Oooh: what a gorgeous Furla hobo bag. Love the red leather strap, the brown and red details, and the soft, pebbly white leather — gorgeous. And Lord & Taylor is offering 40% off select designer handbags until midnight tonight, so the price is amazing — was $498, now marked to $298.80. FURLA Groove Hobo Bag … Read More about Coffee Break – Groove Hobo Bag
Archives for July 2012
Scuffed Shoes and the Office
If shoes show any signs of wear (like scuffs and scrapes), are they inappropriate for the office? What is the best way to take care of your office shoes? Reader S wonders: Help settle a debate between friends– are leather heels with slightly worn tips (your standard pointed toe work heel) acceptable for the business … Read More about Scuffed Shoes and the Office
Thursday’s TPS Report: Sleeveless Felicity Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh: I’m not normally one for sleeveless white blouses, but this one has such cute architectural details (and, yes, it’s on sale) that it’s hard to pass by. I blame the styling (or, um, lack thereof) — it’s sold out … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Sleeveless Felicity Blouse
Suit of the Week: Rachel Zoe
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. Wow, there … Read More about Suit of the Week: Rachel Zoe
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… When is the “Best” Time To Get Pregnant? How to Jobhunt In a Different City Transitioning from a Conservative Office to a More Casual One Which Are the Best Pens? Can You Wear Glasses … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cholula Eyelet Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Neiman Marcus has a ton of new markdowns, including this great top from Nanette Lepore. I normally hate eyelet for the office (particularly eyelet jackets — yuck) but this top is unexpectedly lovely. I like the way it’s both a … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cholula Eyelet Top
Coffee Break – Cain Slingbacks
Oooh: love these simple slingbacks from Donald J Pliner. And not only are they on sale — but they come in narrow widths, which I haven’t noticed for a lot of other brands. The steepest discount is for the silver/natural sand color (marked from $250 to $129), but there’s also a gray woven leather pair … Read More about Coffee Break – Cain Slingbacks
Guest Post: Figuring Out Your Figure
How do you figure out what kind of figure you have? Today’s guest post is from Sally McGraw, author of the blog Already Pretty and the new book, Already Pretty: Learning to Love Your Body by Learning to Dress it Well, now available for purchase on Amazon (more info below). Thank you for the excerpt, … Read More about Guest Post: Figuring Out Your Figure
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Link Print Navy Jane Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m not that familiar with the site my-wardrobe, but they’re having an insane sale — there are tons of amazing dresses deeply discounted to the $150-$250 range — but all in lucky sizes only, of course. Take this gorgeous wrap … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Link Print Navy Jane Dress
Coffee Break – Felicia Post Earring
I’ve gone back and forth on posting these earrings because there are some negative reviews on the Urban Outfitters site — but ultimately I still think these are too good of a deal to pass up. These same earrings are still priced at $95-$100 on other websites, but are marked to $50 on the UO … Read More about Coffee Break – Felicia Post Earring
How to Dress Professionally with a Bubble Butt
A reader wondered how to dress professionally if she has a “significant bubble butt,” and she’s a 4 on top and 8 on bottom…
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Victor Print Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Wow — what an interesting blazer from Diane von Furstenberg. It’s silk, but the pattern is made to look like tweed, which is really cool. I’m normally not a fan of black and yellow together, but I think it’s ok … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Victor Print Blazer