Brahmin 'Elisa' Handbag

Coffee Break – Elisa Handbag

I’ve always liked Brahmin handbags for quality, but this season they’ve got some amazing colors out — namely “Wisteria” (the plum pictured here in an Elisa handbag) and “Peacock,” a teal. The colors are dark — almost brooding! — but they pop all the same. The web does not do these beauties justice, especially with…

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St. John Collection Blazer, Shell & Skirt

Suit of the Week: St. John Collection

For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Happy Wednesday!…

AMETHYST SNAKE-EMBOSSED HEEL

Coffee Break – Amethyst Snake-Embossed Heel

This is definitely a “know your office” kind of shoe, but if you can get away with a 1″ platform as well as a fairly wide peep toe, I think these purple heels are gorgeous. Love the snake-embossed leather, the suede accents, and it’s my favorite shade of purple. They’re $118 at White House|Black Market,…