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. It’s hard to put … Read More about Suit of the Week
Archives for October 2010
Beauty Wednesday: What’s Your Undereye Routine?
Reader J would like a post on the best undereye routine for busy women… I would love to see a post about your (and your readers’) “undereye routine.” After working some long hours, I am more and more frequently starting to notice that I look pretty haggard under the eyes with puffiness and/or dark circles. … Read More about Beauty Wednesday: What’s Your Undereye Routine?
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Tara Jarmon Knee-Length Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Yoox seems to have a number of cute skirts right now under $150, including this pleated knee-length skirt from Tara Jarmon — we like that it isn’t quite a pencil or an A-line, and it looks really flattering and rich. … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Tara Jarmon Knee-Length Skirt
Coffee Break: Jung Jewels
I got an e-mail a week or so ago from Irene Jung, the woman behind this stunning necklace (and, apparently, a Corporette reader) — she just recently launched her jewelry business on the side. As she noted, “all of my pieces combine vintage materials with semi-precious stones and beads. You may initially think that my … Read More about Coffee Break: Jung Jewels
Looking Professional in C-c-c-old Weather
A reader wrote in for advice, noting “The big problem is that I have absolutely no idea how to dress myself for work in the winter. Do I wear boots to work? Do I wear something different for the train ride to work? What do I do when it’s raining in all directions?”
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Montana Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. 6pm.com has a number of blazers and fall jackets on sale right now, including this simple wool pinstriped blazer from Elie Tahari. Love that they’ve styled it with black, showing that yes, you can wear navy with black — and … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Montana Jacket
Coffee Break: Reversible Loop Scarf
Fall is here! We’re huge fans of infinity scarves in general, but we particularly like these reversible scarves from Affordable Scarves — it’s always fun to mix prints, and these scarves take the guesswork out of it. Available in red/grey (pictured), black/grey, and yellow/grey — was $17.95, now $14.49 at Affordable Scarves. Reversible Loop Scarf … Read More about Coffee Break: Reversible Loop Scarf
The Hunt: The Purple Pump
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: The Purple Pump
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Camel Wool-Cashmere Standing Collar Coat
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’ll do a fuller roundup of the best winter coats sometime soon, but for today — man, this is a gorgeous coat. It’s a wool/cashmere blend (supposedly the best) and we love the thick seams with top stitching, as well … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Camel Wool-Cashmere Standing Collar Coat
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I’ve been at a conference for three days, wearing a suit and thinking/listening/networking really hard — so I cannot wait to to kick back this weekend. (Let’s just say the massage is already scheduled on Saturday!) The idea of leggings, tall boots, and a comfy oversized sweater … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Madmioselle Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader K writes in to recommend this great dress, which garnered her “lots of compliments when I wore it the other day. I changed the red belt it came with to a black patent belt and wore it with black … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Madmioselle Dress