Have you had to help care for a parent, grandparent, or other loved one? What do you wish you’d known about it ahead of time in terms of finances (yours and theirs)? What were the best resources you found?
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: when you see a DvF dress marked down to $140, that is the time to seriously consider buying… and Last Call has a number of DvF dresses, marked down to $119-$209. The … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Jeanne Wrap Dress
Update: These comfortable heels are STILL available, and they’re on sale for 25% off in the 2020 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
If you’re petite and your office desk is too tall for you — enough that it’s causing you pain while you work — how much is your employer required to do to make your desk/chair setup more ergonomic? What if you work at a nonprofit? Reader A asks… I wonder if you could address what my work place is required to do … Read More about Petite Office Ergonomics (and: How Does Your Office Handle Ergonomics?)
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Donna Karan has specialized in basics like these pants for years, and you can see why: these pants look awesome. Professional, sleek — but sexy somehow, too. I like the seams, the comfort level (they’re made of jersey), and the vented … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Slim Jersey Pants
This cool little bracelet hides a secret: your Fitbit. It’s part of a growing trend to conceal/jazz up your less-than-attractive plastic Fitbit bracelet, and I like it, particularly for the office. (But: of course you can just wear the regular Fitbit bracelet to work also.) Etsy seller FUNKtional Wearables has a ton of cute styles; … Read More about Coffee Break: Bangle Fitbit Bracelet
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Purple Pumps to Wear to Work
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Monday! We all know I love a good festive blazer, but I think this twill and silk jacquard peplum blazer is MORE than just something to wear to a holiday party — it’s a chic, interesting blazer to throw on even on top of … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Wool Peplum Jacket
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Zappos has this gorgeous heel in six colors, and it’s hard to choose which to drool over more. For me it’s gotta be the blue, but it’s a really close call with the purple or the taupe. They’re $129, available in sizes 5.5-10. (Note that Nordstrom only … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
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Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Sometimes it seems like the hunt for the perfect camisole is never-ending. Uniqlo now brings us a $12 camisole from their new Airism line. From the product page: “This AIRism tank top lets you stay dry and comfortable year-round. Made from ultra-fine … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Airism Sleeveless Top
This Johnston & Murphy pump looks great — particularly given that simple brown pumps can be so hard to find. I like the asymmetrical instep, and the classic 3″ heel. They’re available in brown, black, and leopard for $228-$248 at Zappos and Nordstrom. Johnston & Murphy Isabel Pump Update: Nordstrom has the brown and black for … Read More about Coffee Break: Isabel Pump
