Coffee Break

Accessories for your suits and other office wear.

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    Coffee Break: Christa Basic Pump

    Reader J wrote in to sing the praises of these wine-colored pumps from AK Anne Klein: They’re quite comfortable, the heel isn’t too high, and the cut out on the inside of the shoe gives it a little visual interest. And I love the wine color – not quite a neutral and not so bright…

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    Coffee Break: Cole Haan OT Air Pump

    You know, it has been far too long since we expressed our love for purple shoes. (Unless we’re crazy and we did it last week, in which case, our apologies.)  They go with navy and black, they add a dose of funk (in a conservative way), and, in general, they’re great. We had not seen…

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    Coffee Break: Crystal Two-Tier Necklace

    We’ve been loving Ann Taylor’s accessories as of late, including this two-tier crystal necklace. We’d wear it in place of pearls with a simple boatneck — particularly against a richly-hued blouse like this one from Gap. It’s $58 at Ann Taylor. Crystal Two-Tier Necklace

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    Coffee Break

    Our post on comfortable heels last week generated a number of votes for Stuart Weitzman and Ferragamo, so when we saw these lovely heels on sale (in numerous spots) we had to pass on the news. It’s a 3.5″ heel, but it looks to have a subtle platform, which should be easier for standing. Zappos…