Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Banana Republic has selected items on a 50% off sale today, and I was happy to see the classic Gemma wrap dress included in the mix, as well as some of their non-iron blouses, Sloan dress and pants, and this … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Gemma Wrap Dress
Archives for March 2015
Suit of the Week: Halogen
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. I really … Read More about Suit of the Week: Halogen
Interview Makeup Tips: How to Look Like The Best Version of Yourself For Your Interview
We haven’t talked about what makeup to wear while interviewing in far too long, so let’s discuss: what makeup do you consider a must for interviewing? How does your interview makeup differ from your everyday makeup? What are your best interview makeup tips in general? I’ve noted before that I think the main purpose of interview makeup … Read More about Interview Makeup Tips: How to Look Like The Best Version of Yourself For Your Interview
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Aimy A-Line Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. The Bloomingdale’s Friends and Family family sale is on (almost sitewide!), and there are some great pieces, for great prices. I love the look of this BCBG skirt, which looks super sophisticated, graceful, and ladylike — while also looking sleek. It … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Aimy A-Line Skirt
Coffee Break: Catalina Wedge
Oooh: I know we just did a round up of beige pumps, but these beige wedges are getting rave reviews on Zappos. I like the almond toe and the way they covered the heel with the patent leather as well (so many beige wedges resort to a wood or cork material)! They also come in … Read More about Coffee Break: Catalina Wedge
How High to Button Your Shirt for Interviews
When interviewing, must you button your shirt all the way to the top? How many buttons are acceptable to leave unbuttoned? Reader S wonders… I am going for an interview at quite a conservative organisation. I have a navy skirt suit and was going to wear a white button up shirt. Do I need to button … Read More about How High to Button Your Shirt for Interviews
Deal Alert: Take 60% Off Sale at Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor has a lot of sales; personally the one that I wait for is the one where you can “take 60% off sale.” It’s a great time to stock up on classics like their tropical wool and triacetate suiting, as well as their popular shoe collection; here are a few other picks from the … Read More about Deal Alert: Take 60% Off Sale at Ann Taylor
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Maggie Ruffle Detail Silk Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I was looking at blazers online recently and saw this gorgeous blouse. The product page absolutely doesn’t do justice do it, nor does our little thumbnail (taken from one of the suit pages)– it’s a simple, collarless, buttoned silk blouse with ruffled … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Maggie Ruffle Detail Silk Blouse
The Next Step: Jewelry for Work
We look at how to upgrade your jewelry for work, including how to shop the different tiers of jewelry shops, from cheap/mass market to indie to estate and beyond!
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Open Blazer with Cropped Back
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I wasn’t familiar with Sportmax Code until LookLive brought it to my attention, but it’s apparently a diffusion line from Max Mara. I love the look of this blazer with a slightly curved hem, so it’s a bit cropped in the back … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Open Blazer with Cropped Back
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I’ve been catching up on Elementary lately, and I often hear people talking about their love of Lucy Liu’s style. (I have a number of friends who’ve seen her in person, and all agree she is STUNNING in real life.) Anyhoo: her style always feels aggressively casual to me on … 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. Fashionista talks to Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’s costume designer. … Read More about Weekly News Update