A young lawyer belatedly realized she had body odor, and worried that her colleagues might view her as less polished or professional.
Coffee Break: Abstract Print Luxe Scarf
We’re liking this great black and blue silk/cashmere scarf from Ann Taylor. We love the colors, as well as the fabric blend — and we like that the fringe at the ends is minimal. It’s $58 at AnnTaylor.com. Abstract Print Luxe Scarf (L-0)
Beauty Friday: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Oh. My. Goodness. A commenter mentioned this a few days ago, and we had to pass along: According to AOL’s Stylist, L’Oreal will be removing Shu Uemura from all U.S. stores by the end of 2010 — meaning our beloved eyelash curler will now be much harder to come by. We haven’t found anything better … Read More about Beauty Friday: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: BB Dakota Daphne Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We like this cool white top from BB Dakota, with just enough detailing to make it really interesting. We like the knotted bits at the scoopneck; we also like loose fit of it — we’d wear it tucked into a … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: BB Dakota Daphne Top
Members Only: Which Professional Organizations to Join?
Today, reader D wonders which professional organizations to join for the biggest bang for her buck in terms of time and energy: My firm expects/requires us to join a professional organization, which presumably leads to networking which eventually leads to clients. Some attorneys are members of the Bar Association relevant to their practice area. The … Read More about Members Only: Which Professional Organizations to Join?
Thursday’s TPS Report: Paisley Dye Burnout 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We know: not for everyone. Still, we must say that we’ve come back to this cardigan and considered it for a few weeks for a TPS. We like the paisley pattern, as well as the soothing spring color. We’d wear … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Paisley Dye Burnout 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan
Weekly News Update (And — Come See Us In Miami!)
Liking these posts? Follow us on Twitter or fan us on Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale.) – As we may have mentioned, we’ll be heading to Miami this Thursday night (!) to help host an event at the Dadeland … Read More about Weekly News Update (And — Come See Us In Miami!)
Suit of the Week
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. This week, we’re liking … Read More about Suit of the Week
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Split Neck Stretch Cotton Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader J wrote to us with a question about the plus-sized version of this dress: “What do you think about this? Sometimes its hard to know how it would drape but I think (from the picture) that it has good … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Split Neck Stretch Cotton Sheath Dress
How To Keep A Wrap Dress Closed
Today’s reader mail presents us with a great question about wrap dresses for the office… specifically, how to keep a wrap dress closed! Here’s her question: I am continually more frustrated with trying to monitor my wrap dresses to ensure that the flap upon my lap/knees is “closed.” Do the readers have any suggestions? There … Read More about How To Keep A Wrap Dress Closed
Tuesday’s TPS Report: ‘Ultimate Weave’ Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today’s dress was recommended by reader A, who notes: “I just ordered this dress and love the simple but flattering cut. It’s also long enough for work & fabric can be hand washed/machine washed (though it says dry clean). Would … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: ‘Ultimate Weave’ Dress
Coffee Break: Bobbie Pump
We’ve been enamored of the brand Volatile since we saw a very fashionable woman wearing a pair of their shoes. (Alas, we can’t remember if she was a personal style blogger or if she was featured in one of those “women on the street” things in a magazine.) But: the brand is part of 6pm.com’s … Read More about Coffee Break: Bobbie Pump