Ooh: cute textured bag from Ivanka Trump. I think the quilted synthetic leather looks really lux, and a bit foreign and mysterious — I looked at the picture here and wondered, what is that? Considering the price, I knew it wasn’t ostrich or some other exotic animal — but in real life, people won’t have … Read More about Coffee Break – Cynthia Doctor Satchel
Archives for July 2012
Can Older Women Have Long Hair and Still Be Professional?
Update: We still think this is a great discussion on whether older women can have long hair and still be professional — but you may also want to check out some of our more recent discussions on aging gracefully, including how to go gray intentionally. Long hair on older women: the perennial question. Despite our … Read More about Can Older Women Have Long Hair and Still Be Professional?
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Cambridge Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader K wrote in to recommend this blazer, and I think it looks gorgeous — I love both the fuchsia and the red. Note that for every jacket purchased, a school uniform is donated to a girl in need in … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Cambridge Blazer
Coffee Break – Katia Essential Wallet
If you’ve been hunting for an affordable wallet, consider an oilcloth one — you can often get a really colorful, fun piece that holds up quite well in your purse. This lovely purple one from Boje Designs (available in another 3 colors) is $34 at Amazon. Boje Designs Katia Essential Wallet (L-2)
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Enrico Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Something about this dress just seems so sophisticated to me — the pleats, the high waist, the pockets, the black silk… it really just looks effortless. I’d skip the platform booties, as styled here, though, and go with a nice … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Enrico Dress
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Zappos has a lot of sandals on clearance right now, and while at first it looked to be a pretty ho-hum sale, I discovered a ton of steep designer markdowns. I love these sexy Bottega Veneta sandals in a gorgeous indigo — great mix of leather, suede, … 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 through our CorporetteDeals Twitter feed.) You can also follow us on Pinterest. – Refinery29 profiles 3 chic finance girls and their desk to … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Seamed Pencil Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. So: The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale continues (prices go back up to normal prices on 8/6 — all of my picks from the sale are here and here). Included in the sale is the Halogen Seamed Pencil Skirt, a Nordstrom classic … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Seamed Pencil Skirt
Coffee Break – Ninfea 1 Pump
At first I thought these shoes had cutouts to resemble polkadots — but really, they’re made entirely of patent leather flowers. (Daisies, I believe; flowers are not my strong point.) No, the pumps are not for everyone, but I think these could be a great way to accessorize a casual day at the office. They’re … Read More about Coffee Break – Ninfea 1 Pump
Staying Warm in the Subzero Office
Here are some tips on how to stay warm in a freezing office (and still look polished)…
Thursday’s TPS Report: Blue Silk Asymmetrical Pleat Front Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Bluefly is having some pretty huge sales right now. For example, look at this fun black, blue and white dress from BCBGMAXAZRIA — it was $238, but is now $73 at the site. I love the colors, and I think it’s … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Blue Silk Asymmetrical Pleat Front Dress
Suit of the Week: BASLER
For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. I love … Read More about Suit of the Week: BASLER