As I mentioned a few weeks ago, my friend Y has had a very successful run as a part-time associate, working reduced hours (about an 80% schedule) for years now. I asked her for some of the top tips she’s learned along the way, and she was kind enough to share her tips for both negotiating…
Sometimes you kind of want a blouse that’s prettier than a basic tee — but you don’t want it to be dry clean only, or fussy with buttons, or otherwise to feel like it’s a disaster if you (or your kiddo) gets it dirty. This one from Ted Baker London looks great, for all of…
This Anne Klein dress seems perfect for those of you who prefer wrap dresses for pumping and more — dresses like this are also great for weight fluctuations. I like the basic black with the abstract, colorful pattern, and it seems well reviewed over at Amazon. It’s $99, eligible for Prime, and (unfortunately) currently available in lucky…
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…
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?
