Registry: Essential Books for New Working Moms
I heartily recommend these essential books for new working moms!
Washable Workwear Wednesday: Poppy-Lace Print Sheath
This bright, washable dress from Talbots looks great for work events and beyond — the pattern should hide stains, and there are sleeves, a nice high but flattering neckline, and a work-appropriate hem length. Huzzah! It’s $159 at Talbots, available in regular sizes 2-20, as well as petite, women’s, and women’s petite sizes. Use code…
Postpartum Tuesday: Underlux Underwear
I recently found an old thread on Corporette where readers were raving about these “period undies.” (Thinx is another similar brand.) I just placed my first order and haven’t, er, tried them out yet, but according to the website, they’ll hold from 1-3 teaspoons of liquid (depending on the style) and can be rinsed, then machine washed/tumble dried….
Maternity Monday: Short Sleeve Spacedye Dress
This maternity dress at Target is highly rated, has sleeves, and goes up to size XXL. Space-dyed patterns and knits are inherently casual, but they’re one of my favorites — for a more conservative office outfit I’d wear the dress with a black blazer, long silver necklace, and classic pumps or flats. The dress is $25 at…
News Roundup
Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently… Real Simple lists several good beauty buys at Target. Anna Davies writes about “meternity” leave in The New York Post, while in Glamour, a working mom responds. The BBC reports on the mom who had to throw out 500…
