Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh: great skirt from Elie Tahari. While I suppose it is on trend with colorblocking, I like the softer, more artistic (Rothko?) approach to the color blocks. I also think the vertical nature of the pattern would be really flattering. … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Elva Skirt
Archives for March 2012
Coffee Break – Multi Stripe Mixed Media Tote
I have a million totes like this because they’re so functional — they’re especially perfect for carrying reading materials and work papers on to an airplane. (I always keep the whole “reading bag” packed in my rolling bag until I get through security, and then pull it out before I board.) I like this fun … Read More about Coffee Break – Multi Stripe Mixed Media Tote
The Stress of Stress Dreams
I’m in college again. Months ago, I signed up for a class — maybe a complicated math class, but more likely a class with lots, and lots of reading, such as a study of Shakespeare’s entire works, or perhaps it’s Dostoyevsky. And here’s the thing: I meant to drop the class. I realized early on … Read More about The Stress of Stress Dreams
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Contrast Stretch Wool Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Yes, yes, we’ve seen this blazer before. It was the line down the back that got me, though, and the perfect, preppy pinkness of the piping. It’s $495 at Saks. Pink Tartan Contrast Stretch Wool Blazer Seen a great piece … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Contrast Stretch Wool Blazer
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Ladies, we are living in an era of some seriously wackadoo blazers. The cuts and colors I’m seeing right now (to say nothing of the prices) are kind of shocking. I love blazers, but it’s hard to get behind the truly strange ones, except for the weekend. … 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.) – NPR looks at The Richer Sex, a book about how “the new majority of female breadwinners is … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Sleeveless Silk Blouse with Smock Waist
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! The abstract pattern on this silk blouse is great, I think — the perfect thing to wear beneath gray suits, or on top of colorful skirts in solid colors for the summer. I like the elastic smocking on … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Sleeveless Silk Blouse with Smock Waist
Coffee Break – Maya Mary Jane
Ooh, cute heels from Frye. I like the Western detailing on the leather, as well as the “brush off” two-tone effect, particularly with the dark brown ones (pictured; they’re also available in black and smoke). I’d probably wear them with trousers for the office. They were $178, but are now marked to $104.99 at Zappos. … Read More about Coffee Break – Maya Mary Jane
Thursday’s TPS Report: Stretch Rayon Pique Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This jacket is not for everyone — but it’s interesting enough and has a chance that it might be flattering, and so if I were looking for a slightly different take on a black blazer, I would order this one … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Stretch Rayon Pique Jacket
Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers
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. Happy Hump … Read More about Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers
Tales from the Wallet – Tax Savvy Investments, Part 2
Back in January — inspired by a Mint article — we took a look at tax-savvy investment vehicles such as 401Ks and IRAs. Today, let’s look at some of the other tax-friendly ways to save, such as 529s and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Just as a reminder — according to the article, “The Value of … Read More about Tales from the Wallet – Tax Savvy Investments, Part 2
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Tweed Lena Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh: cute lightweight “tweed” dress from Banana Republic. I normally think of tweed as being a heavier fabric with different wools (and Wikipedia kind of backs me up), but I like the idea of making a woven dress in a … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Tweed Lena Dress