Accessory Tuesday: Megan Leather Tote
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It seemed like everyone had a cute Rebecca Minkoff going-out bag in the early aughts. This tote has the personality of that going-out bag, but ready for work.
This soft, lightweight leather tote has the brand’s signature clip-lock hardware but actually closes with a practical magnetic snap tab. There’s both an exterior and interior pocket for little things you need to find quickly, and a 10-inch drop strap so you can carry the bag comfortably on your shoulder or in your hands.
The Megan Tote is $248 at Nordstrom and comes in black or (perfect for spring) stone. The large size, available in three colors, is $348.
Sales of note for 12/30:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started — up to 60% off! See our roundup here.
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your purchase; extra 40% off + additional 30% off sale styles
- Banana Republic Factory – The Winter Sale: 50% off everything + extra 60% off clearance
- Boden – Sale, up to 60% — 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 – Semi-annual clearance, up to 85% off; extra 60% off clearance
- 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!
- Hannah Andersson – The Twice-a-Year Big Hanna Sale: Up to 60% off (even new arrivals on sale!)
- J.Crew – 25% off full-price styles; up to 50% off cashmere; 70% off 3+ sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 60% off winter faves; extra 25% off $100+
- L.K. Bennett – All sale half price or less
- M.M.LaFleur – Flash sale, extra 30% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale, extra 40% off markdowns, and daily Red Door Deals starting at $19.50
Potty training advice… so it seems that training is more of a process than event, or is it just my kid? DS is is a young 4 and has been doing much better with using the bathroom. He stays dry about 80% of the time. When going out for longer trips we still put a pull up on over his undies, but again he typically stays dry unless the takes a car nap. With naps it’s 50/50 chance he stays dry and is never dry overnight. Debating whether to drop the pull ups completely. Don’t think they’re a crutch, but I just want to be be done. However, DS rarely initiates going potty. Do I just need to give him more time?
My kid turned 3 a few months ago, and we put him in private, weekly ST in November. He’s doing great – the therapist is super happy with his progress. He’s stringing words together and building sentences, and is working through his articulation challenges – I’ve definitely seen him improve, and slowly but surely, we understand more/his pronunciation is improving. At this point she wants to keep it to weekly sessions, and doesn’t see the need to increase frequency or time.
I asked the therapist about questions – kid doesn’t ask questions yet, but will instead request things or quite frankly, investigate himself. She said that’ll take more time and she wouldn’t expect it at this point. Any parents of ST kids have any experience/stories on when this “happened” for their kid?
I guess I was just used to their older sibling who just was nonstop with questions starting at 2…
Possibly a silly question, but what flotation device is appropriate for an almost 2 year old at the beach this summer? She was there last year too, but she wasn’t that mobile and we just held her. This year she’s a runner and super squirmy so I just want an extra layer of security if she escapes my grip for a second. We don’t plan on doing any intense swimming but just want to splash around in the waves. Are the floaties of my childhood still a thing? Do I need a full life vest? I don’t plan to go on a boat.
My kid currently wears mostly Tea Collection, Boden, and Hanna Andersson. Are there tween clothing brands that are similar in quality/price?
I just want to share a little thing that made me happy yesterday: I took my kid to a playground yesterday afternoon, and there was a group of boys maybe 13 or 14 years old there. They were playing a game that seemed like Marco Polo, and chatting about books they were reading. It was so wholesome! No one pulled out a smartphone and there was no cursing or negative talk. So sweet. They even apologized to me at one point for bumping into my kid and asked me how old he was.