Everyone Thursday: Zip-Front Blazer
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If you’re on the hunt for a simple shrunken blazer, I like the look of this one from Calvin Klein. It’s collarless and zippered, and I like how the zippered pockets almost create a peplum effect. It’s available in white and black in sizes 2-16 at Lord & Taylor for $97 (from $129). Use code LTLOVE for an extra 20% off and it comes down to $77. Calvin Klein Zip-Front Blazer
Here are two plus-size options (also from Calvin Klein) in dark blue and beige.
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Sales of note for 1/16:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Cashmere on sale; AllSaints, Free People, Nike, Tory Burch, and Vince up to 60%; beauty deals up to 25% off
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your full-price purchase; extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles with code — readers love this blazer, these dresses, and their double-layer line of tees
- DeMellier – Sale now on, free shipping and returns — includes select options like Montreal, Vancouver, and Venice
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; extra 50% off all clearance, plus ELOQUII X kate spade new york collab just dropped
- Everlane – Sale of the year, up to 70% off — reader favorites include their scoop tee, Dream Pant, ReNew Transit backpack, silk blouses and oversized blazers! New markdowns just added
- Hannah Andersson – Up to 30% off all pajamas;
- J.Crew – Up to 40% off select styles; up to 50% off cashmere
- J.Crew Factory – 40-70% off everything
- L.K. Bennett – Archive sale, almost everything 70% off
- M.M.LaFleur – Tag sale for a limited time — jardigans and dresses $200, pants $150, tops $95, T-shirts $50
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale – 50% off + extra 20% off, sale on sale, plus free shipping on $150+
And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interest – working mom questions asked by the commenters!
- The concept of “backup care” is so stupid…
- I need tips on managing employees in BigLaw who have to leave for daycare pickup…
- I’m thinking of leaning out to spend more time with my family – how can I find the perfect job for that?
- I’m now a SAHM and my husband needs to step up…
- How can I change my thinking to better recognize some of my husband’s contributions as important, like organizing the shed?
- What are your tips to having a good weekend with kids, especially with little kids? Do you have a set routine or plan?
Playdate etiquette question: Arranging a playdate for younger child (2) at classmate’s house. Should I ask to bring older child (4.5) or just leave her at home (w/ husband or grandparents) this time? If we were meeting at the park, I would definitely bring my older one, but at someone’s house I’m not sure.
For those of you who did IVF, did anyone require a Lupron trigger? It seems like this is fairly new but is used to prevent ovarian hyperstimulation (as opposed to using HCG). My insurance doesn’t cover Lupron for this purpose, so I’m hesitant to shell out the bucks if it’s not really necessary. My doc said it would be more of a game time decision, if I responded way too well to the injectibles (I did not respond well to Clomid, but have pcos and plenty of eggs).
Follow up the if I do really need it… does anyone have recommendations on where to get cheap Lupron? CVS quoted me $500 for the shot. If that’s a fair price, I’ll go with it, I just had no idea. I called my nurse, too, but wanted to ask the hive as well :)
So….I’m pregnant! H and I had been trying for a quite a long time, so I’m very happy. But – it all feels so surreal right now. I don’t *feel* like I’m pregnant yet aside from some occasional nausea and fatigue, and I’m still only cautiously optimistic in case I miscarry. Yet my mind is already reeling about what will happen post-baby – I’m the only one of my local friends who is married, let alone pregnant (in my late 20s in the DC area). I don’t know much about babies. I don’t know how I will manage it all. Someone talk me down please?
Has anyone thought about how they are going to talk about (American) race relations with their kids? I live close to the police shooting that occurred last night, and we will be surrounded by media and rallies this weekend. I want to make sure I answer, honestly and appropriately, my daughter’s questions if they come up….we are white and she is not quite 3. I am considering bringing her to a BLM rally this weekend too.
I think I have breastfeeding on the mind. I just signed an email Breast instead of Best. I’ve already sent but good thing my coworker has a sense of humour!
Calling all of you in the Boston/Cambridge area – how much do you pay for childcare, and what kind of childcare is it (daycare vs nanny vs nanny-share vs etc)?
Thanks!
What does everyone do about birthday parties? I feel like we are getting close to the friend party age (turning 3 this year) but the thought of having a friend party + family party sounds so overwhelming to plan, prep, have, etc. I think we’ll wait until he actually asks for one to do a friend party, but wondering what everyone does when that starts. Two parties? One combined? Jetisen the family party? I’m considering being a really mean mom this year and doing neither. A family day at the zoo with cupcakes and balloons sounds like more fun than overwhelming my little introvert with a bunch of people. Would love to hear what everyone else does.