We’re digging this “whiskey” colored bag from Antonio Melani — love the geometric look to the seaming, the flip-lock closure, and the comfortable strap-drop length. It’s $179, only at Dillards.com. Antonio Melani “Stevie” Flap Shoulder Bag
Coffee Break: Emily High-Heel Platform Mary Jane
We always forget about Johnston & Murphy for women’s shoes, but they consistently have some really cute heels. Today, we’re liking these “cognac” platform Mary Janes — we like the tiered look to the leather, as well as the color. The price isn’t bad, either — was $228, now $89 — but if you buy … Read More about Coffee Break: Emily High-Heel Platform Mary Jane
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: High-Waist Tweed Pants
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Bergdorf Goodman just added some Fall 2010 designer styles to the website, and it’s worth taking a gander just to drool — so many lovely, lovely things. For today’s TPS, we’re loving these high-waisted tweed pants from Chloe — they … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: High-Waist Tweed Pants
Coffee Break – Bandolino Shelley Pumps
We love the look of these peep-toes from Bandolino and, judging by the 46 glowing reviews on Zappos, they’re not just another pretty shoe. We like that they come in a zillion colors (including the almost tortoise-shell-like print pictured), and the price is great, ranging from $53.06 for some colors to $58.95 for others. Bandolino … Read More about Coffee Break – Bandolino Shelley Pumps
Coffee Break: Lacoste Women’s Belvoir 150 Flat
Reader Z wrote in to us about these lovely flats: “I just got these in today, and they’re beautiful! I have the black – it’s subtle and work appropriate for people who can wear flats, and the quality is amazing. Can’t beat the price.” Nice! The purple/brown (pictured) strikes us as an interesting shoe to … Read More about Coffee Break: Lacoste Women’s Belvoir 150 Flat
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Seamed sheath dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Great basic dress from Banana Republic. Sleeves? Check. Office-appropriate length? Check. No cleavage? Check. We like the seaming, and — why, hello, it’s hand-washable. We also like that it comes in regulars, petites, and talls, in both toasted almond (pictured) … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Seamed sheath dress
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Open Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader K suggests this cardigan, noting that it’s “very lightweight and versatile. I bought it in gray and mocha.” We like it, particularly the simple look — there are no ruffles, no buttons, no pockets, no snaps, no draped fabric … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Open Cardigan
Coffee Break: Naturalizer – Beacon
We got an e-mail from reader C, raving about this “Beacon” shoe: The heel is higher than it looks and oh-so-so-comfortable. I bought these to be able to commute in dress pants and heels (my comfy commuting flats only work with skirts b/c all my trousers are tailored to heel-length). From the subway stop, I … Read More about Coffee Break: Naturalizer – Beacon
Coffee Break: Assouline/Cole Haan Bookbag
Reader D sent us in this new-to-us Assouline/Cole Haan collaboration: a gorgeous bookbag, covered with numbers. (Assouline is a French book company, apparently.) Love. Love! Can we say: love? It’s definitely on the splurgy side, though: $450, available in brown (pictured), black, and red. Assouline/Cole Haan Bookbag Update: looking for something similar? As of 2022 … Read More about Coffee Break: Assouline/Cole Haan Bookbag
Coffee Break: Darleen Pump
We like the look of this pump from Joan & David — particularly because it’s only a 2.5″ heel, which is our preferred shoe height. It comes in both black and brown, and the black is on sale today — was $88, now $79 at Endless. Circa Joan & David Women’s Darleen Mid Heel Pump … Read More about Coffee Break: Darleen Pump
Coffee Break: Genevieve Small Triangle Tote
Endless has a lot of sales on Cole Haan handbags today, for some reason, including this lovely brown bag. We like the details (the feet, the technology pockets), as well as the general look of the bag. We can’t help but think it would look great with the white suit we featured on Wednesday… The … Read More about Coffee Break: Genevieve Small Triangle Tote
Coffee Break: Links and Locks Hobo
We are loving this simple hobo bag. We like the classic, slightly old-school vibe to it, as well as the chain detailing on the strap. It comes in mushroom, black, coral, and evergreen — and all seem to be selling out fast on Endless. It’s $268 (at the moment it’s also part of a special … Read More about Coffee Break: Links and Locks Hobo