Maternity Monday: Ombré Wool & Cashmere Scarf
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They make special maternity capes, to be sure, but for my money I’d suggest that if you like the look and don’t have something already in your wardrobe, now is a great time to pick up a scarf or wrap for spring. You can use it as an additional layer on top of a light jacket or blazer! You can use it as a scarf — or a nursing cover! It will fit no matter what, is soft if you’re holding your baby up near it (I avoided zippers and buttons and the like while the boys were small, but that’s probably just me), and can be a great way to add a bit of extra style to a simple outfit like a black t-shirt and gray slacks. This wool/cashmere blend looks perfect — substantial enough that it’s actually a good layer, not too snag-a-rific, and in a versatile color that I’d wear pretty much year-round. It’s $128 at Nordstrom. La Fiorentina Ombré Wool & Cashmere Scarf
Psst: if you’re looking for something lighter/softer I’d try this silk/cashmere wrap.
Building a maternity wardrobe for work? Check out our page with more suggestions along both classic and trendy/seasonal lines.
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Sales of note for 12.10
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Beauty deals on skincare (ends 12/14) including La Mer, Kate Somerville, Dior, Sunday Riley, Dyson, and gift sets — the deals include reader favorite lip balms Dior Addict, NARS Afterglow, and Clinique’s Black Honey, as well as Too Faced mascara and Sunday Riley’s Good Genes.
- Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, up to 50% off outerwear
- Banana Republic Factory – 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – Extra 50% off all sale + extra 25% off 2+ items
- J.Crew – Up to 60% off everything, with 40% off their newest styles
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
- Macy’s – 15% off beauty, including Tarte, Clinique, Dior and gift sets
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
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?
Going off the post above, what worked for your toddler’s separation anxiety?
My 2 year old stalls at bed time, which we do not ever give into– we have a very consistent routine that lasts no more than 30 min or so: bath, books, bed. Lately she cries when we leave her in her crib and we have tried several things: (1) ferbering (which worked when she was an infant, but seems useless now); (2) sitting next to her crib in a chair while she falls asleep (but this will sometimes last for 2 hours!); (3) hard-line ignoring her, but the other night she cried for an hour and a half before I rescued her. The nights she does fall asleep in her crib, she pretty consistently will wake up in the wee hours and cry hard until one of us goes in there, but then it takes her another hour to fall back asleep with one of us next to her crib in a chair (and if we try to leave before she’s asleep she cries hard). We’re exhausted, which turns into us just bringing her into the bed, which is bad sleep for everyone. Any advice?
I’m considering a LeSportsac Abbey Carry-on bag as a new carry-on/diaper/travel bag. I’ve never bought LeSportsac before, so I’m wondering if its worth the price? I like nylon (wipeable, lightweight) and found a print or two I like (hides stains); the crossbosdy strap is a must. Other bags I should consider? I’ll be traveling this summer with a laptop and want a bag that has a zip top and is rather sizeable for carrying onto the plane. Kiddo is still in diapers and bottles have been replaced by the need to carry books, small hand toys, etc.
Does anyone want to help me pick a new bag? I need a bag to hold my laptop (which I usually don’t carry but want room for), files, and all the other usual stuff. It needs to be good for commuting/walking, so I am thinking it should have a cross-body/messenger strap.
These are the top two contenders, but I welcome dark horse candidates as well.
1. http://daame.com/products/midi-laptop-tote-black
2. https://www.loandsons.com/the-brookline-tote
Flying solo with 2 kids (4 and 4 months) tomorrow. Should I really bring birth certificates? I don’t want to have such important documents with me on this trip…are copies okay? I’ve flown with my older son before and was never asked for it (mostly I read they ask when the child looks close to 2 and doesn’t have a seat…)
When and why did you decide to move your toddler out of a crib and into a “big kid bed”? My 2 year old is going through a separation anxiety period and I’m wondering if now is the right or wrong time to move her to a toddler bed. I wonder if a big kid bed will help her feel less confined and therefore less desperate about separation. Thoughts welcome!
We’re looking for a mini crib to have baby in our bedroom and are debating between the Alma Bloom Mini and the Babyletto Origami Mini. The Babyletto seems to basically be a cheaper version of the Alma, and I’d be tempted to say is just a rip off of it but it does have very good reviews on most websites. Anyone have experience with either or both? Especially if you considered both, is there a reason you picked one over the other?