Weekend & Family Friday: Analeigh Strappy Sandal
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A few years ago, I bought the older version of this sandal in the tan color. I liked it so much that when Cole Haan was on Gilt, I ordered the same pair in black. With both of those colors, my summer shoe wardrobe was complete. I found that they were simple enough to go with everything — shorts and a t-shirt during the day, a beach cover-up and bathing suit, and a light summery dress at night. They were comfortable and had the added bonus of not going between my toes! This updated version has a more padded footbed, which I welcome because the previous version was just a piece of leather. Since my pairs are at least three years old, I would say it’s time for me to upgrade/replace. These sandals are $130 at Nordstrom and come in four colors. Analeigh Strappy Sandal
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Sales of note for 5/8/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Up to 50% off select styles + 15% off fragrance (exclusions apply; ends 5/11) + give $150 in gift cards, earn a $25 promo card (ends 5/13)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your full-price purchase + extra 40% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 40-60% everything + extra 25% off
- Eloquii – $25+ select styles + extra 45% off all sale
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off must-have styles + extra 50% off select sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything + extra 50% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 25% off all tops, pants, jeans, and shorts + 25% off all markdowns
And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interest – working mom questions asked by the commenters!!
- The concept of “backup care” is so stupid…
- I need tips on managing employees in BigLaw who have to leave for daycare pickup…
- I’m thinking of leaning out to spend more time with my family – how can I find the perfect job for that?
- I’m now a SAHM and my husband needs to step up…
- How can I change my thinking to better recognize some of my husband’s contributions as important, like organizing the shed?
- What are your tips to having a good weekend with kids, especially with little kids? Do you have a set routine or plan?
First-time mom here: should I have a baby shower?? A few of my friends have offered to throw one, but I seriously do not like to be the center of attention, and we can buy ourselves stuff, so I’m leaning no. The other issue is that about half of my friends and all of my family are in another city (3 hour flight from my city), so it might make more sense to have one there (and one of my friends there has offered to plan), but I am at 25 weeks now and so would have to plan it soon if I wanted to fly there for it. Thoughts?
Inspired by a comment on the main thread today and yesterday’s comment on activities, I am wondering if there is actually more pressure put on today’s parents to have kids in the “best” activities at all times, where this pressure is coming from and what ways you’ve tried to counter this. I just remember from my own childhood that I spent a whole summer once during high school hanging out at home, going to the pool occasionally, but mostly watching soap operas the rest of the time (hello Days of our Lives!) Definitely not a productive use of my time. I feel like that wouldn’t really be acceptable right now, but how did we get here? Is it social media making every one think that kids are doing fun, enriching things all the time? Fear that due to our lack of safety net, that our kids have to study all the time, do activities and get in the best schools, otherwise they will “fail”? Will I be shamed in my neighborhood if I try to reject this? Can I even leave a kid alone when they’re at an age that I was definitely left alone nowadays?
Ok, enough philosophizing for this Friday :) Look forward to hearing your thoughts.
I wanted to thank you ladies for your help last week finding me some casual clothes! I had good luck with Madewell (two shirts and a pair of shorts), some luck with Loft (two shirts, but holy smokes does their stuff feel cheap this season), and received a box from Trunk Club yesterday.
Trunk Club introduced me to the brand Wit & Wisdom which I love. I’m going to keep a pair of W&W shorts and Toms shoes, and there are a couple items I’m on the fence about (including the lovely Halogen Lace & Crepe top). I may order some of those items later, directly from Nordstrom. For now, I feel like I can pull together a couple cute outfits which was the goal! I’ve noted all the other suggestions for if/when I decide this isn’t enough :-)
We just moved into a new neighborhood a few days ago. The day after we moved in, our new neighbors came over to introduce themselves and brought homemade cookies. Super sweet!
My husband and kids weren’t home at the time—kids were and grandma’s for the move and husband was working late. We want to stop by so they can meet as well. Do we bring anything? What do we bring? Bringing homemade baked goods feels a little too copycat.
Yes I am overthinking this, but I am on day five of unpacking and totally exhausted!