This week’s suit of the week is a gorgeous black-and-blue plaid number, with gold threads running throughout, from Diane von Furstenberg. Both the jacket and the skirt would be adorable on their own, or together. We particularly love the high waist on the skirt — it’s a much easier way to wear the trend rather … Read More about Suit of the Week: Diane von Furstenberg’s “Bette” Glitter Plaid Suit
Archives for October 2008
Poll: Are visible tattoos ever appropriate for professional women?
Update: We still think this is a really interesting discussion on visible tattoos for professional women — but you may want to check out our more recent discussion on tattoos in the workplace. The other day we got an e-mail from a reader, wondering if visible tattoos are ever appropriate for professional women: I have … Read More about Poll: Are visible tattoos ever appropriate for professional women?
Weekly Roundup
Liking these posts? Follow Corporette on Twitter — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale.) – How’s the state of women leadership looking? A variety of blogs weigh in about Newsweek’s article on what women really want, and their recent forum on leadership. … Read More about Weekly Roundup
Recession, Smession: What Does Your Recession Spending Look Like?
How should you change your spending in a recession? The readers took a poll, and these were the results…
Reader Mailbag — Which dry shampoo is best?
Today we got a request from a reader: Which dry shampoo does Corporette recommend? We must admit, we’re new to the dry shampoo genre — we’ve only tried two, an expensive one from Sephora ($24 per can) and a cheaper one from Ricky’s (also available at Drugstore.com). The first one felt like our head was … Read More about Reader Mailbag — Which dry shampoo is best?
Poll: Let’s talk Sarah Palin.
Ok. We’ve seen a zillion things about this in the media and kind of wanted to weigh in with you guys about it, even though we try to keep this blog apolitical. We’ve read about how Biden’s primary strategy in the debates was to “go easy on Palin” and not look like a jerk. We’ve … Read More about Poll: Let’s talk Sarah Palin.
Office Staples — Tech Edition
Please note: this article was updated in 2011. Welcome to Week Three in our series on Office Staples! We’ve talked about toiletries and clothes to keep in your office — this week, we’re delving into tech-y goodness. Gadgets 1. Refrigerator — Yes, we’re putting this in with the gadgets. A tiny fridge is great for … Read More about Office Staples — Tech Edition
Weekly Roundup
Liking these posts? Follow Corporette on Twitter — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale.) – We loved Emma Watson’s coat, as did the ladies of GFY. Gorgeous! [Go Fug Yourself] – Two great deals at Banana Republic. First, 40% off all pants … Read More about Weekly Roundup
Poll Results – We’re Still Not Convinced Boots Are Appropriate, But These Are Cute
Ever since we read a Washington Post article suggesting Condaleezza Rice looked like a dominatrix when she wore knee-high boots to a meeting, we’ve been a bit apprehensive about wearing knee-high boots in a professional capacity. So, of course, we polled you guys. The poll is still open, but the answers thus far are in: … Read More about Poll Results – We’re Still Not Convinced Boots Are Appropriate, But These Are Cute