• Frugal Friday: Pleated Sleeveless Blouse

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I was just in Uniqlo the other day, and this pleated sleeveless blouse was being displayed with tons of bottoms. It’s difficult to find a single view that shows how pretty it is from both the front and back, but…

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  • Coffee Break: ‘Friar’ Shopper

    Hobo is a solid brand for affordable, quality leather. They have a very popular, long-running bestseller, the Lauren wallet, but today I’m featuring this shoulder bag, the Friar. Note that the leather has a soft, distressed look to it, which can be great, but some colors may veer a little too far into the “ooh, she needs…

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    How to Choose a Home Security System

    We haven’t talked about home security systems before, and a recent comment thread spurred us to give the topic its own post. While you may find it hard to name many companies beyond ADT (the country’s biggest security company), new technology has opened the market to lots of competitors. Some of those, like SimpliSafe (which a few readers have…

  • Suit of the Week: Boss

    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.  Happy hump day,…