News Roundup
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- 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 4/24/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – 7,710 new markdowns for women!
- Ann Taylor – Friends of Ann Event: 30% off your entire purchase, including 100s of new arrivals
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 25% off
- Eloquii – Spring Clearance: Up to 75% off + extra 50-60% off sale
- J.Crew – Mid-Season Sale: Up to 60% off sale styles + up to 50% off summer-ready styles
- J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + extra 15% off $100 + extra 20% off $125
- M.M.LaFleur – 3 pieces for $198. Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Friends & Family Event: 30% off entire purchase, includes markdowns
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?