I featured something similar from Cole Haan a few weeks ago, but I thought I’d bring this lovely red cell phone wallet to your attention today — can you think of a single woman on your gift-giving list who wouldn’t benefit from something like this? If she’s working, it’s the perfect I’m-just-grabbing-lunch-quickly wallet (she can … Read More about Coffee Break – Universal Phone Wallet
Today’s reader mail is from a reader who wonders what to wear to a business casual networking event — in the winter. Obviously, a lot of companies and networking groups have parties for students over the holidays — I can remember attending more than a few in my younger years. The perennial question, as Reader … Read More about What to Wear to a Business Casual Networking Event
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader S wrote in to recommend this dress, noting “The vertical seams are elongating (is that a word?) and I like how the vent in the back looks like a vent but is actually a pleat (there’s fabric sewn into … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Woven Pleated Seam Detail Sheath Dress
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. I feel … Read More about Suit of the Week: Calvin Klein
We’ve talked about tax-advantaged savings before, but I actually just helped a friend get set up for a Roth IRA, so I thought I’d share some findings, and open discussion to readers — do you save money in a Roth IRA, IRA, 401K, or other tax-advantaged savings vehicle? How much do you save — and … Read More about Tales from the Wallet: How to Open a Roth IRA in Less than 45 Minutes
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. There are so many good sales going on today, y’all. I’ve been Tweeting about them (they’re also on the Corporette Bargains page) but — tons of markdowns. For today’s TPS Report, I’m liking this crepe day dress from Reiss — … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Daxon CREPE DAY DRESS INK
Here’s a gift idea for the science lovers in your life: DNA testing. Yes, seriously. You’ve actually been able to get it done commercially for a while now, but last week, my father excitedly emailed me to let me know that the main company that does it — 23 and Me — just lowered their … Read More about Coffee Break: 23andMe
What color tights do you wear with a navy suit? Reader B wonders…
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Black Halo has been around for years, but I haven’t noticed this sheath dress in their lineup before — love that cowl neck, the cap sleeves, and the ladylike length. The cowl neck, in particular, looks gorgeous — it’s not … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: ‘Gretchen’ Cowl Neck Crepe Sheath Dress
Briefly (because I really have nothing good to add to the conversation and get all choked up anyway when I think about it): instead of suggesting another random gift idea, I thought I’d devote today’s Coffee Break to places you can help the victims of Friday’s tragic shooting. Mashable did a roundup the other day … Read More about Coffee Break
Sure, we all know what wardrobe essentials for work 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 … Read More about The Hunt: Flat, Tall Boots
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Monday! I like this shrunken blazer from Armani Collezioni — the textured jersey is a very interesting, almost waffle-knit pattern. I like. More importantly, for discussion purposes: how do we feel about the model’s overall look — the monochromatic … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Armani Collezioni Tile Jersey Jacket
