Fun! Everyone needs a colorful wallet (so it’s easier to find in your bag), and I like this purple one from Marc by Marc Jacobs. I particularly like that the pattern just reads as a standard dot print until you look closer and see that it’s rows and rows of stars. It was $98, but … Read More about Coffee Break: Reluctant Stars Zip Wallet
Archives for September 2013
The Hunt: Tweed Blazers
Sure, we all know what basics 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 basic … Read More about The Hunt: Tweed Blazers
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Asymmetric leather-trimmed jacquard jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ooh: love this intriguing little jacket from Helmut Lang, on deep discount at The Outnet. I like the light-green leather details, as well as the light gray jacquard — the phrase “effortless chic” comes to mind, particularly when paired with … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Asymmetric leather-trimmed jacquard jacket
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Express is having some pretty serious sales this weekend — markdowns up to 60% off, PLUS an additional 30% off. I like the look of this slub sweater for the weekend — it looks comfy, flattering, and on trend. It was $49, was then marked to $29, … Read More about 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 or Instagram. Oh, yes: I totally forgot about this last week. The WSJ heralded … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Long Sleeve Deep V-Neck Drape Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m a big fan of Lands’ End lately, having recently purchased a bunch of ponte dresses which are fabulous (and sadly mostly sold out). One of the pieces I have (in both the green and the red leaves) that’s still … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Long Sleeve Deep V-Neck Drape Top
Giveaway: Two Readers Win a TrioFit Shirt!
I was thrilled when the good folks at InStyle Essentials reached out about their new “Perfect White Shirt” collection — they use TrioFit technology to size the shirts by bra size, ensuring a better fit. We gave you a coupon code with last week’s TPS report (CORP10P) for 10% off — but now the InStyle … Read More about Giveaway: Two Readers Win a TrioFit Shirt!
How to Decorate Your Desk
How do YOU like to decorate your desk? Where is the line between “plain vanilla robot” and “crazed Cathy fan”? You covered desk essentials recently, but what I’ve really been wondering is: How do you “decorate” a desk? Where do you draw the line between professional and tacky? I’m a young (25) legal professional working … Read More about How to Decorate Your Desk
Thursday’s TPS Report: Ponte Peplum One Button Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Thursday! I’m loving the simplicity of this ponte jacket — no collar, no lapels, no pockets, no ruffles, no nada. It kind of reminds me of a ’40s silhouette, but I suppose all flared peplum jackets do in a … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Ponte Peplum One Button Jacket
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. Sigh: I … Read More about Suit of the Week: Talbots
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Perla Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Aggressively striped blazers have been around for a few years now, but I really like this one — the gray on gray, double button, slightly fitted silhouette… lovely. It’s modal/cotton/spandex, which promises to be comfy (but note that it will … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Perla Blazer
Coffee Break: Gabba Heels
Wow: 6pm has some great sales on Bruno Magli shoes today. Tons of cute pumps, a few cute wedges, and a lot of nice boots, too. My favorite are these strappy slingbacks in a lovely wine color (also available in black). They look cool, classic, and chic. They were $560, but are now marked to … Read More about Coffee Break: Gabba Heels