Coffee Break

Accessories for your suits and other office wear.

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    Coffee Break: Safia Hobo

    I like the look of this simple canvas hobo. It has a metallic wash, so it looks slightly leathery, but isn’t — my guess is that it is both lighter than leather and sturdier than plastic. At 11.5″ high, 19″ wide, and 6″ deep, it’s a big hobo, but I tend to prefer big hobos…

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  • Coffee Break: Easy Spirit Pumps

    Reader A sent in these shoes — and they look to be great purple pumps. I like the buckle detail on the front, as well as the stripey detailing on the toe and heel. They’re available in black and purple for $39.97 (buy 1, get 1 50% off!) at Easy Spirit (available in sizes 6-12,…

  • Coffee Break: Skinny polka-dot silk belt

    This belt is the current object of my obsession. Love, love love the white polka-dots edged in green, the navy belt, the pink buckle — fabulous. Yes, it’s probably the kind of thing you’ll see knocked off at Forever21 for about $9 (which is a shame, I think), but for the moment, this high-end, glorious…

  • Coffee Break: Lisbon Oxfords

    In our conversation yesterday about basic black pumps, readers reminded me of a very comfortable brand that I forget sometimes — Me Too. True enough, this oxford pump has glowing customer reviews on comfort (yes, despite the height) and walkability. As I’ve said before, I think this style can be one of the easiest to…

  • Coffee Break: Floating Feathers Scarf

    I’m loving this wispy, artsy wool scarf from Madewell — love the colors and the abstract pattern. I’d use it for a pop of color and whimsy with a blazer of almost any color. Was $49, now $24.99 at Madewell. Floating Feathers Scarf (L-2)