When you have a professional job, it can be difficult to follow the trends.  After all, how many women can wear lace up booties, fur vests or open-back blouses to the office?  This week, the morning post will feature trends that even working woman can embrace. Exotic Embossed Top ($69) Textured fabrics are a great way […]

LOFT Field Jacket ($98) LOFT is one of my go-to shops for inexpensive pieces.  The secret to finding good things there is to choose wisely.  Feel the weight of the fabric, look at the seams, examine the hardware, if things feel cheap, walk away.  Sometimes, I have to leave cute things on the rack, but I […]

Tahari Rupert Riding Boot ($149) If I need shoes, the first place I look now is DSW.  Their selection is so much better than the other discount sites out there.  Because even on a great sale site, I just don’t find the size selection that I find at DSW. Boots. This pair from Tahari have […]

I’m done buying summer clothes.  With Labor Day just around the corner, there’s no point.  This week, the morning post will feature retailers who sell under-$150 items and their best pieces for fall.  First up, Zara. Zara Boatneck Tube Dress ($80) Dresses. This dress is a versatile piece for day-to-night.  Add a white blazer for work, […]

Elected Official Loeffler Randall Quinnie Flat ($295) Hill Staffer Ivanka Trump Tizzy Flats ($120) Paid Intern BP Moveover Flat ($49) Need something cheaper?  These Forever21 Leopard Flats are $18.

Nine West Grounded Pumps ($89) How hot are these Nine West pumps?  At 3.5″, they’re a bit above my preferred heel-height, but still in the realm of office appropriateness.  The color palette is so good.  They would be perfect with a black or an ivory dress. Nine West has a number of affordable choice for […]

It doesn’t seem possible that it’s time to start shopping for sweaters again, but it is.  My favorite last year was an ivory cable-knit from Zara that will need to be replaced.  Here are the top contenders. Elected Officials Alexander McQueen Cable Sweater ($1,085) Hill Staffer Barbour Ursula Sweater ($166) *love the mix of textures […]

Asos Woven Shirt with Sheer Sleeves ($42) I’m looking for a few inexpensive, short sleeve blouses.  I love this blush-colored blouse from Asos, and this bright yellow blouse from House of Fraser.  This floral French Connection blouse is perfect for the waning days of summer.  I also like this $20 Liz Claiborne blouse in a black […]

Elected Official Madewell Military Anorak ($178) Hill Staffer Hinge Vintage Expedition Jacket ($88) also in black and navy Paid Intern Old Navy Canvas Jacket ($39) Petite: Topshop Lightweight Parka ($120) Plus-size: Old Navy Plus Utility Jacket ($37)