These embelllished flats are all kinds of cute — and they’re only $118 over at J.Crew (marked down today from their full price of $158). In my mind, they’re the perfect kind of thing to wear with a really neutral outfit, such as an all navy or all black monochromatic look — perhaps with a … Read More about Coffee Break: Audrey Flats
Travel back in the Corporette time capsule… Here’s what was on our minds oh so many moons ago. One year ago… The Best Backpacks for Work 7 of the Best Shops on Etsy for Workwear How to Tell Your Boss You’re Not Her Personal Assistant/Chauffeur How Do You Keep Up with Current Events? 6 Things … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This side-knot skirt from Diane von Furstenberg is gorgeous. I love the stretch suiting fabric, the decorative knot at the waist, and the front overlay. I also love that it actually has pockets (and it’s a hidden side zip so … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Side-Knot Skirt
Oooh: in my latest “things I’ve learned from the readers” column, it’s that there are totally awesome single cookies you can send to someone for less than $6 (and personalize it for just a few bucks more). (Here’s the recent comment thread about it.) What a great way to make someone else’s day and go … Read More about Coffee Break: Cookie Cards
I just saw a ridiculous article on MSN entitled “20 things every man over 40 should have in his office” — and while there are some good suggestions, it seems the author wrote the article based on Gordon Gekko alone. (A bespoke couch? An amazing chess set? Really?) So I thought we could do a … Read More about 5 Things Every Woman Over 40 Should Have in Her Office
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I always thing of IRO as having amazing leather jackets, but this fringe-trim open jacket is really nice too, and I like the dark red “grenadine” color. It’s made from a cotton-rich knit, which is great for this time of … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Fringe Trim Open Jacket
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Whoa. This is probably the oddest “must have that” feeling I’ve had in a while, but I really, really, really love these sexy sandals from Rupert Sanderson. Love the color. Love the “shooting star” detail. But: don’t love the price… the “tweed/leather upper”… or the 3.5” height. … 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. I spied this colorblock sheath dress in the window at New York & Company recently, and it looks like a great dress if you’re looking for something that’s bold but easy to mute with a blazer or cardigan in darker … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: 7th Ave Colorblock Sheath Dress
Ted Baker can be a bit too twee sometimes, but I kind of love this purse with the robot wearing a bow. More importantly, it’s one of many Ted Baker pieces on sale at Zappos right now. I like this black/blue briefcase (for men or women, really), these two crossbodies with interesting black & white … Read More about Coffee Break: Jemms Bag
Readers, what are your tips on how to build good habits? Which healthy habits have you successfully started? Have you found that one healthy habit had a domino-type effect on other healthy habits (for example, getting to bed earlier)? A few months ago, I started to get healthier by fitting exercise into my busy day, getting … Read More about How to Build Good Habits: Tips & Tricks
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Call me a sucker for blue, but I think these pants from Banana Republic are really fun. The way they’re pictured here, it almost looks like they’re velvet, but they’re actually corduroy. You’ve got to know your office for corduroy … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Ryan-Fit Corduroy Pant
