They call these “desk vessels,” and you could use them as pen cups, or you could use them as little potted plant holders or for air plants. I like the architectural look to them, and the whole set looks really cool. And because they’re freestanding, you don’t have to worry about attaching them to the wall … Read More about Coffee Break: Trigg Desk Vessels
Archives for April 2017
Sheath Dresses for Work: All Our Favorites!
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about Sheath Dresses for Work: All Our Favorites!
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Waverly Blazer
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This looks like a great, simple, very sleek collarless blazer from Rag & Bone. I love the darts and the seams on the back, and also the textured edging. (Note that it’s marked “dry clean” and not “dry clean only.”) The … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Waverly Blazer
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. For some reason, it’s white skinny jeans season, and I’ve been on the hunt myself for a pair of white skinny jeans. I’ll have to give these Articles of Society jeans a try because they’re only $59 and very highly rated, with a nice distressed look at the knees and … 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. Refinery29 reminisces about Steve Madden’s iconic slide (pictured), which has returned. Fashionista shares a list of eight brands that are petite-size-friendly. Racked wonders what will happen to brands like … Read More about Weekly News Update
Workwear Hall of Fame: Knot-Front Top
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Readers were talking about liking this top from Kohl’s for wearing under blazers and cardigans as a much more affordable version of the beloved Boden Ravello. Some of the prints are kind of out there, but the solid colors look … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Knot-Front Top
Coffee Break: Studded Nylon Tote
I always like a good nylon tote because they’re lightweight and they avoid some of the issues with polyurethane bags, which are often sold as vegan bags but also often have some weird chemical smell issues. That’s not the case with nylon bags, and they’re affordable, lightweight, and sturdy. I’m a big fan in general, and I’m … Read More about Coffee Break: Studded Nylon Tote
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Textured Collarless Blazer
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This blazer from Loft feels very modern and fresh to me. I like the one-button style and the seams and darts combined with the overall collarless look. It’s also getting great reviews! (Note that it’s labeled dry clean only.) It’s … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Textured Collarless Blazer
Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers
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. This Brooks … Read More about Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers
What to Get Your Assistant for Administrative Professionals’ Day
In the past, we’ve taken polls on administrative professionals’ day gifts before, talked about how and what to delegate to your assistant, and swapped stories of amazing assistants — our roundup of gifts for your assistant (or how to buy jewelry for your assistant) may also be of help to you. Comments on this thread had some great ideas … Read More about What to Get Your Assistant for Administrative Professionals’ Day
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Ponte Fit & Flare Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This Eliza J dress is an update to an older version that’s been in our Workwear Hall of Fame for a while now. The older version has a jewelneck, and I’m excited to see this one has a V-neck, which I always think … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Ponte Fit & Flare Dress
Coffee Break: ‘Siren’ Semiprecious Stone Stud Earrings
I’m a big fan of Monica Vinader because her designs are delicate and organic and just really lovely. I like the green (Amazonite) we’re featuring here but this earring also comes in a more unobtrusive rose quartz/rose gold (fun fact: rose quartz is supposed to attract love, if you’re interested in that sort of thing). This seems like the perfect … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Siren’ Semiprecious Stone Stud Earrings