Coffee Break – Fretwell Satchel

Zappos has a number of nice-looking Aldo purses for surprisingly affordable prices. This purple “Fretwell” (also available in cognac/bronze) looks great. I love the faux ostrich leather and the dark, dark purple. It’s (wow) $48 at Zappos. ALDO – Fretwell (Purple) – Bags and Luggage (L-2)

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Givenchy Soft Snap Jacket

Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Soft Snap Jacket

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. One of my favorite movies is “How To Steal A Million,” an old Audrey Hepburn/Peter O’Toole romantic comedy/heist movie. Part of getting ready for the big caper involves dressing Hepburn up like a cleaning lady. “Now what has that accomplished?”…

Coffee Break – Commando Tights

Coffee Break – Commando Tights

We are firmly into fall right now, and that means I am thinking tights. I had heard about Commando for years as being the best “opaque” tights, but it wasn’t until last year (when I got a pair for free at a Bare Necessities event, to be honest) that I tried them out — and…

Tuesday’s TPS Report: Sleeved Colorblock Dress

Tuesday’s TPS Report: Sleeved Colorblock Dress

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Tuesday! I think this is a really pretty, classy dress from Muse — and it looks comfortable, too. I particularly like the gathered ruching at the waist (flattering!), and call me crazy, but I think the polyester/spandex fabric has…