We’ve heard raves about these “perfect” pumps from Ann Taylor, and they’re on sale this week — were $155, now marked to $99, take an extra 30% off with the code FRIENDS. And they still have normal sizes left! Not bad — not bad at all. Perfect Elle Pumps
Archives for April 2010
How to Dress Professionally After Maternity Leave
Welcome to our guest poster, a Fortune 500 lawyer who has some suggestions for how to dress professionally after maternity leave!
Tuesday’s TPS Report: The ruffled-pocket boucle jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We saw this in white in Real Simple a few weeks ago, and it definitely caught our eye — the clean lines, the cute pockets, the ladylike shape. Today, we’re liking the yellow version, as it strikes us as a … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: The ruffled-pocket boucle jacket
Coffee Break: Buffalo Thin Belt
We love a good deal on a basic, like this lovely leather belt from Brooks Brothers. (Incidentally, there seem to be a lot of great deals to be had on shoes and accessories at BB right now.) This belt was $128, now $38 (size M only). Buffalo Thin Belt
Open Thread: Hiding a Baby Bump
How do you hide a baby bump? This struck us as a great question… I’d love to see some suggestions on hiding a baby bump while dressing appropriately for the office. Hiding my growing belly wasn’t hard with my first baby. It just wasn’t that big. Now I’m pregnant with my second and, true to … Read More about Open Thread: Hiding a Baby Bump
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Jamila Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’re loving this simple blue dress from Diane von Furstenberg — the pleated wide neckline at the top, the keyhole back, the defined waist, and the ladylike length — all strike us as really lovely. It’s $375 at Shopbop.com (alas, … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Jamila Dress
Weekend Open Thread
Hooray for Friday! Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Weekend recommendation: For some reason we are in the mood for a bright, colorful totebag — perhaps we’re dreaming of novels and beaches and picnics. In any event, we like this fun bag from Dakine, which has a great fluorescent plaid pattern, and is … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
Liking these posts? Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale.) – Next Wednesday is Administrative Assistant’s Day — plan accordingly. (Our $.02: We recommend a combination gift of cash and flowers — ProFlowers … Read More about Weekly News Update
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: City Stretch Lightweight Flare Pants
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. New York & Co. is having some crazy sales right now — prices up to 70% off, plus take an extra 15% off with promo code 2400 — lots of pieces come below $10. For today’s TPS, we like this … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: City Stretch Lightweight Flare Pants
Coffee Break: Python and Croc Satchel
Reader E suggests this lovely handbag, noting: “I saw this handbag and nearly fainted from its gorgeousness. It is way out of my league, but I would love to carry it to work!” We agree, it’s a gorgeous bag (and definitely a splurge!) — we particularly like the stones hanging from the handles. It’s $2,850 … Read More about Coffee Break: Python and Croc Satchel
Emergency Reader Mail: What to Wear to a Conference?
Readers, what are your best tips for what to wear to a conference? Specifically, what would you wear to a Saturday conference?
Thursday’s TPS Report: Printed kelsey ruffle top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We are seeing a so many ruffled blouses this season! We actually like JCrew’s take on it — the ruffles are high enough that it’s a collar effect and keeps the focus on your face, without adding any volume to … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Printed kelsey ruffle top