I think I found these shoes when I was doing a roundup for nude-for-you-pumps because they do come in a pinky blush tone and they’re highly rated. In any event, when I clicked over to Amazon they had a ton of other colors, including this light blue (and a darker purple that is now just … Read More about Coffee Break: Davey Heels
Archives for April 2018
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Crepe Blazer
The below content is about the 2018 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ve seen a lot of pink blazers in my time, and something about this one makes me feel like this one is it — I love the structure, the sliiiiightly … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Crepe Blazer
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I’ve long been a fan of Birkenstocks for weekend wear, and last year was the first time I realized they had a plastic version, which seemed like a nice upgrade from flipflops when I wanted something lightweight and waterproof to wear. I ordered this fun blue color … 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. Fashionista shared fashion inspiration from celebrities wearing suits to red-carpet events. Elle offered five ways to style a black blazer to make it less basic. The Cut … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Tie-Front Dress in Linen-Cotton
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. There are a number of cute dresses at J.Crew Factory right now that are very work-appropriate, and most of them are only around $50 (often just in lucky sizes). This one has a little bit more of a flourish than … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Tie-Front Dress in Linen-Cotton
Coffee Break: Large Leather Shopper Tote
I was just thinking about splurgey totes the other day because I was admiring a new friend’s Chanel tote and thought, hmmn, maybe I DO want one for my next big birthday. Of course Chanel bags aren’t online (at least not new), so I went off looking at the sites for other splurgey totes, and … Read More about Coffee Break: Large Leather Shopper Tote
Is Your Life On Hold at All?
Somehow this came up with a friend recently — we were discussing times our lives had been “on hold” for one reason or another. I thought it might make an interesting conversation here — particularly about how to STOP putting your life on hold. Some questions, to kick off discussion: Have you ever wanted to … Read More about Is Your Life On Hold at All?
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Belted Fit and Flare Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We just did our roundup on classic sheath dresses for work last Monday, and this flared dress from Lark & Ro looks great (and is eligible for Prime Wardrobe). I think it’s a very classic look, and I like that … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Belted Fit and Flare Dress
Suit of the Week: Sézane
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. I recently … Read More about Suit of the Week: Sézane
Administrative Professionals’ Day – Open Thread
Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day! What are you getting for your administrative professional today? In the past we’ve taken polls about the best administrative professionals’ day gifts like cash, flowers, and gifts like jewelry — and we’ve shared stories of our amazing assistants, as well as talked about what’s the best things we’ve delegated to him … Read More about Administrative Professionals’ Day – Open Thread
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Knit Boyfriend Blazer
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This knit blazer has been around for a thousand years, and this year it’s a slightly longer version. We’re featuring it in plus sizes but it also comes in regular sizes. It has the look of a comfy jardigan for a casual … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Knit Boyfriend Blazer
Coffee Break: Warner Ankle Strap Pump
About two years ago now I was drooling over a gorgeous shoe from Valentino — their Tango pump. (You can still get it in lucky sizes at a few spots like The Outnet.) A classic pump with an ankle strap and a low, walkable heel — sign me up. So I was excited recently to … Read More about Coffee Break: Warner Ankle Strap Pump