Coffee Break

Accessories for your suits and other office wear.

  • Coffee Break – Leola Shoulder Bag

    The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends on August 1, but there are still some good deals to be had, including this gorgeous purse from Marc by Marc Jacobs. Love the look and feel of the “soft washed leather,” and the wine color (pictured) is calling my name. (It’s also available in a black and a taupe.)…

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  • Coffee Break – Haya Pump

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. For those of you who like a high heel (4″ with no platform), this one is for you — and I’m drooling over it. We all know I love a good purple pump, and this one seems particularly lovely —…

  • Coffee Break – Patent Leather Trimmed Stretch Belt

    I often talk about belting a cardigan, and this stretch belt on sale at Bloomingdale’s would be just the thing to do it. I like that it’s trimmed in patent leather but is otherwise a stretchy fabric, and I like that it comes in both navy and white. It was $38, now marked to $28.50…

  • Coffee Break – Quilted Small Tote

    This brand is new to me — Olivia Harris by Joy Gryson — but it looks a lot richer to me than a $400 purse (now marked down). Love the taupe color, the quilted detailing, and the fact that the purse extends from 3″ deep to 5.5″ deep. Was $395, now $316 on Zappos Couture….

  • Coffee Break – Faux Pearl Necklace

    Loving this great bib necklace from Amrita Singh, which strikes me as the perfect thing to wear with a wide v-neck or to dress up an otherwise simple outfit. It’s available in a faux white pearl (pictured), as well as a faux gray pearl, a dark blue lapis, and a black resin. All were $300…