News Roundup

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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…

• Fashionista rounds up several Korean beauty brands for you to try.
• NPR did a story this week about the changing face — er, foot? — of “comfort shoes.”
• The Muse gives you tips on (safely) disagreeing with your boss.
• In case you missed it: This New York Times piece on the growing difficulties of balancing work and family has been passed around a lot lately.
• The Atlantic looks at the situation of the average childcare worker: “On average, these women (it’s almost entirely women) are paid significantly less than the average American worker and are twice as likely to live in poverty, a new study … found.”
• The Washington Post looks at the typical parenting approach of mothers living in the Netherlands.
• New York magazine reports on a study about the effects of interrupted sleep (vs. not getting enough of it, etc.).
• For your Laugh of the Week, check out the hilarious results of The Bloggess’ call for embarrassing moments.

Do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!

On Corporette Recently…

• We talked about how to dress for work when it’s unseasonably warm and caring for fine jewelry.
• Kat shared her picks for bags and shoes in the Nordstrom Fall Clearance Sale.
• We took a look back into Corporette history.
• Kat answered a reader question about finding professional clothes when you’re curvy.

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