Amazon has some amazing deals on handbags, with lots of big brands marked to 50%-70% off. Case in point: this lovely MAB satchel from Rebecca Minkoff in a taupey brown. It’s such a classic bag that I don’t think I need to say much — I like the basketweave pattern on this one a lot. … Read More about Coffee Break – Mab Satchel
Tips for Interviewing with Friends
What are your best tips for interviewing with friends, readers? Reader J wonders how she can turn a temporary job into a permanent job, but is nervous because she already knows the interviewers… After being laid off from an in-house counsel position several months ago, I obtained a part-time, temporary position in the same industry. … Read More about Tips for Interviewing with Friends
Thursday’s TPS Report: Davie Leopard-Print Taffeta Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Lord & Taylor is having some crazy clearance sales right now. Today, for example: buy 1 pair of boots, get 1 free. They’re also offering an extra 50% off lots of items (that price is now marked), plus an additional … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Davie Leopard-Print Taffeta Jacket
Suit of the Week: Reiss
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. Love, love, … Read More about Suit of the Week: Reiss
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… What Colors Do You Wear with a Gray Suit? Techniques to Keep Track of Your Time How to Tell a Coworker They Smell Bad Kat’s Tips for Internet Shopping Two years ago… A Stranger … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Collarless Crop Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I like this “collarless crop” jacket from Aqua (available in black, navy, white, and royal at Bloomingdale’s). It seems a bit boxier than your standard shrunken blazer, and the geometric tailoring seems part cool but part reminiscent of the servants’ … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Collarless Crop Blazer
Coffee Break – Valentina printed patent pumps
I like these d’Orsay pumps from J.Crew in a “light walnut black.” The mid-heel height, combined with the very wearable pattern, make me think these would get a ton of mileage at the office. They’re priced at $129 right now (were $248), but the FabFeb sale (still going through Wednesday!) gets you 20% off with … Read More about Coffee Break – Valentina printed patent pumps
All Dressed Up and No Place to Go: Non-Essential Shopping
Here’s a fun question: what items do you think are wise to purchase, even if you don’t have a specific event or occasion to wear them to — and which items are best left for specific “I am going to wear this to X event” purchases? Even though we don’t belong to a gym with … Read More about All Dressed Up and No Place to Go: Non-Essential Shopping
Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: Cashmere-Blend Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Tuesday, ladies! I found this sweater last week while doing my cashmere sweater roundup, and it’s been on my mind. Love the clean lines, the deep V, the sweater/tuxedo vibe — to speak nothing of the discount! My primary … Read More about Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: Cashmere-Blend Cardigan
Happy President’s Day! The Top 25 Sales!
Happy President’s Day! Here are some of the best sales… – Last Call by Neiman Marcus: Feb. 20 only: take an extra 60% off designer styles, 3 hours only! – Ann Taylor: Take an extra 50% off sale styles and 40-50% off select styles with code ANNSPRING. – LOFT: Huge sale, with prices up to … Read More about Happy President’s Day! The Top 25 Sales!
Holiday Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I’ve been buying a ton of cardigans lately, and I got this one a few weeks ago. I love Splendid in general for great quality cotton and casual wear — and now with The Outnet’s Friends & Family sale, you can get an extra 20% off until … Read More about Holiday 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.) – LitReactor rounds up 20 common grammar mistakes that everyone makes. – ForbesWomen has the scoop on a … Read More about Weekly News Update