A woman wearing a Wrap Midi Dress.
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Maternity Monday: Wrap Midi Dress

Happy Monday! This dress also comes in a bright, happy green, but I prefer the more sedate, sophisticated black — love the shape of it, and it feels architectural and flattering for lots of stages in your pregnancy. It’s $90 and available in sizes 4-12 (which it notes is like 0-14) at Nordstrom. Topshop Wrap Maternity Midi…

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A woman applying mascara on her eyelashes
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Do You Have a New “Beauty Minimum”?

Did your “beauty minimum” change after having kids? On a bigger sense, did your perception of your own vanity change after having kids — did makeup seem more frivolous, not worth the time?  Did you go back to your old routine after you went back to work — or did it take a few years for you to get back to your old beauty standards?

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News Roundup

Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently… Racked tackles “beauty oxymorons” and asks, “Are all these liquid powders and solid foams useful? And more importantly, are they fun?” U.S. News & World Report suggests three questions to ask at your next job interview. Forbes responds to a…

A Totes Signature Clear Bubble Umbrella
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Finally Friday: Kids’ Bubble Umbrella

Am I the only one who thinks kiddos look absolutely adorable while holding an umbrella? (Am I the only one whose kiddos are absolutely obsessed with umbrellas, also?) Happily no one’s poked anyone’s eyes out (yet), so we’re all good. I didn’t realize Totes made these simple bubble umbrellas for kids — but they do,…

A Bassett Mine Wedge Pump.
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Everyone Thursday: Bassett Mine Wedge Pump

Ooh: these highly rated wedge pumps from Clarks look great — and they’re eligible for Prime. Some colors are mostly sold out, with lucky sizes left for $35, but even full-priced at $50 (certain size/color combinations) these wedges are pretty affordable. Clarks Bassett Mine Wedge Pump (L-2)