Coffee Break – Diamond & 18K Yellow Gold Earrings

Finding splurge-worthy earrings for the office can be a challenge  beyond your basic pearl/diamond post earrings. You want them to be small enough to be discreet but interesting — beautiful but not distracting. I think these diamond and gold earrings from Georg Jensen fit the bill — they look gorgeous! They’re $1,175 at Saks. Georg…

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Coffee Break – Stingray Embossed Tote

A good black tote can be hard to find, and I’m really liking this one from Nordstrom’s Halogen line. Love that it has cell phone pockets (it seems like way too few North/South totes have them!) and I like the interesting look to the stingray-embossed leather. It’s available in white and black for $98 at…

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Coffee Break – Milena Suede Wedges

Merona wedges have been a reader favorite for a long time — and I love the look of this red suede Milena wedge. Nice toe box, nice height, nice vamp — and all for $29.99 (save 20% when you spend $75) at Target. (The gray and black also look great!)

kate spade new york Knightsbridge Jasper Tote

Coffee Break – Knightsbridge Jasper Tote

I like this boxy, briefcasey tote from Kate Spade — the crocodile-embossed patent looks really sharp. It’s available at Kate Spade in the teal pictured here, and both Bloomie’s and Kate Spade have it in a dark brown “cajun toffee,” as well as a light beige “goose” for $425. kate spade new york Knightsbridge Jasper…

MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Pressley' Pump

Coffee Break – Pressley Pumps

How have I not come across the “Pressley” pumps and slingbacks from MICHAEL Michael Kors before — particularly given the positive reviews on both Nordstrom and Zappos? Loove the rounded toe, the skinny heel, and the sharp look to this this red and black combo available at Nordstrom (hot hot hot). Another vote of confidence…