We haven’t talked about professional watches for women in far too long — what are your favorites right now? This Deco watch by Michele comes in a million iterations at Nordstrom, all well-reviewed — the silver version pictured (watchface only) is $690; there are more bedazzled versions and larger versions, with prices up to $1,995. … Read More about Coffee Break: Deco Watch
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Updated: Aug 14, 2019 10 Comments · by Kat
Tips for Full-Time MBA Students
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A new MBA student has plenty on her plate: classes and projects, networking events, recruiting opportunities — not to mention the typical grad school challenges of making new friends and (for some) adjusting to a new city. Reader R wonders if we have any great tips for full-time MBA students, particularly female MBA students… Hi … Read More about Tips for Full-Time MBA Students
Updated: Oct 31, 2018 99 Comments · by Kat
Thursday’s TPS Report: Cable Knit Sweater Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. OK. I keep checking back to see if this highly, highly rated sweater dress is available in black, because a hot pink sweater dress is a bit much even for me — but it is not. (UPDATE: Just this morning it’s available … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Cable Knit Sweater Dress
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GIVEAWAY: Win a Lo & Sons Bag of Your Choice!
I’m thrilled to bring you guys a giveaway today — one lucky reader will win a Lo & Sons bag of your choice. I’ve written before about my love of Lo & Sons bags for working women (I even Instagrammed my own OG bag on one of my last trips), and so I’m excited about the new heather grey … Read More about GIVEAWAY: Win a Lo & Sons Bag of Your Choice!
Updated: Oct 31, 2018 126 Comments · by Kat
Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers Black Fleece
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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. Happy Wednesday! The … Read More about Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers Black Fleece
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Tales from the Wallet: Eldercare and Finances
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Have you had to help care for a parent, grandparent, or other loved one? What do you wish you’d known about it ahead of time in terms of finances (yours and theirs)? What were the best resources you found?