Makeup & Beauty Monday: Flora 9 Eyeshadow Palette

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I’ve been leaning into eye makeup lately — while I still love my old Urban Decay Naked palette, the promise of spring has me searching for something new and fresh.

I’ve always admired Jason Wu’s gorgeous gowns — now, it looks like he’s entered the makeup and skincare game with Jason Wu Beauty.

There’s so much to choose from, but his Flora 9 Eyeshadow Palette grabbed my attention — there are three earthy palettes (I am leaning towards Prickly Pear, a mix of shimmer and matte shadows) that would look great on anyone. They’re also cruelty-free, vegan, and formulated without a long list of unpronounceable ingredients.

The eyeshadow palette is available at Target for $14.99.

Sales of note for 2/14/25 (Happy Valentine’s Day!):

(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)

  • Nordstrom – Winter Sale, up to 60% off! 7850 new markdowns for women
  • Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your full-price purchase — and extra 60% off sale
  • Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + 15% off (readers love their suiting as well as their silky shirts like this one)
  • Boden – 15% off new season styles
  • Eloquii – 300+ styles $25 and up
  • J.Crew – 40% of your purchase – prices as marked
  • J.Crew Factory – 50% off entire site and storewide + extra 50% off clearance
  • Rothy’s – Final Few: Up to 40% off last-chance styles
  • Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
  • Talbots – Flash sale ending soon – markdowns starting from $15, extra 70% off all other markdowns (final sale)

And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interestworking mom questions asked by the commenters!

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Tldr: quit my job on Friday and I start a new job next week!

Full story: I came back from maternity leave in January and it was like my boss was a different person. I had a good mid year review before I left. On my first day back she said I needed to think through my job responsibilities and how I fit in at the firm. Then she gave me the worst review on my career- some points were true but reflective of challenges due to pandemic parenting/covid work and some were total fabrications. But I’ve been talking to an old boss for months about his new firm and decided there was no reason to stay and be miserable. And he’s offered me a bigger role and more money. And I’m no longer waking up in the middle of the night with anxiety. Woohoo :)

My 11yo and I have fallen into a nice evening routine where we have some quality time after his little sister goes to bed. We usually have a snack and chat from 8:10ish to 8:30ish before he goes to bed around 8:45-9:00. The problem: I am so sleepy-tired by the time we get around to doing this, especially later in the week. He wants to connect, and I want that, too, but I am struggling and just want the day to be DONE. Other than drinking coffee after dinner (and maybe that really is the solution), any thoughts on how to be more alert/awake/able to carry on a conversation at this point? Maybe this will resolve in a few weeks when there’s more light in the evening? IDK, I always feel like a sloth person in the winter, despite taking vit D supplements. I’m in bed by 9:30-9:45.

Anyone have a third kid after twins? I’m thinking about it. Twins are 6 months so I know it’s way too early but am trying to think about when I would make a decision. 18 months old decide to try? I am 35 and got pregnant with twins quickly. The first 4 months of newborns really sucked. But now it’s fun! They’re cute and sleeping! We have space, support, and money to care for the third. But I also know I want a singleton so I can have a shot at doing it “better” — nursing more, carrying baby more, being less freaked out by having two newborns. And maybe a shot at a different gender. Thoughts?

In case anyone else needed a reminder/nudge – Easter is about 6 weeks away and I do not have it in me to bounce around stores trying to put an Easter basket together like I normally would. I just ordered a very cute looking one from a ‘gourmet’ basket place online and the relief I feel knowing it will show up and I have to do NOTHING is glorious.
I am also hopeful we can do an outdoor masked egg hunt with our neighbors this year, which would be SUCH a treat!

Op here. I don’t understand the comment. You would book them today…to travel ASAP? Or just to get them booked because there is no reason not to?

Anyone here have older kids and want to share how on earth you made it through? Anything you would suggest (or do differently) in terms of finding time for kids and life?

Context is that I I have an infant and a two year old. I’ve been back at work a few months and I feel like the wheels have completely fallen off. I have child care; hours are more limited due to covid, but I know that I’m incredibly lucky to have child care at all right now. (Not to mention power, water, food.)

My jobs needs more from me than what I’m giving currently, which is fair, but … I just don’t have anything more to give. The quality of my work is good but quantity is a constant problem.

I’ve tried looking at my life to see where I can add capacity, but it’s so maxed out as it is. I’m already very sleep deprived (failing at sleep training) and I feel like I barely see my 2 year old. I’ve cut out all tv and it’s not like we’re socializing currently. How do people do this?

