We had 370 entries to the NUMARI giveaway from last week, and it’s time to announce the winners! The grand prize winner was #108, who wins an entirely free custom-fit dress from NUMARI. The ten winners for the $100 credit were entries 52, 57, 151, 357, 329, 188, 109, 141, 136, and 270. Congratulations, ladies … Read More about NUMARI Giveaway Winners!
Archives for November 2013
Open Thread: Let’s Talk About Savings Goals
Wow, we were not expecting that response to the “how much do you spend on clothes” thread — among a lot of our friends we’re the cheapskate. (We run with a lot of well-dressed ladies!) Keep in mind, however, that we haunt the sales — as we tried to make clear, there’s a difference between … Read More about Open Thread: Let’s Talk About Savings Goals
Hyphenated Names and Email Addresses
What IS the convention on hyphenated names and email addresses? Does it matter if you have a long, unwieldy email address? We’ve talked about how to choose a last name (as well as name change after divorce), but never about email addresses and names, and Reader E wonders… I was wondering if you have any … Read More about Hyphenated Names and Email Addresses
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Sweater Pencil Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m loving this sweater pencil skirt from Rachel Pally — the malachite chevron looks fun and artistic without being totally wackadoodle. What IS wackadoodle is suggesting that this skirt be worn as a tube dress, but let’s just forgive ShopBop … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Sweater Pencil Skirt
Coffee Break: Maison Boinet Brick Red Calf Hair Wide Belt
I love this fabulous red calf-hair belt — what a great way to add some pizzazz to cardigans, pencil skirt/blouse combos, and more. It looks a lot more lux than it’s priced — it was $198, then marked to $117.99, but at Bluefly today it’s $70.79 (also available in black). Maison Boinet Brick Red Calf … Read More about Coffee Break: Maison Boinet Brick Red Calf Hair Wide Belt
Happy Veterans’ Day! 31 Sales (and Kat’s Top 4)
Happy Veterans’ Day, ladies! As usual, a lot of stores are celebrating by offering some steep discounts, so I thought I’d round some of them up. Which sales are you shopping today? 6pm.com – Veterans’ Day Big Brands Sale: Frye, Dansko, Nine West, Converse, The North Face… Ann Taylor – 40% off everything! Anne Klein … Read More about Happy Veterans’ Day! 31 Sales (and Kat’s Top 4)
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Pattern-Blocked Wool-Blend Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Now THIS is colorblocking I can get behind — three normal patterns (heather gray, polka dots, and houndstooth) are mixed with plain black fabric for an interesting, flattering look that is quite sophisticated. It’s part of Saks’s Extended Sneak Peek … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Pattern-Blocked Wool-Blend Dress
Weekend Open Thread
The below content is about the 2013 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Nordstrom has added a bunch of new markdowns to their Half-Yearly Sale, including these purple sunglasses by Pucci. I bought a pair of Pucci sunglasses a year or two ago from a flash sale site and must … 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. The Fine Young Gentleman (writing for Business Insider) has a handy Excel … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Lands End Pattern Ponte Boatneck Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I recently got a few ponte dresses from Lands’ End and was pleased with the softness, washability, and general quality of the fabric — and you can’t beat some of the deep discounts you get at the Friends and Family … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Lands End Pattern Ponte Boatneck Dress
Coffee Break: Suit Garment Bag
As far as luggage goes, suit garment bags are not the most interesting thing — but they do come in handy with everything from suits (although you can fold a suit jacket) to evening gowns to between. This garment bag (available in both black and brown) features ballistic nylon with leather trim, and water-repellant exterior pockets. … Read More about Coffee Break: Suit Garment Bag
How to Throw a Dinner Party for Work Purposes
A reader wondered: What is the modern-day dinner party, and how can it positively/negatively affect your career? I’ve had a couple situations where I’ve thrown dinner parties for older colleagues or bosses, and I’m afraid that I don’t really know the all the “rules.”