Coffee Break

Accessories for your suits and other office wear.

  • Coffee Break – Croco East/West Collins

    I have a number of Dooney & Bourke bags, and every time I pull one out to wear it impresses me — I love the way they keep their saturated color, and I love the quality of the leather and the little details, like the long key fob. Today I’m liking this bright green shoulder…

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  • Coffee Break – Air Lainey 55

    For those of you who prefer lower heels, Zappos has a great deal on this Cole Haan pump with a 2.5″ heel. Love the buckle detail, as well as the snake print on these heels. They were $218, but are marked today to $121 on Zappos. Cole Haan – Air Lainey Tantivy Pump 55 (Platino…

  • Coffee Break – Round Metal-Hardware Sunglasses

    Call me cheap, but I hate spending money on sunglasses. It was one thing when I was a lifeguard (as a teenager) — but these days I just am not outside often enough to warrant a pricey, fancy pair of sunglasses. These simple ones from Old Navy have 100% UVA protection, and are $9.50 — plus an extra…

  • Coffee Break – Janis Tote

    Oooh: Love. I like that this See by Chloe tote is sized big for a magazine or a few work papers, and that the shoulder straps look long enough to be comfortable. As a minor aside, I wish it had a lighter interior lining (so you could actually see the multiple pockets it supposedly has)…

  • Coffee Break: Dymark Kitten Heel

    I have always considered the kitten heel a classic (after all, Audrey Hepburn wore it, ergo: classic) but it seems to be enjoying a resurgence right now — huzzah! I also like that kitten heels are low enough that I can wear them with pants that are hemmed for flats (or, ahem, flip-flops, for summer…