges

Reader A recently wrote in to recommend another pair of heels, noting that due to nerve damage in her feet she sought extremely comfortable heels. As she described her pair, “They are beautiful, and cushiony, and have awesome arch support. The leather is excellent quality, too.” So while her high-heeled sandals were gorgeous and possibly…

Cole Haan Vintage Valise Kendra Tote

Coffee Break – Cole Haan Vintage Valise Kendra Tote

I mentioned this briefly in an update to this morning’s TPS, but: Neiman Marcus is having a one-day only 40% off sale on Cole Haan items. (They also have a bunch of other great stuff in their clearance, including new markdowns.) I love this beautiful “beet” purple tote — the perforated leather, the shoulder strap,…

Coffee Break – Suede Classic Pumps

Coffee Break – Suede Classic Pumps

Brooks Brothers has a ton of cute shoes on sale right now, including these lovely purple suede pumps. I like the 3.25″ heel, the plum color, and the leather lining. They were $198, but are now $79.20 (sizes 6-10 still available). Suede Classic Pumps (L-2)

Coffee Break – Totes Purse Umbrella
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Coffee Break – Totes Purse Umbrella

I’m one of those annoyingly practical types who carries an umbrella everywhere during spring and fall, when surprise showers always seem imminent. I recently got a new mini umbrella and was amazed at how heavy it was, compared to my old, super lightweight umbrella (which I think was a sister to this one). So for…