Oooh: cute ladylike satchel from Botkier. As always with Botkier, I love the quality of the leather, the wit (that contrasting clasp!) and the intelligent details (pockets, detachable shoulder strap, etc.). I think it’s a great way to look very of-the-moment in a classy way, especially if you’ll be otherwise sitting out the mint craze … Read More about Coffee Break – Leon Small Satchel
What to Wear to the Office Pool Party…
2018 Update: We still stand by this advice on what to wear to the office pool party — but you may also want to check out our recent discussion of swimsuits for professional women, as well as all of our advice for summer work events like this, including summer associate events. What should you wear … Read More about What to Wear to the Office Pool Party…
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Alois V-Neck Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I can’t quite put my finger on what it is that I love about this dress so much. Is it the pockets? The rectangular detail? I do love all of those, plus the wide shoulder straps, high back, and very … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Alois V-Neck Dress
Coffee Break – Warby Pumps
These shoes have much more of a vintage vibe than what I normally post, but I can’t help but thinking how amazing these would look with summery trousers, like white, beige, or light gray. I (of course) particularly love the cobalt, but they also come in black, yellow, red, and a nude-for-me beige. They’re $108-$119 … Read More about Coffee Break – Warby Pumps
Open Thread: Best Brain Candy Books For the Summer?
2016 Update: There are still tons of great suggestions in the comments, but do check out our more recent discussion on summer reading for working women. I’m having a rough Monday for a reason I suspect is familiar to many of you: I was up until 2:30 last night finishing The Hunger Games. (Yes, I … Read More about Open Thread: Best Brain Candy Books For the Summer?
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Silk Linen One-Button Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Even though we’ve already had our round-up of summer blazers, this beautiful silk/linen one has still caught my eye. Part of it might be the styling — she does look distinctive with the scarf so neatly folded (duplicative on someone … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Silk Linen One-Button Jacket
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Call me crazy, but I feel like Birks are having a resurgence right now. I always see stylish women wearing them around NYC, and if I were to go on a vacation they’d be my #1 walking shoe. They’re still hard to pull off with a girly … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
Liking these posts? Follow us on Twitter or like us on 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. – The Budget Babe reviews spray-on tanner for her legs. – … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Scoopneck Cotton Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Rafaella has been making these kinds of tops for years, and I’ve always liked them. A simple, solid color… a classic, flattering effect like the scalloped detailing here… and a really affordable price. Love it. The cotton top is marked … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Scoopneck Cotton Top
Coffee Break – Large Python Lula
If you’re hunting Big Game — by which I mean expensive, splurge-worthy bags and shoes — now’s the time, as a bunch of places like Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, and The Outnet have a bunch of stuff more than 40% off. I love this “Lula” python handbag from Barneys New York — the black snakeskin … Read More about Coffee Break – Large Python Lula
R.I.P. Mary Krusiensky
I just wanted to say a quick RIP for my last remaining grandparent, Mary Krusiensky (Maria Borsch Krusiensky), who passed away earlier this week at the ripe old age of 90.
Thursday’s TPS Report: Pique Knit Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Thursday! This is a really cute pique knit jacket, on sale at The Limited. I like knit jackets because they’re often as comfortable as a sweater, but with almost as much polish as a blazer. This navy one looks … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Pique Knit Jacket