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Weekend Open Thread

Weekend Open Thread

Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Great simple satchel from Nanette Lepore — and it’s on sale! The bag was originally $495, but Amazon has limited sizes and colors available for as low as $198, while Zappos and Endless are a bit higher (sigh). Nanette Lepore Trapunto Flap Satchel (L-2)

Weekly News Roundup

Liking these posts? Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale through our CorporetteDeals Twitter feed.) – Capitol Hill Style has some great tips for newbies, including this: “Wear underwear.” It’s an oldie, but…

Frugal Friday’s TPS Report:

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Many thanks to this week’s guest poster, Carolyn Hsu of The Daily Obsession and The Hsu Closet! You can look youthful and professional with this pleated tweed skirt. The banded waist and full silhouette make it an easy option for…

Coffee Break – Academy coat

Hooray for coat season! I’m really loving this simple “academy coat” from J.Crew. In particular, I dig the sweater sleeves, which double as fingerless gloves — it’s a great way to get the bracelet-sleeved look of Mad Men without the fuss of wearing long gloves. The coat is $325 (online only) and available in sandstone…