Coffee Break

Accessories for your suits and other office wear.

  • Coffee Break – Patent & Hair Calf Ballet Pumps

    Reader A wrote in to recommend these cute pumps, which she swears are the most comfortable pair of shoes she has ever purchased. “Yes, pricey…but given that they go with black, tan, and many solids, quite worth it. They have padded insoles too. Super comfy (and have converted me from Ferragamo! The heel height is…

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  • Coffee Break – Colorblock Satchel

    The below content is about the 2011 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale continues (see my top picks), and there are still a ton of great pieces left… including this chic colorblocked satchel. Personally I like the ink/violet/forest combination (pictured), but it’s also available in a more subdued black/fawn/charcoal combination. I love the luxurious…

  • Coffee Break – Rose Gold Huggie Earrings

    We all know I’m a huge fan of huggie earrings for the office (as in, hoops so small they “hug” your ears) and Etsy seller 360 Jewels Elite has a wide selection. It’s a mystery to me why the earrings are described as “men’s earrings,” but let’s put that aside — I’m digging these simple…

  • Coffee Break – Ashby Wedge Pump

    I’m really into wedge heels this season, and I like this reasonably-priced shoe from Naturalizer. I like the plain black leather one, myself, but the Naturalizer site has them in a black and gray croc pattern, Amazon and Zappos both have them in a brown croc, and Piperlime has them in a lovely wine. They’re…

  • Coffee Break – Multicolor Long Beaded Pendant Necklace

    One of Target’s latest collaborators is jewelry designer Dana Kellin. Her regular line has prices ranging from $100-$600, but at Target they generally top out around $50. I like this pendant with multicolored beads — it looks like it’s a great way to jazz up a simple button-front blouse or sweater. It’s $49.99 at Target….