How much should you be saving for retirement? Are there savings benchmarks by ages? Is saving different for women? These are all questions that come up frequently (and no one really has all the answers) that I thought we should talk about them today. {related: here’s our guide to FIRE (financial independence retire early) for … Read More about Tales From the Wallet: How Much to Save For Retirement
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Micro-Tweed Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m intrigued by this jacket, both because of the fact that it has a two-way zip, as well as the “soft cotton-blend micro-tweed that [J.Crew] developed to be incredibly lightweight with a hint of flattering stretch.” Although it’s also available … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Micro-Tweed Jacket
Coffee Break: Simon Pump
We did the classic black pump roundup earlier today — these low, speckled pumps are anything but that. I actually love all of the colors this shoe comes in — the pink snake (shown here) is really fun, while the black/gray/white snake feels like a much more sophisticated polka dot. (They also come in a … Read More about Coffee Break: Simon Pump
The Hunt: Interview Pumps
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Interview Pumps
Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: Julia Pleated Silk Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I know what you’re going to say: a $555 bouse? (And it isn’t even leather!) Still, come on, look at how gorgeous this blouse is — a perfect piece for inspiration. I love the silk, the pleats down the front, … Read More about Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: Julia Pleated Silk Blouse
Holiday Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. In a “pigs are flying past my window” moment, I am seriously considering buying over-the-knee boots. I keep seeing women wearing them with jeans and leggings, and — so long as the heel is flat or nearly flat — they always look amazingly chic and stylish, and … Read More about Holiday Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
Like these posts? Follow us on Twitter or Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale through our CorporetteDeals Twitter feed.) You can also follow us on Pinterest. – Beauty Blogging Junkie thinks the new Marni fragrance would be the preferred scent … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Animal Pleated Shift Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Hooray for Friday (and hopefully the beginning of a long weekend for many of you!). Today I’m liking this pleated shift dress from Kohl’s — I like both versions of this “abstract animal print” (which just looks abstract to me), … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Animal Pleated Shift Dress
Coffee Break – Daydream Pump
Nordstrom has begun its shoe clearance sale, and there are a lot of good markdowns — lots of Stuart Weitzman, Cole Haan, Salvatore Ferragamo, Anyi Lu, Via Spiga, and more. For today’s coffee break, I’m liking these “Daydream” pumps — apparently a Nordstrom exclusive. I like the gray flannel mixed with the shinier (patent?) leather toe, and … Read More about Coffee Break – Daydream Pump
OMG, LOL!!! How to Convey Tone In Email Without Seeming Childish
How do you convey tone in email without seeming childish or girlish? Can you ever use exclamations in emails? Reader C wonders… I’m hoping you can address the issue of using !’s in emails at work. As we all know, tone is hard to convey properly via email. However, whenever I am inclined to use … Read More about OMG, LOL!!! How to Convey Tone In Email Without Seeming Childish
Thursday’s TPS Report: Tweed Zip Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This isn’t my usual jam, for sure, but I really like it — the sharpish shoulders, the zipper details, and that gorgeous green/black tweed. It was originally $135.70, but is currently marked to $73.50 at Bluefly. Aryn K emerald and … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Tweed Zip Jacket
Suit of the Week: St. John Collection
For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about women’s interview suits, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Happy Wednesday! For … Read More about Suit of the Week: St. John Collection