Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I am loving the black and white patterns that are everywhere this season. This pencil skirt from MICHAEL Michael Kors is great — I particularly like the way it’s a ponte knit but looks almost like a tweed from far … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Pencil Skirt
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Updated: Nov 1, 2018 85 Comments · by Kat
Coffee Break – Pacific Avenue Slouchy Tote
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m not usually a “Juicy” girl, but I really like the look of this slouchy tote. Love the occasional quilting, as well as the slightly shimmery look to the leather (which is called “gold,” not “beige” or the like). (StyleBop … Read More about Coffee Break – Pacific Avenue Slouchy Tote
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 49 Comments · by Kat
Interviewing in Changed Circumstances
Business Etiquette· Interviewing· Transitions | interview· laid off
Reader A has a question about truth in advertising… and how to tell a prospective employer that you’ve been laid off. I’m a 2010 law grad with an interview at a biglaw firm in the next couple of days. For the last 6 months, I’ve been working at small law firm, and I was laid … Read More about Interviewing in Changed Circumstances
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Thursday’s TPS Report: Pleione Print Dolman Sleeve Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This top isn’t usually my style, but I’m intrigued: reader Z sent this in, noting that she loved this blouse because it was “springy light,, flattering (note band at bottom), and quite affordable.” Sure enough, the two reviews on the … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Pleione Print Dolman Sleeve Top
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 99 Comments · by Kat
Suit of the Week: White House | Black Market
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. Reader N … Read More about Suit of the Week: White House | Black Market
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The Type A Guide to Moving (Our Best Moving Tips!)
Home· Internships/Summer Jobs· Organization | moving· packing
I’ve moved far too many times, particularly in my early 20s when I was interning a lot. (My record is 8 different addresses between April 1997 and April 1999, not even counting 2-week “pitstops” at my parents’ house to unpack everything I needed while interning and repack everything I needed for college.) Things have settled … Read More about The Type A Guide to Moving (Our Best Moving Tips!)