When you work in a business-formal office, it feels like a tiny rebellion to wear a hot pink jacket in a room full of men in dark suits.
Archives for June 2019
Coffee Break: Spiral Earrings
I have strong opinions on earrings with post backings — so I’m psyched to see these cool, minimal spiral earrings without any backing at all.
A Week in the Life of a Working Woman: Assistant Director of a Government Agency in the Midwest
Meet our first featured reader: an assistant director of a government agency in the Midwest shares a week in her life, including lots of work meetings, tasty lunches out, cooking with CSA-share food, and her temporary long distance relationship with her husband.
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Stripe Tech Knit Skirt
This is obviously a know-your-office situation, but this skirt is FUN.
Gift Idea: Anker Powercore 10000
This external battery is one of the best small purchases I’ve made recently (under $35) — do you have any small purchases that have made your life better?
Some of the Top Things Readers Bought in May 2019…
These are some of the top things readers bought in May 2019… and a ton of them are still available, and for sale.
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Addilyn Silk Crepe de Chine Midi Dress
This is the shirtdress of my dreams.
Weekend Open Thread
If you don’t have a lightweight, good quality scarf/wrap, this is a great option — and it’s 50% off.
Weekly News Update
Why boring office clothes aren’t a bad thing, Nike’s decision to display plus-sized mannequins, and NYT’s new roundup of articles for working women…
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Tulip-Sleeve Button-Back Top
This pretty, flowy top has a lot of good reviews — and it’s machine washable, too.
Coffee Break: Book Clutch
I like the idea of book clutches — they’re witty and playful.
Do You Eat the Same Food All the Time?
There was recently a story in The Atlantic about a man who ate a PBJ sandwich every day for 25 years, so I thought we should discuss: do you eat the same food all the time?