Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Sangria Colored Heels for Work
Open Thread: TV, Streaming, and Movies
Since we’re all getting back into the swing of things after the long weekend, I thought we’d have a fun open thread today: what new TV shows are you looking forward to this fall? What second, third, and beyond seasons are you eagerly awaiting? What shows are you so glad you’ve caught up with via streaming services like … Read More about Open Thread: TV, Streaming, and Movies
Labor Day Sales (The Early Roundup)
Happy Labor Day, guys! Any fun shopping plans for the weekend? (Have you been waiting to pull the trigger on any purchases because you’ve been waiting for any sales?) Labor day sales are already starting, so I thought I’d round up some major ones I’m seeing: Nordstrom Summer Clearance – I mentioned this yesterday, but it’s official … Read More about Labor Day Sales (The Early Roundup)
Etsy Workwear: Seven of the Best Shops on Etsy for Workwear
I’ve always been impressed when readers have mentioned some of their favorite stores for workwear on Etsy — and I’ve even bookmarked a few over the years! Still, Etsy can be a pretty big place, so I asked Ashley Wermick, a fashion writer and editor, to take a look to kick off the discussion — what … Read More about Etsy Workwear: Seven of the Best Shops on Etsy for Workwear
Beauty Wednesday: Dry Shampoo
Ladies, what is your favorite dry shampoo? What’s the top quality you look for — and what turns you off about other dry shampoos? As I’ve mentioned before, my favorite dry shampoo (after trying a few) has remained Psssst!, the super cheap, super old-school-looking dry shampoo. Here’s how I apply it before bedtime: I pick up … Read More about Beauty Wednesday: Dry Shampoo
Four Reasons to Do a Seasonal Clothing Review
Do you do a seasonal clothing review? Do you have any great stories of things in your closet you’d forgotten about, new combinations or outfits you discovered, or just the general peace that comes from hitting “reset” on your wardrobe?
4 Types of Vacation Packages for Busy Women
Update: We stand by this advice on specialty vacation packages for busy women, but you may want to check out our newer advice on travel companies that plan surprise vacations. Travel planning can be a lot of fun, but it’s also time-consuming — and stressing out about a vacation kind of defeats the purpose. Vacation packages take almost all the … Read More about 4 Types of Vacation Packages for Busy Women
The Best Pajama Brands for Grown-Ass Women
Hunting for great pajamas for yourself or as gift ideas? Here are some of our favorites…
The Hunt: Stylish Comfort Heels
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Stylish Comfort Heels
Weekend Prep for Monday: Do You Do It?
One of the things that came up in the comments on our diets for busy women post was the idea of prepping meals and snacks on Sunday for the week ahead — and I’ve read a ton of advice saying that you should steal an hour during the weekend to review the major tasks you need to accomplish in … Read More about Weekend Prep for Monday: Do You Do It?
What Should Your Monthly Housing Costs Be?
Wondering how to figure out what your monthly housing costs should be? We looked at some popular advice, the 50/30/20 rule for housing costs…
Workhorses for Your Working Wardrobe
2021 Update: We still stand by our thoughts on workhorses for your working wardrobe, but if you’re building a wardrobe for work for the first time you may want to check out The Ultimate Guide to Business Casual for Women and our Wardrobe Essentials for Work. Ladies, what are the workhorses in your working wardrobe? Are there any … Read More about Workhorses for Your Working Wardrobe