Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader S wrote in to note: “Kat — this new dress cropped up today on Nordstrom, and I’ve already placed an order: looks elegant and classic (love the not-too-high but work-appropriate neckline), plus it’s machine washable!” Lovely! I like the…
It’s still so warm out that these lovely lace-up flats seem like just the thing to wear to holiday parties where you’ll be standing around or doing tons of walking. I like the delicate laces, the pointed toes, and way the vamp cuts straight across the foot. They’re $91 at ASOS. ALDO Colyn Black Ghillie Tie-Up…
What are some “best practices” you should follow when it’s time to quit? Reader T asks about how to give notice when you leave a job… We’ve discussed in the past about how to know if it is the right time to move on to a new job, how to interview while working, and how to transition files…
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. In the hunt for great cashmere sweaters, I’ve always had pretty good luck with Neiman Marcus Cashmere Collection cashmere — it’s been thick, easy to machine wash on delicate and air dry (proceed at your own risk there, of course, unless…
Where do you fall on cookbooks as a gift idea? Yes, they can be boring — but they can also be really expensive, so they can make indulgent gifts. This Mark Bittman book is on my wishlist — the whole series looks amazing. It’s $19.77 at Amazon for the hardcover book. How to Cook Everything: The Basics
