There are a lot of sales happening today, so I thought I’d round them up — I hope everyone is enjoying their three-day weekend (or at least having a nice quiet day at work if you have to be there). I’ve bolded the ones that would be my first spot for browsing… – 6pm.com: “Epic … Read More about Happy MLK Day! 35 Sales (and Kat’s Top 6)
Archives for January 2013
Holiday Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I’ve noticed a ton of people running in neon and other bright colors — shoes, accessories, the whole nine yards. I can get behind this trend — it seems joyful and happy to me, which is exactly how I want to feel when setting out for a … Read More about Holiday Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
Like these posts? Follow us on Twitter or 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. – Extra Petite researched how to prevent “bag sag” so you don’t have to. … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Merino Colorblock Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. So here’s a topic of discussion for you: has the twinset totally disappeared, is it changing, or is it just on hiatus right now? I always thought of the twinset as a classic piece — which makes it so odd … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Merino Colorblock Cardigan
Coffee Break – Wide Slotted Belt
I know, today was supposed to be the “expensive” Coffee Break — the splurgey one. I’m sure you’ll all be highly disappointed to hear that I just couldn’t resist telling you about this gorgeous wide slotted belt on deep discount (final sale, alas) at Intermix. I think it would be gorgeous with a multitude of … Read More about Coffee Break – Wide Slotted Belt
Can A Water Bottle Be Unprofessional?
Can something as simple as a water bottle be unprofessional? Are there business etiquette rules for drinking water in the office? Reader M wonders. Are there any tips for choosing professional-looking water bottles? This is perhaps a mundane question, but with an extremely youthful face, long hair, and a newly-minted JD, I’m trying very hard … Read More about Can A Water Bottle Be Unprofessional?
Thursday’s TPS Report: Seasonless Black Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. If you’re building a wardrobe right now, there are so many great basics around on deep sale, including this black sheath dress in a seasonless wool from White House | Black Market. I like the sleeves, the “gently folded neckline … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Seasonless Black Sheath Dress
Suit of the Week: Talbots
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. Talbots is … Read More about Suit of the Week: Talbots
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… Can You Wear Knee-Hight Boots to the Office? The 2012 Poll Tax-Savvy Investments: 401Ks & IRAs, Oh My! When Is Your Office Decor “Too Nice”? The Overachieving Chick… with the Blue Collar Husband How … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Serena Shirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. There are so many great things for under $100 that I’m going to skip right to that this week. Happy Wednesday! I love a good Thomas Pink shirt — in my mind the classic one is a crisp, stretchy cotton, … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Serena Shirt
Coffee Break – Cashmere Stole
I present to you: the black cashmere stole. Boring? You bet. But will you wear it a million times over the next 10 years? You bet. I bought a scarf like this years ago, on a similar sale at Henri Bendel, and I wear it all the time — it’s my easy grab-it-and-go piece when … Read More about Coffee Break – Cashmere Stole
What’s YOUR Annual Clothes Budget?
How much do you spend on clothes — and how do you keep track?