Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Ladies, as I mentioned earlier, the Nordstrom sale is good. I did a fuller roundup for workwear earlier in the week, but I thought I’d mention some great weekend basics I just spied in the sale: tons of Splendid tops, 15-25% percent off. Not a huge sale, … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Archives for October 2016
Weekly News Update
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. Racked tells the history of Dress for Success, founded in 1997 by Nancy Lublin when she was still a law student. Fashionista talked to Vogue’s executive director … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Envelope Neck Sheath Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ooooh: I gave a shoutout to this dress as a more affordable version of the magenta dress we suggested on Wednesday, but it’s even lower now — down to $39. It comes in cobalt blue and red, sizes 0-18. (Only … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Envelope Neck Sheath Dress
Coffee Break: Drifter Carryall in Snake Embossed Leather
Have you guys checked out Coach handbags in a while? Yes, they’ve got the logo bags that everyone thinks of them for — but the last time I went in the Coach store in SoHo I was drooling over half their stock. The Drifter satchel (pictured) is the current object of my affection — I … Read More about Coffee Break: Drifter Carryall in Snake Embossed Leather
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Wool A-Line Skirt
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This skirt looks a little short and a lot preppy, but I like it. The mixture of navy, green, red, and white is unusual, and I feel like you could pick out any of those colors to pull a quick … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Wool A-Line Skirt
Deal Alert: The Nordstrom Sale is Gooooooodd
I saw that this blue DvF dress was marked down a few days ago, and have meant to mention it on the blog — we all drooled over it when it was $398; it’s now $160 and has all sizes 0-14 left. But then I dug deeper — and there are a ton of great things in … Read More about Deal Alert: The Nordstrom Sale is Gooooooodd
Suit of the Week: Classiques Entier
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. Ooh: the … Read More about Suit of the Week: Classiques Entier
Working Girl, 9 to 5, & Other Office Movies
Ladies — what are your favorite office movies, particularly for women? Which ambitious movie characters inspired you while growing up, and/or who has inspired you recently? Which movies would you want to discuss with other readers? I’ve mentioned my favorite fashion movies before, and we’ve had a few discussion threads about specific books, but as fall … Read More about Working Girl, 9 to 5, & Other Office Movies
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Asymmetric Crepe Sheath Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m going to say it up front: I really, really, really wish this magenta dress came in a darker color. I’d even take a darker purple! I’m hoping the dress is so awesome that people will buy it and then … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Asymmetric Crepe Sheath Dress
Coffee Break: Puzzle Metal Ring Set
I don’t think this is quite as tricky as the puzzle rings I loved in my teens, but I do love the rose gold and semiprecious stones — and I like that it’s stackable. It was $195, but is now marked to $135 at ShopBop. Tory Burch Puzzle Metal Ring Set This Kendra Scott ring set is … Read More about Coffee Break: Puzzle Metal Ring Set
How to Find the Best Planner For You
We’ve gotten a few requests for a post on how to find the best planner for you — and I know the readers have been talking about it a ton! — so I thought we’d have a post today. How do you find the best planner for you? Reader J asks: Can you do an update … Read More about How to Find the Best Planner For You
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Raw-Cut Fringe Blazer
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I keep waiting for this cool raw-cut edge fringe blazer to go on sale at Banana Republic, but it never does. It comes in a bright orange (that actually looks great, considering it’s an orange blazer), and this muted navy; … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Raw-Cut Fringe Blazer