Ooh. I tend to dislike crossbody bags personally, as well as large flappy totes, but something about this tote is calling my name — despite it being a smaller, crossbody version of Madewell’s very popular Transport tote (which can be a bit floppy). It feels fresh and new — as well as flattering — and I … Read More about Coffee Break: Mini Transport Tote
Archives for August 2016
4 Types of Vacation Packages for Busy Women
Update: We stand by this advice on specialty vacation packages for busy women, but you may want to check out our newer advice on travel companies that plan surprise vacations. Travel planning can be a lot of fun, but it’s also time-consuming — and stressing out about a vacation kind of defeats the purpose. Vacation packages take almost all the … Read More about 4 Types of Vacation Packages for Busy Women
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Stripe Sheath Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. My endorsement of stripes has been middling at best — I’m certainly not all about the Breton shirts the way other bloggers are. Still, I like the contrasting patterns on this sheath dress from Michael Michael Kors, and the fact … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Stripe Sheath Dress
Suit of the Week: Reiss
Well, well: I did not realize Reiss has a premium line of suiting. According to the site, it’s “exclusively created in-house with a focus on luxe fabrications and precision fit.” Other retailers have tried this, of course — The Limited still has their Luxe line, but Banana Republic has stopped and started its “premium” line, … Read More about Suit of the Week: Reiss
The Best Pajama Brands for Grown-Ass Women
Hunting for great pajamas for yourself or as gift ideas? Here are some of our favorites…
Workwear Hall of Fame: Pintucked Waist Seamed Ponte Knit Fit & Flare Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Wow — they really expanded the colors for this dress quickly. When we featured the dress several months ago, there were only a few colors available, but the reader who’d written us to recommend it liked it so much she’d bought all of … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Pintucked Waist Seamed Ponte Knit Fit & Flare Dress
Coffee Break: Michel Bootie
Oooh: It may be a bit early for bootie season, but if you’re a fan of Rag & Bone’s hugely popular Harrow bootie, you may want to try these much more affordable, lower-heeled boots from Born. I love that these are only 2” high (as opposed to 3.5” with the Harrow) yet still have the flattering cutout in … Read More about Coffee Break: Michel Bootie
The Hunt: Stylish Comfort Heels
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Stylish Comfort Heels
Grab Your BFF and Get to Ann Taylor: The Friends and Family Sale is On
This post is sponsored by Ann Taylor, but written by your regular friendly blogger Kat. Ann Taylor’s Friends and Family sale is ending TONIGHT, with the entire site being 40% off with code FRIENDS40 until then. Sales are so much fun to shop with friends, and I’d love to hear what the Corporette community has bought … Read More about Grab Your BFF and Get to Ann Taylor: The Friends and Family Sale is On
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: ‘Dionelle’ Pintuck Pleat Textured Chiffon Blouse
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ooh: I like this textured chiffon blouse from Theory, available in white and black at Nordstrom (and also in a sleeveless version). This definitely will ignite debate about whether the best camisole is nude-for-you or a black or white — … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: ‘Dionelle’ Pintuck Pleat Textured Chiffon Blouse
Coffee Break: Dia White Sapphire Roni Hoop Earrings
These small studs seem stately but fresh — I love the circle-square-rectangle pattern and the fact that they’re small sapphires. They’re $55 at Saks Off 5TH — and there’s a rhodium-plated version at Nordstrom for $95. Elizabeth and James Dia White Sapphire Roni Hoop Earrings (L-3)
Weekend Prep for Monday: Do You Do It?
One of the things that came up in the comments on our diets for busy women post was the idea of prepping meals and snacks on Sunday for the week ahead — and I’ve read a ton of advice saying that you should steal an hour during the weekend to review the major tasks you need to accomplish in … Read More about Weekend Prep for Monday: Do You Do It?