Sometimes, an unusual skinny belt is just what you need to elevate an otherwise boring outfit. For example, I think this foiled metallic skinny belt from Express would look really great with, say, navy trousers, a navy cardigan, with perhaps a bit of a purple tank or blouse sticking out. Oooh, or a gray-on-gray ensemble … Read More about Coffee Break – Foiled Metallic Skinny Belt
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Red Peaked Lapel Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. In general, I love Smythe blazers. This peaked lapel blazer (shown here in red; Bergdorf’s has it in blue) looks absolutely worth the splurge. It’s a standout piece, it’s interesting, it’s professional, and it’s gorgeous. Love the vents at the … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Red Peaked Lapel Blazer
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Sivan Gathered V-Neck T-Shirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Bluefly is having some killer sales right now — clearance is up to an extra 40% off. I like this periwinkle tee (which has a matching wool blazer if you like to coordinate colors like that), as well as another … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Sivan Gathered V-Neck T-Shirt
Coffee Break – Zuma Beach Kelsey Shoulder Bag
Hooray for crinkled patent leather tote bags in “deep African violet.” And animal print lining! I wish this bag came with a leetle bit more organization inside it (a pocket for my cell phone, perhaps) but sometimes you just want a big space to throw stuff. Gorgeous. This baby is on sale, too — was … Read More about Coffee Break – Zuma Beach Kelsey Shoulder Bag
Thursday’s TPS Report: Ruched Sleeve Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Whoa, you guys, I think this is a first: there is a cobalt version of this blazer available, and I actually prefer the grey. (The cobalt’s up there, though.) Something about the slightly heathered gray strikes me as just a … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Ruched Sleeve Jacket
Suit of the Week: Ann Taylor
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. Oooh: I … Read More about Suit of the Week: Ann Taylor
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cuillin Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This is an unusual dress — and yet, it reminds me of Akris’s scene-printed dresses from a few seasons ago. I like the relaxed “fit and flare” style, the ruching at the top, and the heavy silk. With a dark … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cuillin Dress
Coffee Break – Ramona Pumps
Sometimes, you just want a great black pump. These Sofft Ramona heels are unusual for a comfort brand in that they’re really high — 3.5 inches! — but they have a 5/8″ platform, making them seem like they’re much lower than they are. I’m not a huge fan of platforms for the office, but I … Read More about Coffee Break – Ramona Pumps
Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Amara Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Wow. Take notes, ladies: this is how you do a contrast trim blazer. Love the fact that the trim is just on the lapels and pockets, not on the bottom hem of the jacket — and I love the shrunken, … Read More about Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Amara Blazer
Kat’s Top 10 Labor Day Sales (and 16 others worth checking out)
Happy Labor Day, ladies! Below, I’ve rounded up some of the sales that I’d check out. I’ve bolded and numbered the ones that are my top picks: 1. Amazon: up to 60% off all shoes, and up to 50% off clothing. 2. Anthropologie is offering an extra 25% off all sale clothes. – Ann Taylor: … Read More about Kat’s Top 10 Labor Day Sales (and 16 others worth checking out)
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Pipelle Silk Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Hooray for the long weekend ahead! For today’s TPS, I’m loving this bright yellow silk blouse on deep discount at Dillard’s. The ruching, the sleeves, the woven silk — no wonder there are only lucky sizes left. It was $109, … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Pipelle Silk Blouse
Coffee Break – Elisa Handbag
I’ve always liked Brahmin handbags for quality, but this season they’ve got some amazing colors out — namely “Wisteria” (the plum pictured here in an Elisa handbag) and “Peacock,” a teal. The colors are dark — almost brooding! — but they pop all the same. The web does not do these beauties justice, especially with … Read More about Coffee Break – Elisa Handbag