My mother was just extolling the virtues of something I got her at Uncommon Goods (these beer sommelier glasses, if you’re interested), so I was perusing the site again recently, and found this fun spice kit. If you’re traveling for business (or working crazy hours), you’re often at the mercy of the hotel kitchen (or Seamless), and eating … Read More about Coffee Break: Mobile Foodie Survival Kit
Archives for August 2015
What Your Tote Bag Says About You
What does your tote bag say about you?
What Are Your Favorite Podcasts for Working Women?
2020 Update: We still think this is a great roundup of podcasts for working women — but if you’re looking for something a little more recent, here’s our latest discussion of the best podcasts for smart women. In the past we’ve talked about our favorite magazines as well as summer brain candy books, but we haven’t talked about … Read More about What Are Your Favorite Podcasts for Working Women?
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Wool Double-Breasted Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. The coat dress: yea or nay, ladies? I got a few questions about this when it first came into popularity a year or so ago — I believe Kate Middleton wore something similar — and am intrigued. I’m not a huge fan … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Wool Double-Breasted Dress
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I have thus far bypassed the “super bright saturated color” lip trend of this summer, mostly because I’ve been too lazy to go to a Sephora and try stuff on, but the prices are so good at the Sephora sale that just started that I may just indulge online. … 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 and Instagram, or by our RSS feed. Angie of YouLookFab tells you why she keeps certain things she … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday: Long Sleeve Turtleneck
Behold, a turtleneck layered beneath a sheath dress…
Coffee Break: Deco Watch
We haven’t talked about professional watches for women in far too long — what are your favorites right now? This Deco watch by Michele comes in a million iterations at Nordstrom, all well-reviewed — the silver version pictured (watchface only) is $690; there are more bedazzled versions and larger versions, with prices up to $1,995. … Read More about Coffee Break: Deco Watch
Tips for Full-Time MBA Students
A new MBA student has plenty on her plate: classes and projects, networking events, recruiting opportunities — not to mention the typical grad school challenges of making new friends and (for some) adjusting to a new city. Reader R wonders if we have any great tips for full-time MBA students, particularly female MBA students… Hi … Read More about Tips for Full-Time MBA Students
Thursday’s TPS Report: Cable Knit Sweater Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. OK. I keep checking back to see if this highly, highly rated sweater dress is available in black, because a hot pink sweater dress is a bit much even for me — but it is not. (UPDATE: Just this morning it’s available … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Cable Knit Sweater Dress
GIVEAWAY: Win a Lo & Sons Bag of Your Choice!
I’m thrilled to bring you guys a giveaway today — one lucky reader will win a Lo & Sons bag of your choice. I’ve written before about my love of Lo & Sons bags for working women (I even Instagrammed my own OG bag on one of my last trips), and so I’m excited about the new heather grey … Read More about GIVEAWAY: Win a Lo & Sons Bag of Your Choice!
Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers Black Fleece
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. Happy Wednesday! The … Read More about Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers Black Fleece