Last week we rounded up a bunch of summer blazers — I thought I’d put together a few outfits using some of the pieces. Ladies, what are your favorite ways to wear summer blazers? Do you try to make sure your outfit looks good both with or without your blazer, or are you ok with looking a little unfinished … Read More about Work Outfit Ideas with Summer Blazers
How to Choose a Home Security System
We haven’t talked about home security systems before, and a recent comment thread spurred us to give the topic its own post. While you may find it hard to name many companies beyond ADT (the country’s biggest security company), new technology has opened the market to lots of competitors. Some of those, like SimpliSafe (which a few readers have … Read More about How to Choose a Home Security System
Household Wednesday: Best Portable Speakers
This is another entry in our very occasional feature on household items — see our previous discussions on the best sheets, best towels, indispensable kitchen items, and more. Ladies, what are your favorite portable speakers — whether for use at your office, around your home, or in the great outdoors? I’ve been on the hunt for a … Read More about Household Wednesday: Best Portable Speakers
Workwear Brands You Probably Haven’t Heard About
Every professional woman shops at Ann Taylor, J.Crew, and Banana Republic for workwear — but you’d be surprised to know how MANY other options there are.
Difficult Coworkers: Temper Tantrums, Crying, and More
How do you deal with difficult coworkers, such as those who are overemotional or throw temper tantrums? Should the strategies for dealing with difficult coworkers differ if it’s a small office versus a big one? Reader M has a great question about dealing with an assistant prone to temper tantrums: I’ve seen several postings about crying at work, … Read More about Difficult Coworkers: Temper Tantrums, Crying, and More
Tales from the Wallet: What to Do When You’re Facing “Frugal Fatigue”
Have you experienced frugal fatigue, aka “savings burnout”?
How to Keep Whites White: Blouses, Tees, and More!
Here are 8 of our best tips for how to keep your whites, white.
Summer Foot Care: 10 Products to Help with Blisters, Sweat, and More
While we may be happy to welcome the warmer weather, our feet might not be. To help you tackle cracked, rough heels that remain after winter; painful blisters from shoes you haven’t worn in months; sore feet from high heels; and sweaty feet, we’ve rounded up several foot care products that can help with summer foot care. {related: what to wear to … Read More about Summer Foot Care: 10 Products to Help with Blisters, Sweat, and More
How to Wear Pantyhose In the Summer
If “pantyhose in summer” makes you shudder, you’re not alone — but if you HAVE to wear it, here’s how to survive.
Wear Makeup, Increase Your Salary?
“How a Little Lipstick Could Add Thousands To Your Paycheck” — that’s the title of a recent Fortune article reporting on a new study. Anyone else feeling a little stabby? We thought we’d take a closer look at the research and discuss it here. Some questions to consider at the outset: Do you agree that “good grooming” affects your … Read More about Wear Makeup, Increase Your Salary?
Weekend Wednesday: Summer Hats
This is an occasional feature where we take a deeper look at weekend wear for professional women: today we’re looking at summer hats! After my first pregnancy left me with a zillion sun spots (I think something about it made me more sensitive), I’ve gotten hugely into hats (as well as sunscreen) for weekend days. … Read More about Weekend Wednesday: Summer Hats
Deal Alert: Nordstrom Designer Clearance (And TONS of Other Markdowns)
Ooooh: Nordstrom’s designer clearance has started — and they’ve added a ton of other markdowns to the sale section as well. The shoe section, in particular, is not to be believed — tons of lucky sizes on basic black Manolos and more for 40% off, as well as some wider availability for fun colors like the shoes … Read More about Deal Alert: Nordstrom Designer Clearance (And TONS of Other Markdowns)