What shoes look professional and can be worn with socks? I keep getting questions about this, so let’s discuss. (Pictured.) First, reader J wondered: I was wondering if you have ever covered where to find great workplace-appropriate shoes that you can wear with socks (that aren’t tall boots). The weather where I live is often … Read More about How to Keep Your Feet Warm and Look Professional
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Updated: Nov 1, 2018 341 Comments · by Kat
Thursday’s TPS Report: Navy tweed jacket
The Personal Shopper (TPS)· Under $150 | navy· tweed· zJ.Crew
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
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 272 Comments · by Kat
Suit of the Week: Ann Taylor
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. I’m intrigued … Read More about Suit of the Week: Ann Taylor
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Beauty Wednesday: What’s On Your Wishlist?
So: last year, around this time (before official Christmas season), there were some killer Friends & Family sales at most of the major beauty stores — Sephora, Beauty.com, even Ricky’s. So I’ve been trying to get my wish list ready at the different places, and thought we could talk about it — what beauty items … Read More about Beauty Wednesday: What’s On Your Wishlist?
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 337 Comments · by Kat
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Starburst Pleat Sheath Dress
The Personal Shopper (TPS)· Under $150 | gray· Maggy London· sheath dresses· zNordstrom
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
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 258 Comments · by Kat
Coffee Break – Soho Ostrich-Embossed Hobo Bag
Even though I love my collection of colorful purses, a good black hobo is something even I consider a basic. I have two Furla bags that I love, and so this black ostrich-embossed hobo caught my eye — it’s simple but a bit interesting, too. It was $448, but is now marked to $315 at … Read More about Coffee Break – Soho Ostrich-Embossed Hobo Bag