Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I feel like I am seeing beautiful blouse after beautiful blouse this season — including this gorgeous peacock-themed one from BASLER. I love the vibrant teal and royal blue, mixed with the more muted brown and green, and I love … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Peacock Shirt with Tie
Archives for October 2012
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Although I’m not a fan of lace for the office, I’ve always loved it for nights on the town, and lace is everywhere this season. A lace dress can be a little too much (at least for normal Saturday nights), but I love the look of this … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
Like these posts? Follow us on Twitter or 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. – Savvy Sugar has some street style looks to steal for work. – Forbes … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Surplice Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I know this is a basic top (and a very green one), but I can’t get over thinking how pretty it would look under a blazer. I love that wrapped look, the high V, the bit of ruching at the … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Surplice Top
The Saks Friends & Family Sale
There are so many good things on sale at the Saks Friends & Family sale that I though I’d do a quick roundup of some of my favorites. (Pictured: an elusive shrunken sweater! Elie Tahari Merino Wool Chariot Sweater. Was $298, marked to $223.50, with discount down to $178.) A few notes: – There is … Read More about The Saks Friends & Family Sale
Coffee Break – Fei Embellished Patent-Leather Slingbacks
It really feels like polka dots are everywhere this season! I love these splurge-worthy studded slingbacks in black and burgundy. The burgundy stripe reminds me of spectator pumps, and I can see these shoes livening up so many outfits. They’re (gulp) $725 at Net-a-Porter. Jason Wu Fei embellished patent-leather slingbacks (L-2)
How Do You Make Your Evenings Productive?
What are the best ways to recharge after work — and reclaim those hours as a productive time for you? Reader R wonders, how do you make your evenings productive? Do you have any tips for recharging after work so you can have a more productive night? I keep reading about how mothers like Sheryl … Read More about How Do You Make Your Evenings Productive?
Thursday’s TPS Report: Split-Strap Shift Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Saks is one of the many stores with a Friends & Family sale going on right now. For today, especially for this price, I like this Michael Michael Kors navy shift dress. The split sleeves look nice (although probably best … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Split-Strap Shift Dress
Suit of the Week: Kay Unger
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. OK. This … Read More about Suit of the Week: Kay Unger
Previously, on Corporette…
Travel back in the Corporette time capsule… Here’s what was on our minds oh so many moons ago. One year ago… When You Work with Sexist Pigs Preparing for the Chance Meeting with the VIP (by guest poster Belle from Capitol Hill Style) How to Control Stress-Related Eating (by guest poster Ying Ying Li) How … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Belted Dolman Sleeve Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Commenter TCFKAG wrote in to recommend this Suzi Chin dress, noting “People are always looking for sleeved dresses, the price is relatively reasonable and I like the colors available.” Nice! I do like this piece (and the 54 mostly positive … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Belted Dolman Sleeve Sheath Dress
Coffee Break – Lindy Bag
Hello, gorgeous. Love this colorblocked handbag — the pink satin interior, the exposed zipper, the piped seams — it looks ladylike but a bit daring as well. And, ho ho, ShopBop.com‘s Friends and Family sale just started, so you can take 20% off your entire purchase with code WEAREFAMILY. Nice. Was $375, but the price … Read More about Coffee Break – Lindy Bag