Ooh: cute textured bag from Ivanka Trump. I think the quilted synthetic leather looks really lux, and a bit foreign and mysterious — I looked at the picture here and wondered, what is that? Considering the price, I knew it wasn’t ostrich or some other exotic animal — but in real life, people won’t have … Read More about Coffee Break – Cynthia Doctor Satchel
Archives for July 2012
Can Older Women Have Long Hair and Still Be Professional?
Update: We still think this is a great discussion on whether older women can have long hair and still be professional — but you may also want to check out some of our more recent discussions on aging gracefully, including how to go gray intentionally. Long hair on older women: the perennial question. Despite our … Read More about Can Older Women Have Long Hair and Still Be Professional?
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Cambridge Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader K wrote in to recommend this blazer, and I think it looks gorgeous — I love both the fuchsia and the red. Note that for every jacket purchased, a school uniform is donated to a girl in need in … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Cambridge Blazer
Coffee Break – Katia Essential Wallet
If you’ve been hunting for an affordable wallet, consider an oilcloth one — you can often get a really colorful, fun piece that holds up quite well in your purse. This lovely purple one from Boje Designs (available in another 3 colors) is $34 at Amazon. Boje Designs Katia Essential Wallet (L-2)
The Hunt: Heels Under 2 Inches
Which are your
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Enrico Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Something about this dress just seems so sophisticated to me — the pleats, the high waist, the pockets, the black silk… it really just looks effortless. I’d skip the platform booties, as styled here, though, and go with a nice … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Enrico Dress
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Zappos has a lot of sandals on clearance right now, and while at first it looked to be a pretty ho-hum sale, I discovered a ton of steep designer markdowns. I love these sexy Bottega Veneta sandals in a gorgeous indigo — great mix of leather, suede, … 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.) You can also follow us on Pinterest. – Refinery29 profiles 3 chic finance girls and their desk to … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Seamed Pencil Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. So: The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale continues (prices go back up to normal prices on 8/6 — all of my picks from the sale are here and here). Included in the sale is the Halogen Seamed Pencil Skirt, a Nordstrom classic … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Seamed Pencil Skirt
Coffee Break – Ninfea 1 Pump
At first I thought these shoes had cutouts to resemble polkadots — but really, they’re made entirely of patent leather flowers. (Daisies, I believe; flowers are not my strong point.) No, the pumps are not for everyone, but I think these could be a great way to accessorize a casual day at the office. They’re … Read More about Coffee Break – Ninfea 1 Pump
Staying Warm in the Subzero Office
Here are some tips on how to stay warm in a freezing office (and still look polished)…
Thursday’s TPS Report: Blue Silk Asymmetrical Pleat Front Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Bluefly is having some pretty huge sales right now. For example, look at this fun black, blue and white dress from BCBGMAXAZRIA — it was $238, but is now $73 at the site. I love the colors, and I think it’s … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Blue Silk Asymmetrical Pleat Front Dress