Kate Spade’s sale is on sale — take an extra 25% off all sale items with code SAVE25. There are a lot of cute clothes and bags in the sale — my pick for today’s coffee break includes anything with the “Birds over Arches” pattern, which seems intricate and cool. The wool scarf was $148, … Read More about Coffee Break: Birds Over Arches Scarf
Archives for February 2013
Slips, Camisoles, and More: What Are Your Go-To Pieces?
What do you wear beneath wrap dresses? Are there camisole-slips? Reader V has an interesting question about what to wear beneath clothes that I think leads us to a great larger question: what are your favorite brands and pieces in slips, camisoles, support garments, pantyhose, and more? I have a question re slips. I understand … Read More about Slips, Camisoles, and More: What Are Your Go-To Pieces?
Thursday’s TPS Report: Eggplant Stretch Ponte Knit Cap Sleeve Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. What’s not to like here? Nice scoopneck… nice capsleeves… nice starburst/seaming detail, and nice mid-weight stretch ponte knit. It’s even available in three nice colors: eggplant (pictured), “smoke,” and cobalt, all on sale at Bluefly for $62-$89. Tahari ASL Eggplant … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Eggplant Stretch Ponte Knit Cap Sleeve Dress
Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers
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. If memory … Read More about Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers
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… Tips On Hiring a Cleaning Lady Set Up The Best Home Office (Whether You Work From Home A Little Or A Lot) Do You Ever Buy Clothes (Gowns, Swimsuits) You Don’t Need? How to … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cashmere Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I love a good sweater blazer — they’re just a bit more dressy than a cardigan, but so much comfier than a blazer. These are on a pretty good discount, too: they were $395, but are now marked to $138. … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cashmere Blazer
Coffee Break: Janis Pump
I found the black version of these pumps last week while doing our roundup of “interview pumps” — classic almond toe, nice mix of textures/fabrics, and I’m kind of digging the green sole. I like the black and “feather” colors, but the brown ones are the best sale — were $265, now marked 62% off … Read More about Coffee Break: Janis Pump
How to Keep Pet Hair Off Your Clothes
How do you keep your clothes looking nice when you live with animals? Reader A has a great question about pets and clothes: I have a question about caring for your clothes when you live with animals. I have a wonderful dog, who unfortunately sheds. His fur also builds up a lot of dander, and … Read More about How to Keep Pet Hair Off Your Clothes
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Ibiza Bis Concealed Sweater
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This sweater’s kind of crazy, and I love that — but it’s just a brushed wood grain pattern, and it’s just a rayon/nylon cardigan in a classic shape. It’s $245 at ShopBop. Diane von Furstenberg Ibiza Bis Concealed Sweater Seen … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Ibiza Bis Concealed Sweater
Coffee Break: Greer V Neck Necklace
I’m digging this simple “V Neck necklace” from Gorjana — it looks delicate, but is much bolder than a pendant necklace or something. Very cool. It’s $58 at ShopBop. Gorjana Greer V Neck Necklace
How to Nap at Work
Do you nap at the office? What are your best tips for napping at the office (possibly without getting caught)? We took a poll on office naps a thousand years ago, but haven’t really discussed since then, and I thought it might be an interesting topic. First, some factoids from the Internet — according to … Read More about How to Nap at Work
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: ‘Claire’ Silk A-Line Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Tory Burch’s silk dresses are becoming modern classics, and I must say I love this version: wheat blowing against a field of navy, with an amazing secondary geometric pattern — love the way they work together. Gorgeous. The dress is … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: ‘Claire’ Silk A-Line Dress