Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Let’s ignore, for the moment, the slightly plungy neckline, and focus instead on the glowing reviews, the super low price, and the fact that this dress comes in like 11 colors. Sweater dresses always require really good foundation garments, but … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Mossimo® Women’s Ultrasoft Twist Front Sweater Dress
Archives for December 2011
Coffee Break – Grace Snake-Embossed Tote, Purple
I have wanted a Beirn bag forever, and I’m seriously considering this one (especially considering the serious sale). Love the purple/snake embossed leather, the thin shoulder straps, the removable wristlet, and the zip pocket inside. It was $515, now marked to $310, with an extra 30% off bringing it down near $200. Nice! Available in … Read More about Coffee Break – Grace Snake-Embossed Tote, Purple
How Your Career Affects Your Happiness (or: Are There Any Happy Lawyers?)
Reader C wonders who the happy lawyers are… but I think this leads us to a bigger question that will hopefully make for an interesting discussion: how do you view your career in your general quest for happiness? Hi Kat, I have a question for you and your incredible readers. I am an undergrad applying … Read More about How Your Career Affects Your Happiness (or: Are There Any Happy Lawyers?)
Thursday’s TPS Report: Ruffled Boiled Wool 3/4 Sleeve Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader L wrote in (for the first time! thank you L!) to sing the praises of this lovely jacket: “This is a great looking jacket from Ann Taylor Loft. It comes in black, grey and olive. I just got the … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Ruffled Boiled Wool 3/4 Sleeve Jacket
Suit of the Week: BOSS Black
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. Call me … Read More about Suit of the Week: BOSS Black
Tales from the Wallet: Year-End Housekeeping
What sort of year-end financial housekeeping do you do? What should you do?
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Hacking Jacket in Herringbone
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I have mixed feelings about purple blazers, to be honest. I had one fuchsia velvet one (sounds crazy now) that was a great fall/winter blazer for 3 or 4 years (and I have fond memories of wearing it to my … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Hacking Jacket in Herringbone
Coffee Break – Elodee Oxfords
This high-heeled oxford kind of shoe is the kind of thing my mother would look at with disdain and call a “nun shoe,” but I actually think they’re a great workwear basic. This pair from Nine West looks particularly attractive — a nice stacked heel with what looks like lots of cushioning, and good comfort … Read More about Coffee Break – Elodee Oxfords
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Boucle Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Both the store and the brand are new ones to me: the store (Luisaviaroma) bills itself as “latest collections from top designers,” and the brand (Tagliatore), upon closer inspection, is not something to serve with bolognese sauce, and is instead … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Boucle Jacket
Coffee Break – Yoga for Stress Relief DVD
2020 Update: We still stand by this awesome Yoga for Stress Relief DVD — but you can also check out our most recent story on the best streaming workouts to do from home; DownDog’s restorative yoga options are really great! I’m just going to start by saying this: I am not a yoga chick. Part … Read More about Coffee Break – Yoga for Stress Relief DVD
Eyeliner & Competence: An Open Thread
So a few weeks ago there was this survey: more makeup makes you look more competent. Or so they say. This seems like exactly the kind of thing we should explore here… hence today’s open thread. Do you think makeup or eyeliner says anything about your competence? Let’s Assess The Models’ Competence Based on Eyeliner … Read More about Eyeliner & Competence: An Open Thread
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Boot-Cut Crepe Pants
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ooooh: love these Michael Kors boot-cut crepe pants. Beige is not normally a color that excites me (pants or otherwise) but this light caramel color really looks lux and fresh to me. The pants were $895, now marked to $534, … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Boot-Cut Crepe Pants