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Look BookView e-Notes: Last Month’s Most Popular e-Notes:September 29, 2008 Put a Little ‘WOW’ In Your Daily News
Wanted: Brain Candy - good, stimulating conversation. Option 1: Today's office chatter (translation: gossip). Hmmm... leaves you feeling less than inspired. Option 2: Turn to the web. Okay, all that pundit-y talk about Palin's lipstick, the economy and financial woes, and more Texas-sized hurricanes brewing. Now you're even more uninspired. Ugh. So where can a businesswomen find a news source that has an inkling of what girls are really thinking about? Sure, we're following the Presidential race and politics. But we also track celebrity news, social issues and science. Tune in to “The Wow Watch -- Women in the news. Women on the news,” a new feature on wowOwow.com that serves up smart stories on, by and for smart women. Hosted by media powerhouses Liz Smith, Peggy Noonan, Lesley Stahl and others, this site is part water-cooler musings, part breaking news and entirely worth watching. “I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, September 16, 2008 Gadget-ology Made Easy
If you are a. or b., congratulations, no further reading required. The rest of us gadget-challenged females will head over to PopGadget.net, and read all about nifty gizmos for gals. Powered by a handful of Geekspeak-fluent editors, you'll find highlights on gotta-have-em gadgets for your car, home, office, clothing and even your pet. P.S. When searching for a modern-girl gift, start with “PopGadget Picks” for a pick-of-the-litter list the editors love. (P.S.P.S. And, no, you Samantha-types, there are no, um, how to put this delicately...gizmos that might have been created especially and exclusively for girls.) “It's a good day if you make it so.” - Alice Wolfe September 11, 2008 It's Fashion Week in NYC! The glitz, the glamour...let's go! Oh, you're right. Now that you mention it, all those swanky style-setters are showcasing Spring '09 style, and that's, like, two whole seasons away. No sense in getting ahead of ourselves. Instead, we ambitious, practical types will just stay home and have our very own Uptown Scoop Fall Fashion Week. Each day, Monday through Friday we'll present top trends for fall. Five days - five must-have fashions. Fantastic. Trend No. 4 - Pointy Toe Pumps
Next time you feel the need to display your ability to take names and kick a little bahooty, toss on a pair of this season's hottest shoes -- pointy toe pumps. After years of round toes, the classic (and sexy) pointy toe is back - and stronger than ever. Perfect with a skirt or pants, put them on and watch people flock to your side. (As for those that run in the opposite direction? Well, you don't like working with wimps anyway.) Tahari Neal Stretch Mesh Pump - sexy, low heeled (as in easy to walk in) and black - this shoe is sure to be a staple. Michael Kors “Beekman” Patent Croco - in hot, hot red or goes-with-everything black. Nine West Begin Brown Multi Pony - stands out in the crowd with silver tone buckle and belted vamp. Click here for Shopstyle.com to peruse more than 100 pairs of pointy toe pumps from your favorite online retailers. Better cancel everything for the rest of the day - this could take awhile. “She who dies with the most shoes wins.” - Everywoman September 10, 2008 It's Fashion Week in NYC! The glitz, the glamour...let's go! Oh, you're right. Now that you mention it, all those swanky style-setters are showcasing Spring '09 style, and that's, like, two whole seasons away. No sense in getting ahead of ourselves. Instead, we ambitious, practical types will just stay home and have our very own Uptown Scoop Fall Fashion Week. Each day, Monday through Friday we'll present top trends for fall. Five days - five must-have fashions. Fantastic. Trend No. 3 - Sweater Dresses
And while that skill certainly comes in handy when it comes time to broker your next big deal (or ply the powers that be for more vacation time, please!), a little push-pull also helps in matters of fashion. Exhibit A: This season's in-demand sweater dress, which deftly pairs the comfort and warmth of a cozy knit with the feminine, glammed-up form of a frock. In other words, it's a best-of-both-worlds trend that's sure to make both parties (you, and you) happy. One A Bubble Sleeve Sweater Dress: This bubble-sleeved version comes in gray or black, and looks fantastic with or without a belt. Banana Republic Long-Sleeve Belted Sweater Dress: Available in eggplant or black, this dress features a stylish low-slung belt. Victoria's Secret Cotton Rib Turtleneck Sweater Dress: This figure-hugging number is classic yet sexy. Old Navy Knit Button-Front Dress: This effortless dress—which ties at the waist—can be dressed up with a blazer and heels for the office, keeping you comfy and cool. “The reason women don't play football is because 11 of them would September 2, 2008 Wise Up the Easy Way
Oh, you’re not really working? Us either. In fact, after three days off, we’re pretty much sitting around wishing we could have another. And, looking for some sort of something to distract us from the fact that sooner or later we have to get cranking. Hey, how about we check out some of the new videos at Success Television.com? Now, for those who tend to feel guilty about not working, you all just head on over to the Career channel and watch, say, Habits of Highly Successful People. The rest of us (still in avoidance – perhaps even denial) will be clicking away on the Wisdom channel, watching cool and enlightening videos like: Yup. Every now and then it pays to be a slacker. “Remember that nobody will ever get ahead of you as long as he is
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If there's one thing you've picked up from your time trekking up the ladder of success, it's the delicate art of compromise.
It’s Tuesday and here we all are working away.