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’ve been … Read More about Suit of the Week: Talbots Double-Weave Suiting
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Updated: Nov 1, 2018 88 Comments · by Kat
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Adaline Wool Jacket
The Personal Shopper (TPS) | BCBGMAXAZRIA· Lord & Taylor· wool jackets· zbeige
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Lord & Taylor seems to have a number of great sales going on right now — including this great wool jacket from BCBGMAXAZRIA. Available in black and “cinder” (pictured), I love the collarless look and the bracelet-length sleeves. Although it … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Adaline Wool Jacket
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 42 Comments · by Kat
Coffee Break – Bugle Knot Necklace
Interesting: I like the look of this Bugle Knot necklace from Noir Jewelry, particularly in the red. I like that it can be worn long (about 20″ I’m guessing, from the video on Zappos) or knotted at the neck — it looks distinctive and fashionable. Was $280, now on sale at Zappos for $196. Noir … Read More about Coffee Break – Bugle Knot Necklace
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Tuesday’s TPS Report: Origami sheath dress in wool crepe
The Personal Shopper (TPS) | asymmetrical· Dresses· gray· origami· wool crepe· zJ.Crew
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today I’m loving this origami sheath dress in one of J.Crew’s suiting materials, wool crepe. The slight A-line skirt — the cap sleeves — the high neckline — the beautiful folds at the neck — it all seems really lovely. … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Origami sheath dress in wool crepe
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 137 Comments · by Kat
Coffee Break – Chanel Nail Colour
Beauty· Coffee Break | Chanel· znail polish· znail polish colors· zNordstrom
I must say that my latest pedicure has lasted for a ridiculously long time (I got it on 5/21 and am just now thinking of removing the polish!). I’m wondering whether it’s the polish I used — Vamp by Chanel. (I splurged on it when it came back into vogue a few years ago because … Read More about Coffee Break – Chanel Nail Colour
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 159 Comments · by Kat
Networking with Older Men
Business Etiquette· Career· Networking· Professionalism· Sexism· Transitions· Travel | business relationships· Networking Tips for Businesswomen· unwelcome advances
Can a younger woman network with older men without getting into questionable situations? My friend J told me of her interesting dilemma over the weekend… She’s traveling a lot for business these days, and on one of her latest trips she sat next to an older businessman. She’s generally against talking to her seatmates, but … Read More about Networking with Older Men