Something on your mind? Chat about it here. JAG pull-ons are reader favorites, and these stretch skinny cords are nice and warm and will be comfortable to wear this winter. I don’t know about you, but I’m getting into the mode where I just want to laze about and binge watch Westworld and chill out (and I guess … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
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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 via our RSS feed. Elle recommends several velvet blazers (which we just rounded up last month). Racked shares some direct-to-consumer fashion brands worth trying. New York magazine’s The Cut reveals the The Best Beauty Products of … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Silky Floral Bell Sleeve Top
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Loft has a ton of prints with an art deco feel right now, and if you like the prints and you like their modern shape and their usual washable, affordable clothes, it’s worth cheking out. Bell sleeves are very in right now, and … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Silky Floral Bell Sleeve Top
Gift Idea: Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker
Happy Thursday! As it’s getting down to the wire for holiday gift-buying, especially once you factor in shipping, wrapping, etc., Amazon comes through as always. I happened to find this great thread where readers were talking about their favorite kitchen gadgets, and one of the things mentioned was the Instant Pot. I don’t have one … Read More about Gift Idea: Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker
How to Take Advantage of a Quiet Office at the Holidays
2017 Update: We still stand by this advice on how to take advantage of a quiet office during holidays, but you may also want to check out all of our posts on holiday business etiquette. It’s coming: the dead period around the holidays when many of your coworkers are out on vacation, projects are done or winding down, … Read More about How to Take Advantage of a Quiet Office at the Holidays
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Cotton Blend Floral Print Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today we’re continuing with the Brooks Brothers sale with this lovely cotton blend floral dress, which is on sale for $79 from $398 (!). It’s an ottoman cotton viscose blend (woven in Italy) so it has a bit of texture to it … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Cotton Blend Floral Print Dress
Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers Sale Alert!
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. Ooh: there’s … Read More about Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers Sale Alert!
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Italian Flannel Godet-Inset Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Wednesday! This highly-rated dress is almost sold out in some colors, but still has a ton of sizes left in black in regular, petite, and plus sizes. I think this dress is very classic on one hand but also sort of unusual … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Italian Flannel Godet-Inset Dress
Gift Idea: ‘Vetiver 46’ Liquid Balm
They’re calling this product “the new way to carry your signature scent anywhere.” To me it doesn’t seem that different from the regular roll-on kind of perfume, although it might be slightly bigger. The scent itself is really lovely, a very deep and dark and sort of woodsy feel. I bought this for myself because I’m … Read More about Gift Idea: ‘Vetiver 46’ Liquid Balm
Six Brands for the Stylish Vegan Professional: Clothes and Accessories
All right, ladies: If you’re a stylish vegan professional (or are trying to be), which are your favorite vegan brands for workwear? We recently received a question from a job-seeking reader about sources of vegan workwear — both clothes and accessories. Fortunately, it’s far easier to find stylish vegan professional workwear today than, say, 15 years … Read More about Six Brands for the Stylish Vegan Professional: Clothes and Accessories
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Vastrina Stripe Front Pencil Skirt
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This gawrgeous jacquard skirt is black on the back and striped in the front — and the stripes are really lovely. It can work with a variety of colors, as well; you could do black or winter white, pull out the green or … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Vastrina Stripe Front Pencil Skirt
Deal Alert: The Huge Zappos Clearance Sale
As I mentioned in our Green Monday roundup for 2016, there are some major Zappos clearance sales happening right now. I am always surprised when I see sales at Zappos, if part because I think they usually just move sale/clearance items to their sister site, 6pm.com. But Zappos is way better to buy from than … Read More about Deal Alert: The Huge Zappos Clearance Sale