Makeup & Beauty Monday: La Petite Robe Noire Lipcheek
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Have you ever noticed that if you go out LOOKING for something specific (a new white blouse, a pair of jeans, a new liquid blush or a certain color of red lipstick) you never, ever find it. I feel like all of my best discoveries have been happy accidents — as is my newest obsession, this lip and cheek tint from Guerlain. It is shockingly bright — SHOCKINGLY bright, I tell you — when you take it out of the container, and slightly thicker than the consistency of Benetint’s classic red cheek tint. I was shopping with a friend and tried it on my hand while she was looking at perfumes. Once applied it seemed like a much gentler wash of color, so I tried it on one cheek, and immediately my friend said, “OH. Wow. That looks really nice. Like your whole face just woke up.” Sign me up! I bought it and love it. (I don’t use it as a lip tint but apparently you can also do that.) It’s $35 at spots like Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora. La Petite Robe Noire Lipcheek
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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?
I moved to a new, smaller town about a year and a half ago. My social life here is virtually nonexistent. Any recommendations on how to meet people socially? It seems like so much of my meeting people knowledge base is all for professional networking. And, honestly, some of my best friends in my former town were people I met during professional networking experiences. But I’m just at a stage where I don’t want to go through the motions of someone trying to sell me a service to meet people. We do belong to a church and there are a few opportunities there, but they’re mostly directed to women who don’t work outside the home (translation: retirement age, not necessarily SAHMs who are same age friend material) and, therefore, takes place during the day. I’m around 35, so could maybe qualify for some “YP” type stuff, but have really moved past the YP stage in my life/career. Would love some advice!
In the last month I have completely lost one library book and nearly lost another. Lost two pairs of sunglasses (no big honestly, but including it anyway) and just this Sunday lost my toddler’s jacket (it was under the stroller, but still, it fell out while shopping *somewhere*). I’m late thirties, one toddler, not a super stressful job, and feel like I’m losing my mind.
Tell me this is normal. (Or what I should get checked out!)
Our almost 3 year old doesn’t understand how to wait for his turn and is picking up a nasty habit of pushing classmates when he wants to do something first (he is so excited and worked up, he can’t contemplate not being first). I want to nip it ASAP before it becomes a trend :) That seems to be the main situation where he pushes. Looking for advice or good books that talk about taking turns/waiting in line/not pushing/manners and not being selfish? I’m panicking! He had been an occasional pusher, but in the past week it has gotten bad – it’s almost like he discovered it as a tactic to get what he wants :/
So, my 7.5 month old again reacted to eggs (rash around the mouth) on our ped-instructed second try, so we will be seeing the doctor this week. Neither of us have food allergies, so this is new territory. What should I expect from the doctor, questions to ask? Anyone successfully made birthday cake without eggs (I’ve seen various substitutions, but consensus seems to be they don’t work quite right)? I think dairy is OK (she loves cheese and has been fine with yogurt), no eczema, and baked egg might be okay (she’s had cheese tortellini and meatballs while out before we found out about this, no reaction), but we are holding off on that pending seeing the doctor too. Haven’t tried peanuts yet. So many things.
Or 3 dolls, as long as they were stuffed and with different outfits. Older girls are blonde/blue eyes and no idea what the third will be, so probably not look-alikes.
Anyone know of a trio of stuffed animals? My sister and i were gifted these nesting bears when she was born, and we each still have ours. I’m having our 3rd girl (and final kid) and would like to give each girl a little stuffed animal when the baby comes.
I could just get like, 3 jellycats, but i was thinking of something more set-like. Any ideas?
My life has become so hectic with two kids, being in permanent busy season and having a husband with an equally demanding job. We both need to work 7 days a week which means our house is a disaster, nothing gets maintained, we never make dinner, the list goes on. Occasionally people have mentioned they have a housekeeper or personal admin. Could you please share your experiences both positive and negative? Also, how did you find your person? We already have cleaners who come every other week is it worth it to someone else?
We’re desperate for a solution!!!!
I’ve got the standard School Break FOMO. My kids are home in their pjs with grandparents, eating donuts and watching cartoons. I’m plugging away at work, wishing I was out enjoying the sunshine.
I think I’ll take Friday off so I at least have a shorter week this week.
This is making me realize I need a me-only vacation where the kids stay out of the house and I get to stay in my own pajamas and watch bad tv and have no responsibilities for a day.