Reader K wrote in to recommend this thermos, noting, Maybe I’m the only nerd who brings her own coffee in a thermos to the office, but this one is FABULOUS for anyone looking to break their Starbucks habit. I make my coffee at about 7am and have my last cup at about 3pm, when it’s … Read More about Coffee Break – Stainless-Steel Insulated Thermos
Archives for August 2011
Looking Great The Day After the All-Nighter
Update: We’ve still stand by this advice on looking great the day after the all-nighter, but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion of the best makeup products to fake a good night’s sleep.We’ve all been there — stuff needs to get done, and stuff needs to get done now. In the high-stress job, the all-nighter … Read More about Looking Great The Day After the All-Nighter
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Emilio Pucci Printed Silk Satin-Jersey Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m a big fan of Emilio Pucci in general, and I’m particularly loving the dark blues and greens and purples that the designer has out this season. I’m drooling over this silk satin-jersey dress — the vibrant colors would work … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Emilio Pucci Printed Silk Satin-Jersey Dress
Weekend Open Thread (and: Please Take the Corporette Survey!)
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Yowza — I love, love, love these sandals from Cole Haan. Love the Nike Air technology, the way the straps dip in the front rather than going straight across the ankle (so much more flattering) and I love the fun colors: peacock (pictured), a beigy maple sugar, … Read More about Weekend Open Thread (and: Please Take the Corporette Survey!)
Sponsored Post: Mad Men Style from Banana Republic
I’ve long been a fan of the fashion of Mad Men (see my 360 Review of first-season character Rachel Menken) and so I was super excited when I heard about the Mad Men/Banana Republic collaboration coming out. Well, ladies, the wait is over — the collection hit North American stores on August 11. There are … Read More about Sponsored Post: Mad Men Style from Banana Republic
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.) – Second City Style rounds up some bags you may have seen in summer movies. My favorite: Julianne … Read More about Weekly News Roundup
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Fitted Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. In general I’m not a fan of the super cheap blazer, but they have their place: when you’re losing or gaining weight, when everything you own is dirty, when you’re traveling and without your regular wardrobe… and I’ll admit it, … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Fitted Blazer
Coffee Break – Sunny Flamenco Round Bag
Zappos has a ton of cute Stuart Weitzman bags and shoes on sale, including this lovely blue bag. Now I’ll admit, I have a mild obsession with blue bags — I once had to put a moratorium on buying them because I had 3 different blue bags — but that’s only because they’re surprisingly versatile. … Read More about Coffee Break – Sunny Flamenco Round Bag
The Lazy Secretary
How do you get a lazy secretary to work harder for you — or how do you complain about her to the Powers That Be without seeming petty? Reader E, a reader from New Zealand, has this very problem… I share my secretary with my supervising partner, however he hardly uses her and often if … Read More about The Lazy Secretary
Thursday’s TPS Report: Sassy Silk Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader C recently wrote in to recommend this dress, which looks really cute for the current price of $59: “I recently received this dress in the gray print and pink floral print. It is the PERFECT summer work dress: covers … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Sassy Silk Dress
Suit of the Week: Rachel Zoe
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. I feel … Read More about Suit of the Week: Rachel Zoe
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… Two years ago… Three years ago…