Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This may be one of the odder pictures I’ve used to illustrate a post, but I chose it because a) the model looks like a zombie in the straight-on pictures and b) you can’t really see the cool blue details, … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Houndstooth Blazer
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Updated: Nov 1, 2018 228 Comments · by Kat
Coffee Break: Diamond Viper Earrings
Hands down, my favorite place to shop for jewelry in NYC — usually just for drooling — is Barneys New York. Their collection is carefully curated, and full of interesting and beautiful pieces and unusual designers. A handful of jewelry pieces are part of the big sale going on right now, and I’m liking these … Read More about Coffee Break: Diamond Viper Earrings
Updated: Feb 6, 2023 34 Comments · by Kat
How to Change Makeup as You Age (And: A Few Great Natural Makeup Tutorials)
Aging Gracefully· Beauty· Makeup That Stays Put· Mid-30s· Professionalism | open threads
How do you change your makeup as you age? And which are the best makeup tutorials for professional women? Reader E wonders… You’ve had all sorts of posts about makeup to wear when interviewing/commuting/etc. I’m wondering if you could offer some resources that step back even further. I’m in a career (and life!) transitional phase. … Read More about How to Change Makeup as You Age (And: A Few Great Natural Makeup Tutorials)
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Thursday’s TPS Report: Pleated-Top Jersey Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I always love a good jersey dress for summertime, and this Tahari one looks great for work as well as the weekend. I like the high neckline, the ladylike length, the full back coverage, and the really flattering ruching at … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Pleated-Top Jersey Dress
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 148 Comments · by Kat
Suit of the Week: Boss Hugo Boss
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! … Read More about Suit of the Week: Boss Hugo Boss
Updated: Mar 9, 2021 59 Comments · by Kat
How to Campaign for Flexible Working Conditions (Or, How to Change the Company Policy That Requires You Lug a Heavy Laptop Around)
How do you campaign for accessibility and flexibility in your workplace when the policies are less than ideal? Yesterday’s post on how to lighten your tote bag got me thinking — I was so intrigued by the commenters who noted that they have to carry a huge, bulky laptop to and from the office because … Read More about How to Campaign for Flexible Working Conditions (Or, How to Change the Company Policy That Requires You Lug a Heavy Laptop Around)