Before having a baby, I really enjoyed getting manicures semi-regularly. I liked how it made me feel more put-together, how it was an affordable luxury, and that I couldn’t do anything but sit there and stare into space while getting it done. After having a baby, my hands were constantly wet — washing bottles, doing…
Every so often there will be a discussion on this site and on Corporette about watches. Some readers think that watches have gone the way of the dinosaurs while others would look down upon a potential new hire if they didn’t wear one to a job interview. Some readers see watches as a reward for…
I received a card case keychain as a gift many, many years ago, and I still find myself using it every day. I keep my MetroCard in the back sleeve for easy access — nothing is more frustrating to me than when someone stands in the little turnstile lane and then BEGINS to look for…
What I like about this dress from Ann Taylor is that it keeps the wrap dress style but also blends a more tailored aspect. The button cuffed sleeves, the plain colored belt, and the vertical stripes — which usually skew more toward business casual — help to professionalize it. The v-neck of a wrap dress…
After I gave birth and stopped nursing, I lost control of my skin and broke out in deep, painful pimples all over my chin. It became clear that my no-foundation look was not cutting it, so I ran to the makeup counter. The woman at the counter told me it usually takes one year (!)…
