I’ve mentioned a few of the big sales already happening (e.g., see my picks for the Nordstrom & Bergdorf Goodman sales) — but there are so many other ones already happening that I thought I’d do a quick roundup. The seven sales that I would check out first are bolded! – 6pm: Cole Haan up … Read More about Happy Memorial Day! Here Are 35 Sales Already Going On (and Kat’s Top 7)
Archives for May 2013
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. – There’s kind of an awesome sketch on Huffington Post from Amy Schumer about … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Faux Wrap Top
The below content is about the 2013 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ve posted the long-sleeved version of this wrap top before, so I’m happy to see they have a cap-sleeved version of it. Love that high shawl collar (perfect to have … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Faux Wrap Top
Coffee Break: Pearl & Blue Agate Necklace
Oooooh: love. Love love love. Love! These are natural freshwater cultured baroque pearls with a very blue agate stations, in solid bronze. I love the organic shapes, and the bright blue mixed with the bright white. Love. I’d wear it to work, out on the town, and, well, everywhere. It’s $895 at Neiman Marcus (sigh). … Read More about Coffee Break: Pearl & Blue Agate Necklace
When Do Girly Clothes Become Unprofessional?
If you wear girly clothes, will you be seen as less of a professional? Reader A wonders… I recently parted ways with a company where I was being micromanaged, like my boss didn’t trust me to do anything without his help and supervision. He never said why, but he kept treating me like some incompetent … Read More about When Do Girly Clothes Become Unprofessional?
Thursday’s TPS Report: Cashmere Basic V-Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. So. Many. Good. Sales! Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman, Last Call… and now one more for you: the Inhabit sample sale is going on, with savings of up to 80% off their amazing cashmere. Seriously, my Inhabit sweater is one of the … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Cashmere Basic V-Cardigan
Suit of the Week: Laundry by Shelli Segal
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. Some people … Read More about Suit of the Week: Laundry by Shelli Segal
Bergdorf Goodman Contemporary 5F Spring Fling Sale – Deal Alert
So it turns out Nordstrom is not the only sale in town today — my FB feed is filled with my blogger friends dying over the Bergdorf Goodman 5F Contemporary Spring Fling sale. And oh, it is good, ladies. The 5F contemporary sale is what’s being promoted, but if you cruise around the site you’ll … Read More about Bergdorf Goodman Contemporary 5F Spring Fling Sale – Deal Alert
Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale – Deal Alert!
The below content is about the 2013 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. As promised, I thought I’d round up some of my favorites from the big clearance sale going on at Nordstrom right now. I’ve also gone through and added previous recommendations (tons of shoes in particular) to the Corporette Bargains page. A few more notes: there … Read More about Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale – Deal Alert!
Wednesday’s TPS Report: ‘Chelsea’ Seersucker Silk Blouse
The below content is about the 2013 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale for women and kids has started, with savings of up to 40% on lots of good things, including denim, spring coats, Theory, Cole Haan, Stuart Weitzman, and … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: ‘Chelsea’ Seersucker Silk Blouse
Coffee Break: Alexis Barrel Satchel
In general, I never, ever wear this color of bag — but I know some women who wear this approximately 400% more than they wear a black bag, so I thought I’d pick it for today’s Coffee Break. (It also comes in a lovely navy, though, as well as a white.) I like the cognac … Read More about Coffee Break: Alexis Barrel Satchel
That’s Ms. Griffin To You: When To Use Last Names
When do you call work associates by their last name (such as Ms. Griffin), or by another title (such as Attorney Griffin)? Do you have a preference how work associates refer to you — and how do you communicate that? Does calling someone else “Ms. Griffin” make you look young? I’ve gotten a number of … Read More about That’s Ms. Griffin To You: When To Use Last Names