We started the month of July still in Spain and ended up extending the trip because leaving felt impossible. Our days settled into a rhythm I could get used to: breakfast in the sun first thing, a boat or beach day, dinner in town at night. Printed sundresses and sandals carried me through the daytime, and evenings called for vibrant dresses, party pants, and layered jewelry for an extra dose of sparkle.

Once we got home, I turned right back around for a shoot in the Hamptons, then spent a few days getting reorganized and prepped for our final leg of travel this summer. Those days called for comfortable, casual pieces that could keep up with a long to-do list. Looking back through my Daily Looks, July was summer style at its absolute height, right up until those last few days of getting back to real life.

Zimmermann Top, Francoise Pants, Valentino Belt, Chanel Bag, Dior Heels, Jenna Blake Elephant Pendant | Missoni Dress, Loro Piana Bag (coming soon, similar here), Sherman Field Necklace, Irene Neuwirth Earrings, Ferragamo Heels

Cristiano Marcheli Dress, Chanel Bag & Sandals (sold out, similar here), Missoni Headband (old, similar here and here), Jacque Marie Mage Sunglasses | Valentino Shirt, Gwen Bra Top, Alemais Pants (more sizes here, matching top here), Dries Van Noten Wedges, Savette Bag (more colors), Jenna Blake Elephant Pendant

Rubirosa Shirt (similar here), Eterne Tank, Libertine Shorts, Chanel Bag, Odissi Flats | Rosewater House Vest (sold out, similar here), Sea NY Pants (sold out, similar here), Manolo Blahnik Heels, Chanel Bag, Irene Neuwrith Necklace (similar, less expensive here), Hermes Scarf (similar here)

Montce Bikini, Libertine Pants, Prada Headband, Miu Miu Flats (similar here and here), Saint Laurent Sunglasses | Liberowe Top, Julia Amory Pareo (more colors, similar here), Miu Miu Flats (similar here and here), Valentino Bag, Bottega Veneta Sunglasses

Sanoe Blazer, Comme Si Shirt, Johanna Ortiz Skirt (last seen here), Miu Miu Flats (similar here and here) | Eterne Halter, Doen Skirt, Gabriela Hearst Sandals, Zimmermann Scarf, Retrosuperfuture Sunglasses

Balakata Dress, Prada Headband, Celine Tote (similar here, less expensive here), Gabriela Hearst Sandals |Eterne Bodysuit, Johanna Ortiz Skirt, K.Jacques x Ciao Lucia Sandals, Chanel Bag & Necklace (similar here, less expensive here), Irene Neuwirth Earrings (similar, less expensive here)

TWP Tank, Anthropologie Pants, Alaia Flats, Chanel Bag | Sezane Top, Merlette Skirt, Call It By Your Name Flats, Jacque Marie Mage Sunglasses

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For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Also: we just updated our big roundup for the best women’s suits of 2026!

This suit from Ann Taylor is such a pretty color.

The suit has a LOT of matching pieces, including a short-sleeved jacket (cap-sleeved and double-breasted!), a midi dress, and a shell, as well as the various cuts of pants (ankle, flare, curvy) and the fitted long blazer pictured here.

The suiting pieces are $119-$198.

Sales of note for 7/29:

• 7/29/26: Happy National Lipstick Day! Nordstrom, Ulta, Sephora, and more are all having great deals today on lipsticks! (Even Target has a “buy one get one 25% off” sale!) Here are all of our favorite lipsticks right now.
• Nordstrom – The Anniversary Sale continues! Here’s our big roundup of the best workwear, as well as everything we’ve selected thus far. Don’t forget to check to see if their daily beauty deal is a good one for you – e.g., 7/29 up to 40% off select lip products; 7/31 Bobbi Brown; 8/1 Jo Malone
• Ann Taylor – 50% off summer styles + 60% off clearance — readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it’s a great separate)
• Banana Republic – 30% off your purchase (ends 7/31)
• The Fold – Up to 50% off, further markdowns + extra 10% off
• J.Crew – Up to 30% off
• J.Crew Factory – 50% off sitewide
• Me & Em – Sale! Up to 60% off (new lines just added, exclusively online)
• M.M.LaFleur – End of season sale! (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
• Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new markdowns up to 75% off! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work dresses from Calvin Klein, Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
• Talbots – 25% off your entire purchase
• Theory – End of season sale is on!

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It’s National Lipstick Day today (woohoo!) and there are a lot of sales afoot… so I asked the Corporette team to list a few of their favorite lipsticks, lip stains, tinted balms and more. Nordstrom, Ulta, Sephora, and more are all having great deals today on lipsticks! (Even Target has a “buy one get one 25% off” sale!)

