Blog Posts by Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor

Tight mini skirts are inappropriate for most office environments. Photo by ThinkstockAs dress codes loosen up and temperatures rise, we've noticed women pushing their work attire to the limit. We started wondering: are tank tops fair game? And how can you tell if a skirt is too short? Every office environment has its own set of fashion rules, so we checked in with Katherine Power and Hillary Kerr, the ladies behind the popular fashion site "Who What Wear" and the helpful new handbook, "What to Wear, Where" to get the scoop on general wardrobe guidelines for the work place. Here are their seven fashion don'ts for the office.

Affordable summer dresses

1. Nightclub shoes
"We always say not to wear anything to the office that you'd wear to a nightclub--that includes extreme platforms or overly edgy shoes. Keep it timeless with a modest heel in classic shapes like a peep toe, pointy toe, or even a wedge, which can be easier to walk in. If you want to play with trends and your office environment calls for a more creative style, go for color or print, but just keep the shape

We love this breezy topThis silk Gypsy 05 Haley Scoop Neck Top was originally $142, but now it's on sale for $64. The tie-dye print is perfect for summer.

Sale starts Tuesday at noon EST on MyHabit.com.

High-waisted shorts are all the rage this seasonThese Twinkle by Wenlan Spring Hiking Shorts were originally $147, but now they're only $49! Grab them fast!

Sale starts Tuesday at noon EST on MyHabit.com.

Score amazing deals on summer merchandise!This weekend you may have plans to hit the beach or have a BBQ, but make sure to save some time (and money!) to shop. This year's Memorial Day sales are rivaling the outstanding Labor Day sales we've come to depend on. We've rounded up the best in-store and online deals to get you up to 70% off on the summer clothing and accessories you'll want to wear right now. Happy shopping!



7 For All Mankind: 40% off select white denim, shorts, accessories, and footwear through Monday with code MEMDAY0512
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Amazon: Up to 75% off select clothing and accessories as marked. Through Monday.

American Eagle Outlet: Up to 60% off AE, Aerie, and 77Kids collections. Sale is ongoing.

Alternative Apparel: 25% off sale items with code SUMMER through Monday.

Ann Taylor: 50% off select styles. Sale is ongoing.

Bloomingdale's: 20% to 65% off select items through Monday.

DKNY: 30% off the spring 2012 apparel with code SPRING30 through Monday.


Dolce Vita: 20% off through Tuesday.

Donna Karan: 30% off select

This festive tunic can dress up a basic outfitWho says you must wear a dress for cocktail hour? This Foley + Corinna Nailhead Tunic makes a serious statement. It was originally $319, but now it's on sale for only $64.

Sale starts Friday at noon EST on MyHabit.com.

Priscilla Chan showed off her new ruby ring at lunch with a friend. Photo by Deano / Splash NewsBillionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, 28, is getting a lot of flack for being cheap with his new bride. He married Priscilla Chan, 27, in a surprise ceremony in their backyard last Saturday and Chan wore an off-the-rack dress by Claire Pettibon. No fancy venue or Vera Wang gown for this bride! Experts consulted by the UK paper The Daily Mail are claiming Zuckerberg was too frugal and thoughtless because of the "very simple" ruby ring he gave Chan (the AP reported that he designed it himself). However, an expert consulted by Yahoo! Shine points out that rubies are extremely significant and popular in Asian culture, and can potentially be more expensive than diamonds.

Celebrity rings and their knock-offs

Thanks to Facebook going public, Zuckerberg is now worth over $20 billion (at least, he was before stock price started to fall), and though he's partial to wearing casual hoodies, he may still have bought his long-term girlfriend a nice ring. Chan was spotted showing off her new

We love faux snakeskin in non-traditional colorsSnakeskin is so hot right now, and we're loving this pair from an iconic shoe brand. These Delman Lara ballet flats were originally $195, but they're now on sale for $78. Go ahead and treat yourself--resistance is futile.

Sale starts Thursday at noon EST on MyHabit.com.

We love wearing lots of color, and what better way to embrace the warm weather than with bountiful bold stripes in an array of cheerful hues. We've rounded up our favorites to scoop up before Memorial Day, the unofficial beginning of summer. By Joanna Douglas, Shine Staff