While we had our round-up last week for simple, professional belts, sometimes you want a bit more of a statement belt. I really like this cool deco belt — the leather inlay looks geometric and cool, and the stretch linen fabric sounds like it would be comfortable and form fitting. There are a bunch of … Read More about Coffee Break: Deco Nappa Leather Inlay Belt
Archives for 2013
The Professional White Shirt (That Isn’t a Blouse or a T-Shirt)
How can you find basic, solid shirts that are just a teensy bit different and easy to care for — particularly in simple colors like black and white? Reader S wonders… You’ve done lots of reviews about what shirts to wear to work (I love “The Hunt”), but I cannot find anything directly addressing the … Read More about The Professional White Shirt (That Isn’t a Blouse or a T-Shirt)
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Jada Color Block Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I first noticed this dress in the navy/black combo pictured here — it looks clean, smart, and I always think it’s chic when designers mix black and navy like this. However, a lot of other places are stocking the dress … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Jada Color Block Dress
Workwear Hall of Fame: Wick’em Bra Liners
Reader L passed this interesting little tip along: “As part of my New Year resolutions I’m trying to walk more during my lunch hour, but I noticed my bras started to get a bit smelly, I guess from the bit of sweat (ewww). I didn’t want to change into a sports bra just for a … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Wick’em Bra Liners
So… What’s Your Birthday Routine?
So: Today is my birthday. It’s always a reflective time for me, and I have my little routines — and I thought it might be fun to talk about how we all like to spend our birthdays. Personally, every year on my birthday (or as close to it as I can swing it) I take … Read More about So… What’s Your Birthday Routine?
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: White Ornate Trim Double Snap Front Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Bluefly has a number of cute designer blazers marked down right now, and this intriguing white blazer from Stella McCartney has caught my eye. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like it, to be honest — it is … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: White Ornate Trim Double Snap Front Blazer
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Boden has a lot to like in the clearance section — given the frigid weather in NYC this weekend, a huge comfy sweater sounds about right. This one was $148, but is now marked $59.20-$74 — it’s available in three colors and sizes 2-18. (Pro tip: sign … 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. – SheFinds has some good advice on how to match your necklace to your … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Cap Sleeve Surplus Faux Wrap
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. 6pm has a lot of sizes and colors for this Suzi Chin for Maggy Boutique dress, which is typically a reader favorite over at Nordstrom. As always, I love the high neckline, the ladylike length, and the flattering faux wrap … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Cap Sleeve Surplus Faux Wrap
Coffee Break – Tamsin Pump
We featured this pump a few months ago in a purple/black spotted haircalf, but Amazon (which actually has a ton of new bags and shoes marked down) has a number of other Tamsin pumps for really reasonable prices right now. Take, for example, these “rose lizard” pumps, pictured (with the name of the pump spelled … Read More about Coffee Break – Tamsin Pump
How Often Can You Repeat Your Outfits at Work?
Update: We still think this is a great discussion on the important topic of how often can you repeat your outfits at work — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion on repeating outfits at work. If you’re wondering how to mix up your outfits more, check out our work … Read More about How Often Can You Repeat Your Outfits at Work?
Thursday’s TPS Report: Melvina Tweed Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I noticed this “Melvina” tweed skirt a while ago and really liked it — it looks like an interesting navy tweed, perhaps with a little bit of a metallic shine to it, and it just looks like a basic great … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Melvina Tweed Skirt