December 2009

Top 10 Posts of 2009

by C December 30, 2009 Fashion

We’re still on an abbreviated posting schedule (don’t forget the holiday open thread!), but here are some of our top posts from 2009… after the jump!

Top Posts of 2009

1. Building Your Wardrobe For Your Summer Internship
2. Open Thread: Ponytails at the Office: Yay or Nay?
3. The Hunt: Appropriate Bags for Summer Associates
4. Poll: When Wearing A Collared Shirt and Blazer, Does the Collar Go Out or In?
5. Corporette 101: The Old Mirror Trick
6. What to Wear When You’re Laid Off and Looking
7. How to Wear Silk Scarves?
8. Reader Mail: Can I Take Leftovers From My Business Lunch?
9. A Bun in the Oven and a Mother in Court
10. Emergency Mailbag: Should she “Friend” her boss on Facebook?

Top posts of all time:
1. 10 Things to Know About Wearing Button-Down Shirts
2. Building Your Wardrobe For Your Summer Internship
3. What to Wear on Interviews Generally
4. What to Wear to Work on the Weekend
5. 10 Things You Should Know About a Business Lunch

Are any of your favorite posts not on the list? Let us know — we’d love to hear what your favorite content is.

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We just returned from a hard day out shopping and movie-watching to find this tantalizing offer from ShopBop, and we’ve already filled our cart (seriously, we’re getting about $500 worth of stuff). Lots of good stuff, including this lovely dress (Shoshanna Combo Sheath Dress) from Shoshanna — was $340, marked to $170, price comes to $136 in your cart. Not bad. Not bad at all. (And, for those of you who’ve been waiting, you will be thrilled to know that those Alexander McQueen stretch leather shorts are also on sale.) (We’re joking, but if you can pull them off, more power to you.) 2 DAYS ONLY! EXTRA 20% Off Items Marked 50% AND 70% Off at Shopbop with code EXTRA20. Ends 12/29 @ 11:59pm PST.

And, of course, don’t forget about our holiday open thread…
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Deal Alert – Anne Klein & Jones New York

by C December 28, 2009 Fashion

Both companies (owned by the same parent) are having some great sales. Anne Klein is up to 60% off, while Jones New York is taking up to 75% off all sale items. Pictured: Items on sale at JNY include this lovely sweater (Notch Collar Sweater Jacket), was $109, now $64, with another 30% off at checkout taking it down to $45.49. Oh, and a nice bonus — free shipping on all orders (at both stores) for a limited time.

Don’t forget about the holiday open thread, here…
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Sale alert – Bloomingdale’s cocktail dresses

by C December 25, 2009 Fashion

Bloomie’s is taking 50% off all sale merchandise, including a ton of cute cocktail dresses. For example, this lovely David Meister gold spun dress was$490, is marked $392 — so the price drops to $196 when you put it in your shopping cart. David Meister Sleeveless Spun Gold Cocktail Dress
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Deal Alert – Nordstrom bags

by C December 24, 2009 Fashion

Great sale on Nordstrom designer handbags, for some reason. About 20 bags are 40-60% off, including Versace, Michael Kors, and Chloe. For example, pictured: the Versace Patent Leather Shopper, was $3705, now $1480.
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Holiday Open Thread

by C December 22, 2009 Fashion

As you may have guessed from our “Bargain Tuesday” post today, we’re taking off for the holidays (and hope you are as well). We will be back to post about any good sales we hear — but until then, enjoy the holiday thread and whatever holiday plans you have.

We thought the “non-office clothes” recommendation went over well with last weekend’s open thread, so we’re going to continue it — these shoes aren’t quite casual, but are great for holiday parties. We like the ruffle on top, and the lack of sequins — nothing to snag a long skirt or dress, or a fancy-ish pair of trousers. We’d wear them with bare legs (and a driver and/or pair of snow boots standing by) but we think they could also work with the right pair of tights. Best of all, they’re part of the many shoes that Piperlime has on sale at the moment (lots are 40% off, even though these are not) — these were $89, now $69, available in sizes 5.5-10 in black and gold. Nina Ulexa Sandals

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