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Professional Clothing for Women From the Comfort of Your Desk

I’ve always thought men had it much easier when it came to professional clothing. Suit, shirt, tie… done. Sure, perhaps more casual work wardrobes can add a bit of a snag.  It might be tough to understand which types of slacks work for which occasion.  Or how to mix a sports coat or sweater into…

The image shows an open cardboard box with the word "BIRCHBOX" printed on the inside of the lid. Inside the box, there is a blue card with the text "OPEN FOR Holiday BIRCHBOX" written on it. The box is lined with red tissue paper. The background is a textured, dark-colored surface.
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Birchbox OR Ipsy – November 2014

It’s time for the November battle of the beauty sample subscriptions. Each month, Birchbox goes head to head with Ipsy to see which delivered more value and wow. Both services offer a monthly $10 membership where subscribers receive a selection of beauty product samples that is customized (somewhat) based on personal preferences.  Birchbox comes in its namesake…

The image shows a collection of beauty and skincare products arranged on a dark surface. The products include:

1. A cylindrical bottle of Macadamia Natural Oil Flawless Cleansing Conditioner.
2. A small jar of ellovi Butter Vanilla.
3. A small jar of clariSEA Rapid Detox Charcoal Exfoliant.
4. A tube of Party Proof Matte Lipstick.
5. A pencil labeled Lord & Berry #5072.
6. A brochure or card featuring Cristalliste Lumiere Liquide and Kerastase Cristalliste products.

In the background, there is a partially visible Birchbox packaging.
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Birchbox OR Ipsy – October 2014

I’m late. I’m late for this very important date.  It’s my monthly square off of the beauty samplers. Both services offer a monthly $10 membership where subscribers receive a selection of beauty product samples that is customized (somewhat) based on personal preferences.  Birchbox comes in its namesake box while Ipsy’s Glam Bag is a limited edition cosmetic…

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Steal His Clothes

November is usually the turning point when I begin to think beyond all the cute fall items I’ve purchased and what outfits I can create.  Instead, as the days turn colder (and especially on the weekends), my mind turns to comfort. Hilliary Latham recently had a great piece on five items to steal from your…

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HOT DEAL – Tumi Luggage on Sale

Nothing can get a group of frequent business travelers more excited than talking about luggage. And nothing gets this jetsetting diva more excited than Tumi luggage. Unless it’s Tumi luggage ON SALE. Let me catch my breath from the jumping up and down I’ve been doing for the past few minutes. Gilt.com has my favorite luggage…

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Stitch Fix Style Profile Gets a Makeover

The signature Stitch Fix style profile just got a facelift. Over the past few weeks, the company has updated some of their questions and rejuvenated the photo selections for customers. I stumbled upon this accidentally while checking on the schedule for my next box, so if you have a Stitch Fix style profile saved already…

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Stitch Fix Box Review – August 2014

Stitch Fix is an online personal shopping service that allows women to set customized preferences for new additions to their wardrobe. I am a monthly subscriber so each month brings a new surprise.  And OH what a difference a month can make! Here’s how it works:  You fill out a detailed profile online.  A stylist…

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Wearable Carry-on

This gem has been popping up on my social media feeds this afternoon and is too funny not to share.  It seems that a couple of Sydney-bound passengers decided to go the wearable carry-on route to avoid paying excess baggage fees. Read the rest here. What do you think? The craziest thing I’ve done domestically…