Ladies, how much is too much for a lipstick? This lipstick may look dark and dramatic, but for some reason I picked up the “sheer” version of it while out shopping recently, tried it on, and fell in love — it’s the perfect purpley plum for fall. No brainer, I thought, and decided to circle … Read More about Coffee Break: Possessed Lipstick
2020 Update: We still stand by our advice on how to wear booties to the office, but you may want to check out our recent roundup on stylish booties for the office. After years of tall knee boots, I’m personally thrilled that ankle boots and booties are 100% back. I started out writing our usual … Read More about How to Wear Booties to the Office
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I like these pants because, while I feel like wide leg trousers are a classic, almost vintage look for the office — they also are very trending and now. A high waist never hurts, as you’ll note here, nor do … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Wide Leg Pants
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Call me crazy, but I kind of really like this velvet blazer dress, even though it’s got a number of features I don’t normally like. There’s the miniskirt… and the doublebreasted buttons… and the plunging neck. Despite all that, I still really like it. Wear it by … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
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Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! Today I’m liking this machine washable blouse from Halogen — it’s marked down to $27 and I really like at least 2 of the 3 prints it’s available in: this pretty white blue floral blouse, as well as … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Knit Trim V-Neck Blouse
If you’re looking for a quality bag and “designer” isn’t important to you, I know many readers have had a lot of love for Hobo bags and wallets over the years. I like the classic, almost vintage vibe to this shoulder bag, as well as the Italian leather, fun, colored lining, and kiss-lock pockets. The … Read More about Coffee Break: Harloh Leather Shoulder Bag
Ladies, what are some of your favorite TED talks for working women? Which ones do you think about the most; which have you heard a ton about but haven’t yet watched? Some of the ones that I think about the most are: 1. Sheryl Sandberg, “Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders“ This is the … Read More about The Best TED Talks for Working Women
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The Limited, but written by your regular friendly blogger Kat. The Limited has a lot of sales, but this is a really great sitewide sale — $30 off Every $50 You Spend (using code TREATS). This offer includes all Eva Longoria Collection Items + New Arrivals + All Sale … Read More about Sponsored: The Limited Knows How to Treat
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I love a good felted wool skirt for work, and J.Crew has a few nice colors of them for $47-$57: light gray, light pink, and a light teal. While I’d probably save the teal and pink for springtime, I’d still … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Zip Pencil Skirt
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. Oooh: I’m … Read More about Suit of the Week: J.Crew
Taking these seven year-end career and financial steps will build a good foundation for the months to come.
