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  • Coffee Break: Quilted Briefcase

    We’ve talked before about the best briefcases for women, but sometimes it’s fun to look on the guys’ side. To that end, I present this lovely quilted briefcase from Brooks Brothers’ men’s section. I like the dark gray quilted wool, as well as the navy patent accents and the interior organization. It’s $348 at Brooks Brothers. Brooks Brothers…

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  • Suit of the Week: Talbots

    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. Colorful suits seem…

  • Coffee Break: Alexandra Pump

    Every so often I get a plea for lovely brown pumps — and these nice “tobacco glazed” pumps look lovely. (They also come in black and navy.) I like that they come in sizes 6-12 in regular, narrow, and wide widths. The 2.75″ heel is $140 at Zappos. Trotters Alexandra Pump Psst: Amazon has some colors on sale…