I’ve been eyeing these lovely waffled scarves on sale at Brooks Brothers. They’re available in five colors (black, pictured, as well as navy, beige, forest green, and ivory), and made of cashmere and silk. At 12″ wide it’s a little on the skinny side to use as a wrap, but depending on the weight of … Read More about Coffee Break – Cashmere and Silk Waffle Scarf
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Director dress in pinstripe Super 120s
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I always like a dress with sleeves — and yet they can be so difficult to find! This one, in J.Crew’s four-season Super 120s merino wool (in pinstripe) looks great. Note the darts both in front and in the back, … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Director dress in pinstripe Super 120s
Coffee Break – ‘Logo Crest’ Color Piping Leather Belt
What’s better than a blue leather skinny belt? A blue leather skinny belt with green piping, which I can see bringing a lot of personality even to a boring black dress. Love this belt from Vince Camuto, also available in black with white piping. It’s $38 at Nordstrom. Vince Camuto ‘Logo Crest’ Color Piping Leather … Read More about Coffee Break – ‘Logo Crest’ Color Piping Leather Belt
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Striped ‘Abelin’ Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Hot, hot blazer from HUGO. I particularly love the collar and lapel, both of which have a slightly different pattern than the horizontal stripes everywhere else. For some reason I’m seeing it with a mint pencil skirt and a blue … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Striped ‘Abelin’ Jacket
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Cap Sleeve Tee
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I was originally going recommend another top from The Limited, but then I started poking around the site and found this highly rated cap sleeve tee, available in 14(!) colors. Every comment talks about how comfortable it is, how soft, … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Cap Sleeve Tee
Coffee Break – Regina Coat
Yes, today’s Coffee Break recommendation is a wool coat — and yes, I’m aware it’s May. But come on: the off season is a great time to snap up sales on quality pieces, including this adorable coat from Soia & Kyo, a sister brand to Mackage. I like the fact that it’s a bit different … Read More about Coffee Break – Regina Coat
Thursday’s TPS Report: Sleeveless Shift Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Sometimes, you just want a great basic… like this sleeveless shift dress in navy, available in sizes 2-16. Love the vertical seaming, the scoop neckline (flattering!) and the thick straps. This is $109.99 at Lord & Taylor, but code MOM … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Sleeveless Shift Dress
Suit of the Week: BOSS Black
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. This is … Read More about Suit of the Week: BOSS Black
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Faux Wrap Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ooh: I really like this MICHAEL Michael Kors faux-wrap dress. It comes in so many other iterations (long-sleeves! prints! plus sizes! petites!) it’s hard to believe I haven’t noticed it before, but I like the plain, cap-sleeved navy one that … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Faux Wrap Dress
Coffee Break – Michelle Black Patent Pump
A while back a reader wrote in wondering how to walk quietly in heels — and while a number of readers noted that they loved the sound their clicking heels made on hard floors, I still think there are some places that a quiet shoe is best, such as when walking the otherwise quiet halls … Read More about Coffee Break – Michelle Black Patent Pump
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 … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Benita Blazer
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 … Read More about Coffee Break – Skinny Leather Belt