Coffee Break: Gold Lana Monogrammed Oval Signet Ring

Coffee Break: Gold Lana Monogrammed Oval Signet Ring

I remember reading (I think in Nina Garcia’s The One Hundred) that a woman should always have a signet ring — it was an interesting idea that seemed more fitting if one has, say, a family shield or crest of armor — but it’s stuck with me enough over the years that I like the…

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Suit of the Week: Calvin Klein

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. Oooh: I…

Coffee Break: Vintage Shoulder Bag Top-Handle Tote

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…