We live a 5 hours flight from DH’s parents and grandmother. We have not seen them since last Thanksgiving. DH’s parents are elderly- FIL is 81 and really doesn’t travel anymore but came up to meet our youngest when she was born 3 years ago. MIL is spry and preCOVID flew to us to visit. DH’s grandmother is 93 and unwell. She was hospitalized for the 3rd time in the past few months again over the weekend, which sparked another conversation about visiting them.

All 3 elderly family members are now vaccinated (both doses) against COVID. DH and I are not, and we won’t be for some time. We are extremely low risk (mid 30s, no mitigating anything). Our kids are young and healthy. We are considering flying the kids to see DH’s family over spring break this year. It’s a direct flight. Our kids are in hybrid school and will need to get a COVID test to return, as will DH and I. We had previously been talking about FIL and MIL coming to see us over spring break as it makes more sense to have the vaccinated people fly, but FIL has been feeling more frail, and now DH’s grandmother is really not doing well (which means we may not get another chance to see her, and also that FIL and MIL don’t want to travel while she’s unwell).

We have been taking COVID seriously, but our children have been in hybrid school, sports with masks, and daycare (youngest) all year. Two of my kids have had to quarantine due to exposure (twice at daycare, one in elem school because the girl sitting immediately next to her- but 6′ apart- had COVID).

How would you think about the pros and cons and precautious? My kids are young (3-8), but old enough to sit still and watch movies with masks on for the long flight without licking the seat and most of them probably won’t have to get up to use the bathroom. Testing is readily available in my area. Our town is not COVID free, but we are doing well and have been all year long. Would waiting until June be substantially better than April? I think it’s all the same to my kids and our schedule, but I’m not sure how DH’s grandmother will be in June (or April, frankly.) The way I am thinking about it is that we need to weigh our family (me/DH/the kids) likelihood of catching COVID on the trip vs seeing DH’s family. I used to fly all the time for work and haven’t set foot on a plane in a year so I’m not really sure what to expect these days, either.

Thoughts?

I think my husband and I need some additional help getting our 3-year old through a rough patch of bad sleep and sort of general anxiety. (She consistently is very scared at her drop-off program 2x a week and when we go to the playground she hangs back a long time because she is scared of the other kids/parents. She has nightmares consistently and wakes up 1-2 times a night, and then up for the day at 530 usually.) I do think she is going to be fine eventually but I’d like to get some personalized recs to help her through some of this.

Does anyone know of development consultant or sleep consultant that might be helpful? TIA

Daycare called us last week to tell us that our 20-month old has been keeping his eyes closed a lot, and sometimes walking around with them closed and eating with them closed. I guess he thinks it’s funny? They asked us if we have any ways of getting him to open his eyes, and we really don’t because he’s never done that at home. Any suggestions?

You guys, my 1st grader starts hyrbid school today. 1st time back in physical school since last March. Our hybrid schedule is made up of very minimal hours a week, but I. will. take. it.

I’m seven weeks pregnant with our fourth kid and oof. Lots of insomnia and feeling a little nauseous especially in the evenings. This is our fourth, I should remember better, but what weeks did you all experience morning sickness? I feel like this is hitting me earlier this time around? Any tips for pregnancy induced insomnia?

Lesson to all you first time moms, we’re all constantly learning!

Seeking any nanny search advice in NYC (referrals also welcome!) I’m searching for a nanny for my 4 mother old child and feel like I’m not finding anyone who really jumps out as being a great option. I’m flexible on start date (any time between now and mid-April) and pay. So far the options I’ve talked to by phone have been lackluster… am I expecting too much? I would like someone with infant experience, who is dependable, energetic, caring and speaking English well. Do I need to go through an agency? Any advice much appreciated!

Any funny stories from the weekend? My 2.5 year old randomly stood in front of her window, scream-sang “The cold never bothered me anyway!” and dramatically closed the curtains in front of her- it was absolutely hysterical. And then because my kids have to kill a joke did it approximately a 100 more times.

Low-stakes question.
I’m on a new doctor-directed diet and need to put some tofu in some soup later. I’ve never cooked with tofu but I like to eat it. Do I press it first? Just cut it up? How long do I simmer it in the soup? It’s firm tofu.

Thanks!!

I think I am finally hitting the pandemic wall. It’s a combination of it still being dreary, snowy and cold out there, 500,000 deaths, almost a year of the pandemic, moms getting pushed out of the workforce and the continued realization that our government isn’t doing its job (see e.g.: Texas). Plus I’m in my busiest season at work, and I’m at a point where I’m thinking: why should I have to meet all these deadlines when there is a national tragedy going on and I think I’m still experiencing trauma and grief from everything. Tips to push through? Commiseration?