I love the look of this Rebecca Minkoff leather satchel, even though I normally prefer nylon (for weight reasons) for satchels this large. eBags has a nice sale going today, too, which brings the price from $525 to $420 with free shipping. It’s available in black and taupe. Rebecca Minkoff Candy Tri Zip Satchel (L-2)
Looking Professional, In the Factory
Reader D has a unique question: what to wear in the field? More specifically, to visit a factory (and ride in her client’s plane!) I am going on a site visit to a factory near Seattle. The visit includes riding in a small plane and then visiting a large factory so I will need to … Read More about Looking Professional, In the Factory
Thursday’s TPS Report: Gold Button Sweater Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. So normally, I hate gold buttons. I don’t know what it is about them — too 80s? — but I rip ’em off any item of clothing I buy, and replace them with other buttons pretty quickly. (Mother of pearl, … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Gold Button Sweater Jacket
Suit of the Week: Armani Collezioni
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 love … Read More about Suit of the Week: Armani Collezioni
Open Thread: How Great is Your Assistant?
As today is Administrative Assistant’s Day, I thought we’d have an open thread about what the best thing your secretary/assistant has ever done for you. We’ve talked about what you can delegate to assistants before — what DO you guys delegate? What do you look for in a great assistant? For my own $.02, the … Read More about Open Thread: How Great is Your Assistant?
Wednesday’s TPS Report: ‘Petal’ Abstract Knit Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Hooray for color! This knit dress is a totally classic shape, but it looks like a comfortable yet fun addition to a work wardrobe. It’s $139 at Nordstrom (sizes S-XL). Anne Klein ‘Petal’ Abstract Knit Dress Seen a great piece … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: ‘Petal’ Abstract Knit Dress
Coffee Break – Bangkok Open-Toe Pump
I always like a light beige shoe, but the colorful pops of color here (choose either citron/green, pictured, or rose/salmon) are really chic. In addition to being cute peep toes, these shoes — like all others by olsenHaus — are 100% animal-free and cruelty free. They’re $210 at Amazon, but use code 2012MOM2 to get … Read More about Coffee Break – Bangkok Open-Toe Pump
Tattoo Sleeves in the Workplace
A law student wondered how to dress “in order to hide my tattoos, which go from both shoulders down to right above my elbows.”
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Short-Sleeved Bondage Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Yes, the model looks like she’s about to willfully chew on her hair, and the dress is named “bondage dress,” but this is probably one of the top 5 dresses I’ve seen on the web lately that I’ve really liked. … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Short-Sleeved Bondage Dress
Coffee Break – Alicia Halo Druzy Rectangle Studs, Rose Gold
These gorgeous studs are doubly on trend: they’re plated with rose gold (hot), as well as druzy quartz (also hot). I like the rough rock mixed with the pretty pink, and I could see the earrings being very pretty against certain skin tones. The pair is $125 at Charm & Chain. Alicia Halo Druzy Rectangle … Read More about Coffee Break – Alicia Halo Druzy Rectangle Studs, Rose Gold
This is Griffin, Reporting…
By the time I started working in BigLaw, I’d had about seven jobs before that. For four of those jobs, my bosses were women; the other jobs (lifeguarding and two fashion magazines) were, well, not exactly testosterone-fueled environments. Everyone had called me by my first name, and we generally enjoyed a collegial atmosphere. However, when … Read More about This is Griffin, Reporting…
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: ‘Drape’ Restructured Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Love. Love! Love. This wrapped pleat design by Rachel Roy looks flattering and powerful, without looking overly messy or deconstructed. It’s $498 and available at Nordstrom for preorder. Rachel Roy ‘Drape’ Restructured Jacket Seen a great piece you’d like to … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: ‘Drape’ Restructured Jacket