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Archives for August 2009
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.) – New York does a great round-up of “power belts” that would look great with a dress or sweater. – Forbes ranks the world’s 100 most powerful women. … Read More about Weekly Roundup
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Gap’s Striped Knee-High Socks
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Stick with us here: boot season IS coming up, after all. Perhaps we are insane, but we occasionally like to wear loud, colorful, crazy-patterned socks as our tiny way of — of what? Rebelling against adulthood and dress codes? Being … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Gap’s Striped Knee-High Socks
LinkedIn: When Catastrophe Strikes…
A few weeks ago, a good friend of ours accidentally hit the button on her LinkedIn account that invites your “friends” — ALL of them, every single person in your e-mail account. {related: here’s how to get the most out of your LinkedIn profile} She was horrified. Within minutes she became aware of the mistake … Read More about LinkedIn: When Catastrophe Strikes…
Thursday’s TPS Report: Jessica Howard Belted Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today’s post is suggested by reader J, who — like us — wears dresses as often as possible in the summertime. She recently purchased this dress, and notes that “for the price, the quality seems quite good (except for the belt, … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Jessica Howard Belted Dress
Suit of the Week
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, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Reader E brought this … Read More about Suit of the Week
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Calvin Klein Dolly Pumps
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today’s suggestion comes from reader J, who gushes about these Calvin Klein Dolly shoes: I have literally walked several miles in them in a day and they (and my feet) held up great. They are a good height for pants … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Calvin Klein Dolly Pumps
Open Thread: Great Hair Cuts
A while back we got this e-mail from a reader, curious about great hair styles… Can you do a story on work appropriate hair cuts / styles? I’m getting a hair cut soon for interview season, and I’m looking for suggestions on savvy, sophisticated, work-appropriate haircuts. This is an excellent question, and we’re curious to … Read More about Open Thread: Great Hair Cuts
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Latico’s Bettina Tall Pleated Handbag
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Latico has a ton of really cute leather bags right now — lovely totes with lots of intelligent pockets and a cheerful interior fabric. Take, for example, this lovely North/South tote. At 13″x10″x4.5″, it’s wide enough for any papers you … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Latico’s Bettina Tall Pleated Handbag
Reader mail: How to look professional while suffering from a visible medical condition?
Today’s reader mail has to do with a difficult subject: how to look professional while suffering from a visible medical ailment. I have a question that I haven’t seen addressed on your blog before, so I’m hoping you can help me. What is your advice on maintaining a professional appearance while suffering from a visible … Read More about Reader mail: How to look professional while suffering from a visible medical condition?
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Tomas Maier Cashmere Sweater
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Hello, lovely cashmere sweater at 60% off. We love the basic color, and the fact that it would look great over a sundress as well as with a pair of trousers or a pencil skirt. It was $935 at Yoox.com, … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Tomas Maier Cashmere Sweater
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Pictured: Lolita “Love My Martini” “Shopaholic II Martini, 7.5 oz, available at Macys.com for $19.99.