Bag charms: yea or nay? I’ve been on the hunt for a new keychain (boring, I know), so I first spied these pom poms over at Bauble Bar and realized they’re not for keys at all but just to hang off your bag strap — now it seems like I see them all over. This tiny … Read More about Coffee Break: Things We Love Maise Bag Charm
Archives for November 2015
Happy Cyber Monday! 56 Great Workwear Sales
Happy Cyber Monday! There are some great deals happening today — what will be (or has been) your first stop on the web? Are you more excited about deep discounts (such as Nordstrom, 6PM, Amazon, Bergdorf, Last Call, Theory) or free shipping (such as at J.Crew Factory or Loft)? We’ve rounded up 56 sales below; my favorite … Read More about Happy Cyber Monday! 56 Great Workwear Sales
Splurge Monday: Dalasia Stretch Wool Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I mentioned some of the crazy sales happening at Nordstrom over the weekend (seriously, I’ve made 5 orders already), but one of the best sales I’ve seen is their “extra savings” on Hugo Boss workwear. Take, for example, this classic … Read More about Splurge Monday: Dalasia Stretch Wool Sheath Dress
Deal Alert: The Sale is on Sale at Nordstrom!
Nordstrom is doing another day of “extra savings” (although allegedly this time it’s through 11/30) — the sales are great!
64 Thanksgiving Sales (and Kat’s Top 16) (UPDATED)
TONS of Black Friday sales have already started, huzzah! I haven’t noticed this before, but it’s heartwarming to see that several big brands have a charity angle — Zappos is sponsoring pet adoptions and donating up to $1.1M to Best Friends Animal Society, and Spanx is donating 20% of sales to Dress for Success. We’ve … Read More about 64 Thanksgiving Sales (and Kat’s Top 16) (UPDATED)
Holiday Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. If you’re on the hunt for some fun yet classy party dresses, do check out Adrianna Papell — her dresses always look festive but not too revealing, ladylike but not too stuffy. (N.B.: A lot of the brand’s styles come in petite and plus-size versions, too.) This blouson … Read More about Holiday Open Thread
Weekly News Update
Like these posts? Follow us on Twitter orFacebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! You can also follow us on Pinterest and Instagram, or by our RSS feed. Fashionista talks to fashion people about how they shop Black Friday. (Stay tuned for our roundup of this year’s sales!) SheFinds staffers talk about their favorite hair removal … Read More about Weekly News Update
Wednesday’s TPS Report: ‘Nicola’ V-Neck Peplum Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. To all the American readers: Happy day before Thanksgiving! Hopefully you’ve been enjoying a blissfully quiet week. This chic knit blazer from Topshop is just the kind of thing to wear when you’re having a slow week at work — you’re … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: ‘Nicola’ V-Neck Peplum Jacket
Coffee Break: Thermaskin Scoopneck Slip Dress
This question came up in the comments on our post about the best tights and half-slips for work: Does one ever wear slips for warmth? The answer is normally no — they’re usually flimsy pieces of fabric that are best for adding opacity or helping with static cling (particularly with tights). But then I saw … Read More about Coffee Break: Thermaskin Scoopneck Slip Dress
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Skirted Poplin Buttondown
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This skirted blouse caught my eye a few weeks ago, and I really like it — it strikes me as a great mix of crisp and girly workwear, and I think it would look great with flares or skinny pants. … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Skirted Poplin Buttondown
Coffee Break: Soothing Caramel Bedtime Tea
While I was listening to a Tim Ferriss podcast about sleep the other day, I was intrigued to hear him recommend this as a good bedtime tea. He noted that his girlfriend liked it and that the first night he tried it, it reminded him of the Quaalude scene from The Wolf of Wall Street. High praise … Read More about Coffee Break: Soothing Caramel Bedtime Tea
Vacation Horror Stories
What comically went wrong on your vacation? What was a rookie mistake and what was just one of those things? What would you do differently to plan your next vacation?