• Coffee Break: Ruby Flat

    Ooh: I’m always excited to see a sleek but comfortable flat, and this keyhole flat from Sam Edelman looks fabulous — and it’s on sale. Of course the sapphire blue caught my eye, but it comes in a zillion colors at Amazon (with some lucky sizes as low as $44!), Zappos, and Nordstrom. The pictured…

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  • How to Find Sponsors at Work (Open Thread)

    I recently took part in an alumni discussion on how to ask for raises and other negotiation tips. I was intrigued when a lot of women in the group raised their hands for advice, telling stories of how they failed to get the raise, job, or promotion they deserved, despite following all the best negotiation…

  • Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Merino-Wool Jumper

    Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Personally, I tend to love this slouchy, sort of sweatshirt look for the weekend, but this is the first time I’ve seen something that could be appropriate for work as well. (But know your office, obviously!) I like that it’s…

  • Coffee Break: Grid-It! Organizer

    I think a reader recommended this — it’s a Grid-It! organizer with lots of little straps that hold things in place. I can see this as being helpful in a number of ways — if you’re the kind of person who carries a Mary Poppins–type of tote bag with a ton of space inside but…