Month: August 2015

  • Suit of the Week: Michael Kors

    Awww yeah — I love this fabulous skirt suit from Michael Kors. It’s double-breasted, which normally I hate (they’re coming back in, ladies!), but the close-set buttons here elevate this to something I would wear. It has a vintage vibe, true, but it looks polished and sophisticated. Love. The jacket (Michael Kors Double Breasted Tweed Jacquard…

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    The Best Towels

    Which are the best towels? What factors should matter? Last month we talked about the best sheets for the home — and today we’re looking at the best towels. Reader K wonders… Hi Kat, again, love your blog. I am curious as to whether you and the readers have found THE BEST towels. I am ready to do this…

  • Wednesday’s TPS Report: Aurelia Ottoman Dress

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This ottoman-rib dress looks amazing from reader favorite online shopping destination, Boden. I love the below-the-knee length, the heavy seams, the three-quarter sleeves, and — hello! — the fact that it’s machine washable. It’s available in three colors in regular,…

  • Coffee Break: Janet Ear Crawlers

    I’ve featured some non-traditional earrings before, but they’ve usually a bit more of a splurge — so I was excited to see that BaubleBar has many similar styles but for much, much more affordable prices, including threaders, crawlers, and more. (I’m undecided on the trend for a huge backing earrings, but got this pair of…

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    Are Skirts and Dresses Unprofessional?

    Are skirts and dresses unprofessional? What if you have a boss who has a firm opinion, one way or the other? What if you have a boss who forbids YOU from wearing dresses and skirts, when other women in the office can and do? Reader A wonders… I recently started a new job in a creative…