Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. There is just a teeny, tiny splash of mint here, which elevates this cardigan beyond your basic black and white. I always like mint with cobalt, as well as dark purple, but that’s me — obviously neutrals like black, navy, gray, and … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Marker Stripe Cotton Cardigan
Archives for March 2015
Coffee Break: ‘Bond’ d’Orsay Leather Pump
We’ve had a fairly conservative week thus far — a black suit! beige pumps! a white blouse! — so I’ll admit: I was on the hunt for a really colorful, playful pair of heels. These Sergio Rossi pumps were strong contenders, but then I saw these Kurt Geigers — while less crazy in color, that … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Bond’ d’Orsay Leather Pump
Trends and the Conservative Office
2019 Update: Check out our latest discussion on the 2019 fashion trends we hate. What trends can a younger woman safely wear to work? You don’t want to dress too “old” — but you also doesn’t want to appear too trendy and/or in styles that are inappropriate for workwear. So let’s discuss: trends and the conservative office. {related: is anything … Read More about Trends and the Conservative Office
Thursday’s TPS Report: Wrap Front Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ve been ogling this wrap front blouse for a few weeks now — it looks like an interesting take on a simple white blouse. I see it with a bold color somewhere — a necklace, or perhaps a fun pencil … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Wrap Front Blouse
Workwear Hall of Fame: Theory Suits …(and, the Differences Between the Different Gabes)
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. OK. I … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Theory Suits …(and, the Differences Between the Different Gabes)
Buying a Home: Tips and Tricks
Trying to figure out how buying a home plays into your bigger financial picture? Read this post!
Wednesday’s TPS Report: New Jeanne Jersey Wrap Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ve been doing this blog a long time now (almost 7 years!) so I can say this with some authority: Saks Off Fifth has some of the lowest prices I’ve seen on DvF dresses. There’s a good selection of prints … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: New Jeanne Jersey Wrap Dress
Coffee Break: ‘Luna Pearl’ Fluted Earrings
I love pearls, and I hate post earrings, so it is perhaps not surprising that I really like these pearl earrings with lever backs from Lagos. Two things to note: First, these are pretty big earrings — 12MM — but that can be a great look, particularly for a woman with more of a preppy vibe. Second, I would not … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Luna Pearl’ Fluted Earrings
How to Wear Belts with Skirts
What are some good guidelines for choosing belts to wear with skirts to work? Reader S wonders… I’d love it if you could do a round up or a how to wear belts with skirts. I love the look of belts with skirts and I’m not really sure how to pick which width to go with or to coordinate colors. … Read More about How to Wear Belts with Skirts
Sponsored: Save Time and Sanity with Sassoon’s New Blow and Style Menu
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Sassoon, but written by your friendly local blogger, Kat Griffin. I’ve written before about my love of blow-outs (including how to make a blow-out last for multiple days!), but here’s what I don’t love about blow-outs: the Question. You know the one: “How do you want your hair blown … Read More about Sponsored: Save Time and Sanity with Sassoon’s New Blow and Style Menu
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Windowpane Pencil Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m a sucker for MOST black and white patterns, truth be told, but I especially like this black and white windowpane skirt. It’s got a borrowed-from-the-boys feel on an otherwise feminine garment, and has a preppy but fresh vibe. (I am less … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Windowpane Pencil Skirt
Coffee Break: Reversible Tote Handbag
I was on the Target homepage for something random recently, and this bag popped up. It’s polyurethane, with a magnetic closure and no structure by itself, as near as I can tell. There are a number of fun colors, and I like that most of the bags have a more muted color on the reverse … Read More about Coffee Break: Reversible Tote Handbag