Everyone Thursday: Three Quarter Sleeve Knit Blazer
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I love the color on this knit blazer. I don’t know if I’ve mentioned this before, but after becoming a mom I hated the idea that moms wear gray. Mom characters, mom brands, moms in yogurt commercials… it’s not cool. Briefly: a) we’re surrounded by joy, so gray doesn’t fit! b) we’re so so exhausted all the time, so gray is totally not flattering, and c) gray tends to frumpify any outfit — show stains, wrinkles, etc. ANYHOO: So let’s all wear a teal blazer instead of a gray one. This one happens to be marked down to $47 at Nordstrom, comes in sizes XS-L, and the care instructions authorize “hand washing.” Olivia Moon Three Quarter Sleeve Knit Blazer
Sales of note for 12.10
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Beauty deals on skincare (ends 12/14) including La Mer, Kate Somerville, Dior, Sunday Riley, Dyson, and gift sets — the deals include reader favorite lip balms Dior Addict, NARS Afterglow, and Clinique’s Black Honey, as well as Too Faced mascara and Sunday Riley’s Good Genes.
- Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, up to 50% off outerwear
- Banana Republic Factory – 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – Extra 50% off all sale + extra 25% off 2+ items
- J.Crew – Up to 60% off everything, with 40% off their newest styles
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
- Macy’s – 15% off beauty, including Tarte, Clinique, Dior and gift sets
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
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?
Thanks everyone! At my first appointment they did mention the separate ultrasound thing, but the doc wheeled in a portable ultrasound machine to give us a look at the heartbeat. I was too excited to ask about whether I needed to schedule an ultrasound for the 12-week appointment.
I already love this board. Just a bit of background – I’m as associate at a boutique litigation firm. Husband is a grad student. I plan to work full-time up until pregnancy and after leave. I’m the primary (right now sole) breadwinner in my relationship. Pretty excited about this pregnancy, but still in that “hope it sticks” phase.
Hi All! I’m hoping to get more involved in this board now that I’m 11 weeks pregnant. I have been having issues with the boards on the Bump and other similar sites, so I’m hoping (like other people have mentioned lately on boards here) that I can find some like-minded women to chat with.
Today I guess I just have a really basic question – when do you find out the baby’s sex if you have a low-risk pregnancy without a lot of extra testing? We have our 12-week appointment next week (assuming an ultrasound for that one, but not sure) and the 16-week in January. Will I find out at the 16-week appointment?
Cold-climate mamas: what do you dress your little ones in on the day-to-day? Our 11-month-old has fleece-lined jeans (which I like but are a little bulky) and we will often put her in double layered stretchy pants– usually, a thin legging-type pant under fleece sweatpants (which again is fine, but a little annoying for both of us). She seems happy enough, I wonder if I’m missing something. I’m thinking warmer than fleece sweatpants, but not as bulky as fleece-lined jeans. Other cold-weather pants you like?
Has anyone flown while 36 weeks pregnant? I’ve been offered a job interview for my dream job, in another state. The flight is about 1.5 hours. I could also take the train, which would be 7 hours each way. I spoke with my OB and she said that flying is safe, but the bigger risk is going into labor on the plane and forcing the plane to disembark.
My gut tells me to take the train, simply because if I go into labor I could more easily exit the train than a plane without much disruption. But the prospect of 14 hours on the train is daunting. I’m already so tired as it is.
Thoughts?