Professional, Smart & Chic - A Style Blog for Professional Women
“Smart, Chic & Made in the USA” spotlights American-made clothing for professional women and their families. I love the this picture from Vogue of Kate Upton wearing stunning crystal earrings by Ben-Amun. Everything about her style is elegant, modern and timeless. Last year I visited Ben-Amun’s showroom and design studio in New York’s Fashion District [...]
A work-appropriate look you can get excited about. Before we get to the truly work-appropriate part, I just ordered the most adorable casual rain shoes by Melissa – a sustainable footwear designer from Brazil. Here’s a picture: How could an ‘Ultragirl’ rain shoe in a Liberty of London print be anything but irresistible? I found a [...]
“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 [...]
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. I’m currently hunting for a very practical trench coat for a couple summer trips. Granted, this Desigual Primavera Trench wouldn’t make it to the top of many “very practical” lists, [...]
Greetings Mad Men fans! This morning I realized that there is a huge omission in Commandress’ coverage of Mad Men Style. I haven’t featured an incredible book that is a must-read for anyone who loves Mad Men’s mid-century fashion and style. The Fashion File: Advice, Tips, and Inspiration from the Costume Designer of Mad Men is written by [...]
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, [...]
Commandress Color Spectacular spotlights wearable clothes & accessories – and the occasional aspirational piece – in one of the season’s most of-the-moment colors. My first post of 2013 introduced Emerald – Pantone’s Color of the Year. Emerald is a fresh, vibrant and forward-looking color that looks beautiful any time of year. I’ve been delighted to see emerald everywhere – [...]
Greetings readers! No post yesterday because my network provider put Commandress on lockdown – hackers were using computer programs to try to guess WordPress passwords and access accounts. I’m so glad to be back today – in part because I’ve been eager to share these noteworthy sales! Many of the sales are in honor of one [...]
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 – [...]
“Smart, Chic & Made in the USA” spotlights American-made clothing for professional women and their families. Here’s an eye-catching and work-appropriate necklace from designer Coralia Leets that could accurately be described as an “understatement necklace.” The design of the Coralia Leets Mini Drop Necklace is elegant – and it does not shout for immediate attention. [...]
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