We’ve been huge fans of Erin Gallagher’s stuff for a while, and keep meaning to get a necklace or some earrings from her. We love that most pieces can be customized to include various stones, and that you often have a choice between gold or silver chains and hardware. Lovely stuff. We’ve customized a “Gwen” … Read More about Coffee Break: Gwen Necklace
Archives for February 2010
Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: 7 For All Mankind Shrunken Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We love a good shrunken blazer, and Piperlime has a ton of them in stock right now. We like this gray one from 7 For All Mankind — we like the fit of it, the notched lapel, and the seaming … Read More about Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: 7 For All Mankind Shrunken Blazer
Holiday Weekend Open Thread
Happy V-Day’s to all — we’ll see you Tuesday, after the President’s Day holiday. In the meantime — something on your mind? Chat about it here. Recommended weekend wear: We’ve owned a lot of workout pants over the years, but some of our favorites are the C9 pants we got at Target, similar to these. … Read More about Holiday Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Roundup
Liking these posts? Follow us on Twitter or fan us on Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale.) – The Chicago Tribune rounds up workout wear that allegedly goes straight to the office. – The WSJ interviews Margaret Tahyar (a female … Read More about Weekly News Roundup
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Cashmere V-Neck Sweater
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’ve heard great reports on Ann Taylor’s cashmere this season, so this sale is too good to pass up — a variety of colors and sizes, in petites and regular, with lots of cashmere sweaters. Our personal preference is always … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Cashmere V-Neck Sweater
Coffee Break: Links and Locks Hobo
We are loving this simple hobo bag. We like the classic, slightly old-school vibe to it, as well as the chain detailing on the strap. It comes in mushroom, black, coral, and evergreen — and all seem to be selling out fast on Endless. It’s $268 (at the moment it’s also part of a special … Read More about Coffee Break: Links and Locks Hobo
Etiquette Flash: Should you tell a stranger at work about a wardrobe problem?
If someone at work is having a wardrobe problem, should you tell them about it? This is something we’ve often wondered about… I’m interested in your opinion on a dilemma I found myself with in the elevator this week – I was standing behind a young woman who had on a very nice jacket which … Read More about Etiquette Flash: Should you tell a stranger at work about a wardrobe problem?
Thursday’s TPS Report: Sheer Jersey Necklace Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Anne Klein has some great sales starting now, including an extra 25% off all sales merchandise. We like this simple jersey dress — which has a built-in camisole/modesty panel. We’d dress it down a bit for an office and wear … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Sheer Jersey Necklace 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. First: Applause to a … Read More about Suit of the Week
Previously, on Corporette…
This time last year, here’s what was on our minds… Suits for Tall Girls Suits for Short/Petite Girls A Bun in the Oven and a Mother in Court Poll: How High of a Heel is Too High? Shopping for Boys
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Silk Charmeuse Herringbone Print Shirt Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We are loving this silk charmeuse herringbone dress from Brooks Brothers which, we think, shows how a shirt dress can be uber classic, feminine, and graceful. (As opposed to oh so many dresses out there right now that look like … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Silk Charmeuse Herringbone Print Shirt Dress
Coffee Break: Oval Key Pendant
These have been out for a while, but if you haven’t seen/gotten one yet — we love the line of Tiffany key pendants. This one in particular seems great for the office because there is a distinct lack of bling. We’d wear it paired with another long look — a long cardigan, perhaps, with a … Read More about Coffee Break: Oval Key Pendant