Nice: This basic 3″ heel has good reviews at Zappos, Endless, and Amazon, it’s available in a zillion colors, and it’s on sale — at least, many of the colors are. I like the purple suede version, of course. The heel is $105 at full price, but the price dips as low as $47.05 depending … Read More about Coffee Break – Undine Pump
Archives for September 2011
When Your Boss Won’t Delegate
When your boss won’t delegate, how can you move to the next step? But how can you grow your own skills when working with this person? When I got this question from Reader E a while ago, I knew just the woman to ask: Jodi Glickman, the author of Great on the Job: What to … Read More about When Your Boss Won’t Delegate
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Many thanks to this week’s TPS guest poster, Stephanie from Adventures in the Stiletto Jungle. I’m a firm believer that a woman can never have too many quality blazers. A smart blazer is an indispensible part of a separates wardrobe, … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Blazer
Coffee Break – Hayley Scarf
I always like a good infinity scarf, and this black striped scarf looks just right. Love that it’s simple but interesting at the same time, and it’s the perfect way to just add a little somethin’ somethin’ to a colorful jacket, blazer, or even sweater. It’s $14.95 at Affordable Scarves (also available in blue/black and … Read More about Coffee Break – Hayley Scarf
What Clothes Do You Buy Again and Again?
2018 Update: We still love this discussion on what clothes you buy again and again — you may also want to check out our most recent discussion on whether you should buy duplicates of your favorite clothes, as well as which are your favorite workhorses for work. Happy Monday, ladies! Let’s talk about those clothes … Read More about What Clothes Do You Buy Again and Again?
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Jersey-Bodice Wool Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Many thanks to this week’s TPS guest poster, Stephanie from Adventures in the Stiletto Jungle. In my dream world, the “professional” side of my closet would have an entire sub-section just for Akris Punto. The Swiss label Akris, designed by … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Jersey-Bodice Wool Dress
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I looooove this kind of look for a casual but chic pulled-together look. Add a few high-end, classic pieces of jewelry and you’ll be the most pulled-together woman at… well, most anywhere. The blazer here is available online only at JCrew.com for $250. Library blazer (L-2)
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.) – Thanks to Allure for giving Corporette a shoutout in this post on whether colorful nail polish is … Read More about Weekly News Roundup
Snap ‘Em Up Friday’s TPS Report: Mini Cable V-Neck
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Our guest poster this week: Lisa Carnochan from Privilege — a huge welcome, Lisa! – Kat This cotton Old Navy sweater gets rave reviews online. To wear with a brown tee/camisole underneath and black pants. Or the brown tweed trousers … Read More about Snap ‘Em Up Friday’s TPS Report: Mini Cable V-Neck
Coffee Break – Greta Flap Cross-body Handbag
I’ve been hearing good things about J.Lo’s new collection at Kohl’s and so I swung by the website to take a look — and indeed, a lot of the pieces look really great! I like this tumbled faux leather bag. I like the gray the best, but it also comes in black, brown, and navy. … Read More about Coffee Break – Greta Flap Cross-body Handbag
A Guide to Suiting Alterations
2017 Update: We still stand by the advice below on suiting alterations for women, but you can also check out our most recent post on tailoring alterations for women! We’ve talked a bit about tailoring, but what are the top alterations you should be thinking about with a suit? Today’s guest poster, Jean from ExtraPetite, … Read More about A Guide to Suiting Alterations
Sensible Thursday’s TPS Report: Knitted Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Our guest poster this week: Lisa Carnochan from Privilege — a huge welcome, Lisa! – Kat Zara, long available in Europe but bricks and mortar only in the USA, this week opened their American online shop. I like this knit … Read More about Sensible Thursday’s TPS Report: Knitted Blazer
