I have been iffy on the oxford trend for a while, but a) these sleek shoes look nice enough to wear with everything from ankle pants to trousers to skirts, and b) the reviewers all trumpet the COMFORT of these shoes. They’re available in brown, marked down to $99.50, in sizes 5.5-9.5. Nice. (Black is now … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Katie’ Oxford
What should you bring to interviews? We’ve rounded up stylish interview totes in the past with a few suggestions for what to pack them with, but I don’t think we’ve ever talked about our explicit list of the 5 things you cannot forget to bring… 1. Your paper resume. If there are any new accomplishments since you … Read More about 5 Things to Always Bring to Interviews
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh: love this dress (which also comes in a light green over at the Boss website). The mesh insets on the skirt are what caught my eye first — I’m such a sucker for that look — but I love … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Boss Henryke Dress
Happy MLK day, guys — I hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend. I thought I’d do a mini-sales roundup since there are so many great sales around — I just pulled the trigger on a Magaschoni sweater at Last Call that I’ve been eyeing for literally a year, so I’m having a good day. :) Which are … Read More about Happy MLK Day! 18 Great Sales
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. The crossbody trend continues to go strong, and I like this one from MZ Wallace — it looks lightweight and large enough for your regular wallet. (Some of them are too small for more than your phone and lipstick, honestly!) This looks like a great bag for … Read More about Holiday Weekend Open Thread
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Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I was poking around for sweater blazers the other day, which are one of my favorite kinds of cardigans for work, and could barely find any under $300 — except for these from Macy’s, which kind of look amazing. I … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Shawl-Collar Knit Blazer
These coated canvas bags from Liberty London look amazing. The colors are bright and fun, and I always love a good coated canvas bag for durability, strength, and not adding too much extra weight. There are three colors; they’re $450 at Neiman Marcus. Liberty London Marlborough Little Tote Bag Here’s a lower-priced option. (L-3)
Maybe one of your new year’s resolutions is to learn a new language, or to re-learn a language you took in school but can’t speak anymore. We’ve listed the three main options for language learning below, but we’d love to hear your specific suggestions in the comments! Have you learned a new language just for fun, or to further … Read More about How to Learn a New Language
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I love these kinds of shrunken blazers — I think they’re comfortable, flattering, and easy workhorses for your wardrobe. I like the front vents and straight hem on this one, and the dry clean instruction. Through this morning (8 a.m. CT), it’s … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Karson One-Button Suiting Jacket
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’m not … Read More about Suit of the Week: Tahari
It’s the New Year, and I heard a lot of chatter among commenters about when they should be paying down debt vs. saving. It’s a huge question, and we’ve talked about some related things (like how to pay off huge student loans and live within your means), but we haven’t talked about when to save vs. when … Read More about Tales from the Wallet: Paying Down Debt vs. Saving
