Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Colored denim is everywhere for spring and summer. Ladies, what are your thoughts? One part of me thinks they’re cute, and another part of me thinks nothing could be less flattering than pastel jeans. Still: if you’re looking, these super skinny stretch denim jeans are marked from … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Archives for April 2012
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 Careerist wonders whether it’s a bad career move to go gray – and notes that senior … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Striped Two-Button Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Gap has a number of cute, not too expensive blazers right now. I think my favorite of the bunch is this gray stripe blazer, which looks fun and fresh without being too nautical. It was $69.95, but is currently marked … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Striped Two-Button Blazer
Coffee Break – Amazzone Shopper
I think I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again — Furla has made some of my favorite handbags over the years; ones that I totally wore into the ground. I also think blue is a surprisingly versatile color for handbags. So I suppose it isn’t entirely surprising that I love Furla’s little blue … Read More about Coffee Break – Amazzone Shopper
What Are Proper Hem Lengths for Women?
What are the proper hem lengths for women’s pants? And how do you hem your pants if you commute in flats but wear heels at work? Reader Y wonders about flared pants, but I think she brings up a great point about hems and women who commute in shoes other than their office heels. I’m … Read More about What Are Proper Hem Lengths for Women?
Thursday’s TPS Report: Cotton-silk Perfect Shirt in Raj Paisley
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I may be in the minority, but I like paisley — it’s at once an intricate pattern and an abstract inkblot, and you can get some great ideas for color combinations. This cotton-silk shirt from J.Crew is no different — … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Cotton-silk Perfect Shirt in Raj Paisley
Suit of the Week: Kay Unger
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. Ooh: not … Read More about Suit of the Week: Kay Unger
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Spice Red ‘Anetta’ Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I like this deep red jacket from Tahari. Admittedly, it isn’t really a spring color — but just think how happy you’ll be in July when you want a layering piece in deep red to pull out for days when … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Spice Red ‘Anetta’ Jacket
Coffee Break – Air Lainey Ballet Wedge
I feel like the Lainey wedge has been around, in one iteration or another, for a while — but right now it just looks like the perfect wedge pump for the summer. Zappos has it in “nougat patent” (pictured) as well as black (lots of sizes) for $198. Do note that some lucky sizes are … Read More about Coffee Break – Air Lainey Ballet Wedge
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Hydric Medora wool-blend blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Gorgeous, simple blazer from Theory. The collarless, simple shape strikes me as relaxed professional elegance at its best. I’d probably style it with more structured pieces than what’s shown here — trousers, a collared blouse, etc. It was $455, now … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Hydric Medora wool-blend blazer
Coffee Break – Madisen Colorblock Leather Flats
I found these shoes a few days ago and liked a lot of things about them — the selection of colors (I’ve pictured the blue ones, but they’re also available in beige and orange, pink and black, and basic black), as well as the price. I’ll admit, I’ve never owned a pair of Jessica Simpson … Read More about Coffee Break – Madisen Colorblock Leather Flats
The Hunt: Colorful Sheath Dresses
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Colorful Sheath Dresses