Call me a sucker for cool office supplies, but this “liquid station” pen and pencil holder looks beautiful as well as functional. And it’s $43! I think it would make me happy at my desk. Eugene Quitllet ‘Liquid Station’ Desk Organizer (L-2)
Archives for April 2016
Should Your Work Friends Include Your Assistant?
Do you socialize with your assistant or secretary? Do you consider him or her to be among your work friends? Or do you keep your relationship with staffers friendly but avoid turning it into an actual friendship? If the relationship has swung too far towards “friendship,” how do you bring it back to “collegial”? Reader N … Read More about Should Your Work Friends Include Your Assistant?
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: ‘Grayson’ Belted Mixed Media Sheath Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Yasssssssss. This also comes in a pretty rose, but I of course like the black the best. (The rose shows the contrasting fabrics better, though.) Sometimes this kind of faux wrap dress looks a bit like a sloppy robe, but something … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: ‘Grayson’ Belted Mixed Media Sheath Dress
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I recently lost my beloved black cashmere wrap that I got at Henri Bendel’s years ago (sobbbbb) and so I’m on the hunt for a new one. I like that this one has both cashmere and silk in it and comes in a zillion colors — it has a … 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! You can also follow us on Pinterest and Instagram, or by our RSS feed. Racked sings the praises of, yes, Crocs — and chronicles the rise of Old Navy. Byrdie recommends some non-drying matte lipsticks. How would you react if “power shoulderpads” became mainstream … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Fit and Flare Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I mentioned this dress in our work dress roundup earlier this week, but: look how purty! Fit and flare dresses can be difficult to find for work, but this one isn’t too short, too wide a circle, too twee — it … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Fit and Flare Dress
Workwear Hall of Fame: ‘Varina’ Leather Flat
We’ve mentioned this shoe a lot over the years, but I don’t think we’ve ever featured it by itself in a Coffee Break. Meet the Varina, a long-running (looooong-running) bestseller from Salvatore Ferragamo. At $525 the shoe makes AGLs look downright affordable, but sometimes a girl’s gotta splurge, right? Nordstrom reviewers seem to all note … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: ‘Varina’ Leather Flat
Crying at Work: How to Deal
How do you keep from crying at work, whether due to personal reasons or as a reaction to something work-related? What are your best tips to prevent it, explain it if it happens, and clean up your face once you’re done?
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Sleeveless Colorblocked Sheath Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This $89 colorblocked sheath dress caught my eye when we were rounding up basic work dresses the other day, and I like it — there’s a cool, calm vibe to the dress. Contrast that with these two bright yellow sheath … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Sleeveless Colorblocked Sheath Dress
Suit of the Week: The Row
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. We mentioned this … Read More about Suit of the Week: The Row
Tales from the Wallet: How to Make a Budget
For today’s money feature, let’s discuss living within your means — how to make a budget and stick to a budget. What does “budget” mean to you? What tips and tricks have you used to set a budget, pay down debt, save money and protect against lifestyle inflation — and what alarm bells have you used to tell … Read More about Tales from the Wallet: How to Make a Budget
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Peek-a-Boo Back Ponte Sheath
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ll admit it: when I saw that the name of this dress was “Peek-a-boo back,” I laughed out loud. “Hahahaha I don’t think sssssss—” I cut myself off when I clicked through and said “Oh, that’s kind of nice.” So. … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Peek-a-Boo Back Ponte Sheath