Oooh — love the rich look of this Rebecca Minkoff satchel. The size seems great for an office bag (15 x 4.5 x 9.5), and I like the purple and black lining in the interior, as well as the numerous pockets for technology and more. It was $525, but is marked to $420 today. (Zappos … Read More about Coffee Break – Desire Satchel
Dazed and Confused: How to Help a Coworker Present Herself Better
2018 Update: We still stand by this advice on how to help a coworker present herself better — you may also want to check out our guide to executive presence for women leaders. How do you help someone present herself well, without insulting her personality and other innate qualities? Reader A wonders… I work at … Read More about Dazed and Confused: How to Help a Coworker Present Herself Better
Sponsored Post: Back to School with Macy’s
This is a sponsored post in conjunction with Macy’s and Style Coalition. Pictured: My son J and me dressed in clothes from Macy’s. On me: Lauren by Ralph Lauren Ansford Three-Button Wool Blazer, Jones New York Collection houndstooth dress (no longer available online), Charter Club necklace (no longer available online). On J: Levi’s Baby Overalls and … Read More about Sponsored Post: Back to School with Macy’s
Thursday’s TPS Report: Plaid Pencil Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I actually own this skirt — it’s a great black and white mix with a medium/dark blue stripe running through it, and an interesting leather belt detail at the hip. The bit of blue elevates it beyond a basic, and … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Plaid Pencil Skirt
Suit of the Week: Halogen
For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, 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! … Read More about Suit of the Week: Halogen
Online Shopping Tools I Use
Update: Check out our newest favorite online shopping apps! How do you get the best deals online, especially for women’s clothes, shoes, and bags? We’ve talked about all of my favorite ways to find deals individually (as well as my best internet shopping tips in a larger scale), but I thought it might be helpful to … Read More about Online Shopping Tools I Use
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Seasonless Wool Sheath
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Talbots has this lovely wool sheath available online and it looks like a great basic. I like the little ruching/pleating detail at the neckline, the short sleeves, and the “gorgeously drapey seasonless wool.” It’s available in navy, tan, gray and … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Seasonless Wool Sheath
Coffee Break – Edie Slingback Pump
Ooh: I like these low 2″ VANELi heels, on sale at Amazon. The linen fabric looks durable but breathable, and I like the tiny bit of animal print edging, as well as the small cutout and bow on the vamp. They were $112, but are now marked to $50.50 (free shipping and returns). VANELi Women’s … Read More about Coffee Break – Edie Slingback Pump
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Aurora Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This dress originally caught my eye in the teal blue version over at Bloomingdale’s, but again I like the gray. I like the ballet-length sleeves, the vertical seams, the modest V-neck, and the slightly heathered look to the gray. It’s … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Aurora Dress
Coffee Break – Foiled Metallic Skinny Belt
Sometimes, an unusual skinny belt is just what you need to elevate an otherwise boring outfit. For example, I think this foiled metallic skinny belt from Express would look really great with, say, navy trousers, a navy cardigan, with perhaps a bit of a purple tank or blouse sticking out. Oooh, or a gray-on-gray ensemble … Read More about Coffee Break – Foiled Metallic Skinny Belt
Just an FYI… Kat’s live on HuffPostLive in about 5 minutes.
I’ll be discussing whether men embellish their resumes by lying — and whether women are too humble. You can check it out here: http://live.huffingtonpost.com/. (I’m after the, er, “trampire” segment.)
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Red Peaked Lapel Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. In general, I love Smythe blazers. This peaked lapel blazer (shown here in red; Bergdorf’s has it in blue) looks absolutely worth the splurge. It’s a standout piece, it’s interesting, it’s professional, and it’s gorgeous. Love the vents at the … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Red Peaked Lapel Blazer