Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I gotta say, I’m a bit surprised that the peplum trend is still going strong. Not only is it going strong, but I find myself liking it more and more every day. Take, for example, this pretty blouse from Classiques … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Abella Poplin Peplum Blouse
Archives for November 2014
Nordstrom Clearance Sale: Top Workwear Picks
Whoo! Kate and I have been poking through the Nordstrom clearance sale for hours at this point — I’m pretty impressed with the offerings. Lots of good discounts, lots of cute, work appropriate clothes. After all of our recent discussions about how to upgrade your wardrobe, and which brands fit in which buckets, I thought … Read More about Nordstrom Clearance Sale: Top Workwear Picks
Suit of the Week: Armani Collezioni
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. We’re still … Read More about Suit of the Week: Armani Collezioni
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Atwood Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I love the simple, structured look to this $125 (!) blazer at Aritzia (where they actually have a ton of nice looking blazers under $150). This one is fully lined, and made of an imported wool twill stretch fabric. Sadly, … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Atwood Blazer
Coffee Break: Moonlace Boomerang Multi Print Silk Scarf
Yes, yes, I love a good blue detail — but I also like the mixture of prints on this scarf. What fun! Five different patterns mix and mingle, making this a lightweight statement piece that packs a lot of punch. I’d wear it with a very simple, neutral outfit otherwise, such as a black scoopneck … Read More about Coffee Break: Moonlace Boomerang Multi Print Silk Scarf
What to Do When Your Boss Tells You to Smile
A reader was told by her boss that she looked “too serious” or sometimes angry — so she should smile more.
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Axel Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. The colorblocking trend continues to be a strong one, and I think it’s done extraordinarily well on this dress from Elie Tahari — you get a very streamlined silhouette without looking like you’re wearing one of those bikini t-shirts. Plus, … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Axel Dress
Coffee Break: Cherish Tote
Amazon is offering an additional 20% off a ton of bags and shoes, making some sale prices even lower. Take, for example, this tote from Rebecca Minkoff: it was $195, then marked to $136, but with code 20OFFVET it comes down to $109. Nice. It’s a great basic leather tote bag, and at 13″ x … Read More about Coffee Break: Cherish Tote
The Next Step: Bags
What are the different “levels” for handbags — and how do you upgrade your handbag collection? I’m curious to hear what readers say. We’ve already talked about how to upgrade your professional wardrobe, as well as where to buy grown-up furniture… up next in our Next Step series: handbags. I’m pretty solidly in Bucket 3 … Read More about The Next Step: Bags
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Jessabel Cloudbreak-Print Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh: I had not heard of the brand Saloni before, but I’m liking the designer’s flair for colorful prints, beautiful draping, and a general feminine, classic look. This silk shirt dress looks absolutely lovely. It’s $579 at Matches.Saloni Jessabel Cloudbreak-Print … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Jessabel Cloudbreak-Print Dress