It’s the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! For those of you unfamiliar: for a limited time, Nordstrom marks next season’s newest styles down.
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Novelty Menswear Button Front Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. While The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale will be the big sale news of today (and I’ll be doing my roundup in a bit), there are still a ton of other good deals to be had — including 6pm’s sale on Anne … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Novelty Menswear Button Front Jacket
Coffee Break – Phoebe Tote
I really love this canvas and leather tote bag from Vince Camuto. Cobalt snake with teal accents? Sign me up. I really like that there are many interior pockets — perfect for your technology. It was $198, but is now marked to $118 at Piperlime. Vince Camuto Phoebe Tote Handbag (L-2)
The Case Against Cuffed Pants
Should women get cuffed suit pants? Who should wear pants with cuffs?
Thursday’s TPS Report: ‘Refined Silk’ Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh: gorgeous silk blouse from Classiques Entier Atelier. I love the cowl neck and the darts near the waist, as well as the fact that it’s made of a silk/spandex combo. I might wear it with a light gray or … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: ‘Refined Silk’ Blouse
Suit of the Week: Tahari Arthur S. Levine
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. Wow: Lord … Read More about Suit of the Week: Tahari Arthur S. Levine
Previously, on Corporette…
Travel back in the Corporette time capsule… Here’s what was on our minds oh so many moons ago. One year ago… How to Become a Leader “Comfortable Casual” for a Heat Wave Is Curly Hair Professional? (corollary: you may want to check out our Coffee Break conversation on Goody’s Spin Pins) Getting a New Job … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Scoop-Neck Tee, Magnolia
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I love this kind of top. Even though it tends to be on the pricier side (even when marked down, like here), it just looks so much more lux than your typical tee — but it’s just as easy to … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Scoop-Neck Tee, Magnolia
Coffee Break – Knoyzz Pump
How do we feel about Steve Madden shoes? I’ll admit that I wore them almost exclusively in my early 20s, but I haven’t really tested the waters since. But: hello, purple pump, highly rated on the Steve Madden site, and at a great price: $35 (was $90). Limited sizes only, alas (even more so for … Read More about Coffee Break – Knoyzz Pump
Professional Watches for Women
Which are the best watches for professional women? Is it still worth investing in a quality watch, even though everyone uses their cell phone or computer to check time? Reader L wrote in to ask about watches: I searched your site and found the post on digital watches, but I would love your (and your … Read More about Professional Watches for Women
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Houndstooth Dress – Printed Ponte Elyse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I really like this houndstooth dress by Cynthia Steffe. The solid black panels on the side would make your waist look ridiculously nipped in, and I like that the black ponte fabric also creates cap sleeves. I would keep my … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Houndstooth Dress – Printed Ponte Elyse
Coffee Break – Nano Lip Liner in Native Nude
I recently decided to replace my super-old (worn to a nub!) lip liner. So I poked around online, looking for a “nude for me” kind of lip liner. (I should clarify here: unlike some women who use their lip liner as a base for lipstick by filling in their entire lips, and unlike some women … Read More about Coffee Break – Nano Lip Liner in Native Nude