• Nordstrom’s deal features Chantecaille, Westman Atelier, Charlotte Tilbury, Lancome, NARS, MAC, Clinique, Valentino, and more.
• Ulta’s deal has a ton of Clinique and Winky Lux
• Sephora has deals on Fresh (reader favorite!), MAC, Charlotte Tilbury, Summer Fridays (love this one in Midnight Berry I think), Westman Atelier, Kosas, Laneige, OleHenriksen, Too Faced, and Anastasia

Kat’s Favorite Tinted Balms, Lip stains, and Lipsticks

I’m very much a collector of lipsticks, tinted balms, lip stains, etc, almost all in a mauvey pink, sometimes leaning more towards a darker raspberry or a pinky taupe. I tend to switch between 20 at any given time. These are some of my favorites at the moment, but I will say at the start that I’ve bought the Clinique Chubby sticks (7/29: down to $13!) repeatedly over the past 10+ years … they discontinued my preferred color, though, and I haven’t yet tried the newer version of the color. I’ve also bought Dior’s Lip Addict (hat tip to the readers, who turned me on to it!) as well as Clinique’s Black Honey (down to $15 at Ulta today 7/29) many times over the years. Oh, and I’m still loyal to my Caudalie lip gloss and Neosporin for when I’m chapped.

(You can read about Kat here, or see all of Kat’s posts here).

Chantecaille Lip Chic Lipstick

I realized after I got this one that I had meant to order their Lip Veil, which looked more like a tinted balm instead of a lipstick — but I’m not mad about my mistake because I love this one. It goes on nourishing and very balmy, to be honest, with a good color payoff but it’s got a bit of sheerness with only one coat. Love. It’s $45 at Nordstrom; if memory serves I bought it on sale so it was closer to $36. (Today 7/29 it’s even lower — down to $33. I just may have to try the color Foxglove, and I think I’ll try Baobob in Lip Veil, down to $41.)

Kulfi Lassi Lips Long-Staining Moisturizing Lip Oil

This Kulfi lip stain is a newer favorite and a bit of a deeper color than I normally go for, but I feel like it wears really evenly. (I also have the similar product from Violette and I kind of prefer this one, I feel like it has better color to start and wears better, but maybe I just chose the wrong color for the Violette one (caramel). The Kulfi lip stain is $24 at Sephora.

Merrit Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick

I bought and kept a few very similar lipsticks a year or two ago and honestly I’m still happily switching between them — so it’s a close call between this one, Charlotte Tilsbury’s Hyaluronic HappyKiss lipstick in PillowTalk, and Lancôme Lip Idôle Squalane-12 Butterglow™ Hydrating Lip Balm in Mauve-Tivation… but I think the Merit one takes the prize. It glides on smoothly but definitely feels and wears like a lipstick; compared to the shinier finishes of the other two this one is more subdued. But I feel like it’s the perfect shade of pink, at least for me. (I spent waaaaaay too long debating back then between this color and another pink (Sunday) back then, but I preferred the satin finish much more than the matte. More recently, the brand was kind enough to send me a few products, including their Baby Pink, another satin. Both are great shades, but there’s just something about Millenial Pink that I love more!

(Today 7/29 the Charlotte Tilbury one is 30% off, and the Lancôme is 40% off at Nordstrom — Lancôme is also on sale at Sephora, Amazon, and Lancôme.com!!)

Elizabeth’s Favorite LipstAINS & GLosses

I am not a huge lipstick wearer, mostly because traditional lipsticks remind me of getting dolled up for dance recitals as a little kid and hating the feeling of the 1980s Cover Girl products. Today, I prefer a lip stain with some balm or gloss to add a little moisture.

Here are my favorites…

(You can read all of Elizabeth’s posts here.)

Wonderskin Blading Lip Stain

This lip stain was the rare social media-influenced purchase that I haven’t regretted. I put this blue-hued lip stain on while I’m finishing the rest of my makeup and wipe it off for a stain that lasts pretty well for a few hours. I like the “Romance” color for a shade that’s a slightly better version of my natural lips. 

The stain is $22 at Nordstrom and comes in 16 shades — but it’s on sale today 7/29 at Sephora!

Benefit Benetint

For me, this is the OG of lipstains. I have one in my car, one in my purse, and one in my bathroom at all times. In a pinch, it can also double as blush. I like the original rose color, but I’ve also been wearing the “pink lemonade” shade this summer. If I put it on in the morning and layer lip balm over the top, it usually lasts me until lunchtime before fading. 

The stain is $28 at Nordstrom and comes in eight different shades. 

Summer Fridays Lip Balm

I picked up this lip balm on a whim while I was waiting on line at Sephora recently and I really enjoy using it. I’m usually an Aquaphor or Vaseline girl, so this makes me feel just a little bit fancier. I’ll probably go back to my typical favorites when it runs out (or when I lose it), but I do like the scent and it does a great job hydrating my lips after applying lip stain. 

The balm is $24 at Sephora and comes in 11 different flavors and finishes. 

