It’s been a while since we rounded up the best laptop bags for work or backpacks for work. As I’ve said before, they’re not super stylish — but there are a million reasons you may be in the market for one, whether you’ve got back issues, or you prefer it for your commute, or you just like the … Read More about Coffee Break: Skedaddle Laptop Backpack
Coffee Break: Things
As I’ve mentioned in the past, I love Remember the Milk for a lot of my to do list requirements, but I still have my complaints — one is that it doesn’t work with Siri; another is that it doesn’t let you do nested to-do lists (so you can break a project into pieces). A … Read More about Coffee Break: Things
Coffee Break: Wallice Mule
Sometimes, you see something marked down and wonder, what the heck happened? For example, here: there are a ton of really cute colors left in this mule, in a ton of sizes. (The metallic magenta is totally calling my name, but let’s go with the more subdued metallic blue to feature.) The product has high … Read More about Coffee Break: Wallice Mule
Coffee Break: Born Pointy Toe Pump
I’m always a fan of a low pump, and this cute kitten-heeled one from Butter Shoes has such an interesting black and white pattern it’s hard not to love. They’re calling the pattern “Aztec,” which… I don’t see. At first glance I thought it was a very large animal print; at second glance (and third … Read More about Coffee Break: Born Pointy Toe Pump
Coffee Break: Dolce Vita Cassius
These boots are highly rated and look great — especially in black, which would go really well with tights, but also in the gray and taupe. I like the slightly pointed toe and the simple zip up the back. They come in sizes 6–13 and are on sale at Zappos, from $140 to $96. Note that … Read More about Coffee Break: Dolce Vita Cassius
Office Beauty Hall of Fame: Addict Lip Glow Color Reviving Lip Balm
Readers raved about this lip balm in the post on beauty empties (as in, products they actually finish), but I wasn’t sure I needed another tinted lip balm. I gave it a try based on how much the readers love it, and now I love it as well. I have the berry/glow color. It’s moisturizing and not … Read More about Office Beauty Hall of Fame: Addict Lip Glow Color Reviving Lip Balm
Coffee Break: Carolyne 70mm Fabric and Snakeskin Halter Pump
This Manolo Blahnik pump looks perfect — in fact, I don’t know if a pump can get more perfect than this. I love the snakeskin trim, the covered stiletto heel (2.8″), the pointed toe, and the halter slingback strap. I think it’s classic and fun at the same time. Minor detail: It’s $735 — but … Read More about Coffee Break: Carolyne 70mm Fabric and Snakeskin Halter Pump
Workwear Hall of Fame: Kelsey Top Zip Large Nylon Tote
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m always a fan of a nylon tote that zips, because it’s lightweight, durable, and easy to keep clean. This one from MICHAEL Michael Kors is a bestseller over at Bloomingdale’s and looks like a great basic tote. It’s not terribly exciting, but sometimes that’s … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Kelsey Top Zip Large Nylon Tote
Coffee Break: Muslin Face Cloth
As I mentioned in my review of some different beauty products I’ve tried lately, when I tried “cleansing balms” like Colleen Rothschild and Eve Lom I really, really liked the muslin face cloth they came with for rinsing, but was less sold on the expensive cleansing balm. So I ordered a bunch of muslin face … Read More about Coffee Break: Muslin Face Cloth
Coffee Break: Pompom Cashmere Scarf
I’m kind of into pompom details right now, particularly as delicate accents like this cashmere scarf features. I like the bright happy color (it would go great with red, FWIW!) and seems like it would cheer me up on dark wintry and spring days. The scarf is $138, highly rated, and comes in a number … Read More about Coffee Break: Pompom Cashmere Scarf
Coffee Break: Samantha Half D’Orsay Flat
This pointed toe, half d’Orsay flat is pretty basic — and sometimes that’s exactly what you want. It does come in a zillion colors (and sizes, and widths — and Amazon has even more in sale colors/sizes for as low as $22), but something about the black leather/suede duo is speaking to me today. They’re … Read More about Coffee Break: Samantha Half D’Orsay Flat
Coffee Break: Bezel Station Necklace
OK: I have three thoughts with this cute $58 necklace. (I’m sick with strep (joy) so thoughts are a bit more discombobulated than usual.) First: You guys have sung the praises of Nadri for affordable fake diamonds for years and I only recently bought some earrings (no longer available because they were on sale) and … Read More about Coffee Break: Bezel Station Necklace