Hello: great statement ring for the office. I think statement rings can be totally appropriate for the office — but the trick is to wear ones without too much bling. This sterling silver ring with black mother of pearl and sapphires is perfect — interesting and bold without being in your face. It’s $670 at … Read More about Coffee Break – Wrap Around Gemstone Ring
Archives for April 2012
How to Campaign for the Job You Already Have
Reader N writes in with a sticky situation: in the midst of a company “reorganization,” a female subordinate who has been with the company for much longer than she has has been badmouthing Reader N to her future bosses. We’ve talked about spiteful coworkers before, but not in the context of a reorganization where your … Read More about How to Campaign for the Job You Already Have
Thursday’s TPS Report: Scoop-Neck Belted Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I dig the pleat details on this scoopneck belted dress, as well as the bright, happy color. I’d probably swap out the belt for a leather one and wear a subdued blazer with it for the office — possibly even … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Scoop-Neck Belted Dress
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. Reader M … Read More about Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers
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… How and What To Delegate To Your Assistant What To Say In Your Maternity Leave Message How To Have a Social Life Can You Listen To Music At the Office? Our Top Tips on … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cotton Dot Print Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Wednesday! I love the look of this polka-dotted cotton skirt, particularly in black… My inner prepster is trying to get out! It’s $129 at Brooks Brothers (available in pink as well). Cotton Dot Print Skirt Seen a great piece … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cotton Dot Print Skirt
Coffee Break – Lorelei Maryjane Pump
I normally think of the brand Fitzwell as designing more for, well, my mother — solid, comfortable shoes for problem feet. But lately I’ve come across a number of cute Fitzwell shoes — including these great Mary Jane pumps. Particularly, I’m lusting after them in this beige patent — they just look like great summer … Read More about Coffee Break – Lorelei Maryjane Pump
Walk on the Wild Side with Prints
How do you start wearing prints — especially if you’ve no idea how to wear prints to work? Reader T wonders… I’m wondering if you can do a post on incorporating prints into one’s wardrobe. I looked at my closet the other day and realized that about 90% of the clothes I wear are solid … Read More about Walk on the Wild Side with Prints
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Josh Leaf Print Oversized Shirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. There are some pieces of clothing where they become such basics in your wardrobe that you should plan, every year, to purchase one or two new such pieces — this way you’ll stay on trend, but true to yourself as … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Josh Leaf Print Oversized Shirt
Coffee Break – Nuo Tech Chloe Dao Satchel
I always liked Chloe Dao on Project Runway, and it’s great to see her designing still. Apparently, she’s collaborated with Nuo to create this fun, functional laptop bag. I particularly like the fact that the outside pocket can be used as a pocket or a sleeve to connect your laptop bag to your rolling bag … Read More about Coffee Break – Nuo Tech Chloe Dao Satchel
Open Thread: Best Travel Bags?
Which is the best rolling suitcase? We were traveling this weekend (home to Ohio to see the fam and celebrate Easter), which meant that yet again I got to deal with my horrible carry-on rolling bag. I got it a few years ago during what I thought was an amazing sale at Macy’s– if memory … Read More about Open Thread: Best Travel Bags?
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Floral Print Single Breasted Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. So: No, this isn’t my usual thing. In fact, this is the kind of look that can go horribly wrong, in a comical socialite-on-Law-and-Order way. Still: I keep coming back to it! I like the mixture of the floral print … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Floral Print Single Breasted Jacket