Something on your mind? Chat about it here. In a “pigs are flying past my window” moment, I am seriously considering buying over-the-knee boots. I keep seeing women wearing them with jeans and leggings, and — so long as the heel is flat or nearly flat — they always look amazingly chic and stylish, and … Read More about Holiday Weekend Open Thread
Archives for February 2013
Weekly News Update
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Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Animal Pleated Shift Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Hooray for Friday (and hopefully the beginning of a long weekend for many of you!). Today I’m liking this pleated shift dress from Kohl’s — I like both versions of this “abstract animal print” (which just looks abstract to me), … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Animal Pleated Shift Dress
Coffee Break – Daydream Pump
Nordstrom has begun its shoe clearance sale, and there are a lot of good markdowns — lots of Stuart Weitzman, Cole Haan, Salvatore Ferragamo, Anyi Lu, Via Spiga, and more. For today’s coffee break, I’m liking these “Daydream” pumps — apparently a Nordstrom exclusive. I like the gray flannel mixed with the shinier (patent?) leather toe, and … Read More about Coffee Break – Daydream Pump
OMG, LOL!!! How to Convey Tone In Email Without Seeming Childish
How do you convey tone in email without seeming childish or girlish? Can you ever use exclamations in emails? Reader C wonders… I’m hoping you can address the issue of using !’s in emails at work. As we all know, tone is hard to convey properly via email. However, whenever I am inclined to use … Read More about OMG, LOL!!! How to Convey Tone In Email Without Seeming Childish
Thursday’s TPS Report: Tweed Zip Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This isn’t my usual jam, for sure, but I really like it — the sharpish shoulders, the zipper details, and that gorgeous green/black tweed. It was originally $135.70, but is currently marked to $73.50 at Bluefly. Aryn K emerald and … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Tweed Zip Jacket
Suit of the Week: St. John Collection
For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about women’s interview suits, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Happy Wednesday! For … Read More about Suit of the Week: St. John Collection
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… How to Interview with Friends The Professional Implications of “Bitchface” How to React When Presented with a “Gentlemanly” Limp Handshake Can You Wear Bare Legs On Warm Days in “Winter”? What Are Your Favorite … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Roxanna Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Bluefly has a number of cute dresses on sale, but this simple black cotton dress strikes me as a particularly great deal — it was $348, but is now marked to $89.10. I like the ruffles at the neckline, the … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Roxanna Dress
Sponsored Post: Take Care of Your Vision with DAILIES ® AquaComfort Plus ® Contact Lenses
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Alcon DAILIES ® AquaComfort Plus ® Contact Lenses and Style Coalition. I’ve written before about how I’m a big fan of single-use contact lenses. I think they’re great! I don’t have to remember how many weeks I’ve been wearing the contacts, I don’t have to worry about when the … Read More about Sponsored Post: Take Care of Your Vision with DAILIES ® AquaComfort Plus ® Contact Lenses
Coffee Break – Nicola Tote
I always love Botkier — the leather is soft, the details are smart (pockets, feet) and in general I’ve had nothing but good experiences with their bags. This smallish red tote (also available in cognac) is marked down at 6pm: was $495, now marked to $271.99. Botkier Nicola Tote (L-2)
How to Wear Dresses If You’re A Size 4 On Top and Size 12 on Bottom
Ladies, do you buy bespoke dresses and clothing? How else can you wear dresses if your top and bottom halves are very different sizes? Reader N wonders: I would like to wear dresses more frequently to the office, but I find it very difficult to find a good fit. I wear a size 4 to … Read More about How to Wear Dresses If You’re A Size 4 On Top and Size 12 on Bottom