Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This week’s guest posts are from one of my best friends since college, who we’ve called Auntie M when she’s guest posted for us in the past (taking a week of TPS reports back in 2011, as well as sharing her … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Contrast Trip Jacket
Happy 6th Birthday, Corporette (And, Meet Our New Editor!)
Behold: the first ever TPS report, posted six years ago today. Of course, it was blue. And of course it was a sheath dress. (Love me or hate me, at least I’m consistent.) I feel like I say this every year, but it’s true: I am always awed and humbled by how this site has … Read More about Happy 6th Birthday, Corporette (And, Meet Our New Editor!)
Introducing… CorporetteMoms, a Request for Guest Bloggers, and Some Kat News
SO. I’ve kept a few creative endeavors on the down-low, and now is the time to share! (Gulp!) The CorporetteMoms Newsletter Longtime Corporette readers may remember that when I announced my pregnancy with Jack (now 2.5 years old) I ALSO announced that I’d be starting a new newsletter, devoted entirely to pregnancy, navigating maternity leave, … Read More about Introducing… CorporetteMoms, a Request for Guest Bloggers, and Some Kat News
What Would YOU Like to See on Corporette?
I thought I’d take a departure from our regularly scheduled programming to ask you guys what kind of content you’d like to see on Corporette that you’re not already seeing. I’ve been brainstorming some ideas for new articles — some based on magazine headlines! — and thought I’d throw out a few: Free Yourself: How … Read More about What Would YOU Like to See on Corporette?
360 Review: Olivia Pope of Scandal
How do you feel about Olivia Pope’s clothes on Scandal? Let’s discuss her character’s fashion choices! (It has been eons since we did a 360 Review — if you’re not familiar with them, our reviews examine a fictional “professional” woman’s attire and critique the wardrobe from all perspectives: underling, boss, friend.) Readers have been fans … Read More about 360 Review: Olivia Pope of Scandal
Seeking an Editor for Corporette
Update: The position has been filled. Thank you to everyone who applied! Hi guys! I’ve decided to bring on an editor to help me here at the blog — on the off chance any of you know anyone who might be interested, I thought I’d post the job listing here as well. The full details … Read More about Seeking an Editor for Corporette
Open Thread: Resolutions
Do your resolutions ever really change? Kat kicks it way back and looks at her resolutions from 2006.
Beauty Wednesday: How to Apply Mascara
This may well be one of those moments where I’m the insane one, but here’s a question for today’s open thread: how do you apply mascara? I’ll admit: I haven’t done a total survey of the field here, but every YouTube makeup tutorial I’ve ever seen has women applying mascara as the very last step … Read More about Beauty Wednesday: How to Apply Mascara
Planning Company Travel Six Months Away — While Secretly Pregnant
When should you tell your boss that you’re pregnant? Are there any circumstances where you should tell your boss earlier rather than later? My husband and I are expecting our first child. I haven’t told anyone at work yet, since we’re still in the first trimester (due in June). I’m two years into my current … Read More about Planning Company Travel Six Months Away — While Secretly Pregnant
What Are Your Shopping Habits for Workwear? Moratoriums, Spreadsheets, and Crop Rotation
2020 Update: We still love this discussion on shopping habits for workwear — you may also want to check out our most recent discussion on whether you should buy duplicates of your favorite clothes. Silly question, right — how do you shop? But if I’ve learned one thing while doing this blog, everyone has their … Read More about What Are Your Shopping Habits for Workwear? Moratoriums, Spreadsheets, and Crop Rotation
How to Plan a Vacation
2019 Update: We still stand by this discussion on how to plan a vacation like a boss (don’t miss the commenters’ advice!) — but you may also want to check out some of our more recent discussion about vacations and work, including how to take the stress out of vacation planning. It seems counter intuitive, … Read More about How to Plan a Vacation
Weekly News Update
Like these posts? Follow us on Twitter or 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.) You can also follow us on Pinterest or Instagram. Forbes came out with their yearly list of the Top 100 … Read More about Weekly News Update