This post is sponsored by Thomas Laine, but written by your usual friendly blogger, Kat Griffin. I met the entrepreneur behind Thomas Laine — a woman named Eimear Thomas — a few months ago at a networking event, shortly before the jewelry site launched. I was interested, but it wasn’t until I attended a December … Read More about Sponsored Post: Thomas Laine’s Statement-Making Jewelry
Sponsored Post: Gemstone Jewelry from Gemvara
This post is sponsored by Gemvara, but written by Kat Griffin. Jewelry plays a huge part in most women’s working wardrobes — pieces can add color, personality, and sometimes even a dose of class. I tend to believe that jewelry should come in two varieties for the office — a) the best gemstones and the … Read More about Sponsored Post: Gemstone Jewelry from Gemvara
Office Must: T-Shirt Bras (Sponsored Post from Freshpair)
This post is written by Kat Griffin, but brought to you by Corporette sponsor, Freshpair. A long time ago, I used to wear all sorts of bras to work. Lacy bras! Bras with seams! I even had a few beautiful demi-cup bras that I got on a trip to Paris that really did not “contain … Read More about Office Must: T-Shirt Bras (Sponsored Post from Freshpair)
Sponsored Post: Party Shapewear, Brought to you by Freshpair
This post is sponsored by Freshpair, but written by your friendly blogger Kat Griffin. New Year’s Eve approaches, and I hope all of you have fun plans — and great outfits! If you need any help making a dress or top look *just so,* though, you may be turning to shapewear — and it may … Read More about Sponsored Post: Party Shapewear, Brought to you by Freshpair
Sponsored Post: Favorite Things, from The Affordable Style Network’s Buyer/Founder
This post is sponsored by The Affordable Style Network, but written by Kat Griffin. I had the pleasure to talk with Angie Stocklin, the founder and primary buyer for The Affordable Style Network. In 2005, she was a 28-year-old school psychologist when she started Sunglass Warehouse out of her home as a side project with … Read More about Sponsored Post: Favorite Things, from The Affordable Style Network’s Buyer/Founder
Cyber Monday Sales from The Affordable Style Network
This is a sponsored post written by Kat Griffin, but brought to you by The Affordable Style Network. Noteworthy Cyber Monday sales seem few and far between this year, but I like the extra 25% off that the various stores in The Affordable Style Network are offering — especially given the low (extra low!) (really … Read More about Cyber Monday Sales from The Affordable Style Network
Giveaway Announcement: Three Dots T-Shirts
One of my favorite t-shirt brands of all time is Three Dots, and I’m happy to announce that they’re doing 15 days of giveaways — one t-shirt a day. I’ve had these shirts for years and they’re a good weight, they wash well, and they hold their shape (while being super comfortable) — kind of … Read More about Giveaway Announcement: Three Dots T-Shirts
Holiday Gifts Under $50, brought to you by The Affordable Style Network
Today’s sponsored post is brought to you by The Affordable Style Network… The holidays have ambushed us yet again. One would assume that after a couple decades with the good old 12 month pattern, December’s eminent arrival would be less stealthy. But alas, you’re now faced with the familiar question: what do I get for … Read More about Holiday Gifts Under $50, brought to you by The Affordable Style Network
Lingerie Wednesday: Slips
(Today Corporette is starting a new series on something near and dear to every woman’s heart: lingerie. After all, every good outfit for the office starts with a great foundation.) As the weather turns colder, I find that slips are an absolutely essential element to a number of outfits. Not only does it help prevent … Read More about Lingerie Wednesday: Slips
Review: CitySlips Ballet Flats
2018 Update: I’m still wearing my CitySlips, but they no longer seem to be available for sale. There are a ton of affordable foldable flats on Amazon or at your local drugstore, though — a great option for an upgrade is this foldable flat. I had been curious about CitySlips (“foldable ballet flats for the … Read More about Review: CitySlips Ballet Flats
Winner of the $250 Giftcard!
I totally forgot to announce this yesterday on the blog — congratulations to the winner of the $250 giftcard! I chose the number via a random number generator — the winner was Carolyn, who posted at 7/30 at 1:12 pm. Congratulations also to the winner of the grand $1,500 prize, chosen from the 10 participating … Read More about Winner of the $250 Giftcard!
Kat’s “Made For” Moment + $250 Giftcard Giveaway!
Eeeek! I had not seen this until this very morning — we filmed it a few weeks ago, super early one Saturday morning — the sun was shining, skies were blue, it was a comfortable temperature — oh so long ago! Many thanks to the talented director Yuli Ziv of Style Coalition, to Tara Drake … Read More about Kat’s “Made For” Moment + $250 Giftcard Giveaway!