Accessory Tuesday: Face Masks
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Back in the spring when stay-at-home orders first radiated across the country, I (optimistically and very mistakenly) figured we’d be back in the office in a few weeks. So, I’d need some face masks, especially since I’d be riding the train to and from the office. There were some very adorable and fun ones on Etsy, and the ubiquitous blue disposable ones. But, I wanted masks that equaled my professional wardrobe.
Enter Tokki x Gravitas: Now, you can certainly buy reusable masks for a lot less, but I have not found anything that matches the sophistication and versatility of these prints. I have one in “seaside” and another in a feather print. I am currently eyeing their aptly named “fight” print.
The ear loops are not adjustable, but the masks come in different sizes. For each mask purchased, one is donated to healthcare workers. Even though I now have a large collection of masks, I always reach for these when I want to step up my daycare drop-off look.
The masks are $24 each at shop.tokki.com. Tokki x Gravitas Face Masks
Sales of note for 5/19/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
- Ann Taylor – 50% off summer-ready styles
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – 50-60% off select styles
- J.Crew – 60% off sale, and 40% off packing picks (prices as marked)
- J.Crew Factory – New arrivals, plus up to 60% off everything plus extra 50% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Daily flash sales, and lots of twill suiting on sale! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off. 5/19’s flash sale: Jardigans down to $175-$209, dresses down to $150, blazers down to $250
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 30% off dresses, skirts, shoes, and accessories
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?
It’s late and I’ll probably ask again tomorrow, but curious: do you have a target percentage of your income to donate each year, and how do you choose specific charities and allocate? As I was doing my taxes for last year I was disappointed in myself that we make so much money and give so little of it away, so I want to do better. Especially this year, when so many people are struggling.
So far, I have recurring monthly support to my church and the local public radio stations, and give small amounts here or there as current events put something on my radar, but I tried to make a list for end-of-year giving last night based on broad categories of causes I support, and … it’s overwhelming.
Today I’m hitting a wall. It’s one of those, “Wow, 2020 is just really hard. If you’re a parent, it’s almost impossible.’ days.
I keep trying to take days off but it’s… not working.
I am SUCH a curmudgeon about any kind of motorized toy for kids, but I am strongly considering asking Santa to bring my 11yo an electric scooter for Christmas. Is this a decision I’m going to completely regret? Other than the obvious safety hazards, what am I not thinking about? Kiddo is a bit of an indoor cat unless he has something really compelling to do, so I’m hoping this will entice him into getting outdoors more often, which would lead to more active play that he desperately needs right now. He has asked for one in the past, though it’s hard to know whether it’s a passing phase or not. He has a regular Razor scooter (that he’s outgrowing and little sister is using more often than he is).
Buying gifts for tweens is hard, ya’ll.
I know, this is a question from like July, but… my 7-year-old asked to wear a gaiter instead of a mask because the ear loops bug him and his friends are wearing gaiters. I know masks are recommended over gaiters, but I am willing to entertain the gaiter for outdoor play. Any recommendations for gaiters that will stay up while he runs around? Thanks!
Any recommendations for music-themed gifts for a 3yo? Some kind of music player? He is constantly singing all sorts of songs and especially loves the Frozen soundtrack, but hasn’t shown especially strong interest in instruments (we have a tiny play piano and a ukelele). In case it’s relevant, we don’t have an Alexa/Siri/etc in our house and don’t want to get one.
i posted yesterday, but didn’t get many responses, so trying again. one of my twins is much more coordinated than the other and my other twin is starting to notice that their sibling can do things very easily that they can’t do yet and i think is starting to get upset about it, but is still too young to verbalize that exactly. I don’t want my other twin to feel like she isn’t as capable with anything since most things that toddlers do involve some gross and fine motor skills. Any tips on how to navigate this? or more generally when things seem to come more naturally to one sibling vs. the other?
So who else is averaging about a once a month daycare illness out there? Ugh. So far, kids have been home about once every 4 weeks or so, almost entirely for the 2 year old’s catching some virus. Negative covid results so far, at least, but it’s rough to keep both of them home. I think the general advice is that the first two winters at daycare are the worst and then it gets noticeably better (has been true for my older one, who has only gotten sick once since July), so I need some reassurances that next winter will be better. I keep telling myself that we need to get through this miserable winter and then things will be better, Covid and otherwise. Thanks all.