Travel back in the Corporette time capsule… Here’s what was on our minds oh so many moons ago. One year ago… How to Wear a Vest at the Office Tips for Making Shoes Last Longer What to Wear Underneath Unlined Pants Beauty Wednesday: The Everyday Red Lipstick Left Behind By a Male Colleague While Wearing Heels … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Archives for February 2016
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Refined Crepe Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This flowing A-line dress from Talbots looks cute and has a ton of nice features: sleeves! a variety of sizes so you can get the right fit and hem length at a reasonable price! (It comes in regular, petite, woman, … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Refined Crepe Dress
Coffee Break: Charge HR Wireless Activity & Heart Rate Tracker
My old Fitbit died back in November, and with my knee sprain and general holiday stress, walking for exercise just wasn’t too big of a priority. (Fun fact: I just found out I apparently did tear my ACL. Yay.) Anyway, while my knee was recovering, I looked into a replacement tracker, ultimately suffering a bit … Read More about Coffee Break: Charge HR Wireless Activity & Heart Rate Tracker
“I’m Exhausted” — How to Investigate When You Have No Energy (An Open Thread)
Something I hear more and more these days is that people are exhausted and have no energy. You can say what you want about information overload, device mania, etc — to say nothing for those of us with small kids, where it’s generally accepted that exhaustion is par for the course — but the fact is that for … Read More about “I’m Exhausted” — How to Investigate When You Have No Energy (An Open Thread)
Splurge Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Ponté Knit Sheath Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This ponte dress from Jason Wu has been on my mind since I first saw it a few weeks ago — it’s such a classic, elegant dress, but the neckline was bugging me because the lowness could be styling, or … Read More about Splurge Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Ponté Knit Sheath Dress
7 Tips for Women on Avoiding Unwanted Advances During Business Travel
Here’s an interesting question for today: Do you often get unwanted attention when traveling for work? What are your best tips for women on avoiding unwanted advances during business travel? Does it happen most often in hotel bars, on the plane, at the airport, or elsewhere? From coworkers, clients — or strangers? Do you ever … Read More about 7 Tips for Women on Avoiding Unwanted Advances During Business Travel
Deal Alert – President Day Sales
President Day sales have started, so I thought I’d do a mini-roundup — ladies, which stores get you the most excited? My Nordstrom roundup is here; the other sales I’m most excited about are in bold below… stay tuned, we’ll add good ones as we see them! Updates on 2/15 in red… 6pm.com – Featured sales … Read More about Deal Alert – President Day Sales
Weekend Open Thread
Dec. 2020 Update: There’s a very similar version of this in the 2020 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale for $34.
Deal Alert: The Nordstrom Winter Clearance Sale
2018 Update: Check out our latest guide to what to buy at the Nordstrom Winter Sale in 2018! The below content is about the 2016 Nordstrom Winter Sale. The Nordstrom Winter Clearance Sale is on, and there are so many great finds… I’ve made a few general notes as well as a few specific picks, … Read More about Deal Alert: The Nordstrom Winter Clearance Sale
Weekly News Update
Like these posts? Follow us on Twitter or Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! You can also follow us on Pinterest and Instagram, or by our RSS feed. Refinery29 suggests several products for wintertime dry, itchy skin. Racked gives you a guide for throwing out makeup products past their prime, and PopSugar Smart Living … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Side Pleat Asymmetrical Top
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. If you’re on the hunt for an elevated tee (machine washable to boot), consider this Vince Camuto top, which comes in five colors. I like the simple colors and the bit of fitted detail on the otherwise fluid fabric. (If … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Side Pleat Asymmetrical Top
Coffee Break: ‘Metro – Eat Cake’ Leather Strap Watch
I’ve written before about my love of the light beige watch — and with a slogan like “eat cake for breakfast” emblazoned across the face, this is clearly a watch I can get behind. (I also love this navy/rose gold watch that has a little martini glass instead of a 5.) The watch was $195, but is … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Metro – Eat Cake’ Leather Strap Watch