The Professional Mentor for Women: Great Fashion Blog for Professional Women

If you have not subscribed to the blog Corporette I highly suggest that you do. It has the best advice on fashions appropriate for business and other professional occasions. Its tag line states that it is "a fashion and lifestyle blog for overachieving chicks." It is also listed as one of Forbe's top ten blogs for women. To give you a sense of the flavor of Corporette, I have included excerpts from today's email below.

Corporette is a fashion and lifestyle blog for women lawyers, bankers, MBAs, consultants, and otherwise overachieving chicks.

2012-09-04 14:30:43-04

Coffee Break – Ramona Pumps

Sometimes, you just want a great black pump. These Sofft Ramona heels are unusual for a comfort brand in that they're really high -- 3.5 inches! -- but they have a 5/8" platform, making them seem like they're much lower than they are. I'm not a huge fan of platforms for the office, but I think these really look respectable while also adding a lot of height. The cushy, comfortable insole doesn't hurt either. Zappos has them in the black leather, a dark tan "luggage" leather, black patent, and a "sand" patent. They were $109.95, but are now $72-$95 (depending on the color). Sofft - Ramona (Black Leather - Zappos Exclusive) - Footwear (L-3)

2012-09-05 09:45:40-04

Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cuillin Dress

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.

This is an unusual dress -- and yet, it reminds me of Akris's scene-printed dresses from a few seasons ago. I like the relaxed "fit and flare" style, the ruching at the top, and the heavy silk. With a dark blazer (navy, let's say) and a skinny patent leather belt (perhaps navy as well, maybe a bronze), I think this would play simply as an abstract, slightly stripey print at the office. The dress was $248, but is now marked to $129.95 in regulars and petites. Cuillin Dress Seen a great piece you'd like to recommend? Please e-mail tps@corporette.com. (L-2)

2012-09-05 14:52:51-04

Suit of the Week: Ann Taylor

Ann Taylor Olivia Tweed Jacket and Tristan Tweed Skirt

For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get -- instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Oooh: I love this black tweed suit from Ann Taylor. The salt and pepper tweed! The nipped-in waist and shawl collar! That little bit of faille trim at the collar and pockets! The jacket (Olivia Tweed Jacket) is $228 at Ann Taylor, and the skirt (Tristan Tweed Skirt) is $118, both available in regular and petites.