The below content is about the 2016 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. The designer clearance sale started yesterday (we rounded up some of our favorites from the excellent shoe selection and took an early look at some of the more affordable workwear in the sale), but the real motherload just started today: the Nordstrom Half-Yearly sale just started. Tons … Read More about Kat’s Workwear Picks from the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale!
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Wow: not only is there a ton of Kate Spade in the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale (JUST started!), but it’s interesting to see that the brand now offers a size “XXL,” presumably for size 16. That’s great news for everyone on the … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: ‘Somerset’ Cotton Blend Cardigan
I’ve had these fun “confetti” pumps on my list of things to recommend for weeks — and now the shoes are part of the excellent Nordstrom sale going on. I love to think of them worn with a white suit like the one we featured last week (which is also on sale now, I believe 40% off), but … Read More about Coffee Break: Flossie Pump
Ooooh: Nordstrom’s designer clearance has started — and they’ve added a ton of other markdowns to the sale section as well. The shoe section, in particular, is not to be believed — tons of lucky sizes on basic black Manolos and more for 40% off, as well as some wider availability for fun colors like the shoes … Read More about Deal Alert: Nordstrom Designer Clearance (And TONS of Other Markdowns)
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Saks is having a pretty great sale on DvF right now, with several basics in the mix — this pink dress doesn’t really count as a “basic” by anyone’s standards (and it’s available in midnight blue, although full price), but … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Serafina Dress
At a recent conference I spoke to a Supergoop! representative about this new product, which promises to fix a number of problems for working women. It’s a refresher with sunscreen that is also a setting spray for your makeup; Vogue included it in its roundup of several similar products last spring. Here’s the rep’s pitch: For working women, … Read More about Coffee Break: Defense Refresh Setting Mist SPF 50
Is anyone else excited that summer is almost here? On the off chance anyone has some down time this summer, let’s discuss: which are the best books to read for fun? Which are the thrillers you couldn’t put down — the rom-coms that warmed your heart — the memoirs that made you laugh, cry, think? Which … Read More about Summer Reading Fun
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Wow — you’ve got to watch the video on Net-a-Porter to truly appreciate how classy and graceful this skirt looks. For some reason it calls to mind actresses from the ’40s like Lauren Bacall, but I think it looks 100% … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Fluted Wool Pencil Skirt
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Happy weekend, ladies! Are you a fan of espadrilles for the summer? I haven’t had a pair in years, but these Nine West espadrilles look great for the weekend. They’re available in four colors, all great: blue, beige, black, and a nice coral, in sizes 5-12 at … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
With interns everywhere starting soon (to say nothing of college graduates), I thought we should have an open thread about what your best advice is for the first day on the job (and, hey, your first week!). We’ve talked about how to build a wardrobe for your summer internship (as well as no-duh tips in … Read More about First Day on the Job Tips: How to Make Your First Day a GREAT One
Like these posts? Follow us on Twitter or Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! You can also follow us on Pinterest and Instagram, or via our RSS feed. Bloomberg Gadfly reports on the state of plus-size fashion, which is lagging behind the stats: Annual U.S. sales of women’s plus-size clothing rose by 17% to $20.4 billion in … Read More about Weekly News Update
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader L wrote in to recommend this affordable blouse, noting: I recently purchased a couple of workhorse blouses from Kohl’s, of all places. Yep, they’re polyester, but surprisingly substantial and not completely sheer like other tops. Regular price is $36, … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Crepe Blouse
