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    Maternity Monday: ‘Bengaline’ Straight Maternity Skirt

    The Bengaline maternity skirt has been around for several years now, and I like the looks of it — it’s simple, chic, and stretchy; everything you need in a pregnancy skirt. It’s $68 at Nordstrom. Japanese Weekend ‘Bengaline’ Straight Maternity Skirt Building a maternity wardrobe for work? Check out our page with more suggestions along both…

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    Finally Friday: Fabulist Pump

    These highly rated 2.25″ heels look great — the iFlex technology makes them very flexible, while the ankle strap keeps them in place. The price is good, too: they’re $79 at Zappos, available in three colors. Anne Klein Fabulist Pump (L-2)

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    Working Moms and Kids’ Lunches

    Whether you’re packing a daycare lunch, a school lunch, or your own lunch in the post-baby-budget world, having kids introduces many of us to a new competitive sport: lunches. I kid — but only a bit. It seems like there’s suddenly pressure to pack the healthiest, non-chokiest, variety-filled, visually appealing lunch box — with as…

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    Everyone Thursday: Hyper Medallion Tiled Scarf

    Ooooh: I love the colors in this bright scarf, over at Lands’ End, of all places — the colors just look like they’d be flattering on every skin tone, don’t they? While you’re there check out their “On the Counter” section, where sales get more steeply discounted each day (I’ve gotten some crazy deals on…

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    Washable Wednesday: Westminster Dress

    This machine washable dress from Boden looks fabulous — nice ladylike hemline, flattering fit-and-flare shape, and a high neckline. It’s available in a variety of colors, all on sale (which, alas, means limited sizes). It’s $96-$110. Boden Westminster Dress Psst: In case you missed it, we rounded up washable work pants last week at Corporette. (L-2)