News Roundup
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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
- Vogue predicted hair and makeup trends for 2020.
- The Guardian explored why suits are trending for women.
- Vanity Fair provided an overview of Kate Middleton’s 2019 style.
- Forbes explored how working mothers can bring their authentic selves to the workplace.
- Above the Law considered what it’s like to have a child while still in law school.
- The New York Times examined how female surgeons handle working motherhood.
- UPenn’s Graduate School of Education recommended their top books for young readers from 2019.
- The New York Times suggested how to pack for your children.
- The Atlantic explored how the end of the landline has affected family life.
- The Washington Post discussed why moms are putting off their own care.
- NBC News profiled a Rockette mother of three.
- For your Laugh of the Week: SNL perfectly captured what it’s like to shop for children’s clothes.
- We shared more gift ideas: a Dyson hair dryer, crossword subscription, and literary t-shirts. Plus, we asked readers, what’s the best thing you ever got? What’s your favorite gift that you’re giving this year?
- We offered some of the top things readers bought in November 2019.
- We took a look in the Corporette time capsule.
Sales of note for 7/29/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – The Anniversary Sale is open for everyone — here’s our roundup! (ends 8/3)
- Ann Taylor – 50% off wear-now styles + $50 off dresses and shoes + extra 60% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – $19+ select styles + extra 45% off all sale
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off summer styles + extra 50% off sale
- J.Crew Factory – Extra 70% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – 25% off all previous flash sale items! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – 25% off your entire purchase + extra 50% markdowns on top of that
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?
