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 [...]

Professional, Smart & Chic – Stylish Rain Shoes for Looking Good in Bad Weather

Melissa + Karl Lagerfeld Pointed Toe Pumps - Melissama Mary Jane

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 [...]

Color Spectacular Spring 2013 – Coral & Other Delightful Shades of Orange

Aquatalia by Marvin K. Patent Coral Combo KIRSTEN PEEP-TOE PLATFORMS - coral pumps spring 2013

Commandress Color Spectacular spotlights wearable clothes & accessories – and the occasional aspirational piece – in one of the season’s most of-the-moment colors. Today’s Color Spectacular focuses on one of the most popular colors of 2013: coral. Bright and cheerful shades of orange and coral are everywhere, and it doesn’t come as a surprise right now that [...]

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 [...]

Color Spectacular Spring 2013 – Emerald & Other Delightful Shades of Green

LOFT Paisley Print Cardigan - Peackock Green - Product detail search form Paisley Print 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan - green print cardigan

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 – [...]

How to Wear Floral Prints to Work – 15 Easy Rules for Getting It Right

Loeffler Randall Tamsin Printed Pumps - dark floral - Tasmin Classic Floral Pump - collaboration with Tucker floral print

Commandress Style Rules are a quick way to understand the basics of any style topic. As with any skill, once you’ve mastered the basic rules you will be better prepared to develop your own approach – and style. If you’re a regular Commandress reader, you already know that one of my favorite topics is how to [...]

Professional, Smart & Chic – Classiques Entier Sabrina Pumps

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A work-appropriate look you can get excited about. Although Classiques Entier from Nordstrom is one of my favorite clothing brands, it’s flown under my radar that Nordstrom also carries shoes by Classiques Entier. This is great news for professional women who like to focus on style and value when buying clothes – and shoes – [...]

8 Friends & Family Sales Happening Now (Plus One More!)

Butter Shoes Spring Flash Sale April 2013 - Sabrina in Pink Leaves

Here are the latest Friends & Family sales happening this week: Bluefly – save an extra 20-50% off your purchases through Saturday, April 20 (no code required) Butter Shoes - 20% Off Select Spring Items at Butter Shoes. Shown below – Butter Shoes Sabrina in Pink Leaves – $236 (regularly $295) JCP – save 20% off [...]