Coffee Break – Stripe Airy Scarf

Ooh: love this cashmere and wool scarf from Halogen. It comes in about a zillion different color combinations (this one is wine/red), and I think it would be great both under your coat or as a way to add some color to an otherwise boring top such as a turtleneck or simple black long-sleeved tee….

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Coffee Break – Mab Satchel

Amazon has some amazing deals on handbags, with lots of big brands marked to 50%-70% off. Case in point: this lovely MAB satchel from Rebecca Minkoff in a taupey brown. It’s such a classic bag that I don’t think I need to say much — I like the basketweave pattern on this one a lot….

Coffee Break – Valentina printed patent pumps

Coffee Break – Valentina printed patent pumps

I like these d’Orsay pumps from J.Crew in a “light walnut black.” The mid-heel height, combined with the very wearable pattern, make me think these would get a ton of mileage at the office. They’re priced at $129 right now (were $248), but the FabFeb sale (still going through Wednesday!) gets you 20% off with…

Coffee Break – Sabir

A stacked oxford can be a nice way to get some height without the pain of pumps. This merlot pair from Taryn Rose seems perfect for the office — I’d wear the shoes with black, navy, gray, beige, brown, or even — yes — with some of the red trousers we’re seeing this season. And,…

Coffee Break – Mini-Stripe Socks

Coffee Break – Mini-Stripe Socks

The NYT just had an article about how wacky socks are an inside joke among Silicon Valley types — but I’ve always been a huge fan of fun socks. Particularly when I wore suits on a daily basis, a colorful sock beneath my boots was my one joyful little rebellion. These particular socks are $12…