Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently… Fashionista rounds up some unique beauty gifts to give this season, and the New York Times’ Motherlode blog gives you teacher-gift ideas. DailyWorth debunks some common working-mom myths. New York magazine’s The Cut talks about the realities of maternity leave,…
I am such a sucker for this kind of cardigan — I keep buying them! When we were traveling a few weeks ago I did a mini capsule wardrobe and picked my light blue cardigan (bought at Athleta, of all places, a few years ago) to wear with purples, blacks, and reds. It was a great choice because I probably wore it every single day. Light blue can be difficult to find in a drapey cardigan, though, so I’m happy to see that Bobeau has one out now. It’s handwash/line dry, available in regular and petites XS-XL, for $58. Bobeau Long Cardigan
Ooh: hat tip to editor Kate for finding this fun, swingy sweater — it looks like it would be great, particularly if you’re in the “early pregnancy bloat” days or the “postpartum pooch” days. It’s available in 6 colors in sizes XS to XL, is hand washable, and is $32-$74 at Amazon. Karen Kane Seam Detail Sweater…
What are your best tips for renting a vacation house or Airbnb with kids, ladies? Whether you’re doing Airbnb, VRBO, or another sort of rental, planning and executing the trip can feel like a full-time job in and of itself. I shared a vacation horror story a week or so ago on Corporette — we rented a small…
JCP has a number of colors for this washable, affordable dress, but I like it in the teal — we featured a splurge teal dress for work on Corporette on Monday, and I was struck by how MANY teal dresses are out right now. High, low, and in-between, it seems like everyone thinks a working woman needs a…
