It’s been a while since we talked about whether rainboots are acceptable for the office commute — but for those of you who can’t imagine a rainy day without your boots, I present this fun polka-dotted rain boots by Chooka. They’re available in berry (pictured), lime, brown, navy, and yellow at Amazon for $29.99-$67.15 — … Read More about Coffee Break – Posh Dots Rain Boot
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Evie Silk Long Sleeve Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh: I really like this red Marc by Marc Jacobs top. Love the round collar, the three-quarter length sleeves, and the fluid feel. I always feel like these flowy, meant-to-be-untucked blouses work best with straight or cigarette pants — what … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Evie Silk Long Sleeve Top
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Rosette Draped Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. If you’re a fan of the draped cardigan, I can’t recommend this cardigan enough. I bought it about eight months ago in the “azalea” color (pictured) because it was on deep discount, and promptly fell in love with it — … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Rosette Draped Cardigan
Coffee Break – Cashmere Wrap
Last Call has some great deals on cashmere wraps right now. I’ve written longer posts about different ways to use a cashmere wrap in an office, but briefly, it’s one of the best ways to quickly add a layer of warmth if you’re in a suit (just throw it around your shoulders and go!) and … Read More about Coffee Break – Cashmere Wrap
Thursday’s TPS Report: Patti Knit
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. If you’re a fan of British brands such as Coast, head’s up: the website AndOtherBrands.com combines the online shopping experience for Warehouse, Oasis and Coast — one shopping cart, and free shipping for orders over $85 ($10 shipping below that). … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Patti Knit
Suit of the Week: Banana Republic
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. This is … Read More about Suit of the Week: Banana Republic
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cashmere Ruffle Trim Open Front Cardigan In Black
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Hump Day! I like this long, open cardigan from Chelsea & Theodore — I think the ruffle looks feminine but not overwhelmingly so, and I could see this being a great layer on top of a number of different … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cashmere Ruffle Trim Open Front Cardigan In Black
Coffee Break – ShakeItUp Pump
Hmmn: I like the look of this high black peep-toe from Nine West. The few reviews on Zappos are great, and it’s still full price most other places — but today, 6pm.com has the black leather and a black/purple fabric version marked to $35-$45 (down from $79). Nine West – ShakeItUp (Black/Black Leather) – Footwear … Read More about Coffee Break – ShakeItUp Pump
Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: Shay Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ll be honest: I have mixed feelings about this blouse. But after seeing the sixth “professional” character on television wearing it (starting with Robin on How I Met Your Mother, and most recently a minor character on Bones) I went … Read More about Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: Shay Top
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Double Closure Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Anne Klein has a pretty great Columbus Day sale going on, with an extra 30% off all clearance. So take this double closure cardigan, for example: it was $119, now marked to $49, and with the additional discount it comes … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Double Closure Cardigan
Coffee Break – Goose Satchel
For those of you who prefer your handbags to be cruelty free, it can be difficult to find bags that seem lux — so socialite Cornelia Guest developed a line of “soft faux leather” that is winning rave reviews from the likes of O Magazine. She has a number of very large satchels available, but … Read More about Coffee Break – Goose Satchel
Thursday’s TPS Report: Chevron Crewneck Sweater
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Last Call by Neiman Marcus is having a pretty great sale right now: extra 10% on top of 30% off entire purchase (on top of their “regular” sales prices). There’s a ton of great stuff, some in lucky sizes — … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Chevron Crewneck Sweater