The strappy flat is my favorite kind of flat both for comfort and style reasons, but I really like the fact that the leather strap is removable here. The leather looks supple, and I like the shiny patent detail on the back. The shoes were $198, but are now marked to $99 at Brooks Brothers. … Read More about Coffee Break: Leather Ankle Strap Ballet Flats
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Cap-Sleeve Boatneck Top with Pleats
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This boatneck top looks like it would be amazing either by itself, under a suit jacket, or under a cardigan. I like the high neckline with the asymmetric pleat details, and the cap sleeves look like seamless extensions of the … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Cap-Sleeve Boatneck Top with Pleats
Coffee Break: Salux Beauty Skin Cloth
We’ve seen several Corporette readers raving about Salux cleansing cloths from Japan, and they sound like a great bet for winter skin. These nylon/polyester cloths are much bigger than a typical washcloth (about 11″ x 35″), and they’re machine washable, making them a much more sanitary choice than bath puffs/loofahs (ew). Salux fans say that they’re rough enough … Read More about Coffee Break: Salux Beauty Skin Cloth
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Ottoman-Inspired Pleated Cobalt Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This blazer probably won’t be for everyone, but I love it. Cobalt, one of my favorite colors, seemed to have a big surge in popularity (particularly for suits!) a year or two ago, then disappeared, but seems to be back … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Ottoman-Inspired Pleated Cobalt Jacket
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Blue Leopard Wrap Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Jones New York has a pretty great sale going: 50% off all sale styles. I like this dark blue faux wrap dress — simple, wearable, but fun. (It’s also machine washable, score.) It was $119, then marked to $59, but … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Blue Leopard Wrap Dress
Coffee Break: ‘2Jours Elite’ Leather Shopper
Wow: I love this bag. For some reason I’ve never felt this way about a Fendi — of course I know the designer, but none of their bags have ever been on my radar before. Gorgeous, gorgeous. This bag comes in five colors (!) and several different sizes; this bigger version is my favorite — … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘2Jours Elite’ Leather Shopper
Thursday’s TPS Report: Cashmere Audrey Sweater
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Readers have extolled the virtues of Talbots’ Audrey sweaters — they’re made from soft cashmere, hold up fantastically, are flattering, rarely have any pilling, etc., etc. Nice. They have a ton of solid colors, as well as a few limited sizes in a variety … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Cashmere Audrey Sweater
Suit of the Week: Antonio Melani
For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. For our … Read More about Suit of the Week: Antonio Melani
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Sullivan Check Print Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I thought the price here was a mistake — $425 to $141 for a Reiss blazer just seemed like too drastic a reduction. Then I saw the description: black/white — and thought, a-ha, no wonder it’s on sale. So I … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Sullivan Check Print Blazer
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Cap-Sleeve Stefan Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ve featured something very similar to this one before, so I’m a bit surprised that this dress has a different style name (Stefan vs. Gypsy). I like the horseshoe neckline, the loose cap sleeves, and the concealed back zipper. As always, a … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Cap-Sleeve Stefan Sheath Dress
Coffee Break: Tahitian Pearl Stud Earrings
Last Call has a number of colorful pearl studs from Majorica, and I’m liking them for a fun take on pearls. A Tahitian pearl necklace is on my bucket list, so I’m ogling these 8mm pearl stud earrings — beautiful. They were $56, then marked to $45, but with today’s 30% off they come down … Read More about Coffee Break: Tahitian Pearl Stud Earrings
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Amy Stretch-Crepe Wrap Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy New Year, guys! Net-a-Porter is having some amazing sales right now, with stuff as low as $10 and prices up to 80% off. There are, of course, lots of lucky sizes — I’d also put a lot of what’s … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Amy Stretch-Crepe Wrap Dress