Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Huh. This blazer took a few glances to grow on me — there’s something very disconcerting about the stark colorblocking — but I really like it. I’ve never seen colorblocking have this effect before, but the gray sleeves look somehow … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Garton Wool-Blend Jersey Blazer
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. This happened a week or two ago, but: the Trina Turk collection at Banana Republic is here! A lot of it is too breezy for the office, but for the weekend… well, that’s another story. I love this beautiful “Coachella” print, not to mention those gorgeous colors, … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
Liking these posts? Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale through our CorporetteDeals Twitter feed.) You can also follow us on Pinterest. – Real Simple rounds up 6 “easy” braids for the summer. … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Sleeveless White Shell
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I was tooling around Macy’s, looking at the highest-rated work clothes, and saw this top — and immediately thought, “that’s the perfect sleeveless shell for people who like sleeveless shells.” High but unsuffocating neckline? Check. Bit of interesting detail at … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Sleeveless White Shell
Coffee Break – Fran Small Shopper
As someone who loves cobalt, I’m really psyched that that color — and other deep jewel tones — are apparently really in for fall. To wit: This gorgeous Marc by Marc Jacobs shopper. It’s perfect: 7″ is a great strap drop length, the 13x11x4.5 dimensions are big enough to carry your stuff without knocking people … Read More about Coffee Break – Fran Small Shopper
Maxi Dresses and the Office
Can you wear maxi dresses at the office? I’m hoping Reader J is joking: Are maxie dresses appropiate at the office in the Summer? I’ve seen two ladies, one younger in her 20’s perhaps, the other older, 40’s maybe, wearing maxie dresses in the summer. The younger girl wore one once that was bright orange … Read More about Maxi Dresses and the Office
Thursday’s TPS Report: Draped Zebra-Print Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh, a new brand to me: Robbi & Nikki, which “Robert Rodriguez created … as a more youthful translation of his signature style.” Well then! I actually think this minty zebra-print charmeuse is quite sophisticated for what it is, and … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Draped Zebra-Print Top
Suit of the Week: Thomas Pink
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. Yes, I … Read More about Suit of the Week: Thomas Pink
Tales from the Wallet: On Bad Financial Decisions
Update: Here are our latest thoughts on whether to invest in stocks or index funds! So. I recently did something fairly dumb, and I thought I’d share. I normally follow the advice given to novices, and the bulk of what I’ve invested is in index funds or Vanguard lifecycle funds with very low fees. But … Read More about Tales from the Wallet: On Bad Financial Decisions
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Belted V Neck Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Bloomingdale’s has a ton of great stuff on sale, but it’s lucky size time. For example: I’m in love with this black belted V-neck dress, even though I know there would probably be camisoles involved in wearing it to work. … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Belted V Neck Dress
Coffee Break – Saxton Wedges
Hmmn: I don’t think we’ve featured this Saxton wedge before, but it comes in a zillion colors, which is usually the mark of a winner, and they look super flexible in the Zappos video. I like the marbled leather on these black wedges, though — there’s a slight shimmery effect, but it looks much more … Read More about Coffee Break – Saxton Wedges
When is Red Lipstick Inappropriate?
I often tell readers to “wait until you see a female superior wear it when an item might be questionable” — but when can you ignore that advice? Is red lipstick inappropriate? Reader P has a great question: I know that your advice is usually “know your workplace,” but is it ever okay to do something … Read More about When is Red Lipstick Inappropriate?