Hiyo: love this simple rose quartz necklace. Rose quartz is supposedly a lucky stone for finding love, you know. The necklace is $148 at Endless. Wendy Mink “Rajasthan” Rose Quartz Set Necklace Seen a great piece you’d like to recommend? Please e-mail editor@corporette.com with “TPS” in the subject line. (L-2)
Oooh: Love the geometric look to this necklace from Kenneth Cole New York. I’d wear it to jazz up a ton of simple shapes — the black turtleneck, a solid colored cardigan or boatneck sweater — and even as part of a more layered look, such as with a crisp button front blouse, open to … Read More about Coffee Break – “Modern Metallic” Gold Resin Geometric Frontal Necklace
Wow: I’ve admired Lauren Merkin’s clutches and smaller bags for years, but I did not know the line now has totes. (And iPad cases!! Awesome!) I like this tote (pictured here in burgundy, but also available in navy and olive). Knowing her products, I’m sure the lambskin leather is ridiculously soft, and 11″x16″x3″ size is … Read More about Coffee Break – Studded Lambskin Tote
I love the look of this burnished leather hobo from DKNY, available in burgundy (pictured, available at Zappos for $206.50), gray (also available at Zappos, for $221.25), green (available at Endless for $228.27 and Amazon for $202) and dark blue (available at Amazon for $177.) I like the pleats on the bag, the general size, … Read More about Coffee Break – DKNY Burnished Pleated Flower Large Hobo
Endless has a bunch of great sales right now — lots of great brands on sale including Kate Spade, L.A.M.B., Cole Haan, and more. Today I’m liking these simple geometric flats from Delman. The red patent is cheerful and bright, and the closed toe helps make the other cut-outs more appropriate for a conservative office. … Read More about Coffee Break: Wanda Flat
I saw this shoe mentioned somewhere recently as one of the highest-rated heels for comfort, and have had my eye on it. The “smokey teal” color, pictured, is particularly fun — but it also comes in the more sedate black, brown, and “camel.” The shoe is normally $130, but with the Cyber-Monday deals going on … Read More about Coffee Break: Barbarella Pump Wave
After Tuesday’s discussion on “designer bags,” I was intrigued to see that some people considered Coach or Dooney a designer brand while others scoffed at the idea and suggested only a $1000+ bag could be designer. Maybe I missed it, but I didn’t see much said about the “emerging” designer bags,which can offer quality, style, … Read More about Coffee Break: Rebecca Minkoff MAB Mini
This shoe first caught my eye at Nordstrom — I loved the classic look with the unusual greenish color (and 5 glowing reviews). After a closer look it appears that the color is just a black calfskin — but hey, a classic comfortable black slingback is still something of a find! At Nordstrom, the shoes … Read More about Coffee Break: Glades Pump
Dark, dark burgundy seems to be the new color this season, including this lovely Charles David bag (also available in black, charcoal, and camel). I like the sunburst detailing on the front, as well as the interesting hardware for the straps. And it’s a great sale, too — was $350, now $192.50 at Endless.com. Charles … Read More about Coffee Break: Marina Large Satchel
Great gray tote from Tianni — like the belt detailing, the zipper closure, and the interior pockets, as well as the general look of the bag. It’s available in grey (pictured), black, and rose at Endless.com for $74. Magid Jacquelyn Large Tote
OK, so we’re not sold on the name (they couldn’t come up with anything better than “3023 Drawstring Tote”?) but we like the look of this product. Love the vertical stripes of alternating leathers, as well as the nice size — it’s 15.25″ high, 14.25″ wide, and 3″ deep, with an 8″ shoulder drop. Also … Read More about Coffee Break: High Fashion Tote
In the “sometimes a good sale is a curse” department, Endless is having an amazing sale on bags right now (ends today), including bags like Cole Haan, botkier, Rebecca Minkoff, Kate Spade, and more. Four separate Cole Haan bags are currently hurtling their way through the mail to me via free shipping. (Three are going back, I swear.) But: Yes. Good sale. One of the bags I bought was this Cole Haan bag, which I’ve lusted after in the department store — supremely soft, nice size for when you don’t need to carry papers or notebooks, and can go from work to weekend without much problem. Was $428, marked to $235.40 (in black and red); price drops to 164.78 with 30% special offer. (It only shows up at checkout!) Also available in gray (for $428). Cole Haan Prudence Small Soft Tote
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