I always love me a good huggy earring, and this mini hoop from Ileana Makri looks like it fits the bill. I like the hinge back with the super teeny hoop (10mm), and I think the ruby color would look gorgeous against most, if not all, skin tones. The earrings are $1,050 at Barneys (also … Read More about Coffee Break: Ruby Mini Hoop Earrings
For busy women, eating healthy can be impossible — so I was curious which five small changes would make the most impact. We’ve talked about easy weeknight dinners, healthy snacks for the office, and ways to politely decline treats your coworkers bring to work, and today guest poster* Sara Sarakanti, a certified health coach, weighs in on this nutritious issue. … Read More about Guest Post: 5 Healthy Eating Tips
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Thursday! Today I’m liking this happy purple sheath dress from The Limited. I like the unusual color, and the unusual drape details at the bodice. I’d keep this one pretty simple and wear it with gold or silver jewelry, … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Drape Detail Sheath Dress
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. This gorgeous … Read More about Suit of the Week: Boss Hugo Boss
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Sole Society, but written by your usual friendly blogger, Kat Griffin. I’ve been intrigued by Sole Society since 2011, when the brand was founded by the HauteLook team as a subscription shoe club. (It was spun into a separate company a few months later, and they’ve since dropped the … Read More about Sponsored: Sole Society’s Great Collection of Work-Appropriate Flats, Heels, and More
Something that I’ve wanted to do for a while is talk about what’s worth the “splurge” (on a big or small level) versus what’s NOT worth the splurge. For example: I always joke that life is too short for cheap liquor and cheap toilet paper. On the flip side, I rarely notice the difference with a … Read More about What Purchases are Worth the Splurge — And What Aren’t?
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader E wrote in to recommend this dress, noting: “I just tried on this dress in the store, and it’s amazing! The model does not do it justice… probably because it looks better on curvy figures. The neckline is a … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Navy Lightweight Wool V-Neck Sheath
This Coach bag is one of Zappos’ best sellers, and it’s easy to see why — it’s available in 12 bright colors and has none of the logo madness that Coach has been known for in recent years. The 52 glowing reviews speak of sumptuous leather and intelligent organization — lovely. The light pink ruby (pictured) is … Read More about Coffee Break: Madison Leather Small Phoebe Shoulder Bag
2019 Update: We still stand by this fun discussion with tips on rewarding yourself for a job well done — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion on ways to celebrate professional wins. What are some good ways for rewarding yourself for a job well done? Reader L wonders how … Read More about Rewarding Yourself for a Job Well Done
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I was going to do a post on this other Vince blouse, which I also love and comes in a million colors, but I love this one so much that I almost don’t want to post it so I can stalk it … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Short-Sleeve Chevron-Print Shell
These highly-rated headbands are apparently perfect for a workout — I could see them being particularly great when you’re working out at a company gym or a gym near the office and actually care what you look like. They come in a zillion colors and are marked $15 (2 for $25). Sweaty Bands “Wicked” Head Wrap … Read More about Coffee Break: “Wicked” Head Wrap
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: Stylish Interview Totes
