Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Amazon just launched an in-house brand of jeans called Hale that are designed by Adriano Goldschmied, and considering that AG jeans are usually much more expensive and the price point for Hale is under $55, that’s pretty noteworthy. (N.B. that AG jeans made TWO appearances on our list … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Archives for September 2017
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 Cut reports that for the second time in the 12-year-history of the National Book Foundation, all five of the nominees for “5 Under 35,” which recognizes … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Suit Skirt
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I don’t remember how I found this (at JCPenney — we haven’t featured anything from there in a while), but this seems like a nice, basic skirt if you’re looking for one that’s very affordable and slightly different from the … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Suit Skirt
Coffee Break: ‘Pointy Lace Mix’ Colorblock Suede Pump
I love a pop of color that’s a little bit understated, and I think these shoes from Hugo Boss are just sublime. I love the tall, proud heel, and the gray/yellow/black color scheme is a really winning combination. These are $455 at Hugo Boss, with only lucky sizes in stock at this point. Pointy Lace Mix … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Pointy Lace Mix’ Colorblock Suede Pump
Financial Tips for Women Lawyers Just Starting in BigLaw (Or Other Very High Paying Gigs)
Here’s an odd post that I don’t think we’ve ever done: financial advice for women lawyers starting in BigLaw or other big corporate gigs with lots of money. Starting salaries for lawyers can be as high as $180,000 these days, so it can definitely be a great first salary! It’s a good idea to be … Read More about Financial Tips for Women Lawyers Just Starting in BigLaw (Or Other Very High Paying Gigs)
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Metallic-Fastening Blazer
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I just discovered that Mango has a bunch of fun blazers as well as suits right now. Averting your eyes from the styling here (i.e., that hideous zipper on the pants), you’ll notice that this flattering blazer has some really nice … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Metallic-Fastening Blazer
Suit of the Week: Reiss
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. Reiss has … Read More about Suit of the Week: Reiss
The Best Beauty Store Tips and Tricks
Knowing the best beauty store tips and tricks can save you money, increase your chances of finding products you’ll really like, and even make shopping more fun. What are your favorite tricks for shopping for makeup, perfume, and other beauty products? Do you prefer buying online or in-store? Before we get into our suggestions — … Read More about The Best Beauty Store Tips and Tricks
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Julia Sleeveless Sheath Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This T Tahari dress caught my eye a while ago and I keep coming back to it. I like the charcoal gray look, and the fabric looks substantial, almost like felt. I go back and forth on built-in necklace-like details … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Julia Sleeveless Sheath Dress
Coffee Break: The Crossover Belt
This belt would be perfect if you want to have a belt in your wardrobe to sometimes add to a sheath dress. I love this “mahogany,” a wine-colored/purple-y color that you’d be able to wear with navy, black, gray, red, and more. This would be a really versatile piece, and I think it’s well worth … Read More about Coffee Break: The Crossover Belt
How to Build a Work Wardrobe at… Talbots
Welcome to our latest installment in our series, How to Build a Work Wardrobe at ___, where we round up a single store’s best-selling, classic items that are loved by Corporette readers for all sorts of office wardrobes. (You can also check out earlier installments with How to Build a Work Wardrobe at Boden and … Read More about How to Build a Work Wardrobe at… Talbots
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Fleur Fitted Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This fitted dress from Boden looks fabulous — although, alas, it is dry clean only. It has a bunch of fun colors, and I like this pink, which is almost a fuchsia, but there’s also a black, a navy-and-black floral, … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Fleur Fitted Dress