Why You Should Play the Working Mom Card at Work
"I really can't stay because I have to pick up my kids". " Happy hour, what happy hour? I have to get to my kids!" "I'm not getting promoted because I have kids!" Sounds familiar? Do you remember having to use these lines as a mom yourself, or hearing them from other...
Work It: Eno Blouse
Loving this bold yet perfectly professional (with a twist) Catherine Malandrino "Eno blouse" from Nordstrom. The asymmetrical, faux-wrap style is perfect as a layering piece, or a bold topper to easy slacks or a pretty pencil skirt. This blouse is $128 at...
Is Your Working Mom Guilt Working You Into ‘Careerlessness’?
Yesterday, my dear friend E. and I were texting about meeting up at the gym, as we do every Tuesday evening. It was a beautiful day out, we had both gotten out of work, had gotten the hubby's ok to keep the kids for an hour, it was all set. Yet, we didn't end up...
Work It: Ombre Belted Sheath
Macy's Friends & Family Sale is ending tonight. Hence this beautiful pick, this ombre belted sheath with playful polka dots and a very flattering shape! Loving the graphic print and sleek patent belt which gives it much added flair. And last but not least, this...
Forget Flowers, Get Me Shoes: On Working Mothers and the Power of Choice at Work
It's Mother's Day week (yes, we're mommies for ever, so we might as well take the whole week), and flower orders are at an all-time high. After all, Mother's Day accounts for one-fourth of the floral purchases made for holidays. For the last few years, I've been...
The 411: Weekly News Update
Happy Sunday everyone! It's a gorgeous week-end on this side of the blogosphere, and as we're sipping on our #morningcoffee, here are the news that made our week (some more than others): Last Tuesday was International Worker's Day, and many on Twitter...
Week-End Pick: Ankle Pants
I love these polka dots ankle pants from Old Navy. They add a classic yet relaxed twist to regular slacks, and are a perfect alternative to your favorite (and a bit tired) jeans. Polka dots are coming back this Spring, and we love them on contemporary, cool pieces...
Shut Up and Lead: How Introverts Can Successfully (And Quietly) Lead at Work
I'm an introvert, and a proud one at that! So are many of the most prominent leaders out there, including the Bill Gates and Marissa Mayers of this world. They are the "quiet leaders" of a professional world that has falsely advertised tooting your horn and bragging...
Work It: Printed Shirt Dress
Loving the sale at Brooks Brothers, as well as their amazing initiative to offer 10% of your purchase price to the Make a Wish Foundation! So today my Work It pick is this non-iron (can you say that again?) floral printed shirtdress, on sale for $99! The floral...
10 Things You Can Do to Show Leadership at Work (Infographic)
Being a leader doesn't necessarily mean being the boss. Sitting in a cubicle as an individual contributor, not having direct reports, or the title that says we can lead, ought not to keep us from displaying leadership at work. Here are 10 ways you can be a leader at...







