Smart, Chic & Made in the USA – The JoJo Loves You Annual Memorial Day ‘Bling’ Sale

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“Smart, Chic & Made in the USA” spotlights American-made clothing for professional women and their families. Today marks the first day of the JoJo Loves You Annual Memorial Day Bling Sale! I’m a huge fan of Bling by JoJo Loves You, which was first featured on Commandress last September. All of the Bling is handmade in [...]

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

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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 – 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 – Fossil Lois Square Sunglasses

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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, [...]

Smart, Chic & Made in the USA – Professional Print Tops for Under $50 by Pleione

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“Smart, Chic & Made in the USA” spotlights American-made clothing for professional women and their families. Pleione is a new brand for me, but I recently tried on their Drape Neck Print Top and loved it. The top comes in so many fun colors and prints (like the Red Yellow Combo shown here) that there should [...]

Professional, Smart & Chic – Under $100 – How to Wear a Print Wrap Dress to Work

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A work-appropriate look you can get excited about.  I spent some time this weekend admiring print wrap dresses, and was genuinely surprised to discover that one of my favorite under the radar brands – JB by Julie Brown – has not been featured on Commandress to date. So surprised, in fact, that I searched the [...]

Professional, Smart & Chic – Deletta Asterposy Floral Wrap Top

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A work-appropriate look you can get excited about.  Here’s an example of a top that looks much lovelier in person than it does online. The colors of this Deletta Asterposy Wrap Top are prettier and more vibrant in person – but the jewel tones are not too bright for the office. The dark floral print [...]

Smart, Chic & Made in the USA – Fresh Produce “No Fuss” Surplice Dress

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“Smart, Chic & Made in the USA” spotlights American-made clothing for professional women and their families. On a recent trip to St. Simons Island, I was very excited to visit Fresh Produce – a beach-chic women’s boutique that I first discovered a few years ago. Well, guess what escaped my attention the last time I [...]

At Ease, Smart & Chic – BCBG Kelly Green Print Wrap Dress

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Something that you’ll love to wear when you’re not in the office. I admired this BCBG Kelly Green Print Wrap Dress for many, many weeks before I finally had a chance to try it on. The print looks so fresh – I love the combination of muted kelly green with the graphic – but delicate – [...]