I’ve gone back and forth over the years, and I know the readers have too, over whether I want a briefcase for women, or for men, or whether I’ll just carry whatever. If you happen to be looking for a specific briefcase kind of look, this one has a built-in 3-ring binder, three interior pockets, six credit card pockets, … Read More about Coffee Break: Leather Legal Briefcase
Coffee Break: Audra Loafer
These loafers come in medium and wide sizes 5.5–11, and they’re very highly rated at Nordstrom. Lots of women seem to really like them, and in fact they’re among the most highly rated loafers there. We’re picturing the “luggage,” but there’s also a really lovely grape red as well as neutral colors like black, rice … Read More about Coffee Break: Audra Loafer
Coffee Break: Baroque Hoop Huggie Set
Shopbop just added lots of new markdowns to their sale, which includes this set of four earrings. They look like a great basic, and the two pairs are different sizes, so if you happen to have double-pierced ears it could make for a cool look, or else it would be nice to pair them with your outfits as you like. … Read More about Coffee Break: Baroque Hoop Huggie Set
Coffee Break: Sasha Hobo
I still love the bright blue GiGi New York clutch I got as swag at a recentish blogger event (they even put my initials on it!), and I wholeheartedly recommend you take a look at the winter sale they have going on right now through the end of the week. For my clutch at least, … Read More about Coffee Break: Sasha Hobo
Coffee Break: Clarison Shoes
I was intrigued to get a press release from new company Clarison, where they have a ton of shoes, bags, and gloves in matching pastel colors — very Jackie O. Just looking at the homepage made me feel more ladylike! Some of their shoes are on sale — these gray ones with a 1.25″ heel … Read More about Coffee Break: Clarison Shoes
Coffee Break: Marley Hobo
Nordstrom is saying that the hobo is the bag trend of the season — and leave it to a brand called Hobo to actually make a great example of one. This bag, along with this Minkoff hobo bag that we’ve featured before, are actually the best reviewed hobos at Nordstrom. I like this red because it … Read More about Coffee Break: Marley Hobo
Workwear Hall of Fame: Whitney Pump
Block pumps are everywhere right now — every single brand has them — and for some reason I was surprised to see that Naturalizer does too. I don’t know why; obviously they have a reasonable height and a nice founded toe line so there’s no reason they shouldn’t be comfortable. This one comes in this lovely … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Whitney Pump
Coffee Break: Bioelements Travel Kits
I just bought this myself — and what’s more, I was replacing empties, which I never happen to do. I got one of these little kits maybe a year or two ago, and I finally ran out of Sleepwear (described as an “overnight age activist creme for dry to combination skin”). Instead of buying the … Read More about Coffee Break: Bioelements Travel Kits
Coffee Break: Lady Leather Tote
This gawgeous leather tote from Mansur Gavriel is part of the brand’s line of Lady bags, which come in a range of sizes — this is the biggest one. It looks so sleek and cool, whether you use it as a large handbag or a work tote, although at 10″ H x 12″ W x 4.7″ D it’s … Read More about Coffee Break: Lady Leather Tote
Coffee Break: London Pointy Toe Pump
I’ve always liked a low, somewhat strappy pump, and these lovely suede ones from Coach are getting great reviews over at Nordstrom. I’ve always thought a 2.5″ heel is one of the most walkable options, but that’s me — how high do you prefer your heels, readers? The pictured pump is $165. COACH London Pointy Toe … Read More about Coffee Break: London Pointy Toe Pump
Coffee Break: Fitness Kit
Cute! I had not noticed these little kits from Pinch Provisions before, but they’re very clever. They’re stocked with provisions that would be great if you want to keep an easy bag at the office for “just in case” kind of incidents involving the gym, including blister balm, headbands, earbuds, and more. (The brand also … Read More about Coffee Break: Fitness Kit
Coffee Break: City Pod Tote
Today we’re featuring this ah-mazing City Pod Tote from Marni. It’s just so clean and so minimalist, but gorgeous at the same time. I like the exposed seam detail and the sophisticated and stunning style. The tote is $2,140, so it’s definitely a splurge. Net-a-Porter has them, as does Farfetch, and some are on sale. Marni City Pod Tote … Read More about Coffee Break: City Pod Tote