Neiman Marcus has some killer sales on shoes, with most marked at least 50% off (including a healthy selection of Cole Haan, Manolo Blahnik, and Maison Martin Margiela, all in lucky sizes). For today’s coffee break I’m liking this lovely skimmer (which would probably be a great nude-for-me shoe for some women). I love the … Read More about Coffee Break: Victoire Patent Leather Skimmer
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How to Button Your Cardigans
How do YOU button your cardigans? I was surprised that I had such a strong opinion when I saw reader S’s email: I love regular crewneck cardigans and have them in several colors and brands, but I’m always debating whether I should be buttoning up just the 2nd and third buttons, only the top one, … Read More about How to Button Your Cardigans
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 267 Comments · by Kat
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Pleated Silk Crepe Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. While the secretary blouse (also called, sigh, the pussy-bow blouse) trend continues to go strong, I’m loving the simpler split-neck blouses we’re starting to see, such as this J.Crew one. They strike me as less fussy than a silk collar, … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Pleated Silk Crepe Blouse
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Coffee Break: Painted Edge Market Wristlet
I continue to see more and more wristlets. I like the soft leather on this one from Banana Republic, and particularly the details in a contrasting color — here it’s pink against the orange; on some of the other wristlets it’s blue against gray, or orange against berry. Nice. It’s $59. Painted Edge Market Wristlet … Read More about Coffee Break: Painted Edge Market Wristlet
Updated: Aug 13, 2021 83 Comments · by Kat
When to Set Up House (Or: Why It’s OK To Buy Nice Dishes Before You’re Partnered)
When did you first really set up house for yourself — buy dishes and nice furniture? Did you wait until you were married, or when you bought a house or apartment for yourself? When you turned 30? Are you still waiting? I don’t know why this has been on my mind lately, but I just … Read More about When to Set Up House (Or: Why It’s OK To Buy Nice Dishes Before You’re Partnered)
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 175 Comments · by Kat
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Aviator Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Monday! After the Week of the Dress, I thought I’d look for a good splurge-worthy non-dress item — and I’m digging this boucle blazer with black pockets and black stripes streamlining the back. Tres cool. It’s $535 at ShopBop … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Aviator Blazer