strappy flats for work

Coffee Break: Leather Ankle Strap Ballet Flats

The strappy flat is my favorite kind of flat both for comfort and style reasons, but I really like the fact that the leather strap is removable here. The leather looks supple, and I like the shiny patent detail on the back. The shoes were $198, but are now marked to $99 at Brooks Brothers….

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Deal Alert: Last Call at Neiman Marcus

Deal Alert: Last Call at Neiman Marcus

I normally don’t click on the various “dashes” that Last Call runs, where there are additional markdowns on selected stuff for a limited time, but the current one looks pretty great for workwear: take an additional 50% off already reduced prices on brands like Lafayette 148 New York, Catherine Malandrino, Tahari, Nanette Lepore, M Missoni,…

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Coffee Break: Salux Beauty Skin Cloth

We’ve seen several Corporette readers raving about Salux cleansing cloths from Japan, and they sound like a great bet for winter skin. These nylon/polyester cloths are much bigger than a typical washcloth (about 11″ x 35″), and they’re machine washable, making them a much more sanitary choice than bath puffs/loofahs (ew). Salux fans say that they’re rough enough…

Talbots Cashmere Audrey Sweater | Corporette

Thursday’s TPS Report: Cashmere Audrey Sweater

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Readers have extolled the virtues of Talbots’ Audrey sweaters — they’re made from soft cashmere, hold up fantastically, are flattering, rarely have any pilling, etc., etc. Nice. They have a ton of solid colors, as well as a few limited sizes in a variety…