Recent Recommendations

  • Coffee Break: Vintage Shoulder Bag Top-Handle Tote

    Every so often one finds a brand that’s cute, affordable, and extremely well reviewed on Amazon — Jack & Chris seems to be one of them. Their bags are all 100% soft grain cowhide leather, bear no markings, and have a classic look about them. This particular bag has leather feet, a number of interior…

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  • Coffee Break: Esperance Pumps

    These well-reviewed pumps (available in four colors!) are 45% off over at Nordstrom — nice. (Black and bisque are still full price at $117, but note that they come in narrow and wide sizes as well.) I like the classic shape, the comfortable heel (2.75″), and the price: they’re $59.98. Louise et Cie ‘Esperance’ Pump (L-all)  

  • Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report:

    Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! This ribbed tee looks perfect for work and beyond — the perfect kind of tee for layering beneath suits as well as a good “jeans and tee” kind of shirt. I like the idea of layering delicate necklaces…