Coffee Break – Classic Lock Haircalf EW Bowler

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a sophisticated bowler bag, and I really like this one from Olivia Harris b Joy Gryson. The way she she plays with textures is particularly cool, from the calf hair body, to the reptile embossed leather trim at bottom, to the kid leather details at top. It’s rare…

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Coffee Break – Lola Flats

I really like the cap-toed look to these flats from Geox. The lilac/prune pair (pictured here — love that bit of red where the cap toe meets the rest of the shoe) would be a lovely unexpected pop of color to a pair of black pants, gray pants, and definitely navy pants. They range from…

Coffee Break – Academy coat

Hooray for coat season! I’m really loving this simple “academy coat” from J.Crew. In particular, I dig the sweater sleeves, which double as fingerless gloves — it’s a great way to get the bracelet-sleeved look of Mad Men without the fuss of wearing long gloves. The coat is $325 (online only) and available in sandstone…

Coffee Break – Snakeskin Leather Heel Pumps

Wow: love, love, love the snakeskin heel on these brown suede pumps. (Note that they’re also available in a gray suede.) The snakeskin adds a little texture and pizzazz to an otherwise boring look, and it’s the perfect way for even the most conservative dressers to dip their toes in the waters of wearing animal…