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    Budget Thursday: Dolman Top

    A reader at Corporette recommended these Jaclyn Smith tops for work, saying, “I recently found in Kmart (believe it or not) these short-sleeve shirts to wear under blazers. They are better than a cotton dress shirt, look nice, don’t wrinkle, and are fast-drying. They also are only $9.98.” Sounds pretty great! They come in several colors…

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  • When Working Moms Should Hire A Cleaning Service

    Ladies, let’s just discuss: have you hired a cleaning service or cleaning professional to help clean your home? Did you hire a cleaning service BEFORE kids, or was it only something you investigated once you became a parent? (Or, did you ramp up from, say, a quarterly cleaning to a biweekly cleaning?) When would you…

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    I’m always a fan of a wedge as well as a strappy heel — and this one from Cole Haan looks like that rare bird of a wedge with a strappy heel that’s actually kind of sleek and cool as well as affordable, and it’s from a comfort brand. I really like it, and I…

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    Maternity Monday: ‘Sweetheart’ Maternity Dress

    I’m always a fan of Leota maternity dresses; they’re really cute, and for the most part, they’re washable. (This one is hand wash cold.) This is a really colorful, happy print while still appropriate for work — it doesn’t read “vacation” or anything. There’s a darker “smoldering” print and a nice one called “ember glow,”…