In today’s Money Snapshot, a 33-year-old environmental scientist talks about coming to terms with having a high household income and trying to live simply in spite of that.
Archives for July 2020
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Linen-Cotton Shirt Dress
What a perfect summer shirtdress! The vertical stripes look so chic to me.
Coffee Break: Fiddle Leaf Fig
A fiddle leaf fig is a great way to add some tall color and drama to your space…
The Hunt: Lightweight Summer Pants for Women
If you’re heading into the office this summer, which are your favorite lightweight summer pants? These are some long-standing reader favorites that are lightweight but polished for the summer!
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Diwoma Long-Sleeve Stretch Wool Dress
This cut of this dress is fantastic, and the pool blue is such a pretty, summery color.
Coffee Break: Flexible Clip Reading Light
This is a great nighttime reading light and would be useful for other purposes, too — and it’s very affordable.
What’s Your “Zoom Shirt”?
A friend of mine wondered: What is “the Zoom shirt” for women? (And, in general, what are you wearing for work-related Zoom calls?)
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Floral Print Jersey Long-Sleeve Tee
A black-and-white printed top is a great basic to have on hand to pair with a colored pencil skirt or a black or gray suit.
Weekend Open Thread
This faux wrap jersey jumpsuit is Nordstrom’s top-selling jumpsuit.
Weekly News Update
A handy new LinkedIn feature, the rise of virtual try-ons for clothes, and the lawyer who turned up to court in a hazmat suit. Plus, on CorporetteMoms we shared a week in the life of a 35-year-old mom who works in higher-ed communications in the Midwest.
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: High-Waisted Pixie Never-Fade Ankle Pants
These pants might become a new staple for my summer wardrobe.
Workwear Hall of Fame: Josie Kitten Heel Pump
Dec. 2020 Update: This shoe is included in the 2020 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale, marked down to $83.