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Maternity Monday: ‘City’ Maternity Blazer

Call me stuck in 2012, but I must say, I still love the combo of gray and neon yellow. I think it’s a flattering combination that, particularly in a structured piece like a blazer, lends an easy breath of color to an outfit. Here’s a suggestion: wear the blazer with a black dress and throw on a…

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A woman wearing a  'Bengaline' Straight Maternity Skirt

Classic Maternity Monday: ‘Bengaline’ Straight Maternity Skirt

This black pencil skirt has been loved for years by working mamas-to-be everywhere. It’s $68 at Nordstrom, available in sizes XS-XL. (Japanese Weekend also sometimes has a pair of maternity pants made from the same material; right now Nordstrom has them stocked in size L only.) Figure 8 Maternity has a few sizes of the…

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Mamas, Holidays, and Stress

2017 Update: We still think this is an interesting discussion about mamas, holidays, and stress. Since it’s that time of year, you may also want to check out our posts on holiday business etiquette. So: anyone else feel like your head is about to explode? Between buying gifts for everyone, including in-laws, cleaning Casa Griffin for…

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Finally Wednesday: Gym Tote

Pretty much the only thing I can imagine buying for myself at this point (at least, before sales start, ha) is fitness gear — and Amazon has some as part of their big markdowns. This gym tote from LeSportsac looks functional — huge but lightweight! — and while they have it in black at full…

A woman wearing a black  'Wrap Effect' Pencil Skirt
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Washable Tuesday: ‘Wrap Effect’ Pencil Skirt

The notch/slit/faux-wrap effect is HUGE right now, and this is one of the few skirts I’ve seen that has the perfect amount of notch/slit/faux wrap. It’s flattering, but interesting, and not at all too leggy for the office. This simple style is also hand washable, available in sizes XXS-L, and is $68. Trouvé ‘Wrap Effect’ Pencil Skirt…