OK. Cute green bag. Nice leather, nice details (feet on the bottom, toggle closure, interior pockets), GREAT sale ($428 to $165), great brand in general (I love Furla). BUT: for some reason, although I have posted a thousand “shopper totes” before, this one annoys me. Why must we call it a “shopper” tote? Granted, I … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Anemone’ Shopper Tote
Thursday’s TPS Report: ‘Graphic Flecks’ Print Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I like this sheath dress from Chaus. The knot detail looks flattering, the neckline and hemline are both 100% office appropriate, and — hooray! — they direct you to “hand wash,” not “dry clean.” The print and cut both remind … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: ‘Graphic Flecks’ Print Dress
Suit of the Week: Theory
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. Something about … Read More about Suit of the Week: Theory
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Herringbone Tweed Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Wednesday! I’m digging this herringbone tweed sheath dress — lovely V-neck, cool fold details at the collar, and a faux-leather inset belt — nice, nice, and nice. It’s available in sizes 2-16 for $139 at Nordstrom. Anne Klein Herringbone … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Herringbone Tweed Sheath Dress
Coffee Break: Victoire Patent Leather Skimmer
Neiman Marcus has some killer sales on shoes, with most marked at least 50% off (including a healthy selection of Cole Haan, Manolo Blahnik, and Maison Martin Margiela, all in lucky sizes). For today’s coffee break I’m liking this lovely skimmer (which would probably be a great nude-for-me shoe for some women). I love the … Read More about Coffee Break: Victoire Patent Leather Skimmer
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Pleated Silk Crepe Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. While the secretary blouse (also called, sigh, the pussy-bow blouse) trend continues to go strong, I’m loving the simpler split-neck blouses we’re starting to see, such as this J.Crew one. They strike me as less fussy than a silk collar, … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Pleated Silk Crepe Blouse
Coffee Break: Painted Edge Market Wristlet
I continue to see more and more wristlets. I like the soft leather on this one from Banana Republic, and particularly the details in a contrasting color — here it’s pink against the orange; on some of the other wristlets it’s blue against gray, or orange against berry. Nice. It’s $59. Painted Edge Market Wristlet … Read More about Coffee Break: Painted Edge Market Wristlet
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Aviator Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Monday! After the Week of the Dress, I thought I’d look for a good splurge-worthy non-dress item — and I’m digging this boucle blazer with black pockets and black stripes streamlining the back. Tres cool. It’s $535 at ShopBop … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Aviator Blazer
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Textured Knit Pleated Skirt Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! Thus ends what has unwittingly become the Week of the Dress — all TPS reports were dresses. Why break a streak like that? I’m really liking this ladylike dress from LOFT, including the nice thick knit. It is … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Textured Knit Pleated Skirt Dress
Coffee Break: Celeste d’Orsay Pumps
I like these dark purple pumps from Vince — I always love a good suede d’orsay pump with a reasonable(ish) 3″ heel, and we all know I love purple pumps. Now, I would call this dark purple color a “wine,” or maybe even an “eggplant,” — but not “pomegranate.” I always think of pomegranates as … Read More about Coffee Break: Celeste d’Orsay Pumps
Thursday’s TPS Report: Sleeveless Ponté Sheath Dress with Pockets
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader S wrote in to note: “You have featured this dress before, but I wanted to let you know it is now available in gorgeous new fall colors. I now own it in four. It is inexpensive and WONDERFUL.” Given … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Sleeveless Ponté Sheath Dress with Pockets
Suit of the Week: Boden
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. Boden recently … Read More about Suit of the Week: Boden