How do you start wearing prints — especially if you’ve no idea how to wear prints to work? Reader T wonders… I’m wondering if you can do a post on incorporating prints into one’s wardrobe. I looked at my closet the other day and realized that about 90% of the clothes I wear are solid … Read More about Walk on the Wild Side with Prints
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Josh Leaf Print Oversized Shirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. There are some pieces of clothing where they become such basics in your wardrobe that you should plan, every year, to purchase one or two new such pieces — this way you’ll stay on trend, but true to yourself as … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Josh Leaf Print Oversized Shirt
Coffee Break – Nuo Tech Chloe Dao Satchel
I always liked Chloe Dao on Project Runway, and it’s great to see her designing still. Apparently, she’s collaborated with Nuo to create this fun, functional laptop bag. I particularly like the fact that the outside pocket can be used as a pocket or a sleeve to connect your laptop bag to your rolling bag … Read More about Coffee Break – Nuo Tech Chloe Dao Satchel
Open Thread: Best Travel Bags?
Which is the best rolling suitcase? We were traveling this weekend (home to Ohio to see the fam and celebrate Easter), which meant that yet again I got to deal with my horrible carry-on rolling bag. I got it a few years ago during what I thought was an amazing sale at Macy’s– if memory … Read More about Open Thread: Best Travel Bags?
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Floral Print Single Breasted Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. So: No, this isn’t my usual thing. In fact, this is the kind of look that can go horribly wrong, in a comical socialite-on-Law-and-Order way. Still: I keep coming back to it! I like the mixture of the floral print … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Floral Print Single Breasted Jacket
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Colored denim is everywhere for spring and summer. Ladies, what are your thoughts? One part of me thinks they’re cute, and another part of me thinks nothing could be less flattering than pastel jeans. Still: if you’re looking, these super skinny stretch denim jeans are marked from … 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.) – The Careerist wonders whether it’s a bad career move to go gray – and notes that senior … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Striped Two-Button Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Gap has a number of cute, not too expensive blazers right now. I think my favorite of the bunch is this gray stripe blazer, which looks fun and fresh without being too nautical. It was $69.95, but is currently marked … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Striped Two-Button Blazer
Coffee Break – Amazzone Shopper
I think I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again — Furla has made some of my favorite handbags over the years; ones that I totally wore into the ground. I also think blue is a surprisingly versatile color for handbags. So I suppose it isn’t entirely surprising that I love Furla’s little blue … Read More about Coffee Break – Amazzone Shopper
What Are Proper Hem Lengths for Women?
What are the proper hem lengths for women’s pants? And how do you hem your pants if you commute in flats but wear heels at work? Reader Y wonders about flared pants, but I think she brings up a great point about hems and women who commute in shoes other than their office heels. I’m … Read More about What Are Proper Hem Lengths for Women?
Thursday’s TPS Report: Cotton-silk Perfect Shirt in Raj Paisley
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I may be in the minority, but I like paisley — it’s at once an intricate pattern and an abstract inkblot, and you can get some great ideas for color combinations. This cotton-silk shirt from J.Crew is no different — … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Cotton-silk Perfect Shirt in Raj Paisley
Suit of the Week: Kay Unger
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. Ooh: not … Read More about Suit of the Week: Kay Unger