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
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Silk Lattice Neck Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh: cute black blouse from White House|Black Market. I always like latticework on a high scoopneck like this, and the silk looks breezy yet professional. It was $88, but is now marked to $49.99. Silk Lattice Neck Blouse Seen a … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Silk Lattice Neck Blouse
Coffee Break – Sabir
A stacked oxford can be a nice way to get some height without the pain of pumps. This merlot pair from Taryn Rose seems perfect for the office — I’d wear the shoes with black, navy, gray, beige, brown, or even — yes — with some of the red trousers we’re seeing this season. And, … Read More about Coffee Break – Sabir
How to Decorate Your First Real Apartment
Update: We still stand by this advice on how to decorate your first real apartment — links have also been updated below. Reader R wonders about how to decorate her first apartment after grad school… I’m about to graduate law school and will be moving into my first “grown up” apartment soon. I’ve never really had … Read More about How to Decorate Your First Real Apartment
Thursday’s TPS Report: V Neck Long Sleeve Pleated A Line
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. The doo.ri for Impulse collection is available now at Macy’s, and I must say there are a lot of cute dresses. So many, in fact, that it was hard to pick which to feature! I think this blue dress is … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: V Neck Long Sleeve Pleated A Line