Warning: If you’re not at all interested in starting your own business, you may want to skip this post. (But please feel free to use it for our usual coffee break threadjack!) If you are, though, read on — whether you’re pondering an online business, a services-based business, or more. Basically, I have an online … Read More about Coffee Break: Marie Forleo’s B-School (And Corporette)
Archives for February 2018
How to Plan a Wedding While Working Long Hours
I feel like I’ve seen a bunch of fun threadjacks on this recently(ish), so let’s discuss this today: what are your best tips on how to plan a wedding while working full time (or, as many of you do, well more than 40 hours a week)? What are the best things to outsource as far … Read More about How to Plan a Wedding While Working Long Hours
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Pinstripe Pencil Skirt
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This pinstriped pencil skirt from White House Black Market looks like a great basic for work. I like the sort of flip at the hem — it’s not too much and it makes it fun. Note that the lack of … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Pinstripe Pencil Skirt
Suit of the Week: Boss
The below content is about the 2018 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. 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 … Read More about Suit of the Week: Boss
The Hunt: The Best Sleeveless Tops, Shells, and Blouses for Work
Sure, we all know what wardrobe essentials for work 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 … Read More about The Hunt: The Best Sleeveless Tops, Shells, and Blouses for Work
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Linen-Cotton Jacket
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This Brooks Brothers jacket comes in a bright green and a bright pink, both of which seem like a lot of fun if you’re looking for a lighter jacket as warmer days are (hopefully) on the horizon. I love it … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Linen-Cotton Jacket
Coffee Break: Wallice Mule
Sometimes, you see something marked down and wonder, what the heck happened? For example, here: there are a ton of really cute colors left in this mule, in a ton of sizes. (The metallic magenta is totally calling my name, but let’s go with the more subdued metallic blue to feature.) The product has high … Read More about Coffee Break: Wallice Mule
How to Track Billable Hours: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices
These are all of our best tips on how to keep track of billable hours!
Splurge Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Sleeveless Wool-Cotton Crepe Dress with Contrast Piping
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I think this dress from Marni is really interesting — I like it because it has a very feminine shape while the contrast piping has sort of a comic book, witty vibe to it. The dress is totally acceptable for … Read More about Splurge Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Sleeveless Wool-Cotton Crepe Dress with Contrast Piping
39 Great President’s Day Sales for Workwear!
Happy President’s Day, ladies! There are always some great sales afoot — here are some of our favorites. Have you seen any great sales today? 6PM – Up to 70% off MSRP (lots from Kate Spade, Nine West, Zac Posen, London Times, Taylor, and Tommy Hilfiger (mostly totes)) Aerie – 10 for $35, ALL undies Ann Taylor … Read More about 39 Great President’s Day Sales for Workwear!
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Hmmn: I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many pieces from cool girl brand Frame on sale before. The denim is what most people lurve, but they’ve also got blazers, sweaters, and more. I’m liking these velveteen skinny pants which look like a comfy but stylish choice … 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. Racked explained how the dress Michelle Obama wore for her official portrait — by Milly designer Michelle Smith — reflected the former FLOTUS’s personal style. Racked also provided … Read More about Weekly News Update