The Wonderful C.Wonder

C.Wonder is known for its fresh pops of color, prints, and monograms. So you can imagine my surprise when I discovered so many work appropriate pieces. C.Wonder, founded by J. Christopher Burch (yes, our girl Tory Burch's ex-hubby), is taking malls across the country by storm! Leave the neon at home, but pick up a few of these pieces to perk up your 9-5.

1. The Tote

Black and navy to match literally everything you own? Sold. Loving the gold hardware and super-on trend satchel shape with expandable sides.

Leather Keeper Satchel $298 in Navy & Black

2. The Shoe

Goodness, gracious this is one pretty shoe. This might be the most versatile shoe I've ever seen. Light enough for summer, dark enough for winter, polished enough for the office, and simple enough for running errands. 

Leather Cap Ballet Flat $98 in Ecru & Black

3. The Dress

Black, lacy, faux leather trim, and exposed zip. Forget 9 to 5. This baby is 9 to last call.  

Scalloped Lace Dress $168 in Black

4. The Bling

Tell me this wouldn't look great peeking out from beneath a classic white oxford. Now weather that oxford is paired with a suit or jeans is up to you.

Gold Dome Necklace $68

5. The Cherry on Top

The peplum shape: giving a classic piece a little more kick. The length: perfect with pants or a dress. The ability to perfectly pop the collar: more enigmatic than the Bermuda triangle.

Double Cotton Peplum Trench Coat $198 in Flax

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Holy Grail of Work Bags?

As mentioned in the "About" section of The Esquirette, the impetus to create this blog was the sheer lack of feminine and practical bags for the professional woman. How hard is it to find a bag that can fit a computer, some files, and the daily essentials within arm's reach? Apparently very hard!

Et voila! The search is over! The Dagne Dover tote bag just might be the work bag that has seemingly evaded me for years. The tote is made of water-resistant material and has gold-plated feet to keep the bag upright. Inside you'll find a laptop sleeve, tablet sleeve, wallet pocket, cell phone pocket, THREE lip gloss or pen compartments, a detachable keystrap, ID holder, AND an insulated water bottle / umbrella holder. Try saying all of those features in one breath! This bag just just got moved to the top of my wish list!

The Dagne Dover is sold for $245 in six perfect colors from black to mint. Monogramming is available! Swoon.

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