2019 Update: We still stand by this advice on how to handle business lunches as a vegetarian — you may want to check out some our other posts on special diets or on vegan-friendly products for the professional woman. What if you’re at a lunch meeting or other work event and there’s nothing you can … Read More about Handling Business Lunches as the Only Vegetarian
Archives for October 2015
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Donegal Cashmere Audrey Sweater
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Audrey sweaters have been favorites of readers in the past, as has Talbots’ cashmere in general. This burgundy version looks fun and wintry, while the heathered effect gives it some really interesting texture. It’s available in regular, petite, woman’s, and woman’s … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Donegal Cashmere Audrey Sweater
Coffee Break: Team Jewelry
OK. If you know much about me, you’ll know: football is NOT my thing. Heck, team sports is not my thing. But: I do like a good huggie earring — so I was kind of excited to see that Kohl’s has a huge selection of fairly classy “sports fan jewelry.” (Alas, none of my or my husband’s schools are represented … Read More about Coffee Break: Team Jewelry
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Cap-Sleeve V-Neck Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Owning something from Roland Mouret is on my bucket list, I think — I always swoon when I see one of his gorgeous, gorgeous dresses. Some of them can have a vintage vibe — specifically, “lady villain in a 1930s movie,” which of course I … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Cap-Sleeve V-Neck Sheath Dress
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. All of the sudden I want a denim skirt. This hasn’t even been on my radar as a trend, and yet it must be — almost every major denim brand has an option right now (and many have lucky sizes only!). I’ve mentioned before that I like … 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. Fashionista reports that Birchbox has created its own … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Profesh of Both Worlds Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I have mixed feelings on Peter Pan collars, but something about this crêpe blouse hits all the right notes for me. I like that it’s in black, and the pleated details (and hidden buttons) all look great. It’s also nice to … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Profesh of Both Worlds Top
Coffee Break: Quilted Briefcase
We’ve talked before about the best briefcases for women, but sometimes it’s fun to look on the guys’ side. To that end, I present this lovely quilted briefcase from Brooks Brothers’ men’s section. I like the dark gray quilted wool, as well as the navy patent accents and the interior organization. It’s $348 at Brooks Brothers. Brooks Brothers … Read More about Coffee Break: Quilted Briefcase
Five Things You Must Bring to a Conference
We haven’t had a talk about conferences in too long — so ladies, let’s discuss! What are your top 5 things to bring to conferences? What are you looking for most in a conference — networking, inspiration, or education? Any fun stories (successes or failures) of conferences to share? In the past, we’ve discussed what to … Read More about Five Things You Must Bring to a Conference
Thursday’s TPS Report: Soft Drape Wide Leg Pants
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader E wrote in to recommend these soft drape pants from White House | Black Market, noting: I cannot say enough about these slacks. Their drape is fabulous. The wide leg is well tapered. The fabric resists wrinkles in a … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Soft Drape Wide Leg Pants
Suit of the Week: Talbots
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. Colorful suits seem … Read More about Suit of the Week: Talbots
Gift Idea: Bluetooth Keyboard
I’ve mentioned my love for my Bluetooth keyboard a few times, but I don’t think I’ve ever done a whole post on it, so I thought we’d discuss. If you tend to do a lot of writing in your life (even just emails!), I highly recommend it. There are a ton of options out there; the … Read More about Gift Idea: Bluetooth Keyboard