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. So I … Read More about Suit of the Week: Talbots
Archives for February 2012
Open Thread: What Latest Tech Do You Love?
We haven’t talked about technology finds for a while, so I thought I’d ask — what have you guys been using and loving? I’ve been thinking about trying some of the many sleep apps that are out there, but haven’t gotten around to it yet. The latest techie thing that I’ve been using and loving … Read More about Open Thread: What Latest Tech Do You Love?
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Color-tipped Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader A wrote in to recommend this Banana Republic blazer, noting, “I tried on this blazer at the store, and it truly is a work of art. It’s a heavy weight cotton, navy with cream piping. It’s fully lined inside, … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Color-tipped Blazer
Coffee Break – Lancaster Wedge Pump
Ooh, cute wedge pump from Corso Como. I only have one pair of Corso Como shoes, but the leather on them is so soft — I can imagine these are as well. I’ve pictured the brown (which has the most sizes left), but it’s also available in a more reddishy brown “Ginger,” as well as … Read More about Coffee Break – Lancaster Wedge Pump
The Gentlemanly Limp Hand
Reader C has a great question about sexism disguised as gentlemanly behavior: I am a woman in a male dominated field (architecture). Many times I am the only woman in a meeting. All of the guys shake hands upon introductions. When it’s my turn, they hesitate or give me a lame shake the tips of … Read More about The Gentlemanly Limp Hand
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Polka Dot Tie Neck
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Love! Call me crazy, but I think this navy polka-dotted silk blouse from Tibi would look amazing with a sleek black suit. If you’re not feeling the navy-on-black thing, though, I’d wear it with white or dark gray pants, or … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Polka Dot Tie Neck
Coffee Break – Stripe Airy Scarf
Ooh: love this cashmere and wool scarf from Halogen. It comes in about a zillion different color combinations (this one is wine/red), and I think it would be great both under your coat or as a way to add some color to an otherwise boring top such as a turtleneck or simple black long-sleeved tee. … Read More about Coffee Break – Stripe Airy Scarf
Open Thread: Hiring a Cleaning Service
Readers, have you hired someone to clean your house or apartment? What are your best tips for how to hire a cleaning lady? When did you first hire them? (Right out of school, after you reached a certain salary, after you got married or had kids… when?) What have you learned about the process, such … Read More about Open Thread: Hiring a Cleaning Service
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Stripe Sweater Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Normally, I hate beige, stripes, and all of those nautical-looking sweater jackets. And yet: something about me loves this sweater jacket. Is it the way the color on the cuffs exactly lines up with the solid color at the base … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Stripe Sweater Jacket
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Nordstrom’s shoe clearance sale has a ton of great deals — including this “Persia” slingback by Via Spiga. I like the Mary Jane style, the slightly pointy toe, and the fact that it comes in 3 widths. The beige color is almost entirely sold out (size 10, … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
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.) – The NYT reports that more large companies are doing things Hollywood style — in that they’re putting … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Scoopneck Ponte Dress with Pleats
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ok: it’s been the warmest winter in my memory, ever — and that includes those balmy winters spent in DC. Is it time to buy summer dresses yet? Love this scoopneck ponte from Merona — a nice ladylike length, sleeves, … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Scoopneck Ponte Dress with Pleats