Professional, Smart & Chic – Professional Wardrobe Staples on Sale at Nordstrom

Corso Como 'Craven' Pump - caramel black - basic work pumps 2013

A work-appropriate look you can get excited about.  Nordstrom has new 33%-40% markdowns this week that include some stylish work staples. If you’re in the market for a new LBD, this Elie Tahari Lanetta Jersey Dress is a fantastic option. It has a sleek contemporary fit and eye-catching details. The understated peplum and zippered neckline [...]

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 [...]

Mad Men Monday – Elegant & Professional Dresses with Mad Men Style

Joan Holloway Harris - blue floral dress season 6

The Commandress feature “Mad Men Monday” spotlights fashion that channels the 1960s style of the show’s leading ladies. This week, Joan’s blue floral dress wins my award for favorite Mad Men look. I haven’t found a full-size picture of the dress, but this image also highlights actress Christina Hendrick’s beautiful hair and makeup. This Aidan Mattox [...]

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 [...]

Mad Men Monday – Elegant & Professional Dresses with Mad Men Style

Margo Pencil Dress - Mad Men Style - dress like joan holloway from Mad Men - professional floral dress

The new Commandress feature, “Mad Men Monday,” spotlights fashion that channels the 1960s style of the show’s leading ladies. Welcome back, Mad Men! And welcome to my first installment of Mad Men Monday! I’ve always enjoyed featuring Mad Men inspired fashion the day after a new episode, and now it will be a regular feature. [...]

Commandress Picks – Bloomingdale’s Friends & Family Sale Starts Online Today!

Tory Burch Shoulder Bag - Simon Double Handle

A work-appropriate look you can get excited about. The spring season of friends & family sales is underway, and Bloomingdale’s Friends & Family Sale is one of the first in the lineup! Today through Sunday, April 7, you can receive 20% off almost all regular and sale-priced purchases with promo code FRIENDS. (Please note:  the [...]

Commandress Deal Alert – Free Shipping from Anthropologie

Greetings Commandress Readers! One of my favorite store, Anthropologie, is having a Free Shipping promotion for orders of $100+ through tomorrow (3/17/13). Please click here for more details. Anthropologie does not offer free shipping often, so this is a great opportunity to check out the Clarisse Dress that was featured yesterday – as well as [...]

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

BCBGMAXAZRIA Print Wrap Dress - kelly green print - black white and tan pattern - knee length - sleeveless

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 – [...]

Professional, Smart & Chic – Best Office Dresses Under $100 – Garnet Hill Ponte Knit Dress

Garnet Hill Ponte Knit Dress Review - Vibrant Blue Black - chic professional dress under $100 - work office dress under $100

A work-appropriate look you can get excited about. Commandress Readers: Please prepare yourself for some Monday morning excitement. For many of you, the dress featured today will be a dream come true. Here’s a professional, flattering, comfortable, versatile, seasonless and machine washable Ponte Knit Dress with three-quarter sleeves that is made from cotton (with a hint [...]

Professional, Smart & Chic – Tahari by ASL Canary Yellow Blazer

Tahari by ASL Shawl-Collar Blazer - Yellow Tahari Blazer

A work-appropriate look you can get excited about. There’s something about a bright yellow blazer that I find irresistible! It’s cheerful and unexpected – and I’ve been surprised by the versatility of my own yellow blazer. Sometimes it takes a little more trial and error to put an outfit together, but I’m always happy with [...]