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  • Weekend Open Thread

    Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I was unfamiliar with the “huarache” style until recently, but it seems like the perfect, comfy but feminine thing to wear on the weekend with everything from casual summer dresses to shorts to linen trousers. I like that these highly-rated Cole Haan flats have a teensy bit…

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  • Coffee Break: Haight Satchel

    I was poking through the under $100 handbag selection on Nordstrom, looking for well-reviewed items for something else (see below), when I spied this gorgeous satchel — it looks like a great casual, fun briefcase for $65. I’d probably remove the crossbody strap (I almost always do!), but that’s me. The bag is 16″W x…

  • Coffee Break: Okala Pump

    We’ve featured this shoe on the blog before, but at this point I think it’s attaining “classics” status — it’s now available in 10 colors, with 37 glowing reviews on Zappos (and more on Nordstrom). It’s $109-$130, although Amazon does have a few colors on sale in lucky sizes. Sam Edelman Okala (L-5)

  • Coffee Break: ‘Jet Set – Slim’ Saffiano Leather Wallet

    The below content is about the 2014 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. There’s a ton of MICHAEL Michael Kors at the Nordstrom Half-Yearly sale, and for today’s coffee break I’m liking this little leather wallet in a happy, bright raspberry. It looks like it has plenty of room for cards and money, and numerous positive reviews. It…

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    Kat’s Shoe Picks from The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale

    The below content is about the 2014 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. Ok! I’ve finally had time to peruse the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale for shoes and made a few notes — check out our workwear picks, and (hopefully) stay tuned for some great handbag and accessory picks, later today: Specific shoes that are well-rated (but for some…