If you’re like me (and having fun with ordering inexpensive eyeglasses online), this box seems like a clever, lovely way to store them (and, ha, much better than my tactic of throwing them all in a drawer). I think it would look lovely sitting on a dresser or vanity, or even sitting out of the … Read More about Coffee Break: The Collector’s Box
Archives for October 2014
The Next Step: Furniture
2021 Update: We still think this was a really fun discussion on when to buy grown-up furniture — but you may want to check out our more recent discussion of the best places to buy furniture (with TONS of reader comments and reviews). There was a fun discussion a while ago in the comments section … Read More about The Next Step: Furniture
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Knitted Wool Blend Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh la la: I love this wool blend blazer with inverted darts, exposed seams, and slightly padded shoulders — it looks modern yet classic at the same time. I might wear this with different shades of gray (lighter, darker) for … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Knitted Wool Blend Blazer
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Happy weekend, guys! I’m lusting after these black wedge boots from Børn — they seem like they’d be perfect to wear with black skinny jeans (or even, hey, those moto leggings I posted a while back), but also be good to wear with black tights and some of … 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. The Atlantic talks about why designers are reluctant … Read More about Weekly News Update
Friday’s TPS Report: ‘Graphic Flutter’ Pleat Front V-Neck Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Vince Camuto has a number of different color and sleeve options out for this streamlined, sleek pleat v-neck top — and I kind of want them all. I like the tight V, the hip length, and the side ruching. They’re … Read More about Friday’s TPS Report: ‘Graphic Flutter’ Pleat Front V-Neck Top
Coffee Break: Rocco Heat-Sensitive Color-Changing Satchel Duffel Bag
You know, I always did like mood rings. So when I saw this much (much) more expensive version — in a bag that has serious staying power — in one of my favorite colors anyway — well. Now I’m tempted. The duffel bag is $1,150 at Neiman Marcus. Alexander Wang Rocco Heat-Sensitive Color-Changing Stud-Bottom Satchel Duffel … Read More about Coffee Break: Rocco Heat-Sensitive Color-Changing Satchel Duffel Bag
Guest Post: From Growing Up Poor to Working in Big Law
How does your background — like growing up poor — affect your life in Big Law or other conservative jobs? After all, Big Law (and other Big jobs) can be interesting places, full of strange traditions, big personalities, and a lot of assumptions — that everyone knows what to wear yachting or for a golf … Read More about Guest Post: From Growing Up Poor to Working in Big Law
Thursday’s TPS Report: Waffle Sweater Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I am sweater obsessed lately. I want a long boyfriend one, a cocoon one, and a chunky-knit one… kind of exactly like this one. I like the wide open knit and the sophisticated stripes. I like it kind of as … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Waffle Sweater Jacket
Suit of the Week: Escada
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: I … Read More about Suit of the Week: Escada
Hair Masks for Busy Women
As the weather is getting cooler and the air is getting dryer, I thought now might be a great time to talk about hair masks. I really got into them while pregnant with my second son — my skin was super dry, and my hair seemed to be too — so these are all ones … Read More about Hair Masks for Busy Women
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Jacquard Dress With Contrast Bodice
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy October, guys! (Is it just me, or does it feel like it was just February?) This is probably a “not for everyone” pick, but man, I love this dress. It looks super easy to throw on, interesting, flattering, and … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Jacquard Dress With Contrast Bodice