Ann’s Favorite Lipsticks

National Lipstick Day is a holiday I can get behind! To properly celebrate, I’m going to treat myself to a few new tubes…

(You can read all of Ann’s posts at CorporetteMoms here!)

Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick

Many long-lasting lipsticks make the trade-off between staying power and dryness — not this bestseller from Maybelline. With thousands of five-star reviews, Maybelline’s Super Stay Matte Ink delivers rich, saturated color for up to sixteen hours without smudging or transferring. The waterproof, thin film formula ensures flexible wear without flakes. At just over $10 at Target, it’s also a bargain — you can try a few of the over two dozen shades available. 

e.l.f. Plumping Gloss

e.l.f.’s Lip Plumping Gloss is my tween’s pick — she likes the sheer color, allowance-friendly price point, and smooth finish. This high shine gloss moisturizes lips with vitamin E and coconut oil. It also has a soothing, cooling sensation that’s refreshing for summer. You can find this lip gloss at Ulta or on Amazon for less than the cost of a DC Metro ride. 

Violette Lip Nectar

I’m a sucker for anything French. Violette’s Lip Nectar is an Allure Best of Beauty award winner. This stain saturates your lips with a rich pigment in a high shine finish. The hydrating formula includes time-tested ingredients like squalane, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid. Sephora carries six shades (I like Rose de Moab, a warm caramel) and each one is $29. 

(VioletteFR.com has 15% off lipsets today!)

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Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.

(Thanks, readers, for your patience with our tech problems this morning!)

This classic J.Crew cashmere tee has been around for ages, but this polka dot version is a fun new twist. Folks have complained that the quality of the cashmere has been unreliable recently, but this style has great reviews for softness and quality.

With a boxy cut like this one, I would pair it with some slim-fitting trousers to balance out the proportions for the office, but I might lean into the boxiness and add some wide-leg denim for the weekend.

The sweater is $148 at J.Crew, but there are several other colors on sale, starting at $123.99. It comes in sizes XXS-3X. 

Psst – Nordstrom has lipstick as their “daily deal” and there are a ton of great deals — I have two Chantecaille ones in my cart, but also options from Westman Atelier, Charlotte Tilbury, Lancome, NARS, MAC, Clinique, Valentino, and more.

Sales of note for 7/19:

• Nordstrom – The Anniversary Sale has started! Here’s our big roundup of the best workwear, as well as everything we’ve selected thus far. Don’t forget to check to see if their daily beauty deal is a good one for you – e.g., 7/23 Lancome; 7/24 YSL; 7/29 up to 40% off select lip products; 7/31 Bobbi Brown; 8/1 Jo Malone
• Ann Taylor – Semi-annual sale, 60% off sale and 40% off everything — readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it’s a great separate)
• Banana Republic – Summer sale up to 60% off sale styles + extra 20% off
• The Fold – Up to 50% off, further markdowns
• J.Crew – 50% off select cashmere
• J.Crew Factory – 60% off clearance
• Lo & Sons – Summer sale, up to 50% off
• Lululemon – Summer sale!
• Me & Em – Sale! Up to 60% off (new lines just added)
• M.M.LaFleur – 25% off jardigans (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
• Nordstrom Rack – Clear the rack, extra 25% off clearance! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work dresses from Calvin Klein, Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
• Talbots – Red Door Sale! Prices start at $15
• Theory – End of season sale is on!

Packing for our hiking trip to Gstaad was a completely new kind of style challenge for me. I need proper shoes and practical layers for long days on the trail, but I also want to feel pulled together when we stop for lunch or walk through town afterward. I’m building each look around that shift, mixing functional pieces with color, texture, and a few unexpected details. 

Below are four outfit ideas inspired by what I packed, and you can watch the full packing video here to see everything styled together.

Alpine Stripes

The long-walk outfit, the one that starts in cool morning air and ends with sleeves pushed up along the path. The striped polo knit sets the tone, the lightweight jacket handles the early chill, and the yellow sneakers do the real work while keeping things bright. The stripe on the socks is a small, intentional finishing touch.

Trail To Town

Easy lunch-after-the-walk energy. White cropped pants and a bright tee keep it fresh, while the denim shirt offers enough weight for shade or a cooler start. The bucket hat and scarf add functional personality, keeping the sun off my face and neck. I’d change into the red slides once the hiking is done.

Color Climb

Orange shorts, a violet tank, and a patchwork fleece bring an alpine-sport spirit, while the sneakers, cap, and socks ensure I’m ready for a real climb. Who says hiking gear has to be neutral? Even a mountain is a place to play with color.

Forecast Proof

A look for the forecast that refuses to commit. A red jacket over stripes gives the outfit snap, and the backpack holds whatever needs to stay close if the temperature drops or the sun comes back. The yellow sneakers keep the color moving, and SPF is the accessory I’d never skip for a full day outside in the mountains.