Something That You’ll Love to Wear When You’re Not in the Office

Commandress Picks – Bloomingdale’s Friends & Family Sale June 2013

Alexis Bittar Liquid Rose Gold Small Molten Earrings

The summer season of friends & family sales is underway, and Bloomingdale’s Friends & Family Sale is one of the first in the lineup! Today through Sunday, June 9, you can receive 20% off almost all regular and sale-priced purchases with promo code JUNEFRIENDS. (Please note: the Bloomingdale’s Friends & Family sale does not starts [...]

At Ease, Smart & Chic – Cole Haan Air Bacara Ballet Flat

Cole Haan Air Bacara - metallic blue

Something that you’ll love to wear when you’re not in the office. Earlier this month, Commandress featured Cole Haan’s Amari OT Wedge Pump in Soft Gold – a versatile open-toe wedge that is still on sale at Nordstrom for just under $100. That post reminded me that I still need to feature one of my favorite flats: [...]

The Perfect Shoe for Any Occasion – Donald J Pliner Milli Metallic Cork Wedge

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Wow – I feel like I’ve been looking for this shoe for months – if not years. Not only is it The Perfect Shoe for Outdoor Events, but it also may be The Perfect Shoe to Wear Anywhere & With Anything. Behold the awesomeness of the Donald J Pliner Milli Metallic Cork Wedge: As Stefon would [...]

Smart, Chic & Made in the USA – Bedhead Pajamas Empire Waist Lounge Set

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“Smart, Chic & Made in the USA” spotlights American-made clothing for professional women and their families. I’ve been searching for new pajamas for a while, and finally found exactly what I wanted from Bedhead Pajamas. Their Empire Waist Lounge Set is Made in the USA from soft stretch cotton and comes in a variety of [...]

At Ease, Smart & Chic – Under $100 – Cole Haan Amari OT Wedge Pump

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Something that you’ll love to wear when you’re not in the office. Here’s a great-looking wedge pump from Cole Haan that is 40% off – and under $100 – from Nordstrom. The Cole Haan Amari OT Wedge Pump is the same shape as the incredibly popular – and comfortable – Cole Haan Air Tali Wedge [...]

Commandress Picks: Ten Gorgeous Wedding Guest Dresses & A Dress Code Guide for Weddings

kate spade new york Blaire Dress - multi pueblo tile print

‘Tis wedding season again! Today’s Commandress post answers a reader question about black tie dress codes and features ten lovely dresses in styles to suit any best-dressed wedding guest. A concerned reader recently asked me a question that comes up every year:  Can you wear a cocktail dress to a black tie wedding, or do you [...]

At Ease, Smart & Chic – Under $100 – Fossil Lois Square Sunglasses

Fossil Lois Square Sunglasses - Frost Tortoise Black - fossil white frost rhinestone sunglasses - fun vacation sunglasses

Something that you’ll love to wear when you’re not in the office. I recently met some folks from Fossil and had a great time checking out the brand’s newest accessories. Their colorful handbag collection caught my eye from a distance – and looks just as terrific up close (like this Vintage Revival Tote in Brown, [...]

Rest Your Eyes on This – Elie Tahari Angie Dress & the Saks Friends & Family Sale

Elie Tahari Andie Dress - Electric Lime Print

In “Rest Your Eyes on This,” Commandress takes a mini-vacation to spotlight something that is lovely and delightful – regardless of its practicality or its price. Today’s post features a dress that is currently 25% during the Saks Friends & Family Sale, which is available online through Sunday, April 28. The sale features 25% off [...]

Commandress Office Holiday – The ‘Mad Men’ Look

Gorgeous shot of Joan Holloway

I feel like I’ve been waiting forever for this Sunday’s Mad Men season premier! Here’s some fun stuff to entertain fans during the home stretch.  If Mad Men were a cocktail, it would be 1 part great storytelling, 1 part incredible acting and 1 part delightful mid-century styling. There’s so much style to admire, but – [...]

At Ease, Smart & Chic – Best Online Sources for Cute Comfort Shoes for Women

Taryn Rose Bryan - Magenta

Something that you’ll love to wear when you’re not in the office. I’ve been hearing from many, many women lately that they have an impossible time finding stylish and comfortable shoes that fit – for reasons like severe foot pain, tiny wide feet, long narrow feet, flat feet, slippery feet and even duck feet. I [...]