How should you change your spending in a recession? The readers took a poll, and these were the results…
Office Staples — Tech Edition
Please note: this article was updated in 2011. Welcome to Week Three in our series on Office Staples! We’ve talked about toiletries and clothes to keep in your office — this week, we’re delving into tech-y goodness. Gadgets 1. Refrigerator — Yes, we’re putting this in with the gadgets. A tiny fridge is great for … Read More about Office Staples — Tech Edition
Poll: Have you done anything differently with your money?
Monopoly Justice,originally uploaded by mtsofan Okay: it seems safe to say we’re in the midst of a financial crisis. But how is it affecting you? Less cabs? More sleepless nights? More days of “breakfast for dinner“? Take our poll and then weigh in, in the comments… we’re curious!
Office Staples – Clothing Edition
Last week we covered what toiletry supplies you may want to keep in your office — this week, we thought we’d give our recommendations on clothing to keep in your office. (In the coming weeks we’ll also tackle foodstuffs and gadgetry.) 1. A suit. The goal of the suit is to be able to look … Read More about Office Staples – Clothing Edition
Office Staples: Toiletry Edition
As hundreds of new lawyers, MBAs, and other professionals head to work for the start of their jobs, we thought we’d round up some supplies that everyone needs in their office. In future editions we’ll tackle office supplies and gadgetry, but for now, here’s what you should pick up on your next trip to Drugstore.com. … Read More about Office Staples: Toiletry Edition
Poll Results: Day to Night Transitions
Update: We still think this is a great discussion on day to night transitions — you may also want to check out our recent post on what to avoid in “desk to dinner” dresses. About a week ago we asked you how you handled the much-talked-about day-to-night transition — do you change outfits entirely? change … Read More about Poll Results: Day to Night Transitions
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.) – Forbes advises what to look for in good cashmere. We agree wholeheartedly with their tip to not buy online — there’s a huge difference in quality. We’ve … Read More about Weekly Roundup
Poll: How do you handle the day to night transition?
A few weeks ago on Project Runway the contestants had to design a look to take Brooke Shields’ character on Lipstick Jungle from “day to evening” in a single look. We wanted to scream at the television — we’ve never bought into the idea that women want to wear their office garb out for the … Read More about Poll: How do you handle the day to night transition?
Poll Results: There are some surprises in your every day makeup bag!
Last week we asked you guys what was in your makeup bag for daily office wear. There were a few surprises… We’d also love to get some comments from you guys on what your favorite products are — comment away! Only 49% of you wear blush on a daily basis. For some reason we NEVER … Read More about Poll Results: There are some surprises in your every day makeup bag!
Tool of the Trade: Retail Me Not
For the busy woman, shopping online is sometimes all the schedule will allow. (Whose bright idea was it to have store hours from 10 AM to 8 PM, anyway?) It’s actually our preferred mode of shopping — so long as we don’t pay for shipping. For some reason, no matter how great of a discount … Read More about Tool of the Trade: Retail Me Not
Poll Results: We’re a motley crew of investors
A week or so ago we asked, how do you invest? The answers were pretty evenly divided… the poll is still open, but at the moment this is how things are looking: 4% of you said you spent your money on Cosmos and Manolos 40% of you said your focus was getting out of debt … Read More about Poll Results: We’re a motley crew of investors
10 Things: About the Art Of Saying Goodbye*
As the summer dwindles for summer classes of future MBAs and JDs, we thought we’d give some advice on how to say goodbye (and hello).