I tend to dislike post earrings, as well as faux gems, but sometimes it’s nice to have an inexpensive, colorful, simple earring to pop in when you’re feeling uninspired. These earrings come in topaz, light blue, and black — but my heart is with the colorful fuchsia. They were $35, but with code BRMAJOR you … Read More about Coffee Break: Circle Stud Earring
Archives for January 2014
The Hunt: Strappy Pumps
Sure, we all know what basics 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 basic … Read More about The Hunt: Strappy Pumps
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Chloh Ribbed Knit Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Monday! I’m really liking the prevalence of flippy/A-line skirts lately — this ribbed knit dress from Theory is a great example of a sophisticated take on what can be a fairly girlish style. It looks a bit short on … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Chloh Ribbed Knit Dress
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I often remember a weekend suggestion from a few years ago — a terrycloth moto jacket from Gap — that shocked the heck out of me when it sold out within hours of being posted. (I don’t think it was the traffic from the Corporette link much/at … 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. POPSUGAR Smart Living has some fun office decor DIYs if you’re feeling … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Bow Front Tee
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Dorothy Perkins (where the sale just hit up to 70% off) has a number of cute polyester blouse/tees with bow details. I’m liking this bow front tee, which I think might be a nice, feminine look under a suit (or … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Bow Front Tee
Coffee Break: Beacon Court – Georgica Tote
I normally prefer east-west totes (I hate that feeling of digging forever), but something about this tall tote from Kate Spade New York is calling my name. I think it would be great for anyone who carries file folders, magazines, notebooks, or larger books around on a regular basis, and I like that textured patent … Read More about Coffee Break: Beacon Court – Georgica Tote
Thursday’s TPS Report: Black Paige Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Bluefly has this cute, lightweight Tahari jacket on sale. I like the teeny tiny shawl lapel, and the flaps on the pockets. I’d keep the jacket it in my office to wear with dresses and more. It was $188, was … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Black Paige Jacket
Suit of the Week: Donna Karan
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. Wow. Wow! … Read More about Suit of the Week: Donna Karan
Tales from the Wallet: Emergency Funds – How Much & Where
How much do you keep in your emergency fund? WHERE do you keep it? How often do you re-evaluate it? We haven’t talked about emergency funds in a few years, so I thought we should revisit. (Pictured: Tory Burch Priscilla Wallet, was $250, now $175 (also available in fuchsia, as well as in a zippered … Read More about Tales from the Wallet: Emergency Funds – How Much & Where
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Stretch Wool Peplum Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Here’s another great sale on a blazer: this stretch wool peplum jacket from Lafayette 148 New York. I like that the color is extremely versatile, and for once I like the peplum/flounce. It was $498, but is now $149 (sizes … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Stretch Wool Peplum Jacket
Coffee Break: Jodi Pointed-Toe Flat
I luuuurve the look of these pointed toe flats from Michael Kors. The cutouts! The faux t-strap! The pointed toe! Gorgeous. They’re $295 at Neiman Marcus (also available in white and black). Michael Kors Jodi Pointed-Toe Flat (L-4)