January 2011

Coffee Break: Floating Feathers Scarf

by Kat January 31, 2011 Accessories

Floating Feathers ScarfI’m loving this wispy, artsy wool scarf from Madewell — love the colors and the abstract pattern. I’d use it for a pop of color and whimsy with a blazer of almost any color. Was $49, now $24.99 at Madewell. Floating Feathers Scarf

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Introducing the Corporette Guide to Comfortable Heels

by Kat January 31, 2011 Basics

Stuart Weitzman - Madison (Black Soft Patent) - FootwearI’ve been thinking for a while about expanding the site to include shopping guides on those dead-simple basics that every woman needs and buys (and has definite opinions about) but, to be honest, aren’t that much fun to blog about. (A navy Theory suit? A pair of black heels? Yawn.) (Pictured:
Stuart Weitzman – Madison (Black Soft Patent) – Footwear
, available at Zappos for $298.)

One of our top posts last year was one on comfortable heels, so I thought I’d start there — I’d like to introduce the Corporette Guide to Comfortable Heels! Please check it out and add comments — which brands are your favorite? which particular shoes do you buy over and over again? Please comment on the page itself — and please keep any off-topic comments/threadjacks to this current page. (Warning: I will delete any off-topic discussions from the shopping guide.)

(This is part of the new Corporette “Shop” section on the top menu, which I began building late last year — it includes a round-up of sample sale sites, as well as “The Mall,” which is really just a list of stores that I have affiliate relationships with; I eventually hope to grow that section with more guides (such as a guide to basic suits) as well as perhaps some Corporette merchandise like T-shirts and mugs. (Believe it or not, people who are not my mother have asked for such things!))

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Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Marina Grande-Print Dress

by Kat January 31, 2011 Fashion

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.

Marina Grande-Print DressAkris has a number of scenic print dresses out right now, and I’m particularly loving this cotton shirt dress. Love the fitted style, the high, pointed collar, and the drawstring sleeves. It’s $2990 at Saks Fifth Avenue (which has some great sales going on, including a number of Wolford tights, as well as a bunch of Theory and Tory Burch pieces). Marina Grande-Print Dress


Seen a great piece you’d like to recommend? Please e-mail editor@corporette.com with “TPS” in the subject line.

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Weekend Open Thread

by Kat January 28, 2011 Weekend Open Thread

Kate Spade Get SandalsSomething on your mind? Chat about it here.

Piperlime has one of the best collections of “blush”-colored shoes that I’ve seen in a while (although it is a bit heavy on the shooties — really, who wears blush shooties?). In any event — I am drooling over this pair of Kate Spade sandals. They will probably be a bit too much of a sandal to qualify as “work appropriate” at most conservative offices, but they look absolutely perfect for the weekend. Love the platform, love the straps, love the color. They’re $325 at Piperlime. Kate Spade Get Sandals

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Weekly News Update

by Kat January 28, 2011 News

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 through our CorporetteDeals Twitter feed.)
- Fashionista looks back to the runway shows to see what trends stuck and what didn’t for Spring 2011.
- Anita Bruzzese suggests some ways to boost your standing at your job.
- Thanks to a new survey from LinkedIn, we now know that January is the best month to ask for a promotion. Reuters reports…
- The Working Closet ponders the ethics of “fast fashion” like Forever 21.
- Finally, Lifehacker has some suggestions for getting a handle on your out of control work schedule.

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Office Must: T-Shirt Bras (Sponsored Post from Freshpair)

by Kat January 28, 2011 Advertising

Blue Freshpair Static BannerThis post is written by Kat Griffin, but brought to you by Corporette sponsor, Freshpair.

A long time ago, I used to wear all sorts of bras to work. Lacy bras! Bras with seams! I even had a few beautiful demi-cup bras that I got on a trip to Paris that really did not “contain me,” so to speak, for the office. I don’t remember if t-shirt bras got popular in the meantime or if I just discovered them, but since that discovery I really cannot wear anything else to the office. It actively bugs me if I’m wearing a blouse or a simple jersey top and I can see the lace through the top, or the seams of the bra — it just seems to be distracting, which is the number one office no-no. Every woman is particular, of course, as to which bra will be comfortable — but I thought I’d round up some of the bestselling bras that I’ve heard great things about or could vouch for myself. You can see Freshpair’s entire selection of t-shirt bras here, or check out our round-up after the jump… Please chime in with your own favorites in comments!

Value-In-Style Microfiber Wireless BraI’ve heard great things about this bra as being very durable, even though it’s inexpensive. Alas, it only comes in sizes A and B, in beige and white. It’s $14.99 at Freshpair. Value-In-Style Microfiber Wireless Bra
Bra-Llelujah Full Coverage Front Closure Bra“I am obsessed with this bra,” a friend told me a while ago — she wears her Spanx Bra-Lelujah under everything. It’s available in black, mocha and beige in sizes 32A-38DD at Freshpair.
Bra-Llelujah Full Coverage Front Closure Bra
Dream Tisha Underwire BraI have this bra myself — it’s one of my favorites! Very comfortable, and the “molded cup” prevents headlights without adding more to my already ample bosom. This one’s available in sizes 32C-44G for $69 at Freshpair. Dream Tisha Underwire Bra

Readers, which t-shirt bras are your favorite?

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