I always like a light beige shoe, but the colorful pops of color here (choose either citron/green, pictured, or rose/salmon) are really chic. In addition to being cute peep toes, these shoes — like all others by olsenHaus — are 100% animal-free and cruelty free. They’re $210 at Amazon, but use code 2012MOM2 to get … Read More about Coffee Break – Bangkok Open-Toe Pump
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Short-Sleeved Bondage Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Yes, the model looks like she’s about to willfully chew on her hair, and the dress is named “bondage dress,” but this is probably one of the top 5 dresses I’ve seen on the web lately that I’ve really liked. … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Short-Sleeved Bondage Dress
Coffee Break – Alicia Halo Druzy Rectangle Studs, Rose Gold
These gorgeous studs are doubly on trend: they’re plated with rose gold (hot), as well as druzy quartz (also hot). I like the rough rock mixed with the pretty pink, and I could see the earrings being very pretty against certain skin tones. The pair is $125 at Charm & Chain. Alicia Halo Druzy Rectangle … Read More about Coffee Break – Alicia Halo Druzy Rectangle Studs, Rose Gold
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: ‘Drape’ Restructured Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Love. Love! Love. This wrapped pleat design by Rachel Roy looks flattering and powerful, without looking overly messy or deconstructed. It’s $498 and available at Nordstrom for preorder. Rachel Roy ‘Drape’ Restructured Jacket Seen a great piece you’d like to … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: ‘Drape’ Restructured Jacket
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Lightweight Tab Sleeve Patterned Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m normally opposed to buying prints from downmarket stores like Old Navy for a variety of reasons (they’re they’re rarely flattering, the seams and pieces rarely look good, and they’re memorable enough that you can’t even wear them often), but … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Lightweight Tab Sleeve Patterned Top
Coffee Break – ‘Roseau Croco’ Shoulder Bag
Longchamp is famous — at least among our set — for their versatile nylon bags, but a ton of readers over the years have also expressed their love for Longchap’s leather bags. This brilliant blue tote bag (with a simple but effective toggle closure) looks great — I love the bright interior (it almost reminds … Read More about Coffee Break – ‘Roseau Croco’ Shoulder Bag
Thursday’s TPS Report: Gibson Linen One-Button Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Look, look: a cute linen blazer, highly rated, available in 5 colors, AND it’s only $88! My favorite might be the cornflower blue, but I also really like the kelly green one. It’s $88 at Nordstrom. Gibson Linen One-Button Blazer … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Gibson Linen One-Button Blazer
Suit of the Week: Donna Karan
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. Toffee brown … Read More about Suit of the Week: Donna Karan
Wednesday’s TPS Report: No. 2 Pencil Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. J.Crew has been featuring a pair of their cropped pants in this “Pop Art” pattern — it’s a crazy effect, definitely part of the “party pants” trend going on right now. But take the same pattern and put it on … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: No. 2 Pencil Skirt
Coffee Break – Open Flower Brooch
Most of my brooch collection comes from the days when I went to flea markets over the weekend, scouring for great vintage finds, and I’m always kind of amazed how brooches I picked up in college have grown with me over the years. This brooch reminds me of one of my favorites — the wide … Read More about Coffee Break – Open Flower Brooch
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Washed Seersucker Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Say what you will about seersucker: I think it’s a fun preppy classic for the office. While head-to-toe seersucker is a bit much (which is not to say I haven’t known men who wear it H2T), I like it best … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Washed Seersucker Jacket
Coffee Break – Rhianna Heels
For the pros with heels out there: I am in love with these RSVP heels. They look stylish and chic, and I love the multitude of colors they come in. Do note, though: they are almost 5 inches high!! They were $79, but are now marked to $54 at Zappos. rsvp – Rhianna (Taupe) – … Read More about Coffee Break – Rhianna Heels