Love the look of this tote bag from Hobo International. The shiny vintage leather is nice, and the big ball snaps on the “coin purse” on the front of the bag are interesting but not distracting. Love that there’s a print lining to the bag and that it has enough pockets to make it useful; … Read More about Coffee Break – Elinor Tote
Wondering how (or if) you can wear lace with work outfits? Here are our thoughts on lace skirts and the office.
It’s easy to find a cheap pair of pantyhose on the fly, for those situations where it’s an hour before the big meeting and you realize you’ve got a run. But quality hosiery usually requires a trip to a department store, which just may not be in the cards when you’re slammed with work — … Read More about Sponsored Post: A Curated Pantyhose Collection, from Hoseanna
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This dress strikes me as a fun, trendy take on the shift dress. Love the boat neckline, the pleat details on the collar, and the abstract print. I’d wear it with a white cardigan or blazer in the summer and … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Warehouse Abstract Tribal Shift Dress
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 for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Loving the … Read More about Suit of the Week: Armani Collezioni
I thought I’d try out a new series today. Like any good little Type A-er, I keep a list of lessons I’ve learned; I started it sometime early in college. Some of them are, well, obvious (“#3: Don’t take life so seriously.”), but others were things that I learned the hard way. Life lesson # … Read More about Life Lesson #21
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I really like the way this cardigan straddles the line between a sweater and a jacket. The strong shoulders and lapels, as well as the curved hem and fitted details in the back are lovely and blazer-ish, but it’s got … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Open-Front Cardigan
Reader E has a question that should take us into an interesting discussion of how low the bar can go in terms of professional dressing if circumstances require it… I broke my leg — in 11 places– over the weekend. I have been on bed rest for almost a week, and probably have another week … Read More about Dressing Professionally with a Cast
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This strikes me as a cute and interesting take on the summer jacket. I like the curved hem and the chevron stripes, the slightly off-kilter buttons, and the black satin lining. While I admire the beachy styling here, for the … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Jagger Linen-Blend Jacket
Sierra Trading Post is celebrating its Spring Cleaning Sale, offering an extra 20% off select items for today only — and there are some crazy deals to be had (particularly in lucky sizes in comfort shoe brands like Ecco, Beautifeel, Aravan, etc.). For today’s coffee break, I like this exotic print belt from Audrey Talbott … Read More about Coffee Break – Calfskin Belt
2021 Update: We still stand by this advice on dating someone with less money (or more time) — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussions on love, including dating advice for career-driven women — as well as our discussions on women breadwinners. Reader L had a suggestion for a post about dating someone … Read More about Tips for Dating Someone with Less Money or More Time
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ve been ogling this beautiful scoopneck dress for a few weeks now — I love the pleat details at the shoulders and gathering at the waist, especially when paired with the scoopneck. The red is a classic, and the whole … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: DKNY Cap-Sleeve Scoopneck Dress
