As noted earlier today, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is on, with early access to card holders.
Archives for July 2015
City Guides for Business Travel: Weather, Makeup, and More
When you’re preparing for work travel to a different part of the country, how do you decide just what to pack? Reader B has a question about business trips: I find myself traveling to various cities for work and when I get there finding that I’ve not packed well for the weather or not brought … Read More about City Guides for Business Travel: Weather, Makeup, and More
Thursday’s TPS Report: Seamed V-Neck Ponte Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. All right ladies, it’s on: the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here, with early access to cardholders. For those of you unfamiliar with it, this is their big sale of the year where they mark down NEXT season’s merchandise, now — … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Seamed V-Neck Ponte Sheath Dress
Suit of the Week: Akris
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 am … Read More about Suit of the Week: Akris
The Best Sheets
We’ve talked about a lot of lifestyle things over the years on this blog — but we’ve never really talked about the home component! So first up: let’s discuss sheets. Which are your favorite sheets? Do you splurge on 1000-thread count luxury linens like Frette, or do you prefer highly-rated, well-reviewed sheets like L.L. Bean’s? … Read More about The Best Sheets
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Ruched Crepe Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. There are so many great sales on Classiques Entier right now, I can barely choose which piece to post. Beautiful square-neck shells, ponte dresses, silk dresses, and more. For today’s TPS report I like this ruched sheath dress with some architectural … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Ruched Crepe Sheath Dress
Coffee Break: Gramercy Cap Oxfords
I’m not usually a fan of oxfords, but they’re growing on me — they certainly look cute with many of the ankle pants styles that are out right now. I was shopping and spied these, and was absolutely shocked by how lightweight they are; my son’s Crocs may weigh more. I didn’t stop to try … Read More about Coffee Break: Gramercy Cap Oxfords
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Blanc Short-Sleeve Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. How many black simple dresses is too many? I once wore a different black dress every day of the week just for kicks (a big project had just ended), so clearly I have a fairly high tolerance for them. This … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Blanc Short-Sleeve Dress
Coffee Break: Michael Stars ‘The Artist’s’ Print Wrap
I’ve been a fan of Michael Stars t-shirts for years, but the scarves are new to me. The brand has several scarves available at Nordstrom right now and they’re all brightly colored and lovely — vibrant yet soft somehow. The pictured scarf is $58 at Nordstrom. Michael Stars ‘The Artist’s’ Print Wrap Here’s a lower-priced version. (L-3)
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Wool-Flannel Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I feel like an ’80s movie right now: ohhhhh yeaaaah. This blue green wool flannel is so, so pretty up close, and I love the leather buttons, including how many of them there are on the cuffs. (And: styled with … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Wool-Flannel Blazer
54 Independence Day Sales — and Kat’s 19(!) Favorites
Happy Fourth, ladies! Below, find 54 sales to get you started; Kat’s favorite 19 are in bold (lots of great sales!). We’ll plan to update the list through 7/6 as needed. As of Thursday night, note that some sales are already ending, such as the Neiman Marcus sale and the Lord & Taylor clearance sale. Sunday … Read More about 54 Independence Day Sales — and Kat’s 19(!) Favorites
Holiday Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Liberty of London prints are classics, and while they can be a bit girly/twee for me in a lot of their iterations, these ballet flats with just a few colorful details look perfect, either for the weekend or the workweek. They’re part of a big “pop-in” shop … Read More about Holiday Weekend Open Thread