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09/12/2014 5 Comments · by CorporetteMoms Staff

News Roundup

Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently… Liberating Working Moms has some tips on dealing with kids’ sick days. The New York Times (HT to TheLi.st) reports on “The Motherhood Penalty vs. the Fatherhood Bonus.” (Sigh.) Over at Forbes, Samantha Ettus offers advice on fighting this trend. Entrepreneur Jen Dziura writes for … Read More about News Roundup

09/12/2014 44 Comments · by Kat

Finally Friday: Julianne Flat

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I’ve often heard this shoe come up in discussions of comfortable flats over at Corporette, and it’s one of Zappos’ best sellers, so I thought I’d post a link. Mamas, do you prefer flats or low heels to other shoes? Did your preferences change after having kids? Zappos has the shoe in 7 colors for … Read More about Finally Friday: Julianne Flat

09/11/2014 51 Comments · by Kat

Everyone Thursday: Lucite – Imperial Noir Link Statement Necklace

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I am seriously obsessed with Alexis Bittar’s new collection of lucite, labradorite, and gunmetal accents, and I’m loving this fabulous bib neklace. It’s wearable in pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond… it’ll fit you when nothing else will, and it’ll draw more attention to your face (and away from any bust/stain issues you may or may not … Read More about Everyone Thursday: Lucite – Imperial Noir Link Statement Necklace

29 Comments · by Kat

Working Through Your First Trimester

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How do you work through your first trimester — and keep your nascent pregnancy on the down-low? Trust me, the exhaustion of the first trimester can take you by surprise, so how do you stay productive at the office when all your body wants to do is nap? (Particularly when you’re probably not telling most … Read More about Working Through Your First Trimester

09/10/2014 36 Comments · by Kat

Washable Wednesday: Knit Shirred Surplice Dress

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Happy Hump Day! This dress comes with longer sleeves too, but something about the proportions of the short sleeves looks best to me here. I like the bright, happy colors it comes in (blue, green, pink, as well as navy, pictured), and the fact that it’s machine washable. It was $65, but is now marked … Read More about Washable Wednesday: Knit Shirred Surplice Dress