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    Weekly Roundup

    Liking these posts? Follow Corporette on Twitter — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale.) – The Chicago Tribune asks, why must comfortable shoes be so ugly? We like the story of the woman who thought about changing into flip flops to cross…

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  • Suit of the Week: Monogram Gray Pinstriped Skirt Suit

    Each Wednesday we’ll feature a suit we think is nice. Fashionable, wearable, businesslike, etc, etc. There are four brands that most young businesswomen purchase suits from: Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, J.Crew, and Theory. It’s actually hard to find suits that are a good “step up” from those — while you can get one of those…

  • Weekly Roundup

    – Floorcloths: just what your office needs to brighten it up. You can walk on ’em and clean ’em, but they’re beautiful and cheerful. [Hilary Law via Apartment Therapy] (At left: #20.) – Lifehacker readers vote on the best personal finance tools. (We vote for MS Money.) [Lifehacker] – Just what every young professional needs:…

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    Weekend Round-Up

    – The WSJ explores the benefits of a feminine leadership style. [WSJ] – Advice for those just starting out (or, uh, those who never paid much attention when they started out) regarding healthcare, taxes, and more non-fun adult-type stuff. [NYT] – Tricky: Philip Galanes advises a boss not to tell an assistant to get a…

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    360 Review: How to Dress Like Dr. Lisa Cuddy from House

    In the 360 Review, Corporette examines a “professional woman”s” attire and critiques it from all perspectives: underling, boss, friend. Dr. Lisa Cuddy (of FOX’s House) is one of the most interesting dressers among TV’s set of professional women. If you don’t watch the show, her character is the Dean of Medicine and hospital administrator of…