Besides keeping a blazer at work, it’s also a great to have a wrap handy in your office. Sure, they’re great to grab as a top layer when you’re freezing, but that’s just one of the many ways to use a wrap or office pashmina. Here are nine other reasons to keep a wrap at the office: … Read More about The Office Pashmina: 9 Ways to Use a Wrap at the Office
Shopping Category Killers
Have you ever bought an item so perfect that you just don’t need to shop for anything similar any more? As in, the whole shopping category is just no longer one of your concerns? Did you KNOW it would be a shopping category killer when you bought it (i.e., the clouds parted, trumpets rang out, etc.) — or … Read More about Shopping Category Killers
Brrr: Staying Warm in a Freezing Office
How should you dress this winter when you work at a freezing office, and your trusty back-of-the-chair cardigan just won’t cut it? What are the best ways to keep warm while still looking professional and stylish? Reader J wonders: My office is freezing cold in the winter — some of the assistants and paralegals keep huge blankets in their office … Read More about Brrr: Staying Warm in a Freezing Office
Coffee Break – Cashmere Wrap
Last Call has some great deals on cashmere wraps right now. I’ve written longer posts about different ways to use a cashmere wrap in an office, but briefly, it’s one of the best ways to quickly add a layer of warmth if you’re in a suit (just throw it around your shoulders and go!) and … Read More about Coffee Break – Cashmere Wrap
Brrr: How to Deal with The Freezing Office Without Mittens or Blankets
Update: We still stand by this advice on how to deal with the freezing office, but you may also want to check out our more recent discussions on the subzero office thanks to summer A/C, as well as the freezing office all winter long. Reader K has an interesting question about cold offices – how … Read More about Brrr: How to Deal with The Freezing Office Without Mittens or Blankets
Coffee Break: Spring Garden Pashmina
As we drift into springy and summery weather (finally) we are rediscovering our love of lightweight scarves. For temperatures in the low 70s, the scarf always strikes us as the perfect accessory. Wrap it around your neck (multiple times, if you like) on your way to work, or use it as a stole if you’re … Read More about Coffee Break: Spring Garden Pashmina
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Reiss Sky Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reiss is another retailer that is fairly new to the States that has some great work pieces (despite their apparent affinity this season for the double-breasted blazer — do those look good on any woman?). For today’s TPS, we’re liking … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Reiss Sky Dress
Coffee Break: Feather Print Cashmere Scarf
Our “Coffee Break” feature suggests a work-appropriate accessory in a range of prices. For today’s accessory, we like this feather printed cashmere scarf. We actually lurve it in the green, but it comes in brown, grey, and gold as well. At 28″ by 72″ it’s the perfect size for a wrap to keep you warm … Read More about Coffee Break: Feather Print Cashmere Scarf
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Cashmere-Blend Multi-Layer Wrap
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. White House|Black Market has a ton of cute things on sale, including this lovely cashmere-blend wrap. We like the size of it, a well as the three layers of very workable colors: black, gray, and ecru. We’d add it to … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Cashmere-Blend Multi-Layer Wrap
Tool of the Trade: The Wrap
Update: We’ve updated links below, but come check out our more recent discussion of 9 ways to use a wrap at the office! We were thinking last week of the multitude of uses for the wrap, of which every woman should buy one or two to keep at the office. (Pictured: Made to order fabric shawl … Read More about Tool of the Trade: The Wrap
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Loro Piana Cashmere Printed Stole
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. As we approach … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Loro Piana Cashmere Printed Stole