We recently heard from a reader who shared a recommendation for Glaser Designs, which is based in San Francisco and creates customized work and travel bags. She emailed to say, in part: I was in desperate need for a great looking and great functioning briefcase for years. Finally I found the BEST company on the … Read More about Coffee Break: Custom Business Tote
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Thursday’s Workwear Report: Print Popover Blouse
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I know readers always say they vastly prefer popovers to button-front dress shirts — but they can be somewhat difficult to find regularly. If you like prints, Nordstrom brand Hinge has a ton of great ones right now that are getting great … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Print Popover Blouse
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Suit of the Week: Banana Republic Factory
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. It feels … Read More about Suit of the Week: Banana Republic Factory
Updated: Dec 10, 2018 7 Comments · by Kat
Beauty Wednesday: My Hanacure Mask Review
Recently, while watching Santa Clarita Diet, I turned to my husband and said, WHOA: Drew Barrymore’s skin looks amazing. Sure, she’s playing a zombie who feels amazingly alive now that she’s undead — plus, she IS Drew Barrymore — but still, I was impressed. (Side note/squee: hooray for Timothy Olyphant.) Obviously, this lead me to … Read More about Beauty Wednesday: My Hanacure Mask Review
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Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Stripe Knit Sheath Dress
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Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Wednesday! This stripey dress is a bold, happy choice — great for when you’re tired of neutrals and want to make a statement. You can keep the rest of your attire neutral with black or nude-for-you pumps, or decide … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Stripe Knit Sheath Dress