Warm gloves are a must, but you don’t want to be totally inconvenienced when you need to text, swipe, tweet, and more. I like the look of these wool gloves from Etre, which are missing the fingertips on the thumb and index finger. They come in solids, too, but I like the slightly wacky stripes. … Read More about Coffee Break – Touchy Gloves
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Wow — there are seven glowing reviews for this polyester blouse, from Collective Concepts. The reviewers note that while it’s a bit sheer, it’s great with both a pencil skirt and skinny pants. All four patterns seem cool, too — … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Button Down Blouse
2017 Update: Curious about when the next big Nordstrom sale is? Check out our guide to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017, with Early Access starting July 13! Sign up for our newsletter to get our picks for workwear and beyond! The below content is about the 2012 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. Ok! Finally done poking through … Read More about Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale – Kat’s Picks
The below content is about the 2012 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale is upon us! I’ll round up my top picks later today, but for the morning TPS report: I like this yellow silk jacquard blouse from Classiques Entier. … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: ‘Pelle’ Jacquard Blouse
We’ve talked a bit about how you can save big money by making use of different employer-offered perks, such as flexible spending plans, health spending accounts, and more. But as 2012 starts to wind down, and people make their decisions for 2013, I thought now would be a great time to have an open thread. … Read More about Tales from the Wallet: Flexible Spending Plans, Health Spending Plans, and More!
Hey, you guys know me: I love a purple pump. They’re a great basic that’s just a bit jazzier than a black. I’m not familiar with the brand Ash, but I like the look of these purple suede pumps — especially the price. The shoes were $200, but are now marked to $99, with an … Read More about Coffee Break – Chloe Suede Pump
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader M wrote in to recommend this tee, noting: “I think this would be a great base layer with camel and navy. From far away I doubt you could tell it was foxes, and even up close the print reads … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Navy fox print tee
What a cute shoe from Naturalizer! I suppose these qualify as an “oxford” style because of the tie, although they’re also a bit of a Mary Jane — I think the low vamp would be really flattering, and the whole thing looks walkable and comfortable. They’re available in black, red, and two browns — most … Read More about Coffee Break – Naturalizer Collina
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I am not one of the people who can wear this kind of boxy, cropped jacket — but if you are, take note: this navy tweed jacket is on a pretty big discount at J.Crew. It is a classic shape, … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Navy tweed jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Wednesday! I love this starburst pattern — it’s so, so pretty, and such a great way to dress up a plain gray flannel dress. I’d wear it with a blood red shrunken blazer, perhaps. It’s $138 at Nordstrom. Maggy … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Starburst Pleat Sheath Dress
There are some great deals to be had in the Neiman Marcus clearance section — some truly ridiculous prices. (All clearance pieces are an additional 30% off through 10/23, resulting in prices up to 75% off.) Personally I’m ogling at the mink vest that was $2000 but is now $700, but hey. Lots of Lafayette … Read More about Deal Alert: Neiman Marcus, 30% Off Clearance
I think this resin dot box is so, so pretty — it’s the kind of thing I love to keep on my desk to put everything from post-it notes to eyeglasses inside. Of course I love the blue the best, although the green is a close runner up (it’s also available in a very preppy … Read More about Coffee Break – Resin Dot Box
