Here’s a question I don’t think we’ve talked about in a while: what KIND of hair accessories do you use the most? Are you a fan of the simple elastic-on-the-wrist (bonus points if it matches your hair, but I must admit I always just have black elastics against my brown hair) to use for a … Read More about Coffee Break: 3-Pack Hair Tie & Clip Set
Coffee Break: Grommet Flat
Over the weekend I did a roundup of the big Nordstrom Summer Sale (ends 9/10!) — but it’s worth noting again that it’s not all shorts, sandals, and sundresses. Case in point: these gorgeous, deep red grommet flats from reader favorite brand AGL. I’m not usually a grommet girl, but the color mixed with the … Read More about Coffee Break: Grommet Flat
Coffee Break: Asher Drop Earrings
Oooh: I’ve always liked the stones and settings for Kendra Scott, but the long pendants and bigger earrings aren’t always my cup of tea. These smaller earrings are gorgeous, and I now want like three colors — these red/gold ones are the top of my list, probably followed by ivory/gold and grey/rose gold. They’re $65 … Read More about Coffee Break: Asher Drop Earrings
Coffee Break: Green Velvet Shoes
Velvet is looking to be big for fall, but here’s a question for you guys: how do you feel about velvet shoes for the office? On the one hand, so many of us have “office shoes” — shoes that live at the office because we commute in something else, so the practicality of wearing them … Read More about Coffee Break: Green Velvet Shoes
Workwear Hall of Fame: Zala Heels
Dec. 2021 Update: There are several colors and sizes on sale for as low as $96 in the 2021 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale.
Coffee Break: Natural Silk Pillowcase
As I mentioned in our post on the best beauty treatments to save time, I just got my first keratin treatment for my hair earlier this summer, so I’ve been on the “take good care of your hair treatment” train, using only sulfate-free shampoos and other things that are often recommended for people who color … Read More about Coffee Break: Natural Silk Pillowcase
Coffee Break: Minimal Rider Satchel
I’ve always liked Loeffler Randall and their cool-girl designs, and I’m loving this structured little satchel. I love the mix of smooth and pebbled leather, the accordion-like way it looks when opened, the convertible shoulder strap/crossbody strap, and the smallish (but not mini) size. It’s $495 at ShopBop, where it’s good to note that today … Read More about Coffee Break: Minimal Rider Satchel
Coffee Break: Ruby Flat
Ooh: I’m always excited to see a sleek but comfortable flat, and this keyhole flat from Sam Edelman looks fabulous — and it’s on sale. Of course the sapphire blue caught my eye, but it comes in a zillion colors at Amazon (with some lucky sizes as low as $44!), Zappos, and Nordstrom. The pictured … Read More about Coffee Break: Ruby Flat
Coffee Break: Grid-It! Organizer
I think a reader recommended this — it’s a Grid-It! organizer with lots of little straps that hold things in place. I can see this as being helpful in a number of ways — if you’re the kind of person who carries a Mary Poppins–type of tote bag with a ton of space inside but … Read More about Coffee Break: Grid-It! Organizer
Coffee Break: Kate Satchel
This bag from Steven Alan comes in both merlot and ink green, and I kind of love the latter color. The satchel itself is very ladylike, and it reminds me of bags we’ve featured that were in the four-digit range, although it’s a lot more affordable at $395. It has a top handle as well … Read More about Coffee Break: Kate Satchel
Coffee Break: Okira Strappy Pump
There are a ton of nice Naturalizer pumps at Zappos with HIGH, high ratings. These strappy pumps look a bit like dance shoes in the picture, but if you watch the Zappos video (here’s a screencap) I think they’re actually that mythical strappy pump where they stay comfortably on your foot, have a flattering dip … Read More about Coffee Break: Okira Strappy Pump
Coffee Break: Abbey Road Sunglasses
I was in the Free People store recently and couldn’t resist buying these slightly crazy green sunglasses. (I also took a quick picture for the blog’s Instagram story. They’re huge sunglasses even for me, with a mirrored lens that’s more of a tint than a dark glass. They’re $20, exclusively at Free People — and they … Read More about Coffee Break: Abbey Road Sunglasses