Pretty, pretty — I always think a long pendant necklace is an essential in your accessories wardrobe, and I love the pop of color here. I always wear them with silk or cashmere turtleneck sweaters, but they can be great with a lot of other simple-front pieces like dresses and even office-appropriate t-shirts. I haven’t … Read More about Coffee Break: Dayna Fuchsia Jade Pendant Necklace
Archives for September 2013
Strategic Volunteering: Do You Do It?
Have you heard of “strategic volunteering” — and are you doing it?
Thursday’s TPS Report: ‘Theophania’ Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Let’s start with what we know: this dress is $98, comes in black, blue and orange, regular and petite sizes, and looks like it would be an awesome sheath dress for work or play — not too low cut, nice … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: ‘Theophania’ Sheath Dress
Suit of the Week: Classiques Entier
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’ve been … Read More about Suit of the Week: Classiques Entier
Good Grammar Costs Nothing
Update: We still stand by the advice below, but do check out our latest discussion of grammar rules you absolutely, seriously must know. I’ve seen a lot of fun grammar roundups lately, such as The Oatmeal’s breakdown of who versus whom, and this Buzzfeed roundup of grammar jokes. So I thought we’d have a little discussion: … Read More about Good Grammar Costs Nothing
Wednesday’s TPS Report: ‘Ghizor Weave’ Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Whoa – for some reason it seems like there’s a ton of Classiques Entier marked 50% off, including many past recommendations. For today’s TPS Report, I’m liking this “neutral jacquard” jacket, which looks like a great summer jacket. (Also, here’s … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: ‘Ghizor Weave’ Jacket
Coffee Break: Elongated Bow Belt
Every woman has her own gauge of when something becomes too “cutesy.” For me, this bow is on the charming-and-witty side of “not yet overly cute” (unless accessorized with, say, a Barbie pink dress). I like. It’s got a ton of positive reviews at White House | Black Market, too — plus it’s only $38 … Read More about Coffee Break: Elongated Bow Belt
What Not to Order at a Business Lunch
It’s more than just messy spaghetti — here’s what NOT to order at a business lunch.
Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: Bruna Tweed Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Day-Back-from-Long-Weekend, ladies! I love the ombre, speckled look to this tweed skirt from Lafayette 148 New York. It has leather accents at the waistband and pockets, and, I think, is just a killer A-line skirt. I’m seeing it with … Read More about Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: Bruna Tweed Skirt