Wall organizers with pockets are great for storing sunglasses, earbuds, gloves, winter hats — anything that you want to have handy to grab when you’re on your way out of the house. You can use a hanging shoe organizer to do the same thing, but I thought this one looked a little bit nicer. It’s perfect … Read More about Coffee Break: Hanging Wall Organizer
Coffee Break: Buffy Leather Shoulder Bag
Red bags: Yea or nay, ladies? I have one or two of them, but I rarely wear them — still, I know a number of women who considered them the perfect neutral. If you’re on the hunt, particularly for a tote bag/shoulder bag hybrid, this large leather bag from Lodis is a good bet — … Read More about Coffee Break: Buffy Leather Shoulder Bag
Coffee Break: Stacy Pump
I was shopping somewhere recently (DSW?) and saw this pump in real life and thought it looked like a nice basic if you’re on the hunt. I’ve pictured it here in a gray, but it also comes in a wine and a black. And, bonus: it’s only $42. It’s available in medium and wide widths, … Read More about Coffee Break: Stacy Pump
Coffee Break: Possessed Lipstick
Ladies, how much is too much for a lipstick? This lipstick may look dark and dramatic, but for some reason I picked up the “sheer” version of it while out shopping recently, tried it on, and fell in love — it’s the perfect purpley plum for fall. No brainer, I thought, and decided to circle … Read More about Coffee Break: Possessed Lipstick
Coffee Break: Harloh Leather Shoulder Bag
If you’re looking for a quality bag and “designer” isn’t important to you, I know many readers have had a lot of love for Hobo bags and wallets over the years. I like the classic, almost vintage vibe to this shoulder bag, as well as the Italian leather, fun, colored lining, and kiss-lock pockets. The … Read More about Coffee Break: Harloh Leather Shoulder Bag
Coffee Break: Synal Flat
Oooh: these little pointed toe flats are bestsellers over at Bloomingdale’s, and it’s easy to see why — I love the bit of gold in the heel, the classic pointed toe style, and the wintry suede (for non-slushy days or office shoes, at least). Bloomingdale’s has them in three colors, Zappos has them in five, and … Read More about Coffee Break: Synal Flat
Coffee Break: Fingerless Gloves
These fingerless gloves are awesome. In the past I’ve had mittens that folded over your fingers (like these Kate Spade ones) and wore them because, while childish, they were very functional for touchscreens and more. These pictured fingerless gloves add a TON more style while sacrificing just a tiny bit of warmth — and you won’t … Read More about Coffee Break: Fingerless Gloves
Coffee Break: Candace Leather Satchel
I love this bag and would wear it with neutrals (particularly all black, with a red lipstick), but I love when bags and prints give you inspiration for entire outfits. I mean, everything about the colors is right here — the depth of the purple, the brightness of the red — even the proportions, with about … Read More about Coffee Break: Candace Leather Satchel
Coffee Break: Upright Sterling Ankle Boot
Huh: I’ve heard a lot of great things about VIONIC shoes over the past few years — particularly the boots! — and these may be the boots that get me to pull the trigger. I like the slight sheen to the weather-proof suede, the tassel pull on the zipper, and the 2″ heel. They’re hiiiiiiighly … Read More about Coffee Break: Upright Sterling Ankle Boot
Coffee Break: Jet Set Card Holder
I have a few of these kinds of cardholders around, and I must admit — I never use them. So, when I noticed that this one was so highly rated at Nordstrom, I read the comments with curioisty. It seems like a lot of folks use it for when you just want a credit card or … Read More about Coffee Break: Jet Set Card Holder
Coffee Break: Mary Pump
Grandma pumps: yea or nay? They’re everywhere this fall, and if you’re looking for an on-trend quality pair that is also comfortable, Weitzman has long been a favorite of readers for just those reasons. Besides, you know I love a purple pump. These are available at Zappos and Amazon for $375; they also come in black and … Read More about Coffee Break: Mary Pump
Coffee Break: Crosby Nylon Business Tote
This nylon business tote from Coach is in the men’s section of 6pm, but I see no reason why women wouldn’t wear it. (It’s 15″ x 5″ x 13.5″, which doesn’t seem crazy large; the shorter straps are 7.5″ long.) It looks lightweight but structured, has tons of great storage (and a zipper on top, huzzah!), … Read More about Coffee Break: Crosby Nylon Business Tote