Accessory Tuesday: Sweater Tote Bag
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There’s a lot to like about this cute tote from Anthropologie. I like the black, gray, and white tones and how they are woven together with cotton material to look like a sweater. I also like how the non-sweater part is also woven together to keep the eye moving. At first, I liked the black version a lot more, but as I zoomed in on the blue version, the pattern has grown on me. I think this is a great bag for someone who either doesn’t buy or is trying to limit buying leather products. I find that too much “vegan leather” (by the way, whatever marketing genius came up with that term deserves a raise) can look cheap, but the majority of this bag being sweater material makes this a classy-looking choice. The bag is $98 and is available in two color versions. Sweater Tote Bag
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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?
Car seat dilemma— what would you do?
5 month old baby is extremely tall (28” or taller) and I just noticed he’s only an inch from the top of his bucket seat, which supposedly has a height limit of 30”. Will outgrow sometime between next week and a month or two from now depending on if his growth slows down. Older son is six weeks out from being 4, probably 43”or 44” (was 42.5 in October). He has a Chico next fit convertible car seat because it had the tallest rear facing limit (my kids are very, very tall). It’s a huuuuge, very expensive car seat. Cannot fit 2 of them in either of our cars.
Would you (a) hope we make it 6 more weeks in infant bucket and then move big kid to a booster and baby to the Chico, or (b) get a smaller, cheaper convertible for baby to use until we move big kid to booster? We will need 3 either way (one for each of our cars and one for grandparents— all of us do drop off and pick up) so this could be quite the expense. Ultimately want baby in the Chico so he can rearface a long time, since he’s also so tall— most convertibles have a rear facing limit that would have had our oldest turning forward by 2, whereas we prefer rear at least till 3. Should we just move big kid right to booster at 4? Not as safe, right?
Does anyone else get excessively grumpy about MLM weight loss posts on social media? I feel like half of the other moms I know are drinking (and selling) weight loss shakes these days. The posts are one thing, but I’ve also started getting direct messages from people I barley know wanting to “reconnect” so they can share these awesome products with me. Just no.
I normally am team “you do you!”, but I think the combo of 1) the implication from people I barely know that I need to lose weight; 2) the “selling this product allows me to make $$ and still be present as a mom!” comments and 3) the ridiculous before and after photos is making me cranky for some reason.
Can those of you with a nanny talk to me about your morning routine? Do you say goodbye to your kids and disappear as soon as the nanny arrives? I have flex work hours, and we have more nanny hours than we need, so ideally I’d like to use the first 30-45 minutes of the nanny’s hours to eat my own breakfast and get ready for work, and then nurse my baby (10 months) again before finally leaving. But the baby sometimes gets kind of fussy when she sees DH or me walking around when she’s supposed to be playing with the nanny. Our nanny has told me (a bit rudely IMO) that us being around is “bad” for the baby, and we should leave the house as soon as she arrives. I really think she means it’s bad for her, since she has to do more work calming the baby down (baby always gets calm quickly once we’re out of view), and I’d really like to give the baby a couple weeks to adjust to the new morning routine before giving up on it completely. We’re just at the start of week 2 now. What are your thoughts? Is this something that is likely to get get better with time? Or do I just have to accept that I need to leave my house as soon as the nanny arrives?
My 2 and 3 year old are begging to share a room. We were planning on putting them together this summer, but they are both very focused on it right now. We spent the night at my mom’s house where they shared a room and they thought it was the best.thing.ever. I wasn’t happy about the time it took them to fall asleep, but I’m hoping that gets better? I’m considering just doing it and seeing if it works out. Both are out of cribs and in toddler beds (very tall and very good climbers). Does anyone have advice or suggestions for things to read to make this transition easier? Or is this a time to wing it?
Wisehive – Any updated advice on travel carseats? I keep seeing and hearing the Cosco Scenera Next but (pardon my pearl clutching) is it safe? We use the Britx Clicktight for our daily use, and the Scenera Next seems so much more bells-and-whistles free. I’m hoping this is my anxiety flaring up.
Alternatively, thoughts on renting a carseat from car rental companies when renting a car? I’ve heard mixed things, especially that the installation is typically on you which sounds.
We definitely need something for travel, so taking recommendations. This would be typically gate-checked. DS is about average-above average height and weight and currently 14 months old. TIA!
Ugh this weather! I live in the Midwest and my 7 yo came home sick from school Thursday, there was a snow day Friday, yesterday was a holiday, and today is another snow day. 7 yo has been sick all weekend (cough, congestion, sore throat, fever), DH was sick and throwing up Friday/Saturday, and now 3 month old has a cough. Is it spring yet? Anyway, any tips for helping 3 month old through a cold? No congestion yet, but I’m sure it’s coming. Is a nose sucker my best bet? Humidifier? It’s been awhile since I’ve had an infant. I’m BFing if that makes a difference.
I just saw your post from yesterday. I highly recommend placing a large order from Asos. They have super easy returns and lots of tops and blazer options. I also recommend buying like 5 different external phone chargers and extra cords and stashing them everywhere – purses, car, hospital bag, etc.
Bottoms – buy yourself a few styles of Ecru ponte pants. They are incredibly flattering and (I think) sophisticated. They have several pull on styles available. (You have to google Ecru Style to find the website.)