Wow: I’m not that familiar with the brand Jean-Michel Cazabat, but apparently these shoes (which look really cute!) retail for around $345. Not today — one of 6pm.com’s sales of the day is this designer blowout (including these shoes) and they are now marked 86% off, down to $49.95. Insane! Inventory is going fast so … Read More about Coffee Break – Chika Pumps
Thursday’s TPS Report: Diagonal Strip Bodice Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. LOFT has a ton of cute dresses right now — including a bunch on sale for 50% off, including this striped bodice dress in both beet (pictured) and oxidized gray. I like the tiered ruffles on the top — particularly … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Diagonal Strip Bodice Dress
Suit of the Week: MaxStudio
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. It’s rare … Read More about Suit of the Week: MaxStudio
Coffee Break – Sapphire Pump
Reader E wrote in a while ago to recommend this good-looking shoe from Isola, the newest line from the same folks who make Sofft and Born shoes. She notes: “Had not tried the brand before, but it is a bit higher of a heel than a more black cherry patent pump I have from Soft. … Read More about Coffee Break – Sapphire Pump
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Trim Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Fit is everything with this kind of jacket — but I love all the little details on this wool jacket that its worth a try. Silver buttons, white and navy details on the trim, and Bemberg lining. Lovely. It’s $398 … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Trim Jacket
Coffee Break – Perfect Skinny Calf Hair Belt
I love royal blue, and the calf hair gives it a really interesting texture. I’d wear it on top of a dark blue cardigan with gray slacks and purple pumps. It’s $44 at Ann Taylor. Perfect Skinny Calf Hair Belt (L-2)
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Leather Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Wow: I haven’t seen a yellow leather jacket since the movie version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I love the clean, structural look to this Akris Punto jacket, though. It hadn’t occurred to me to wear yellow with beige and … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Leather Jacket
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Wrap Jersey Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I always like Boden’s prints, but I feel like they’re sometimes a lot in a dress. So I love that they turned it into a top — 4 great prints and 2 solids available in sizes 2-18 for $54. Wrap … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Wrap Jersey Top
Thursday’s TPS Report: Boat Neck Top w/ Georgette Sleeves
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh: I really love this top from AK Anne Klein. It’s a simple, floaty cotton top, but the georgette sleeves add a touch of feminity. It strikes me as the kind of thing that would look great under a jacket … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Boat Neck Top w/ Georgette Sleeves
Suit of the Week: Nanette Lepore
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. OK: I … Read More about Suit of the Week: Nanette Lepore
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Knit Herringbone Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Love this knit herringbone jacket from BR. It strikes me as the perfect shrunken blazer-but-not-a-blazer to wear on top of dresses and longer untucked tops. It’s $150 (available in regular and petites). Banana Republic Knit Herringbone Jacket Seen a great … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Knit Herringbone Jacket
Coffee Break – Stripeweb Large Weekender
How many LeSportsac Large Weekenders (Large Weekender LeSportsacs? hmmn) can one woman own before people think she’s seriously crazy? I already have two, but this one is calling my name — love that bright stripe against the blackness. (There’s another version of this with a gray/blue stripe in much more muted tones if the pink/orange … Read More about Coffee Break – Stripeweb Large Weekender