Readers turned me on to this best-selling raincoat a few years ago and I’m surprised to see I’ve never featured it — so here’s a little review of my Girl on the Go trench coat.
Commuting Hall of Fame: Girl on the Go Trench
Backpacks for Work
Are there any backpacks that are stylish and large enough to hold file folders, binders and more on your commute from work? Backpacks are super trendy right now, but all of the really stylish bags are far too small for file folders or work papers. I was just at an event where I saw a young lawyer … Read More about Backpacks for Work
Coffee Break: Inside Out Umbrella
Spring is coming — or so they say. This inside-out umbrella looks like a great option for when spring rains start…
The Best Winter Coats to Wear On Your Commute
There are a ton of great deals to be had on winter coats for your commute — and I’d love to know if you’re on Team Wool or Team Down!
How to Buy a Great Winter Coat
How can you find a great winter coat, or know when it’s time to invest in great winter coats in general?
How to Style a Sweater as a Layering Piece
I recently saw some interesting photos at Banana Republic of sweaters styled as a layering piece, and since it IS that season where you may or may not need a sweater or cardigan, depending on temperature, wind, humidity, office AC, etc., I thought it might make an interesting discussion. If you’re not actively wearing the … Read More about How to Style a Sweater as a Layering Piece
How to Commute to Work on a Bike and Still Look Polished
If you’ve decided to be more active (and get a little stress relief), save money, and feel like you’re doing something to help the environment by no longer relying on your car to get to the office, you may be wondering how to commute to work on a bike and still look polished. We recently … Read More about How to Commute to Work on a Bike and Still Look Polished
Near or Far: Do the Benefits of Living Closer to Work Outweigh the Cons?
There’s an amusing Streeteasy ad campaign in a lot of NYC subway stations right now, with Venn(ish) diagrams like this one, and I thought it might make for an interesting discussion here. Why did you choose to live where you do? What do you think the benefits of living closer to work are — vs. … Read More about Near or Far: Do the Benefits of Living Closer to Work Outweigh the Cons?
The Best Commuting Shoes in 2018: Stylish, Comfortable, AND Practical?
Reader D wrote in, asking us to update our older post on the best commuting shoes — so let’s discuss, particularly since the weather is finally getting warmer! Here’s her question: Can you please update the ‘The Best Commuting Shoes‘ post? I left my Born Crown Collection nadine’s at a hotel by accident a few months ago … Read More about The Best Commuting Shoes in 2018: Stylish, Comfortable, AND Practical?
Commuting Hall of Fame: Penny Boot
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Happy Weekend! This Sam Edelman boot has been around for a thousand years, and it’s very highly rated everywhere. It doesn’t go on sale very often, so this is a great opportunity to snap it up. Amazon has it as low as $102, Nordstrom has some lucky sizes in … Read More about Commuting Hall of Fame: Penny Boot
The Hunt: Waterproof, Weatherproof Shoes for Work
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Waterproof, Weatherproof Shoes for Work
Weekend Wednesday: The Best Flip Flops
Ladies, which are your favorite flip flops for your commute or for the weekends? Do you look for arch support, comfort, sustainability, or color? When we’ve talked about flip flops in the past, it’s almost always because we’re including them in a list of what not to wear to work — but because it’s Weekend Wednesday, flip flops are the main … Read More about Weekend Wednesday: The Best Flip Flops
