This Art Deco-inspired bag from Mlouye (a relatively new brand) is so eye-catching — it’s gorgeous. It’s much more interesting than the average work tote, but not too out-there for most offices. We’re picturing it in the “blueberry” (which feels like more of a cornflower, no?) but it also comes in taupe and tan. The … Read More about Coffee Break: Business Bag
Coffee Break: Davey Heels
I think I found these shoes when I was doing a roundup for nude-for-you-pumps because they do come in a pinky blush tone and they’re highly rated. In any event, when I clicked over to Amazon they had a ton of other colors, including this light blue (and a darker purple that is now just … Read More about Coffee Break: Davey Heels
Coffee Break: Large Leather Shopper Tote
I was just thinking about splurgey totes the other day because I was admiring a new friend’s Chanel tote and thought, hmmn, maybe I DO want one for my next big birthday. Of course Chanel bags aren’t online (at least not new), so I went off looking at the sites for other splurgey totes, and … Read More about Coffee Break: Large Leather Shopper Tote
Coffee Break: Warner Ankle Strap Pump
About two years ago now I was drooling over a gorgeous shoe from Valentino — their Tango pump. (You can still get it in lucky sizes at a few spots like The Outnet.) A classic pump with an ankle strap and a low, walkable heel — sign me up. So I was excited recently to … Read More about Coffee Break: Warner Ankle Strap Pump
Coffee Break: La Petite Robe Noire Lip & Cheek Tint
I picked this up in Bergdorf’s a few weeks ago while shopping with my friend Auntie M — I was killing time while she was looking at the Guerlain perfumes and was curious because the container looks shockingly bright in person. I put some on my hand and yes, it is SHOCKINGLY bright when you … Read More about Coffee Break: La Petite Robe Noire Lip & Cheek Tint
Coffee Break: Josie Genuine Calf Hair Kitten Heel Pump
Readers have been singing the praises of Vionic heels for a long time — for their comfort and so forth — and I think this leopard print shoe looks like a great elevated neutral, let’s say. Sofft has a very similar style, the Belicia, that looks a little more like a very low pump, and … Read More about Coffee Break: Josie Genuine Calf Hair Kitten Heel Pump
Coffee Break: Michelle Tote
We recently rounded up some vegan bags in our post on six clothing and accessory brands for the stylish vegan professional, and we’ve just heard about another option: Marsi Bond, which makes eco-friendly, vegan leather bags (made from polyurethane, not PVC). The pictured Michelle Tote is office-friendly and durable — yet still stylish — and it … Read More about Coffee Break: Michelle Tote
Coffee Break: Extra Long Heated Neck Wrap
I’m not sure if I’m dealing with allergies or a cold right now (or, hey, possibly strep, although I just had that in January), but I barely have any voice and my throat is sore from coughing all the time. I’ve been a fan of microwavable heating pads for a while, but the big, square, … Read More about Coffee Break: Extra Long Heated Neck Wrap
Coffee Break: Legal-Size Padfolio
I always think a leather padfolio is a great thing to add to your office — you look more professional running around with one from meeting to meeting, you always have a spot to stick things like tape flags, post-it notes, pens, as well as loose documents you may pick up at the meeting. New-to-me … Read More about Coffee Break: Legal-Size Padfolio
Coffee Break: Nappa Flex Ballerina Flat
I remember reading years ago that WSJ fashion columnist Teri Agins kept a pair of Ferragamos in her purse for her “commuting shoe” and thinking to myself, MAN, I have got to raise my shoe game — my flip flops or foldable flats clearly are subpar! (This isn’t the article I’m thinking of but here’s … Read More about Coffee Break: Nappa Flex Ballerina Flat
Workwear Hall of Fame: Transport Tote
Dec. 2020 Update: There are a ton of great colors of this bag in the 2020 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale for as low as $59.
Coffee Break: Double O-Ring Belt
I was thinking about belts when we were talking about last week’s Suit of the Week — and how we don’t feature enough of them. Express has a bunch of cute ones right now, and this one is only $23, with 18 positive reviews. As the product page notes, you could wear this with jeans or … Read More about Coffee Break: Double O-Ring Belt