This shoe reminds me of the Valentino Tango pump that’s everywhere right now. I believe Linea Paolo was a reader favorite years ago, and they kind of disappeared and now they’re back, which is exciting. These are very reasonably priced, only $140, and they come in sizes 4-13, which is a pretty broad range. We’re picturing the … Read More about Coffee Break: Pointy Toe Ankle Strap Pump
Archives for January 2017
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Ramha Jacket
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I love the structure of this very interesting plaid blazer — the cinched waist and the unusually plain round collar — and I can’t remember seeing a plaid blazer with this very feminine shape before. Normally the bow detail would be a lot for … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Ramha Jacket
Coffee Break: MantraBand
Usually I don’t go for these kinds of things — very self-help, cutesy sort of message jewelry — but I think an arm full of them looks really great and I think they can be lovely if they help you get through the day. A few messages they have are “She believed she could so she … Read More about Coffee Break: MantraBand
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Belted Zip Front Wool Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I believe we’ve featured this dress before, and it seems to be approaching Hall of Fame status. It just seems like a really flattering dress with an interesting look. I like the high waist, the modern zip detailed yoke, and … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Belted Zip Front Wool Dress
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Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I like patchwork jeans — I prefer them to embroidered jeans (like these), the other big trend. These are pretty affordable and there are lots of sizes (24-32, the equivalent of 00-14), and I like the distressing, too. They’re $74 at Nordstrom. Articles of Society Carly Crop Patchwork Skinny Jeans Here’s … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
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. The Wrap talks about how Mary Tyler Moore, whom the world said goodbye to this week, made the controversial-in-the-’60s decision to wear pants on The Dick … Read More about Weekly News Update
Workwear Hall of Fame: Scoopneck Sheath Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! This dress certainly fits the Frugal Friday theme, as it’s only $28 (marked down from $52). It’s highly rated, available in three size ranges, and machine washable. The stock for the regular sizes is low — just size 12 … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Scoopneck Sheath Dress
Coffee Break: ‘Riva’ Diamond Hoop Ring
Is it too early to start thinking about what you want for Valentine’s Day, either to buy yourself, or buy for someone else, or to nudge your significant other to buy for you? A friend of mine in law school said, “Always more diamonds,” as a rule for what her husband always gave her — and it’s … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Riva’ Diamond Hoop Ring
The Office Pashmina: 9 Ways to Use a Wrap at the Office
Besides keeping a blazer at work, it’s also a great to have a wrap handy in your office. Sure, they’re great to grab as a top layer when you’re freezing, but that’s just one of the many ways to use a wrap or office pashmina. Here are nine other reasons to keep a wrap at the office: … Read More about The Office Pashmina: 9 Ways to Use a Wrap at the Office
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Pintucked Waist Ponte Fit & Flare Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’ve featured this dress before, and it keeps coming back — and now it has 80 positive reviews at Nordstrom! It’s a great dress if you’re a fit-and-flare kind of girl — I like the details on the shoulder and the pintuck pleats at … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Pintucked Waist Ponte Fit & Flare Dress
Suit of the Week: Cushnie et Ochs
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. When you … Read More about Suit of the Week: Cushnie et Ochs