Tipped wool blazer

Wednesday’s TPS Report: Tipped wool blazer

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I don’t know why, but blazers with “tipped” lapels — which always look great with jeans — are often harder to wear at the office with trousers, pencil skirts, and shift dresses. This one from Banana Republic looks like the…

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Ivanka Trump Linear

Coffee Break – Ivanka Trump Linear

Ooh: I love a good purple pump. I like this wedge from Ivanka Trump — the darker patent leather strip down the back is a great detail. The purple shoes are $140 at Zappos, but do note: 6pm has them in red for $41 and black for $84, and Endless has them in gray and…

How to Do Well in a Telephone Interview
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How to Do Well in a Telephone Interview

Telephone interviews can be just as trying as an in-person interview — but how do you sound and act your best over the telephone? Reader J just had her first phone interview, and wonders if she can do better, so we thought we’d discuss. Ladies, what are your thoughts on how to do well in…

Chevron Striped Linen Scarf

Coffee Break – Chevron Striped Linen Scarf

Ooh: ShopBop is having its big end of summer sale, and I’m loving this bright, happy scarf from Juicy Couture. The linen/cotton combo is always a winner with scarves (super soft but durable), and I just love the fresh colors. The scarf was $68, but is now marked to $47.60 at ShopBop. Juicy Couture Chevron…