The strappy flat is my favorite kind of flat both for comfort and style reasons, but I really like the fact that the leather strap is removable here. The leather looks supple, and I like the shiny patent detail on the back. The shoes were $198, but are now marked to $99 at Brooks Brothers. … Read More about Coffee Break: Leather Ankle Strap Ballet Flats
Archives for January 2015
Sponsored: MM.LaFleur Delivers Polished, Professional Looks to Your Door
This is a sponsored post, but I really am delighted to tell you about my experience with MM.LaFleur. I’m impressed with their well-made, beautiful clothes, and I thought the Bento Box experience — where a stylist chooses and sends you a box of clothes to try on at home, for free — was smooth as well … Read More about Sponsored: MM.LaFleur Delivers Polished, Professional Looks to Your Door
Brrr: Staying Warm in a Freezing Office
How should you dress this winter when you work at a freezing office, and your trusty back-of-the-chair cardigan just won’t cut it? What are the best ways to keep warm while still looking professional and stylish? Reader J wonders: My office is freezing cold in the winter — some of the assistants and paralegals keep huge blankets in their office … Read More about Brrr: Staying Warm in a Freezing Office
Deal Alert: Last Call at Neiman Marcus
I normally don’t click on the various “dashes” that Last Call runs, where there are additional markdowns on selected stuff for a limited time, but the current one looks pretty great for workwear: take an additional 50% off already reduced prices on brands like Lafayette 148 New York, Catherine Malandrino, Tahari, Nanette Lepore, M Missoni, … Read More about Deal Alert: Last Call at Neiman Marcus
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Cap-Sleeve Boatneck Top with Pleats
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This boatneck top looks like it would be amazing either by itself, under a suit jacket, or under a cardigan. I like the high neckline with the asymmetric pleat details, and the cap sleeves look like seamless extensions of the … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Cap-Sleeve Boatneck Top with Pleats
Coffee Break: Salux Beauty Skin Cloth
We’ve seen several Corporette readers raving about Salux cleansing cloths from Japan, and they sound like a great bet for winter skin. These nylon/polyester cloths are much bigger than a typical washcloth (about 11″ x 35″), and they’re machine washable, making them a much more sanitary choice than bath puffs/loofahs (ew). Salux fans say that they’re rough enough … Read More about Coffee Break: Salux Beauty Skin Cloth
The Next Step: Services
What are the best ways to upgrade personal services such as massages, food delivery, personal training, and more? More importantly, where is the middle ground between DIYing it and, for example, hiring a personal chef? How can you outsource and save time in some areas of your life so that you can focus on spending your time (and money) on the … Read More about The Next Step: Services
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Ottoman-Inspired Pleated Cobalt Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This blazer probably won’t be for everyone, but I love it. Cobalt, one of my favorite colors, seemed to have a big surge in popularity (particularly for suits!) a year or two ago, then disappeared, but seems to be back … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Ottoman-Inspired Pleated Cobalt Jacket
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Saks seems to have this outfit with the workwear, but I prefer it for the weekend. Note that it’s a look that a LOT of brands are coming out with — the longish skirt, the cropped shirt, the matching. For some reason this look, among all of … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
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Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Blue Leopard Wrap Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Jones New York has a pretty great sale going: 50% off all sale styles. I like this dark blue faux wrap dress — simple, wearable, but fun. (It’s also machine washable, score.) It was $119, then marked to $59, but … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Blue Leopard Wrap Dress
Coffee Break: ‘2Jours Elite’ Leather Shopper
Wow: I love this bag. For some reason I’ve never felt this way about a Fendi — of course I know the designer, but none of their bags have ever been on my radar before. Gorgeous, gorgeous. This bag comes in five colors (!) and several different sizes; this bigger version is my favorite — … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘2Jours Elite’ Leather Shopper