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    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….

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    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…

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    Finally Friday: Pleat V-Neck Top

    I am stalking this top until it goes on sale — admittedly it looks a bit casual for work (or at least too low-cut), but something about it looks perrrfect for the weekend. It’s drapey and forgiving but not schlubby — sign me up. I’m stalking the navy, but the coral (pictured), green, and light…