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
Archives for 2012
What to Wear to a Business Casual Networking Event
A college student wondered: what should she wear to a business casual networking event (or: recruiting events) — especially in the winter?
Thursday’s TPS Report: Woven Pleated Seam Detail Sheath Dress
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
Suit of the Week: Calvin Klein
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
Tales from the Wallet: How to Open a Roth IRA in Less than 45 Minutes
Avoiding setting up a Roth IRA because you don’t have time for it? Here’s how I helped my friend do it in 45 minutes.
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Daxon CREPE DAY DRESS INK
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
Coffee Break: 23andMe
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
Tuesday’s TPS Report: ‘Gretchen’ Cowl Neck Crepe Sheath Dress
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
Coffee Break
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
The Hunt: Flat, Tall Boots
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
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Armani Collezioni Tile Jersey Jacket
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
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Sometimes, you just want a basic black bootie that you can wear with dark tights, leggings, jeans, and maybe even trousers at the office. These Clarks “Society Fashion” boots look like the holy grail — AND they’ve got great comfort reviews. They’re available in black and brown … Read More about Weekend Open Thread