I love the really bright, happy yellow of this tote from Target. I haven’t seen a yellow bag like this in a while — I like the tassel detail and the fact that the center is removable and becomes a little purse on its own. This bag is getting good reviews so far and is only $45. It comes in gray, pink, … Read More about Coffee Break: Merona Tote with Pouch
Archives for March 2017
Splurge Monday: Line-Print Sleeveless A-Line
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I love the line print on this dress from Piazza Sempione — it’s absolutely gorgeous but still totally appropriate for work. There are so many colors to wear with this dress that would work well — navy, white, green, purple, light blue … Read More about Splurge Monday: Line-Print Sleeveless A-Line
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. This cute dress with cutouts is from LNA, which I normally think of as leading the trend of the destroyed look. It looks like the perfect little dress for wearing with sneakers for a day of brunch, meeting friends, shopping, etc., and maybe a really casual date. It’s at … 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 via our RSS feed. Racked looks into the environmental impact of the fashion industry, which at this point hasn’t been measured. (Have you seen our Slow Fashion Shopping Guide yet?) Mic … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Long-Sleeved Wrapover Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This H&M dress, at least on the model, looks like the kind of thing that an elegant French businesswoman would wear, and I think it shows a lot of promise. I would probably wear it with a camisole underneath, at least the first time … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Long-Sleeved Wrapover Dress
Coffee Break: Barkly Trench Coat
It’s springtime — yay! — and I’m excited about spring coats. They’ve got a lot of really lovely ones right now, and I especially like this parchment pink coat from BB Dakota, in part because it’s really affordable. (Some of the more expensive ones are gorgeous, including this Club Monaco trench.) The pictured coat is hand … Read More about Coffee Break: Barkly Trench Coat
Cash Savings vs. Retirement Savings Accounts: Where to Stash Your Money When You’re Unsure What You’re Saving For
Everyone knows saving for retirement is a priority, because retirement is important and compound interest is powerful — but are the tax savings for retirement accounts so great that you should use them to save extra cash, too, such as for a hypothetical future home purchase? When I was in my late 20s — unmarried, … Read More about Cash Savings vs. Retirement Savings Accounts: Where to Stash Your Money When You’re Unsure What You’re Saving For
Thursday’s Workwear Report: 3/4-Sleeve Ponte Flounce Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This kind of reminds me of the fit-and-flare dress we featured on Tuesday — but it’s way more affordable at $59, originally $79. I like the 3/4 sleeves, and I like the cut of the skirt — it’s got sort of … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: 3/4-Sleeve Ponte Flounce Dress
Suit of the Week: Basler
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. I thought … Read More about Suit of the Week: Basler
Salary or Title: Which is More Important?
Which is more important — salary or title? Let’s discuss.
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Grid Texture One-Button Blazer
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’ve featured this one-button Vince Camuto blazer a lot over the years and it keeps coming out in new colors and new size ranges, and so on. This year’s new version has a really nice, nubby little texture — you can see it … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Grid Texture One-Button Blazer
Coffee Break: Centella Dress Pump
Oooh: hello there, pretty pump. I love the taupey brown color here — but the corset-lacing and tassels are also gorgeous. Amazon has the shoe in five colors and sizes from $37-$98; 6PM has it in three colors for $49-$59 (including that taupey brown), and Nordstrom does have it also, but only in red, for 45% … Read More about Coffee Break: Centella Dress Pump