The Personal Shopper (TPS)

Advice on what to wear to work and office attire.

  • Stocking Stuffer Idea: Birthday Cake Gum

    So here’s today’s little gift idea, which I think would be perfect for stocking stuffers: gourmet gum. I saw this first at World Market (we go there every holiday season to get a “beers of the world” for a friend who’s really into beer), and I spied this at checkout; the last time I went…

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  • Weekend Open Thread

    Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I think this top is really, really pretty. I nearly included it in my roundup of ideas for holiday office party outfits, but ultimately decided the peekaboo lace was a bit too… well, peekaboo for most work events. But I like, and would consider wearing to a…

  • Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Knit Grid Skirt

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. What can I say — I’m a sucker for a grid skirt. We’ve seen some high-end versions, but I don’t think I’ve seen one for under $50 that I liked as much as this one. It’s available in sizes XS-XXL for $29.97 ($59…

  • Gift Idea: Amazon Echo

    My brother and I have a history of gifting my mother robots. TiVo and Roomba are the two that stand out, but I’m sure there have been others through the years. This year, for her birthday (Dec. 2), we got her the Amazon Echo. I’ve had one for a few months now, and as far as…