flats for work

Coffee Break: Quiver Flat

These pointy-toed graphic flats from French Sole look amazing — I love all the colors they’re offered in, but particularly the black/white (pictured) and the pink/gold. The designs make them fun and interesting, while the shape makes them sleek and chic. Nice. They’re $180 at Zappos, available in sizes 6-11. French Sole Quiver (L-all)

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What to Do if a Colleague Takes Credit for Your Work
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What to Do if a Colleague Takes Credit for Your Work

How should you respond when a coworker takes credit for your work? Reader N writes in with this great question: Surprised I can’t find this in the archives: How do you deal with a colleague (usually male) stealing your ideas, passing them off as his own in meetings with clients and/or repeating what you’ve said…

Coffee Break: Open Front Bolero

Coffee Break: Open Front Bolero

If you haven’t tried a shrug cardigan over your sheath dresses, this $34 one from Eliza J looks like a great starter cardigan. The shrug/bolero/cropped cardigan is better in many ways because it’s lighter and more fitted — a perfect topper over sleeveless dresses if a blazer feels too formal and a regular cardigan feels too…

Finding and Joining Professional Organizations
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Finding and Joining Professional Organizations

How do you find out about professional organizations that could be a good fit for you and your goals? How do you decide which organizations to join, whether for networking in your niche, business development/new clients, or just better opportunities? Ladies, what are your best tips for finding worthwhile professional organizations?  Psst: We’ve also looked at volunteering and…