Reader E sent us this interesting query… Increasingly, I see ladies in all situations and events wearing pink or lip-colored lipstick. Seems like the days of Revlon’s Volcanic Red or Love That Red are now only in the print magazines. Or perhaps only when the lady is actually wearing red clothing (oh, that’s really dated, … Read More about Red, Pink, Nude — What’s Your Power Lip?
Tuesday’s TPS Report: New Vogue Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This strikes us as a lovely dress — in a bold color. We’d probably mute this for everyday office wear — a tweedy khaki-colored blazer, or a cable-knit gray sweater — we think we’d want to add texture as well … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: New Vogue Dress
Coffee Break: Naturalizer – Beacon
We got an e-mail from reader C, raving about this “Beacon” shoe: The heel is higher than it looks and oh-so-so-comfortable. I bought these to be able to commute in dress pants and heels (my comfy commuting flats only work with skirts b/c all my trousers are tailored to heel-length). From the subway stop, I … Read More about Coffee Break: Naturalizer – Beacon
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Windowpane Long Coat
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Monday! Today, we are digging this Marc by Marc Jacobs jacket. The double-buttoned trench is a classic look, but this strikes us as a colorful, fresh take on it. We particularly love the way the lines of the windowpane … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Windowpane Long Coat
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Our weekend recommendation: For some reason, we’re digging the idea of an oversized, colorful watch — this TKO one would be perfect to wear to brunch with, perhaps, a military green shirtdress or the like. We’d wear it loose on our wrist, a bit like a bracelet. … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Roundup
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.) – Reminder to all those in or near Minneapolis — we’ll be at the Southdale mall in Edina … Read More about Weekly News Roundup
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Criss Cross Drape Top – Plumbago Blue
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! Today we’re liking this top from Merona® Women’s Fit Solutions, which has a built-in Spandex “slimming layer.” It looks like a great basic for the summer. Shown here in “Plumbago Blue,” we also like the purple (“Martha’s Vineyard”) … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Criss Cross Drape Top – Plumbago Blue
Coffee Break: Neptune Avenue Stevie
This strikes us as a great, very fresh-looking canvas bag from Kate Spade — the floral design is beautiful, and the open top would allow you to shove a folder or notepad or two in there. It’s $295 at Zappos.com. Kate Spade – Neptune Avenue Stevie (Bluebell) (L-2)
Open Thread – Ode to Moms
Someone asked us this week whether we were planning on writing about Mother’s Day. Our initial thought was, um, no — because hey, while we all have them (and some of us are them), what is there of particular concern to professional women and overachieving chicks to discuss? Then we started thinking — behind so … Read More about Open Thread – Ode to Moms
Thursday’s TPS Report: Piped-and-twisted pocket cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’re liking this preppy sweater from J.Crew — we’d wear it with a gray trouser, white blouse, and some bold, luxe jewelry — perhaps a set of pearls as well as a gold cuff (worn on top of the sweater … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Piped-and-twisted pocket cardigan
Sponsored Post: Suits of the Week, from AK Anne Klein
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, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Today’s post is sponsored … Read More about Sponsored Post: Suits of the Week, from AK Anne Klein
Previously, on Corporette…
This time last year, here’s what was on our minds… What jewelry do you wear to the office? How seriously do you have to take the “dry clean only” warning? How Doable is the Untucked Shirt with Jacket? What to Wear to a Sailing Event in Mid-May?