Accessory Tuesday: Sasha Loafer
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While loafers are some of my favorite shoes for fall and winter, this pair comes in some very spring-like colors.
This Italian-made crinkled patent leather loafer has a flat sole, low stacked heel, and a metal chain along the vamp. The white and light blue versions will play nicely with other spring pastels — try them with a trending Easter-egg colored suit for a modern look. Basic black is also available for year-round versatility.
The Sasha Loafer from Bruno Magli is $375 at Nordstrom and is available in whole and half sizes 6–11 (most sizes only have a pair or two left).
For a white loafer on the more affordable side, try this shoe from Sam Edelman; it’s $150, also at Nordstrom.
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
my 5 year old twins have been fighting lately more than usual. both verbally being mean and physically. any tips to help get them out of this phase and back to playing nicely together (at least some of the time). the stuff they learn at school is awful – so much bad guys, jail, karate chops, killing etc. – and it is seeping into their play at home
Per the recent comments about making friends, both as a kid and as an adult: I just wanted to share an example of how someone taking the lead can make a huge difference. We’re in a new city at a new school. At the start of the year, we had basically no friends. Well, there is a dad in my son’s class who is Mr Social Organizer. He invited us over for lunch and a playdate. He got us together for brunch with his family and another family from the class. He pulled my husband into a weekly drinks that he organizes for his dad friends, where they go to a different bar each week. We’re now going with his family and another family on a weekend trip in June. TBH, I have no idea whether we will be friends with this guy 10 years from now–there’s an age gap, and we don’t necessarily have a ton in common. But he and his wife (who is more shy) are really lovely, they are welcoming, and I am so thrilled for my husband that he now has a crew. Thanks to this one person, we sort of have a social life! The whole experience has been a great reminder to me how much of a difference it makes when someone steps up and sets things in motion. On the receiving end, you’re mostly just grateful! I’m not at a point in life where I’m picky about friends. They are nice people. I’m in. So if you’re on the fence about hosting, I would say–go for it!
Nap time question- My 4 year old was going to a mother’s day out that didn’t have naps so we switched her to not having naps which she was super happy about. For various childcare scheduling issues we had to switch her to a traditional daycare and she is deeply resisting naps. She has a Kindergarten sister and 1st grade brother so that’s part of it, she wants to be a “big kid” like them. Advice to help get her back into napping?
Has anyone used the Freshly Picked diaper bag backpack? My kiddo is potty training and the extra pants/underwear, potty seat and wipes, etc are more than more normal bags can handle. I don’t like the diaper bag we registered for but haven’t found a good alternative. I would prefer a backpack if anyone has recs?
Man, last night I was catching up on the screens convo and realized how much guilt I carry that my kids do screen time so I can have a moment to get stuff done.
I decided to set blanket rules – no switch during the week, 30 minutes of TV (down from an hour total screens per day) on an approved streaming show. I’m just gonna work through the resistance and then I’ll have magically Montessori kids, right?
Per his request, I’m buying a chambray shirt for my kindergartner from Old Navy. I’d like to get free shipping: is there anything else I should check out? The babies don’t need pjs…I don’t really need anything. Maybe some jeans?
A low-stakes question! DS #1 and I are going to the beach in a few weeks with a few other friends and kids. It’s a ~4 hour drive. Any tips for fun podcasts? He’s 5, and loves to learn about animals (especially apex predators…), dinosaurs, and travel to different countries.
I don’t think audiobooks will hold his attention, as we’ve tried before, but I’m up for being convinced otherwise :)
I need to commiserate this morning. My mom heart hurts. I have a middle schooler who has just not found his people. Last night, he was upset and told me that it looks like everyone at school is having a great time except him. I know that isn’t true, because it’s middle school, but I completely believe that it feels that way to him. Many of his peers are doing intensive sports and have no time to hang out. He does other school activities and seems to enjoy them and the people, but he still feels like he’s on the outside looking in. It’s not like he doesn’t have friends, but all his friends have closer friends, so he’s often left on the fringes. I wish I could make it better for him. He is a wonderful kid but admittedly quirky, and quirky doesn’t always work in your favor when you’re that age. Also, his struggles are triggering my own stuff from when I was his age. I eventually found my way but it took a long time, and there are still times when I don’t feel very socially secure.
Actual fashion question! Help me style this jumpsuit for a date night — on the dressier end of things, for Boston spring weather (i.e. wildly unpredictable). ‘Androgynous French ninja’ is my general style. Link to follow.