Coffee Break

Accessories for your suits and other office wear.

  • Coffee Break – Ramona Pumps

    Sometimes, you just want a great black pump. These Sofft Ramona heels are unusual for a comfort brand in that they’re really high — 3.5 inches! — but they have a 5/8″ platform, making them seem like they’re much lower than they are. I’m not a huge fan of platforms for the office, but I…

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  • Coffee Break – Elisa Handbag

    I’ve always liked Brahmin handbags for quality, but this season they’ve got some amazing colors out — namely “Wisteria” (the plum pictured here in an Elisa handbag) and “Peacock,” a teal. The colors are dark — almost brooding! — but they pop all the same. The web does not do these beauties justice, especially with…

  • Coffee Break – Amethyst Snake-Embossed Heel

    This is definitely a “know your office” kind of shoe, but if you can get away with a 1″ platform as well as a fairly wide peep toe, I think these purple heels are gorgeous. Love the snake-embossed leather, the suede accents, and it’s my favorite shade of purple. They’re $118 at White House|Black Market,…

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    Coffee Break – Mademoiselle

    I’ve always heard amazing things about Essie Mademoiselle, the color featured here. Best-seller! “A grown-up pink!” “The perfect nude!” But on me, it tends to be a bit too pinky. So a friend taught me this trick a while ago: you layer different pinks to get a nude-for-you look. I think a lot of New…

  • Coffee Break – Biennial satchel

    A good red bag is surprisingly versatile. It’s a great way to add a pop of color to a gray suit, a black dress, or a white button-down worn with jeans. For today’s coffee break, I’m loving this biennnial satchel from J.Crew — the black, tan and navy are full price at $348, but this…