Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ve liked this dress since I first saw it at full price — the texture, the sleeves, the cool hem, combined with the great fit and flare shape — but now that it’s 50% off it’s even better. It’s available … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Anabell Dress
Archives for May 2014
Coffee Break: White House | Black Market Elongated Bow Belt
I’m normally not a fan of twee bows and the like, but this one looks kind of perfect — thin, simple, but feminine. I could see this being a great thing even to keep in your office to add shape to cardigans, dresses, and more. It’s $38 at White House | Black Market. White House … Read More about Coffee Break: White House | Black Market Elongated Bow Belt
Handling Frequent Doctors’ Appointments
When you have to take time off work for frequent doctors’ appointments, how can you schedule them to minimize the effect on your workday? What are the best ways to explain your absences to your boss, secretary, and other coworkers?
Giveaway: Shop It To Me!
I’m thrilled to bring you guys the chance to win a $200 shopping spree from one of my favorite shopping services, Shop It To Me. As always, SITM is a free, personalized daily shopping update for clothing, shoes, and accessories — just tell them your favorite designers and brands, and they do the legwork by … Read More about Giveaway: Shop It To Me!
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Baxter Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Do not adjust your monitor: I think this is just one super-bright sweater. And I, of course, love it — particularly the almost vintage vibe (the gold buttons! the four pockets! the piping!) mixed with that super-now color. I’d go … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Baxter Jacket
Coffee Break: Ju-Ju-Be Fuel Cell Insulated Bag
Don’t be too alarmed by the fact that this is under the “diaper bag” section of Zappos — it just strikes me as a really cute insulated lunch bag. Readers, how many of you bring your own lunches (or parts thereof) in the summer? We haven’t talked about saving money on lunch in a while but … Read More about Coffee Break: Ju-Ju-Be Fuel Cell Insulated Bag
The Hunt: Linen Blazers
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: Linen Blazers
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Stretch Crepe Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Hello, gorgeous. This stretch crepe sheath dress — with sleeves! And a high but interesting neckline! — is back in stock at Nordstrom. Love the color, love the hem length, love the sleeves… love it all. I might try it … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Stretch Crepe Sheath Dress
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Happy Friday! This weekend’s casual suggestion: this fun (and affordable) maxi dress from Felicity & Coco. Love the slit up the side, the low cutout in the back, and the tons of positive reviews from women of all ages. The dress is $78, and available in sizes … 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 and Instagram, or by our RSS feed. Bloomberg View discusses differences between male and female CEOs, taking into … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Silk Keyhole Front Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! I tend to love keyhole blouses like this one — with the caveat that the keyhole is tiny! They add a ton of visual interest without a necklace, and let you focus on earrings or a brooch on … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Silk Keyhole Front Blouse
Coffee Break: Narciso Rodriguez Harness T-strap Flats
I am really into all of the strappy flats available this season! For once I like the straight-across-the-toes cut (which yes, I know is more modern, but I normally think it looks a bit fug), and I like the delicate straps. It’s $795 at Barneys (available in black and blush). Narciso Rodriguez Harness T-strap Flats (L-4)