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
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: ‘Amil – Habitat’ Round Collar Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader M writes in to recommend this Theory blazer: “I LOVE this blazer. I tried it on, and it is so flattering. Not sure how they got the collar to stay down in the picture; I thought it was collar-less … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: ‘Amil – Habitat’ Round Collar Blazer
Friday’s TPS Report: Twist-Waist Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I tip my hat to Lucky magazine: I saw a Tiana B. dress listed in it as an editor’s pick (or something like that), which sent me to HSN, where I promptly found a ton of cute Tiana B. dresses. … Read More about Friday’s TPS Report: Twist-Waist Dress
Coffee Break – Wrap Around Gemstone Ring
Hello: great statement ring for the office. I think statement rings can be totally appropriate for the office — but the trick is to wear ones without too much bling. This sterling silver ring with black mother of pearl and sapphires is perfect — interesting and bold without being in your face. It’s $670 at … Read More about Coffee Break – Wrap Around Gemstone Ring