Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We are loving this navy dress from Banana Republic — it’s simple, classic, and likely to be flattering — we even like how the sleeves are actual sleeves and not cap sleeves. Lovely. It’s $150 at Banana Republic in regulars, … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Lightweight wool navy textured sheath dress
Archives for July 2010
Coffee Break: Emily High-Heel Platform Mary Jane
We always forget about Johnston & Murphy for women’s shoes, but they consistently have some really cute heels. Today, we’re liking these “cognac” platform Mary Janes — we like the tiered look to the leather, as well as the color. The price isn’t bad, either — was $228, now $89 — but if you buy … Read More about Coffee Break: Emily High-Heel Platform Mary Jane
Can You Give Unsolicited Fashion Advice to Interns?
Ever had the urge to indulge your inner Anna Wintour and act as the fashion police? Reader M has a question along these lines… Can we do a story on the extent to which permanent hires (i.e. me) can give unsolicited fashion advice to interns? I have worked in private practice for a number of … Read More about Can You Give Unsolicited Fashion Advice to Interns?
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Bob Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’re loving this “Bob” dress by Reality In Style, which is a new brand to us. In addition to a ton of cute, work-appropriate clothes, we like the way they use women other than professional models to model the clothes … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Bob Dress
Coffee Break: Built NY Cooler Tasty Lunch Tote
A happy lunch tote can make you feel downright excited to eat the lunch you brought, can’t it? Today we’re liking this adorable purple/orange/red tote from Built NY — and it’s even on sale! Was $24.99, now $19.99 with the eBags summer sale (20% off everything). Built NY Cooler Tasty Lunch Tote Pattern Nolita Stripe
How to Plan for Your First Business Trip
Today’s guest post is written by reader and blogger Road Warriorette, who blogs about business travel. She was nice enough to collect some of her best tips for female business travelers us here on Corporette… When you find out about that first business trip, anxiety can ensue. You have questions about what to take, how … Read More about How to Plan for Your First Business Trip
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: High-Waist Tweed Pants
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Bergdorf Goodman just added some Fall 2010 designer styles to the website, and it’s worth taking a gander just to drool — so many lovely, lovely things. For today’s TPS, we’re loving these high-waisted tweed pants from Chloe — they … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: High-Waist Tweed Pants
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. For our weekend recommendation, we’re liking this gorgeous satin sandal currently on sale at 6pm.com. It’s the perfect thing to wear for fancier summer parties, including weddings — and the deep discount doesn’t hurt. Was$79.95, now marked $31.98 at 6pm.com. Nina – Kora (Deep Plum Luster Satin) … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
Liking these posts? Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale through our CorporetteDeals Twitter feed.) – SheFinds notices that Michelle Obama’s wearing blue nail polish (pictured). For our $.02: It may be a … Read More about Weekly News Update
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Frenchi Ribbed Back Open Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! Today’s TPS item was suggested by reader E, who writes in about this find: “I have a hard time with cardigans because I’m super petite and extremely short-waisted, so I usually look like I’m swimming in them. My … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Frenchi Ribbed Back Open Cardigan
Coffee Break: olsenHaus Grace 2 Peep Toe Pump
We’re in a peep-toe kind of mood today, and we’re loving these lovely pumps from olsenHaus (which, apparently, has no connection to the fashion empire of those other Olsens). In addition to being ridiculously cute and having a heel below 3″ (the combo is hard to find), the shoes are also vegan. We like the … Read More about Coffee Break: olsenHaus Grace 2 Peep Toe Pump
How to Network When You’re on the Bottom of the Ladder
Reader A requests some advice on how to network when you’re at the bottom of the ladder… I would really really appreciate if you guys did a post about how younger people can network and meet more experienced people in their field without stepping on any toes! I’m a intern at an NGO in DC … Read More about How to Network When You’re on the Bottom of the Ladder