Coffee Break

Accessories for your suits and other office wear.

  • Coffee Break: Hourglass Footwear

    For the shoe-obsessed woman who thinks she already has everything, I bring you… Hourglass Footwear, where artists hand-paint the shoes. I’m featuring a mid-heel here (named, ahem, “Burlesque”) but they also make platforms, stilettos, flats, and “comfort” shoes. You can even send them a pair of shoes of your own and they’ll paint those shoes…

  • house ad reads THE BEST SUITS IN 2026 FOR EVERY BUDGET, click here for the roundup, and features a collage of polished women wearing stylish, classic suits
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    Coffee Break: Rib Control Top Tights

    Sweater tights are not for everyone or every office — but if your office is casual enough to get away with them, these ribbed ones from HUE look great. I first saw the colored version of the tights through my Shop It To Me email, which look fun for the weekend, but mostly alerted me…

  • Coffee Break: Pashli Satchel

    This bag first caught my eye in shocking pink over at Barney’s, where they seem to have unfortunately sold out… but I like this subdued “shark-embossed texture” even better. I like the zippers, the large, lined interior, and the general chic look. And while it is slightly reminiscent of the Celine luggage bag, this one…

  • Coffee Break: Graham Leather Wrap Bracelet

    I normally don’t like bracelets for the office — they tend to clank against things while you’re typing or writing, and even just walking down the hallway with multiple bracelets on can be a major distraction for your coworkers. That said, those problems don’t really exist with the leather wrap trend, and I must say…

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    Coffee Break: Venere Wedge Pump

    I like the look of these wedge pumps from Geox, which are marked down at a variety of places. They look like your classic, simple wedge, and I think that the suede (once waterproofed) would make this a great shoe for spring and early fall. The taupe ones (pictured) are $74-$150 at Amazon or Zappos,…