Finding splurge-worthy earrings for the office can be a challenge beyond your basic pearl/diamond post earrings. You want them to be small enough to be discreet but interesting — beautiful but not distracting. I think these diamond and gold earrings from Georg Jensen fit the bill — they look gorgeous! They’re $1,175 at Saks. Georg … Read More about Coffee Break – Diamond & 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
Archives for August 2011
The “It” Business Dress
What makes a dress professional enough to be the “it” business dress? How do you find it? I’m so so thrilled to introduce today’s guest poster, my friend Yuli Ziv. Not only is she the founder of Style Coalition (a network of fashion bloggers that includes Corporette) but she negotiated the deal between Elle and … Read More about The “It” Business Dress
Thursday’s TPS Report: Julie Belted Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today’s guest post is from Capitol Hill Style. I’m always on the lookout for easy pieces. Dresses and suits that I can just throw on with a pair of pumps and go. This tan sheath dress from Tahari (Bluefly, $88) … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Julie Belted Sheath Dress
Suit of the Week – Nanette Lepore
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. This Nanette … Read More about Suit of the Week – Nanette Lepore
Previously, on Corporette…
Travel back in the Corporette time capsule… Here’s what was on our minds oh so many moons ago. One year ago… What to Wear to an Informal Interview When to Show Personality — and When to Play it Safe (guest post from Siouxsie Law) Must You Wear a Belt If Pants Have Loops? How to … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Big Boss Polka Dot Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today’s guest post is from Capitol Hill Style. I love end-of-season sales, so I was thrilled to find this delicate, Swiss-dot blouse from Nanette Lepore ($149, Nanette Lepore Big Boss Polka Dot Blouse) on the Bergdorf’s sale site. For the … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Big Boss Polka Dot Blouse
Coffee Break – Stingray Embossed Tote
A good black tote can be hard to find, and I’m really liking this one from Nordstrom’s Halogen line. Love that it has cell phone pockets (it seems like way too few North/South totes have them!) and I like the interesting look to the stingray-embossed leather. It’s available in white and black for $98 at … Read More about Coffee Break – Stingray Embossed Tote
Linea Pelle – And the Winner Is…
Two weeks ago I announced a giveaway to win the lovely Dylan Large Shoulder Bag (which retails for $415) from Linea Pelle — and the time has come to announce the winner! As a reminder, the bag has a 9.5″ drop on the handle, gold hardware, tons of pockets, and a zebra lining. For fall, … Read More about Linea Pelle – And the Winner Is…
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Index Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today’s guest post is from Capitol Hill Style. I often shop at British retailers like Karen Millen and LK Bennett for perfectly tailored dresses; our friends in the UK just have a better grasp on affordable professional attire than we … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Index Dress
Coffee Break – Milena Suede Wedges
Merona wedges have been a reader favorite for a long time — and I love the look of this red suede Milena wedge. Nice toe box, nice height, nice vamp — and all for $29.99 (save 20% when you spend $75) at Target. (The gray and black also look great!)
The Schism: How to Keep Your Work Life Separate From Your Personal Life
I read somewhere recently that people are well-advised to keep their office keys separate from their home keys. While I’ve never done that, I started thinking about the different ways that I have tried to keep my personal life separate from my professional life, and thought it might be a fun topic for an Open … Read More about The Schism: How to Keep Your Work Life Separate From Your Personal Life
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Wool-tweed biker jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today’s guest post is from Capitol Hill Style. Welcome to Corporette, Belle! The mission of Capitol Hill Style is to teach women how to achieve professional success without sacrificing their sense of style. I happen to love metallics, but wearing … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Wool-tweed biker jacket