Should you join the office boys’ club if you’ll be the only woman? What if your male coworkers meet and talk shop outside of work while taking part in an activity — such as tennis or golf — that you don’t even like? Reader K, who works outside of the U.S., wonders: I have a question regarding the ‘old boy’s … Read More about Joining the Boys’ Club When You’re a Woman
Archives for January 2015
Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: Belted Silk Wrap Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Hell-o. We’ve seen a ton of iterations of this belted/wrapped blouse combo (some good, some not) — I usually like ’em all. I do think the key to making it non-bathrobe-like is the emphasis on the waist (or, the flared … Read More about Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: Belted Silk Wrap Blouse
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. First: don’t forget to check out our roundup of MLK-day sales — we’ll update it as we see ’em! I’m not really into skulls for the office — but something about this really aggressive scary McQueen cuff is speaking to me for the weekend. I think it … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Happy MLK Day! 52 Sales (and Kat’s Top 14)
There are so many good sales going on right now, ladies — we’ll update them if any new ones arise, but there are so many good ones already going on. I wanted to bold half the list, but here are my top 14… Updates are in red! 6pm.com – 60% off Coach. All Saints – … Read More about Happy MLK Day! 52 Sales (and Kat’s Top 14)
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 and Instagram, or by our RSS feed. Have you tried the KonMari method of … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Pleated Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ann Taylor has started the weekend sales early and strong: take an extra 60% off all sale styles, and 40% off all full price styles. There are a TON of crepe blouses among the sale styles, many of them highly … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Pleated Top
Coffee Break: Lila Twirl Earrings
I’m intrigued by these cool earrings that curve around your lobe. The brand has a ton of similar earrings; for some reason I like these the best. They seem interesting but effortless, cutting edge but work appropriate, and I think once you got the curved loop figured out, they’d be very comfortable (much like my beloved … Read More about Coffee Break: Lila Twirl Earrings
How to Find Career Coaches (And Why, and When)
What are your best tips on how to find career coaches, ladies? Why might you need one? When in your career should you look a career coach? Let’s discuss. First, here’s Reader J’s question about how to find a career coach: Have you ever written about using the services of a career coach? How does … Read More about How to Find Career Coaches (And Why, and When)
Thursday’s TPS Report: Perfect Parisian Sheath
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oh kay! Game on. I was going to blog about this baby back when it was available for rent, but then I got distracted. But NOW, it’s even better: it’s available for sale. And it’s $87… down from $695. My … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Perfect Parisian Sheath
Suit of the Week: McQueen
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 found … Read More about Suit of the Week: McQueen
Beauty Wednesday: Moisturizers for Dry Winter Skin
I thought my dry skin last year was pregnancy-related, but I’m finding that I really do need extra moisture on my face. I haven’t yet taken the plunge on something serious like La Mer in part because I really like my affordable Burt’s Bee’s option. It’s 99% natural, moisturizes with “Royal Jelly,” which Amazon describes … Read More about Beauty Wednesday: Moisturizers for Dry Winter Skin
Wednesday’s TPS Report: ‘Sunmosa Ponte’ Seam Detail Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I love a good discount, and there’s a ton of Classiques Entier on sale at Nordstrom for 40-60% off. This simple sheath dress (and its sleeved version) is now 40% off, in both the blue pictured as well as simple … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: ‘Sunmosa Ponte’ Seam Detail Dress