2020 Update: We still stand by this discussion on making personal calls while you’re on the clock — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion of how to handle necessary personal calls at work, as well as our more recent discussions about how to plan a wedding while working full … Read More about How to Handle Personal Phone Calls at Work (And: How to Plan Your Wedding During Office Hours)
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Embellished sweater jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We all know I love a good sweater jacket, and this one is no exception — even with the “eye-catching embellishment,” which looks (to my eyes, at least) muted enough for the workday. I’m intrigued by the “special yarn” that … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Embellished sweater jacket
Coffee Break: “Capri” Blue Stone and Long Necklace
Endless recently expanded its jewelry section quite a bit — which is great if you’re like me and hate paying for shipping or returns. The section includes this lovely necklace, which strikes me as a great way to add some pizazz to a simple boatneck or turtleneck sweater. I particularly like the cloudy blue stones! … Read More about Coffee Break: “Capri” Blue Stone and Long Necklace
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Boutonniere blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. For this morning’s TPS, I’m loving this boiled wool blazer from J.Crew. The contrast trim is interesting without being mumsy, and I love the pockets (particularly the third one). It’s available in three colors (black, brown and gray) for $198 … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Boutonniere blazer
Coffee Break: My Skins Lingerie
Although summer is normally the time you think about the importance of having underwear to match your skin color (white pants, anyone?) the winter can also be problematic — light-colored blouses, sweaters, and layering pieces like t-shirts can all leave you a bit “exposed.” While a camisole can sometimes be an answer, a surer bet … Read More about Coffee Break: My Skins Lingerie
The Hunt: Shrunken Blazers and Sweater Blazers
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Shrunken Blazers and Sweater Blazers
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Full-Leg Pants
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Monday! Today we are loving these full leg pants by Giambattista Valli. Love the dramatically wide leg, as well as the multicolored tweed. Gorgeous! They’re on sale at Neiman Marcus — were $1080, now $378 (limited sizes only). Giambattista … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Full-Leg Pants
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. 6pm.com is having some crazy sales on pretty much everything today — designer clothes, shoes, bags, sunglasses — and there are some great items in there, for work and play. This weekend I’m wishing I had a pair of these Loeffler Randall boots — the super small … 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.) – If you’ve always wanted a freshly poached egg for lunch but couldn’t figure out how to swing … Read More about Weekly News Update
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Seamless sweater
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! Today I like this simple seamless sweater from Talbots, currently 50% off — I like that it’s machine washable, available in 9 colors, as well as in regular, petites, plus sizes, and plus-sized petites. I particularly like the … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Seamless sweater
Coffee Break: Caroline Pleated Leather Tote
Love this leather bag from Badgley Mischka Platinum Label, available in both black and brown. The pleats look great, and while I normally don’t like the look of the crossbody, I could actually see this one being a versatile look. The bag was $498, but as part of Bloomie’s sale it’s marked to $373.50. Badgley … Read More about Coffee Break: Caroline Pleated Leather Tote
How I Use Remember The Milk
I’ve posted before of my love for Remember the Milk, but it’s come up in two separate conversations I had recently, so I thought I’d post on it again. As a reminder, this is a free, web-based application, and it e-mails you when your “due date” is up. (You can also check items off it … Read More about How I Use Remember The Milk