DIANE von Furstenberg Maxi Dress - Annie Silk | Corporette

Weekend Open Thread

Something on your mind? Chat about it here.  The simple lines on this gorgeous DVF silk maxi are a great complement to the saturated color. It would be perfect for a summer black tie wedding. Or picnic. In fact, were I the happy owner I would find any excuse to wear it. Swoon. Available at…

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Weekly News Update

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Merona Ponte Pencil Skirt

Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Ponte Pencil Skirt

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This week’s TPS reports come to us from blogger Road Warriorette, who’s guest posted with us several times in the past. Thanks for sharing your picks with us this week, RW! Pencil skirts are a classic silhouette, flattering so many body types. However, they’re…

Coffee Break: Okala Pump

Coffee Break: Okala Pump

We’ve featured this shoe on the blog before, but at this point I think it’s attaining “classics” status — it’s now available in 10 colors, with 37 glowing reviews on Zappos (and more on Nordstrom). It’s $109-$130, although Amazon does have a few colors on sale in lucky sizes. Sam Edelman Okala (L-5)

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Are Messenger Bags Unprofessional?

Messenger bags: unprofessional, or just fine for the office? Reader H wonders: Hello! I love Corporette, and had a question about messenger bags. I read through some of the blog’s archives re: work bags, and found plenty of negative comments about carrying messenger bags to work. I always wore them in school, and recently impulse-bought a men’s…