Liking these posts? Follow Corporette on Twitter — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale.) – New York does a great round-up of “power belts” that would look great with a dress or sweater. – Forbes ranks the world’s 100 most powerful women. … Read More about Weekly Roundup
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Gap’s Striped Knee-High Socks
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Stick with us here: boot season IS coming up, after all. Perhaps we are insane, but we occasionally like to wear loud, colorful, crazy-patterned socks as our tiny way of — of what? Rebelling against adulthood and dress codes? Being … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Gap’s Striped Knee-High Socks
LinkedIn: When Catastrophe Strikes…
A few weeks ago, a good friend of ours accidentally hit the button on her LinkedIn account that invites your “friends” — ALL of them, every single person in your e-mail account. {related: here’s how to get the most out of your LinkedIn profile} She was horrified. Within minutes she became aware of the mistake … Read More about LinkedIn: When Catastrophe Strikes…
Thursday’s TPS Report: Jessica Howard Belted Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today’s post is suggested by reader J, who — like us — wears dresses as often as possible in the summertime. She recently purchased this dress, and notes that “for the price, the quality seems quite good (except for the belt, … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Jessica Howard Belted Dress
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Calvin Klein Dolly Pumps
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today’s suggestion comes from reader J, who gushes about these Calvin Klein Dolly shoes: I have literally walked several miles in them in a day and they (and my feet) held up great. They are a good height for pants … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Calvin Klein Dolly Pumps
Open Thread: Great Hair Cuts
A while back we got this e-mail from a reader, curious about great hair styles… Can you do a story on work appropriate hair cuts / styles? I’m getting a hair cut soon for interview season, and I’m looking for suggestions on savvy, sophisticated, work-appropriate haircuts. This is an excellent question, and we’re curious to … Read More about Open Thread: Great Hair Cuts
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Latico’s Bettina Tall Pleated Handbag
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Latico has a ton of really cute leather bags right now — lovely totes with lots of intelligent pockets and a cheerful interior fabric. Take, for example, this lovely North/South tote. At 13″x10″x4.5″, it’s wide enough for any papers you … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Latico’s Bettina Tall Pleated Handbag
Reader mail: How to look professional while suffering from a visible medical condition?
Today’s reader mail has to do with a difficult subject: how to look professional while suffering from a visible medical ailment. I have a question that I haven’t seen addressed on your blog before, so I’m hoping you can help me. What is your advice on maintaining a professional appearance while suffering from a visible … Read More about Reader mail: How to look professional while suffering from a visible medical condition?
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Tomas Maier Cashmere Sweater
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Hello, lovely cashmere sweater at 60% off. We love the basic color, and the fact that it would look great over a sundress as well as with a pair of trousers or a pencil skirt. It was $935 at Yoox.com, … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Tomas Maier Cashmere Sweater
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Pictured: Lolita “Love My Martini” “Shopaholic II Martini, 7.5 oz, available at Macys.com for $19.99.
Weekly Roundup
Liking these posts? Follow Corporette on Twitter — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale.) – Poor Hillary – someone asks her what her husband thinks of Secretary of State issues, and then the media accuse her of having a bad hair day … Read More about Weekly Roundup
Bargain Friday’s TPS: Banana Republic’s Cotton Lattice Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’re loving this simple cotton tee from Banana Republic with an intricate lattice pattern near the neck. It’s available in anchor blue (pictured) and black, and — maybe it’s just us — but we would totally ignore that “dry clean” … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS: Banana Republic’s Cotton Lattice Top