Sure, these pumps are kind of boring — but they’re Kate Spade classics, and they’re part of a pretty good sale right now at Zappos. I actually like the camel suede the best, which of course is the only one not on sale — but these simple camel patent ones (pictured) are almost just as … Read More about Coffee Break – Karen Pumps
Archives for March 2012
Meeting the Client… While “Heavily Drugged” with Cold Medicine
Should you network while sick? Reader M wonders, particularly when it comes to clients she already has… I haven’t seen this covered in your advice column and have just bumbled my way through a client meeting while heavily drugged with Sudafed and wanted your take on what a better approach would be. I work in … Read More about Meeting the Client… While “Heavily Drugged” with Cold Medicine
Thursday’s TPS Report: Spotted Matinee Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I like this simple, lovely white blouse from Madewell. It’s almost entirely sheer, yes, but many good white silk blouses are — and look how great it looks with a fairly substantial white tank beneath it (I also think it … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Spotted Matinee Blouse
Suit of the Week: LOFT
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. Slim pickings … Read More about Suit of the Week: LOFT
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… Should You Take Your Huge Diamond Ring Off For Interviews? Dealing With Anxiety How to Use Linked In What’s In Kat’s Purse? The Best Stores for Plus-Sized Workwear How to Live Within Your Means … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Tweed Stand Notch Collar Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Let’s try, if we can, to forgive the model her daffy look — and instead focus on the great jacket. Love the styling here, with the slightly longer and very neutral blouse. Note that the blazer does have a single … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Tweed Stand Notch Collar Jacket
Coffee Break – Catarina Shoulder Bag
I actually found this bag because I was in a red mood and was hunting for a reasonably priced bag in, well, red. The clean lines and fun details (love that bit of chain on the strap) stuck out immediately, and when I clicked… lo and behold, it comes in “azure,” which is a much … Read More about Coffee Break – Catarina Shoulder Bag
The Flighty Worker: How Many Jobs Can One Have in a Short Period of Time?
How does job hopping affect your career prospects? If you take a job with the intention of quitting soon, how bad is that? Reader T writes in with an interesting question about job loyalty…specifically asking, how many jobs can one have in a short period of time? I am leaving my current company as a … Read More about The Flighty Worker: How Many Jobs Can One Have in a Short Period of Time?
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Neville Woven Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Amazingly, there are still some great deals to be had out there. A lot of them are lucky sizes, but some of them are discounted for other reasons. Take this blazer, for example, which at one point was obviously part … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Neville Woven Jacket
Coffee Break – Hilside Card Case
I love a colorful card case! These are great for keeping your own business cards in, obviously, but they’re also great for keeping things like your lunch money and restaurant-specific discount cards in, as well. This tulip print one from Banana Republic is cotton, but they have a number of other bright, happy ones that … Read More about Coffee Break – Hilside Card Case
The Hunt: Mary Jane Heels for Work
It can be a bit tricky to find Mary Jane pumps for work that don’t a) visually cut your leg at the worst possible point, and b) make you look like a little girl — so here are our favorites.
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Julian Floral Print Silk Jersey Wrap
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I feel like we’re seeing a lot of floral prints for spring, which can be hard to pull off at the office. I think this DvF dress — with its small, even floral — is a great example of it … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Julian Floral Print Silk Jersey Wrap