2019 Update: We still stand by these thoughts on stashing your cash for your emergency fund — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion on emergency funds, as well as our money roadmap to know what order to do personal finance tasks in. Managing your money can be one of … Read More about Tales from the Wallet: Stashing Your Cash
Archives for May 2011
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cotton Stretch Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh: fabulous basic dress from Brooks Brothers, and it seems to be selling out fast in the different colors. Love the boatneck and those little gathers at the waist — it’s the perfect dress to wear for the office under … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cotton Stretch Dress
Coffee Break – Orly Slingback
I’ve known of the brand Sam Edelman for years, but it recently seems like they’re really stepping it up a notch, because they have a ton of great pumps out right now. I’m particularly liking this slingback pump (available in black, camel, a two tone white/camel, and a zebra stripe). The camel in particular looks … Read More about Coffee Break – Orly Slingback
The Tomboy in the Suit
Reader A thinks her look is too “tomboy” for the office… I am writing to you in hopes for some advice on how to change from a “tom boy look” to a mid-level executive in a financial institution. I know that your blog is mostly geared toward New York lawyers, but while I am neither … Read More about The Tomboy in the Suit
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Button Down Dress with Belt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m intrigued by this colorful button-down dress with a belt. I think the belt is the key to making it look good (see, e.g., the Saks video, where the whole dress looks much more schlumpy when styled with a skinny … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Button Down Dress with Belt
Coffee Break – 7/8″ Snake-embossed leather skinny belt
I like this basic gray skinny belt from Talbots — it’s a great way to add a bit of sophistication and interest to an otherwise boring outfit of pants and a blouse. Talbots has it in two colors: gray (pictured) for $42, and a cameo rose on sale for $19. Note that it does come … Read More about Coffee Break – 7/8″ Snake-embossed leather skinny belt
The Best Tops for Under Suits
OK — I’ve got another “Corporette Shopping Guide” for everyone: the best tops for under suits. Which basic t-shirts are your favorites for under suits? How about button-front blouses? I’ve been working on this one forever and I don’t think I’ll ever feel like it’s totally ready, so I’m really looking forward to seeing reader … Read More about The Best Tops for Under Suits
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Colorblock Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Sigh: Love this colorblock dress from Jil Sander’s fall collection. The simple placket and neckline, the use of black and navy, the sophisticated take on colorblocking — love, love, love. It’s $1645 at Bergdorf Goodman. Colorblock Dress Seen a great … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Colorblock Dress
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. So we all know I”m a sucker for a colorful stripe on a shoe, and I love love love the swirls and lines on this sandal from Paul Smith. They’re $300 at Zappos Couture. Paul Smith – Dingani (Multi) – Footwear (L-2)
Weekly News Roundup
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.) – Buzzfeed has a helpful flow chart for that pesky question women face today: am I wearing pants? … Read More about Weekly News Roundup
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Ruffle Neck Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Love this richly colored blue dress from Target, and I like that it’s a bit more relaxed than a lot of dresses we see for work. The empire waist is forgiving, as is the A-line skirt, and the sleeves and … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Ruffle Neck Dress
Sponsored Post: Derek Lam & eBay Launch New Crowdsourced Collection
This post is sponsored by Derek Lam and eBay, but written by your usual blogger Kat Griffin. How fun: Derek Lam and eBay have just announced the first ever crowdsourced collection — and it’s available for purchase now. In February, Lam debuted an exclusive 16-dress collection and then invited shoppers everywhere to view the collection … Read More about Sponsored Post: Derek Lam & eBay Launch New Crowdsourced Collection