How often do you clean your office cabinets or desk drawers — or move files into storage, or send them to the shredder? On the home front, how often do you clean your pantry and freezer — and what other kinds of tasks do you do in this irregular cleaning/purging cycle that feels so good?
Archives for January 2019
Thursday’s Workwear Report: CloudFleece Wrap Top
This flattering top had me at “cloud fleece.”
Suit of the Week: A New Day
This blazer is $35, and the skirt is $22 — but what are your thoughts, readers?
Personal Money Snapshot: An Administrator in Public Higher Education and Former Lawyer Shares Her Money Snapshot!
Presenting… our very first personal money snapshot! Reader P shares her money situation, noting, “I have worked almost exclusively in public administration or higher education, so not a high roller here!”
5 Workwear Pieces You Need to Get Rid of ASAP
Wondering when to throw out or recycle old workwear? Here are five categories of things to get rid of ASAP — and where to consider recycling them.
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Cap-Sleeve Stretch Crepe Sheath Dress
Available in this happy blue as well as purple, this sheath dress is pretty and polished.
Coffee Break: Suri Shoulder Bag
I love the subtle snake hardware details here — as well as the fact that this bag is only $55.
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Perfect Ponte Blazer
With a fun print lining, notched collar, four size ranges, and sale prices for certain colors, this blazer is definitely worth a look.
Coffee Break: The Sleep Styler
File this under “things Kat saw on TV, then bought, then forgot about for 2 years, and then tried and really liked…”
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Helena Fit-and-Flare Dress
There’s a lot to like about this wool dress, including the flared silhouette, darts, and buttons at the cuff.
Weekend Open Thread
It’s the end of the season, which means there are some great deals to be had — including on coats for milder weather…
Weekly News Update
Big beauty brands are buying into the CVS ban of photoshopped images, how to tune out distractions to be more productive at work, and why millennials are more apt to say “partner” instead of “boyfriend” or “girlfriend”…