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Black Dresses for Work That Will Make Your Mornings Easier

February 11, 2016

Black Dresses for Work That Will Make Your Mornings Easier

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a busy woman in possession of a good job, must be in want of a perfect black work dress.

Female Lawyers on Leaving Law Behind

January 29, 2016

Female Lawyers on Leaving Law Behind

What if you passed the LSAT, went to law school, scored a great job… then realized you didn’t want to be a lawyer? Well, you’re not alone.

Why We Love Working at MM.LaFleur (We’re Hiring Too!)

October 08, 2015

Why We Love Working at MM.LaFleur (We’re Hiring Too!)

We’ve got a good thing going on.

Ignore Your To-do List: Why Play Makes You More Productive

October 01, 2015

Ignore Your To-do List: Why Play Makes You More Productive

Break out the adult coloring books!

The 5-piece Work Wardrobe: Is It Possible?

September 24, 2015

The 5-piece Work Wardrobe: Is It Possible?

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take five pieces of workwear…

Narie Foster: Practice Makes Possible

September 22, 2015

Narie Foster: Practice Makes Possible

Or how to flail with intention.

Practicing Gratitude: How Five Minutes a Day Made Me More Thankful

September 15, 2015

Practicing Gratitude: How Five Minutes a Day Made Me More Thankful

The unexpected power of the gratitude journal.

Tipping Guide: A Comprehensive List of Whom, When, and How Much?

September 08, 2015

Tipping Guide: A Comprehensive List of Whom, When, and How Much?

From your hair stylist/unofficial therapist to the locksmith who saved you at 3am.

Work Wardrobe Checklist: How to Build Out Your Professional Closet

August 27, 2015

Work Wardrobe Checklist: How to Build Out Your Professional Closet

Congrats on the new gig! Now what are you going to wear?

15 Style Faux Pas to Avoid at Work

August 11, 2015

15 Style Faux Pas to Avoid at Work

When it comes to looking sharp and setting yourself up for success in the office, we swear by the following rules.

Short-Shorts at JCPenney: Dressing for Work in a Sexist Society

July 30, 2015

Short-Shorts at JCPenney: Dressing for Work in a Sexist Society

A JCPenney employee was sent home for wearing short-shorts from the store’s “Career” section. What’s wrong with this picture?

Bookmarked: 5 Insights from Laura Vanderkam’s “I Know How She Does It”

January 28, 2016

Bookmarked: 5 Insights from Laura Vanderkam’s “I Know How She Does It”

In the first installment of our “Bookmarked” series, we review tips from Laura Vanderkam’s “I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time.”

Maven CEO Katherine Ryder Is Revolutionizing Medical Care for Woman

January 01, 2016

Maven CEO Katherine Ryder Is Revolutionizing Medical Care for Woman

Katherine Ryder, the founder of Maven, brings the doctor to your desk.

6 Winter Book Picks: Cozy Tales to Read by the Fire

December 24, 2015

6 Winter Book Picks: Cozy Tales to Read by the Fire

The holidays are the perfect time to catch up with family and friends—or to escape them by holing up in the corner with a good book.

4 New Year’s Eve Looks You Can Create Using Your Work Wardrobe

December 22, 2015

4 New Year’s Eve Looks You Can Create Using Your Work Wardrobe

Oh wow—New Year’s is around the corner. Your plans may be coming together at the last minute, but that doesn’t mean you can’t look exquisite.

Ampersand Women: Entrepreneurs Samira Panah & Hitha Palepu

December 20, 2015

Ampersand Women: Entrepreneurs Samira Panah & Hitha Palepu

Meet the entrepreneurs behind charitable giving platform Bridge2Act.

Holiday Etiquette: 4 Tips to Help You Navigate the Season

December 01, 2015

Holiday Etiquette: 4 Tips to Help You Navigate the Season

How to re-gift, not overcommit, and look psyched even if you hate a present. Oh, and how to behave yourself at the office holiday party.

How to Bento: A Better Work Wardrobe in 3 Easy Steps

November 14, 2015

How to Bento: A Better Work Wardrobe in 3 Easy Steps

At MM.LaFleur, our philosophy is “less shopping, more doing.”

Catherine Bryt: Practice Makes Perspective

November 10, 2015

Catherine Bryt: Practice Makes Perspective

“I like to be completely engrossed in a book—to the point where I don’t notice if someone’s talking to me. That’s how I know I’m doing it right.”

Last-Minute Halloween: 6 Characters You Can Be Using Your MM

October 28, 2015

Last-Minute Halloween: 6 Characters You Can Be Using Your MM

Channel our favorite film and TV icons.

Work Dresses You Don’t Have to Dry Clean

October 15, 2015

Work Dresses You Don’t Have to Dry Clean

Don’t worry. You’ll still look fancy.

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