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  • Tuesday’s TPS Report: Benita Blazer

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I have mixed feelings about silk blazers: on the one hand, yay breathability! On the other hand, boo wrinkles and inappropriate-for-day shinyness. Still, I’d give this cute orange blazer a try by Lauren by Ralph Lauren — the slight shaping…

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  • Coffee Break – Skinny Leather Belt

    A colorful skinny belt can be a great way to accessorize cardigans, sheath dresses, and otherwise neutral outfits — and J.Crew has a ton of great colors at a reasonable $34.50. I particularly like the “peacock feather,” pictured, but the “dazzling sun” yellow and neon pink and orange are all pretty great. Skinny Leather Belt…

  • Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Non-Iron Tailored Fit Mini Houndstooth Dress Shirt with XLA

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Amidst all the polka dots, abstract prints, and other occasionally crazy patterns that I endorse, sometimes one just wants a simple, small, repeating pattern, like houndstooth. And lo and behold, Brooks Brothers has these great houndstooth blouses on sale —…

  • Coffee Break – Candy Tri Zip Satchel

    I love the look of this Rebecca Minkoff leather satchel, even though I normally prefer nylon (for weight reasons) for satchels this large. eBags has a nice sale going today, too, which brings the price from $525 to $420 with free shipping. It’s available in black and taupe. Rebecca Minkoff Candy Tri Zip Satchel (L-2)