Month: September 2012

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    Coffee Break – Presia Tied MJ

    I think this may be the first time I’ve seen a 4″ “comfort” shoe — yet, here it is. The description does not mention a platform, so I think this is really just a tall shoe — expert heel wearers only! But if you are one of those expert heel wearers, these look really nice…

  • house ad reads THE BEST SUITS IN 2025 FOR EVERY BUDGET, click here for the roundup, and features a collage of 5 women wearing stylish suits
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    How to Network at a Conference

    How do you network at a conference where you know no one? Reader A wonders… I’ve been a lawyer for about one year, and I’m going to my first national conference in a couple of months. I’m the only person from my firm going, and I don’t anticipate knowing anyone there. Do you have any…

  • Tuesday’s TPS Report: Bow Front Cardigan

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I love the “peacock” color that BOSS Black has out this season, but I couldn’t get 100% behind the peacock dress. So it made me very happy to find this silk/cashmere cardigan with an interesting belt feature. (I would tie…

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    Coffee Break – Jitney Electronic Wristlet

    I’ve talked before about how I like to keep a separate wallet for the office with all of my lunch-spot punch-cards, cash, and so forth — and this looks perfect because you can fit your phone or Blackberry inside as well. I like the bright, happy colors, the patent leather, and the positive reviews online….

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    The Best South America Stores for Professional Clothes

    Continuing our series of the best places to shop in other continents (we’ve done Europe and Asia so far), I thought we’d talk about where to shop in Central and South America today. I’ve heard Buenos Aires described as the Paris of the South (and Lynn Yaeger certainly had a fun time there in this…