Can you justify having multiples of the same kind of dress? Does the answer change if it’s from a “designer collaboration” (popularized by Target but seen at a lot of different budget-friendly stores)? Reader J wonders, particularly with respect to the recent Banana Republic/Issa collaboration: I kind of went wild and bought a bunch of … Read More about Buying Multiples… from a Designer Collaboration
Archives for October 2013
Giveaway: Win a ShoeMint Credit!
I’ve heard a lot of great things about ShoeMint over the past few months or so, so I’m excited to say we have a ShoeMint credit to give away! Here’s the 411 on the company: The shoes are all manufactured by Steve Madden, designed in collaboration with Rachel Bilson and stylist Nicole Chavez. The free, … Read More about Giveaway: Win a ShoeMint Credit!
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Cap Sleeve Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Tuesday! I’m liking this light gray wool dress from Brooks Brothers — love the sleeves, the lining, the darts, and the cool pockets. I’d probably wear it with a brightly colored long necklace (I have a neon pink Kate … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Cap Sleeve Dress
Coffee Break: Reflective Color Mirror Lens Neon Color Wayfarers Style Sunglasses
Call me juvenile, but sometimes a silly pair of sunglasses elevates my mood like none other on a wintery day with gray slush as far as the eye can see. This “wayfarers style” comes in 10 different colors, has lots of positive reviews from Amazon customers, and most of the frames are marked between $3 … Read More about Coffee Break: Reflective Color Mirror Lens Neon Color Wayfarers Style Sunglasses
The Hunt: Knee-High Boots Under 3″
Sure, we all know what wardrobe essentials for work 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 … Read More about The Hunt: Knee-High Boots Under 3″
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Blazer with Knit Sleeve
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Most things described as “avant garde” do not work for the office. This one, though, I think could work, at least for the right woman. I like the colorful sweater sleeves on the blazer, and I’m intrigued by the split … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Blazer with Knit Sleeve
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Autumn Cashmere is one of my favorite cashmere brands, and I’ve been hunting for a flattering but long tunic sweater to wear with leggings and skinny jeans this winter — so I’m drooling over this purple sweater at Piperlime. If $253 is a bit much for a … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
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Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Eliza J Cap Sleeve Faux Wrap Jersey Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I like a good deal, particularly on a dress that, while thin, is something that I’d wear year round. It looks lovely by itself for the summer, perhaps with a lightweight blazer, but for a casual winter day at the … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Eliza J Cap Sleeve Faux Wrap Jersey Dress
Coffee Break: Nudo 18k Gold Amethyst Earrings
Pomellato is a new brand to me, but it looks like they have a number of small, tasteful earrings that, while a splurge, would be definitely work appropriate. For once I like the purple the best — I think these would stand out more and be more flattering against most skin tones. They’re $4500 at … Read More about Coffee Break: Nudo 18k Gold Amethyst Earrings
Sponsored: Inside Successful Small Businesses, with American Express’s OPEN Forum
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by American Express’s OPEN Forum, but written by Kat Griffin. I feel like one of the most common paths for overachieving chicks is to leave bigger companies and eventually work for, run, or even found small businesses. American Express’s OPEN Forum recently reached out to a number of small business … Read More about Sponsored: Inside Successful Small Businesses, with American Express’s OPEN Forum
Thursday’s TPS Report: Basic Silk Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ladies, this is an insane deal — a $325 dress marked down to $68 (plus free shipping if you spend just a few dollars more). It’s a silk dress, it has sleeves and a ladylike length, and it’s a pretty … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Basic Silk Dress