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Coffee Break: Leather Bow Belt

Brooks Brothers has some pretty good sales going on right now, including this belt, which I think is cute and very classic. Reviewers say that it runs large, so if you take a small or extra small you may want to avoid this one. If you’re also looking for belts in general, note that there are tons of them in Barney’s Warehouse…

green flat for work

Coffee Break: Faux Suede Comfort Ballet Flat

Here’s a question: What is your favorite foldable flat (or other lightweight flat) to throw in your bag or keep at work in your desk drawer? The company I’ve always recommended in the past, CitySlips, has apparently gone out of business (RIP) and so I’ve been looking for a replacement (although there are still the old standards…

velvet dress

Weekend Open Thread

Something on your mind? Chat about it here. This is a fun dress, and I think you could wear it a lot of places. It’s definitely for a certain time of the year, though — November through January and perhaps into February. But that’s why it’s 40% off: $82 down from $138. It’s available at Nordstrom in three colors,…