Something on your mind? Chat about it here. OK. I may be insane, but look how pretty! I love the unexpected sparkle (how great for a dreary day!), the traditional look of a Chelsea boot, and the practicality of it. In general if you’re spending this much on rain boots I’d just advise you to get Hunter … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Archives for October 2015
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. Racked gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the Unclaimed … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Cici Mesh Inset Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Tahari has a number of nice, affordable blouses. I’ve been stalking the Layden (now $38), but this light pink “Cici” blouse is also calling my name, and at only $34 too. I like the soft, feminine color and the high V-neck seems great … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Cici Mesh Inset Blouse
Coffee Break: Tempo Pavé Diamond Huggie Earrings
Come to mama! I love these silver and black rhodium earrings, speckled with diamonds of course. They’re beautiful, but everyday earrings. They’re $1,800 at Neiman Marcus. David Yurman Tempo Pavé Diamond Huggie Earrings A few interesting lower-priced options are here, here (’50s vintage), and here. (L-5)
The Bad Assistant: When To Switch, When to Fire
What should you do when you’re stuck with a bad assistant, secretary or subordinate — and your assistant doesn’t assist? When is just time to switch assistants, or even fire the person? Reader K wonders: We are a small (12 people) conservative professional investment firm serving high net worth clients. I recently moved from front office … Read More about The Bad Assistant: When To Switch, When to Fire
Thursday’s TPS Report: Madison Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. If you’re on the hunt for a colorful shrunken blazer, check out the Madison blazer from the Limited — lots of great colors, sizes XS-XXL, and in petite and tall sizes as well as regular. I think this green is my favorite, but I’m … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Madison Blazer
Suit of the Week: Ann Taylor
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’m not … Read More about Suit of the Week: Ann Taylor
Three Major Open Enrollment Tips For Career Women
As we’re coming up on the end of the year, I thought it might be interesting to talk about benefits — and specifically tips for the open enrollment period. (One of our guest posters got into this a few years ago when she talked about using your benefits package at work to save $10K.) Interestingly, studies … Read More about Three Major Open Enrollment Tips For Career Women
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Fifth Avenue Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I was excited to see that our friends over at Of Mercer are getting some killer press lately and expanding into their first flagship store — the two former Wharton grads behind the brand have a great eye for workwear for real … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Fifth Avenue Dress
Coffee Break: Cutout Leather Point-Toe Pumps
HeLLO, gorgeous. I love, love, love this shoe. The suede! The patent! The geometric little cutout detail! That sleek heel! At 85mm, it’s on the higher side (just over 3″) but not by much. They’re $750 at Saks. Giorgio Armani Cutout Leather Point-Toe Pumps Here are two more affordable styles. (L-4)
Networking In Your Niche — But Outside Your Company
What’s the best way to network in your niche and with experts in your field — but outside your company? How can you find these experienced professionals, and how should you reach out? Can you find a mentor outside your own company? Reader M wonders: I just landed a job in a field I’m excited to be in, … Read More about Networking In Your Niche — But Outside Your Company
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Stretch Square Neck Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Tuesday! This dress looks like a home run for the right woman — gorgeous fitted nature, a flattering square neckline, some great drape to it (hiding pockets!), and of course, Brooks Brothers’ Black Fleece quality. I like that it feels like … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Stretch Square Neck Dress