Travel back in the Corporette time capsule… Here’s what was on our minds oh so many moons ago. One year ago… Braces and Interviews – Will Your Chances Be Hurt? The Many Office Uses for the Wrap Thoughts on Tights: Which are Opaque? Are Colored Tights Ever Conservative Enough? How to Wear Jeans to the … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Archives for October 2010
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Moss tweed pencil skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. J.Crew has a number of cute tweed pencil skirts right now. We like this one, “crafted in a deliciously nubby navy and green tweed with touches of purple throughout” — allegedly inspired by Vermeer. As with any tweed, we’d wear … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Moss tweed pencil skirt
Livening Up Your Office Walls
Thinking about livening up your office walls? Here are six easy ways to make an impact.
Tuesday’s TPS Report: ‘Painted Parsival’ Sweater
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Our love affair with Classiques Entier continues with this sweater. Love. Love! Love the inset waist, the shawl collar, and yes, the three-quarter length sleeves. It strikes us as the kind of sweater that would look amazing with a pencil … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: ‘Painted Parsival’ Sweater
Coffee Break: Hoagie Pump
There are a ton of Nine West shoes for less than $50 on 6pm.com today, for those of you Nine West fans out there — we like this low-heeled loafer, available in black, navy, and taupe in sizes from 4.5 through 11. We like the very walkable heel , the round toe, and the buckle … Read More about Coffee Break: Hoagie Pump
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Studded Trim Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We are loving this sweater — it’s conservative and ladylike, but with some serious edge in the studded trim. It’s a look that Burberry does well, and this basic wool cardigan (with a hidden placket) is no exception. We’d wear … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Studded Trim Cardigan
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. For some reason, this weekend I want a hot mama dress. Something totally sexy to wear out to dinner with the hubs. Lurve this little number from Michael Kors — the pleats! the boning! the slit! Hot, hot, hot. It’s also 70% off — was $1,915, now … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Roundup
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.) – Real Simple had a great slideshow on the button-down shirt. – YouLookFab (with a fab new redesign … Read More about Weekly News Roundup
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Ruffled Trim Tee
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This is a great basic for in-between weather because you can layer it with a cardigan or jacket, but you don’t look like you forgot your outfit if you get hot and take it off. We like the variety of … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Ruffled Trim Tee
Coffee Break: Marina Large Satchel
Dark, dark burgundy seems to be the new color this season, including this lovely Charles David bag (also available in black, charcoal, and camel). I like the sunburst detailing on the front, as well as the interesting hardware for the straps. And it’s a great sale, too — was $350, now $192.50 at Endless.com. Charles … Read More about Coffee Break: Marina Large Satchel
How to Negotiate Conversation Topics
Here’s how to steer conversation topics at work to ones you want to talk about…
Thursday’s TPS Report: Stripe Boyfriend Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We like this long merino wool cardigan for a laid back fall day at the office. The stripes, contrast trim and slim fit give it a youthful edge, but the fabric and the style is 100% office appropriate. If stripes … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Stripe Boyfriend Cardigan