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. The gray … Read More about Suit of the Week: Stella McCartney
Archives for 2013
Tales from the Wallet: Setting Financial Goals
You always see personal finance articles advising you what to do at the end of the year — but I see far fewer of them advising what to do financially in the beginning of the year. Personally, I like to do two things around now: a) I take a “financial snapshot,” and b) I make … Read More about Tales from the Wallet: Setting Financial Goals
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Broadway Blend Encore Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Readers continually sing the praises of Pendleton suits, and I like the look of this “encore” blazer, particularly in purple. I like the “superlight wool blend with a touch of stretch,” and the fact that it’s fully lined. The sale … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Broadway Blend Encore Blazer
Coffee Break – Puck’s Garden Mushroom Post Earrings
Personally, I’m really not a fan of post earrings, primarily because I find them uncomfortable to wear while talking on the telephone — but even I couldn’t pass up these cool “garden mushroom” earrings in rose gold vermeil. The organically shaped stud is a chic, minimalist update on a classic look. They’re $55 at ShopBop … Read More about Coffee Break – Puck’s Garden Mushroom Post Earrings
Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: Dalmation Print Cotton Jacquard Pencil Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I love this skirt. The contrast hem, the high waist, the matching belt — gorgeous. The pattern reads more “abstract” to me than “brown dalmation” (do such things exist?) but either way it looks fabulous. One minor complaint: for the … Read More about Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: Dalmation Print Cotton Jacquard Pencil Skirt
Happy MLK Day! 35 Sales (and Kat’s Top 6)
There are a lot of sales happening today, so I thought I’d round them up — I hope everyone is enjoying their three-day weekend (or at least having a nice quiet day at work if you have to be there). I’ve bolded the ones that would be my first spot for browsing… – 6pm.com: “Epic … Read More about Happy MLK Day! 35 Sales (and Kat’s Top 6)
Holiday Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I’ve noticed a ton of people running in neon and other bright colors — shoes, accessories, the whole nine yards. I can get behind this trend — it seems joyful and happy to me, which is exactly how I want to feel when setting out for a … Read More about Holiday 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. – Extra Petite researched how to prevent “bag sag” so you don’t have to. … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Merino Colorblock Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. So here’s a topic of discussion for you: has the twinset totally disappeared, is it changing, or is it just on hiatus right now? I always thought of the twinset as a classic piece — which makes it so odd … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Merino Colorblock Cardigan
Coffee Break – Wide Slotted Belt
I know, today was supposed to be the “expensive” Coffee Break — the splurgey one. I’m sure you’ll all be highly disappointed to hear that I just couldn’t resist telling you about this gorgeous wide slotted belt on deep discount (final sale, alas) at Intermix. I think it would be gorgeous with a multitude of … Read More about Coffee Break – Wide Slotted Belt
Can A Water Bottle Be Unprofessional?
Can something as simple as a water bottle be unprofessional? Are there business etiquette rules for drinking water in the office? Reader M wonders. Are there any tips for choosing professional-looking water bottles? This is perhaps a mundane question, but with an extremely youthful face, long hair, and a newly-minted JD, I’m trying very hard … Read More about Can A Water Bottle Be Unprofessional?
Thursday’s TPS Report: Seasonless Black Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. If you’re building a wardrobe right now, there are so many great basics around on deep sale, including this black sheath dress in a seasonless wool from White House | Black Market. I like the sleeves, the “gently folded neckline … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Seasonless Black Sheath Dress