Weekend Open Thread

Weekend Open Thread

Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I’m sure I’ve mentioned this cardigan before, but if the national events (and international events) of the past couple of weeks make you want to cook some recipes from McSweeney’s Blue Apron parody while you hunker down to order emergency preparedness supplies recommended by The Sweethome, I must say…

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Coffee Break: Kate Satchel

Coffee Break: Kate Satchel

This bag from Steven Alan comes in both merlot and ink green, and I kind of love the latter color. The satchel itself is very ladylike, and it reminds me of bags we’ve featured that were in the four-digit range, although it’s a lot more affordable at $395. It has a top handle as well…

pinstriped work dress

Thursday’s Workwear Report: Ella Sheath Dress

Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This pinstriped dress at Shabby Apple is one of their bestsellers, and it looks like a nice basic dress that’s a little bit different from the norm. (Note that it may appear shorter on the 5’11” model.) Since you can’t…

Suit of the Week: Topshop

Suit of the Week: Topshop

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. There are…