Sometimes you just want a lightweight but durable tote, and this Baggallini tote is a good option. It’s nothing overly fancy, but it’s made from nylon and super lightweight, plus it has a zip closure on the front, which is an immediate improvement over half the tote bags out there. It has inside pockets as … Read More about Coffee Break: Avenue Tote
Coffee Break: Tower Book End
This desk accessory looks great if you’re the kind of person who can never find a pen and who’s always looking for your glasses (or reading glasses or sunglasses), and so on. If this sounds like you, you may want to get a bookend with built-in storage. This cute one from Yamazaki Home is a … Read More about Coffee Break: Tower Book End
Coffee Break: Alix Tote Bag
I’m happy to see that the huge, oversized leather hobo/tote is coming back in style, and this Tom Ford is an excellent example. (Maybe it’s me, but in terms of definitions I think this one looks more like a hobo than a N/S tote — but they call it a tote, so who knows.) I … Read More about Coffee Break: Alix Tote Bag
Coffee Break: Scheila Pumps
Block heels often get a bad rap as being grandma heels, and I’ll be honest: I can see it a lot of the time! These heels look like they walk the perfect line between being sleek and yet also on trend, though — and they come in SO many different color options if you like … Read More about Coffee Break: Scheila Pumps
Coffee Break: Closet Organizer and Shirt Folder
If you’re organizing your closet, either as a part of New Year’s resolution or perhaps because you’ve got the day off today, this closet organizer and shirt folder came to my attention a while ago. It looks really interesting if you’re the kind of person who really, really wants to have organized shirts. (Here’s how … Read More about Coffee Break: Closet Organizer and Shirt Folder
Coffee Break: Large Origami Knot Top Handle Bag
We haven’t featured a Nancy Gonzalez bag on the blog in a long time — and this origami-knot, top-handle bag looks really lovely, classic, and very 1950s businesswoman. (It kind of reminds me of the 360 Review post we did on the Mad Men character Rachel Menken.) Even though I’m not really a brown-bag kind … Read More about Coffee Break: Large Origami Knot Top Handle Bag
Coffee Break: Ellery Pumps
You may remember that a year or so ago I was drooling over Valentino’s Tango pump — so I had to rub my eyes a bit when I saw these look-a-likes at Talbots. Maybe it’s just me (after all, we all know I love a good strappy pump for the office), but these ankle strap … Read More about Coffee Break: Ellery Pumps
Coffee Break: Soutache Wide Stretch Belt
If you’re a fan of White House | Black Market, do note that they’ve got one of their big sales going on right now — including an additional 50% off many sale prices on accessories. This wide belt was $80, then was marked to $29 — with code 96266 it comes down to $15. Nice! … Read More about Coffee Break: Soutache Wide Stretch Belt
Coffee Break: Brooke Leather Hobo
So here’s a brand that is new to me: Annabel Ingall, apparently out of Australia. The leather looks nice and soft, the bags look roomy, and I kind of like the more unusual colors (because of course I do). This mossy green isn’t my usual vibe at all, but I do love this shade of … Read More about Coffee Break: Brooke Leather Hobo
Coffee Break: Cherry Cosmo Loose Leaf Organic Herbal Tea
We had a pretty substantial discussion a year ago about our favorite teas, and I will say that if you’re trying to cut back on or entirely cut out alcohol, drinking tea is a great way to do it. Personally, I’m a fan of anything rose hip or rooibos, but if you’re looking for specific suggestions, … Read More about Coffee Break: Cherry Cosmo Loose Leaf Organic Herbal Tea
Favorite Accessories for Work, 2017 Edition
Like our workwear recommendations, we recommend one accessory (or desk accessory) appropriate for the office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. On Mondays I try to pick a budget-friendly piece, and the prices rise on Tuesday and Thursday. I generally try to include one shoe and one bag each week, but the third item varies — we’ve … Read More about Favorite Accessories for Work, 2017 Edition
Gift Idea: Air Pods
If you have a friend or family member who’s an audiophile or has a lot of work-related phone calls (either on business travel or while working from home), I highly recommend these Apple Air Pods. While they’re pricey at $159, the clarity is kind of amazing. My brother has some, and once he got them … Read More about Gift Idea: Air Pods