These gorgeous heels from Boden come in a number of different colors and textures — plush burgunday as pictured, solid suede options in black, navy, and rose, and two really fun animal print options on “animal print hair on cowhide.” I love the vintage feel to that super high heel cup, as well as the … Read More about Coffee Break: Carrie High Heel Pumps
Coffee Break: HeatTech Shorts with Waist Warmer
I noticed these HeatTech shorts at Uniqlo recently, and they look like they could be an interesting addition to your wardrobe. Note that there’s no Spanx-like effect — they’re not going to suck you in and are apparently kind of loose — but if you’re freezing under your dresses, skirts, etc., they seem like a … Read More about Coffee Break: HeatTech Shorts with Waist Warmer
Coffee Break: Medium Club Convertible Crossbody Bag
I recently got an AllSaints bag and was really impressed with the quality of the leather and the softness and general functionality of it. This one has a really nice interior pocket and an outside pocket, and it just looks like a great little bag. It’s getting very positive reviews too, like, “My usual bag … Read More about Coffee Break: Medium Club Convertible Crossbody Bag
Workwear Hall of Fame: Dorothy Flex Pump
This pump from Michael Michael Kors is getting awesome reviews. It comes in the pictured olive suede as well as taupe suede, black leather, and black with a gold star pattern. I always like olive with navy and/or cobalt, but that’s me. It’s $98.95 at Nordstrom, available in sizes 5–11. (Oooh, note that Amazon has … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Dorothy Flex Pump
Coffee Break: Hosiery Mate
I was updating an old post on how to wear stockings to work (fun story: we occasionally get flagged by Google as a NSFW site because of posts like that, in part because posts like that attract some… interesting… commenters, and in part, as best I can guess, because we’re featuring images of pantyhose packages.) … Read More about Coffee Break: Hosiery Mate
Coffee Break: Alexa Quilted Slouchy Leather Tote
This tote is one of the bestsellers at Bloomingdale’s, and a few other stores have some options, too, like Zappos, Amazon, and Nordstrom (although Nordstrom doesn’t have the slouchy tote). No one seems to have as many as Bloomingdale’s, though. I like the stitched, quilted look, and the great chain detail, and the tote has a magnetic … Read More about Coffee Break: Alexa Quilted Slouchy Leather Tote
Coffee Break: 6-oz. Supima Flannel Sheet
Flannel sheets are not sexy at all, but if you’re looking for crazy-soft, thick, good sheets as the weather gets colder, 6-oz. flannel is where it’s at (followed closely by 5-oz. flannel, but 6-oz. is the softest, thickest, and most luxurious). I highly recommend them if you want to treat yourself. One of the best … Read More about Coffee Break: 6-oz. Supima Flannel Sheet
Coffee Break: Vixen Bootie
These booties from Sole Society are very highly rated, and they come in seven colors, including gray, burgundy, navy, and a dusky pink. The pictured black suede would be great if you’re looking for a very simple, low-heeled bootie to wear with black tights. The heel is 2.25″ and they have a side zip. The … Read More about Coffee Break: Vixen Bootie
Coffee Break: Poween Snakeskin Embossed Ruffle Pump
These embellished snakeskin pumps from Isabel Marant look gorgeous. I love the mix of green and blue and beige and brown, and I think wearing these would be a great and easy way to add a lot of personality to an otherwise neutral outfit. They’re available for pre-order at Nordstrom for $595 in sizes 5–11. Poween … Read More about Coffee Break: Poween Snakeskin Embossed Ruffle Pump
Coffee Break: Oval Pink Amethyst Stud Earrings
I’m always a sucker for wrapped jewelry — I think it’s delicate but sophisticated and has a sort of organic look to it. Even though I’m not a huge fan of stud earrings, I do like these, which are from a brand called Indulgems. I like the little purple amethyst gem, and these are lovely overall. They … Read More about Coffee Break: Oval Pink Amethyst Stud Earrings
Coffee Break: 4-Piece Packing Cube Set
I picked up a set of these on Prime Day and am pleased with them, particularly for between $17–$25. These are four of the biggest sizes of packing cubes; they’re soft-sided and squooshable, and the mesh makes it very easy to see what’s in them. I haven’t been a fan of packing cubes before, but … Read More about Coffee Break: 4-Piece Packing Cube Set
Coffee Break: GG Marmont Matelassé Leather Shoulder Bag
This gorgeous leather bag from Gucci looks kind of perfect. I love the sort of quilted leather, the color options (like red and “porcelain rose”), and the sueded lining. I do wish the top of it was closeable — it’s just open without even a magnetic closure. (Granted, the woman who owns this is probably … Read More about Coffee Break: GG Marmont Matelassé Leather Shoulder Bag