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Archives for May 2018
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: The Work Pant
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I know readers constantly sing the praises of their ponte pants and comfort-waist, pull-on styles, and I love my pair of Eileen Fisher pants as much as everyone else does who raves about them — but still, sometimes you want … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: The Work Pant
Coffee Break: Custom Business Tote
We recently heard from a reader who shared a recommendation for Glaser Designs, which is based in San Francisco and creates customized work and travel bags. She emailed to say, in part: I was in desperate need for a great looking and great functioning briefcase for years. Finally I found the BEST company on the … Read More about Coffee Break: Custom Business Tote
How Do YOU Deal With Overwhelm?
Whether it’s that end of the day feeling of “gaaaah I have so much more to do,” that “looming doom” feeling that always preceded finals or other big career events, or other forms of overwhelm, what do you do to calm yourself and move forward?
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Print Popover Blouse
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I know readers always say they vastly prefer popovers to button-front dress shirts — but they can be somewhat difficult to find regularly. If you like prints, Nordstrom brand Hinge has a ton of great ones right now that are getting great … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Print Popover Blouse
Suit of the Week: Banana Republic Factory
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. It feels … Read More about Suit of the Week: Banana Republic Factory
Beauty Wednesday: My Hanacure Mask Review
Recently, while watching Santa Clarita Diet, I turned to my husband and said, WHOA: Drew Barrymore’s skin looks amazing. Sure, she’s playing a zombie who feels amazingly alive now that she’s undead — plus, she IS Drew Barrymore — but still, I was impressed. (Side note/squee: hooray for Timothy Olyphant.) Obviously, this lead me to … Read More about Beauty Wednesday: My Hanacure Mask Review
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Stripe Knit Sheath Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Wednesday! This stripey dress is a bold, happy choice — great for when you’re tired of neutrals and want to make a statement. You can keep the rest of your attire neutral with black or nude-for-you pumps, or decide … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Stripe Knit Sheath Dress
Coffee Break: Anika Curvy Pump
The problem with shoes these days is that they all seem to be either under $150 or over $800 — it’s great to see a brand in the middle, like these $245 pumps from James Chan. There are only four reviews (and one of them seems, er, very enthusiastic) but the others all note that … Read More about Coffee Break: Anika Curvy Pump
The Best Women’s Suits of 2024: Affordable, Designer, and Everything In Between
On the hunt for the best suits for women? These are the best for each budget — great for interviews, conservative offices, and more! (Major update!)
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Tropical Wool Short Sleeve Scoop Neck Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I forgot how I first noticed this, but: there are several colors of this tropical wool dress, by Zac Posen, on fairly steep discount at Zappos Luxury. They’re a little on the “desk to dinner” side of things, sure, but … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Tropical Wool Short Sleeve Scoop Neck Dress
Coffee Break: Ana Mini Vibrant Belt
It can be tough to find a belt that’s a happy medium width — not too wide, not too skinny — but this colorful one from B-Low looks like it fits the bill. We’ve pictured it in yellow but it’s also available in “fuchsia” pink, royal blue, and kelly green, in sizes S, M, and L … Read More about Coffee Break: Ana Mini Vibrant Belt