I recently had a chance to check out Ralph Lauren’s new handbag line, and I was impressed with the quality of the bags as well as the reasonable prices. Like this great hobo, the bags all have a slightly edgy look to them but with a timeless, classy appeal. This bag is $398 at Bloomingdale’s … Read More about Coffee Break: Modernaire Leather Zip Hobo
Coffee Break: Kooba Jordan Leather Tote
Bloomingdale’s has a great “buy more, save more” sale going on right now — take 20% off if you spend more than $250, take 30% off if you spend more than $500. These sales are great times to strike if you happen to have your eye on pricey handbag or tote — one item in … Read More about Coffee Break: Kooba Jordan Leather Tote
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Veroni Classic Pencil Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. There’s something to be said for that great, amazing pencil skirt that takes you through all seasons and always looks polished. There’s also something to be said for the high-end basic — if you wear it multiple times a month, … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Veroni Classic Pencil Skirt
Thursday’s TPS Report: High-Waisted Pleated Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’re liking this bright, cheerful skirt from Calvin Klein. The key to wearing this sort of uber-feminine pieces for the office, we think, is to pair them with a structured top — a blazer, a wrapped cardigan, or even a … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: High-Waisted Pleated Skirt
Tuesday’s TPS Report: New Vogue Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This strikes us as a lovely dress — in a bold color. We’d probably mute this for everyday office wear — a tweedy khaki-colored blazer, or a cable-knit gray sweater — we think we’d want to add texture as well … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: New Vogue Dress
Thursday’s TPS Report: Basic Check Collar Polo
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Polos can be great for the spring or summer, because they can be a cool look with a pencil skirt and cardigan, or they can dress up something like a pair of jeans for a truly casual office or networking … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Basic Check Collar Polo
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Printed Silk Mesh Scoopneck Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We like this take on the black dress for the office — the geometric patterns seem interesting and cool without being too wild, and the neckline, empire waist, and ladylike length are all very flattering. We’d wear it with a … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Printed Silk Mesh Scoopneck Dress
Tuesday’s TPS Report: ‘Jereni’ Silk Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’re liking this interesting Tory Burch dress, recently reduced at Bloomingdale’s. We’d wear it with neutral shoes and, perhaps, white or silver accessories for springtime. Was $395, now $276 (size medium only); use code FFMARCH at checkout for another 20% … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: ‘Jereni’ Silk Dress
Suit of the Week
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, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. We like this cool … Read More about Suit of the Week
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Milly Ruffled Cotton Pique Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh, great jacket from Milly. We love the unusual elbow-length sleeves, as well as the ruffle and the single button. We’d wear it with gray trousers and a bright pastel t-shirt (yellow? mint?) in springtime, and, perhaps, a long silver … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Milly Ruffled Cotton Pique Jacket
Thursday’s TPS Report: Abaete Women’s “Kendra” Silk Color-Block Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Okay, yesterday’s attempt at an A-line look may have been a swing and a miss, but we’re truly loving this silk colorblock skirt from Abaete, which is ever so helpfully included in Bloomingdale’s 40% off Fourth of July sales. We … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Abaete Women’s “Kendra” Silk Color-Block Skirt