Accessory Tuesday: The Starling Flat
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Has anyone had any success with the Birdies “flat that is secretly a slipper?” I am very tempted to order a pair of these, but I don’t have great luck with buying shoes sight unseen. However, these look incredibly comfortable and padded, while still being professional and fun. Since there’s free shipping and free returns, my finger is hovering over “add to bag.” Can anyone who owns these attest to their slipper-like qualities? I like the velvet versions, with my favorite being the python velvets that are sadly only in limited sizes. The Starling style is my favorite, and the price ranges from $95 to $165 depending on material. The Starling
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Sales of note for 9.10.24
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; up to 50% off everything else
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off wear-to-work styles; extra 30% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off everything; extra 60% off clearance
- Lands’ End – 30% off full-price styles
- Loft – Extra 40% off sale styles
- Talbots – BOGO 50% everything, includes markdowns
- Target – Car-seat trade-in event through 9/28 — bring in an old car seat to get a 20% discount on other baby/toddler stuff.
- Zappos – 26,000+ women’s sale items! (check out these reader-favorite workwear brands on sale, and some of our favorite kids’ shoe brands on sale)
Kid/Family Sales
- Carter’s – Birthday sale, 40-50% off & extra 20% off select styles
- Hanna Andersson – Up to 50% off all baby; up to 40% off all Halloween
- J.Crew Crewcuts – Extra 30% off sale styles
- Old Navy – 40% off everything
- Target – BOGO 25% off select haircare, up to 25% off floor care items; up to 30% off indoor furniture up to 20% off TVs
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- 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?
Any tips/thoughts for moving 9 month old into 3 year old’s room? Baby still wakes up at night and is currently in my room. I’m concerned about them waking each other, everyone getting less sleep. But I also want my bedroom back…
Nursing bra recommendations? I am due in two days and, uh, I guess I should buy some…
I saw these shoes the other day online and now I really want some. Rothys did not work for me and I desperately need to upgrade my flats game for work (business casual).
Ugh, jetlag is killing us all. We went from PST to GMT and my son slept great the first night and hasn’t really slept since. 5 hours the first night, maybe 7 last night because I let him sleep late. Back to nursery tomorrow and I’m hoping the normal routine might help him reset.
Last night included a night terror at 6am. Poor thing – screaming and thrashing and trying to walk. Just held him so he couldn’t hurt himself and he finally sighed and fell asleep. So scary for him.
Wise hive, what has made your bedtime routine with little ones easier? We have a strong willed 3, almost 4 year old who fights us tooth and nail at bedtime each night. This has been a constant for probably a year. We have a routine that we do every night: shower/bath (every other day, wash cloth wipe down on other day), teeth brushing, pajamas, 4 books, cuddling, hugs and kisses, lights out. Story time is the only enjoyable part of the routine. Every other part is met with physical resistance to each step and she is always looking to add things to the routine to make it take longer. I know this may be standard for someone of her age and personality but looking for adjustments that might work. Does it help if one parent only does the routine and then do stories together? Let her do more on her own even if it takes longer?
My husband has the opportunity to go on an 8-day trip to Europe with a team from work (it’s not exactly a business meeting, but more like a goodwill/get to know your European counterparts trip). We have a 6-month old in daycare, and I’m in BigLaw. I’m thinking he should go but we should get a part-time nanny/baby sitter to do daycare pick up/evenings while he’s away. He thinks he should skip it rather than go to the trouble of finding a caregiver. We have no family nearby. What do you all think?
First time mom – we are due in May and trying to figure out childcare right now. We live in the urban core of a major NE city and currently have transit commutes. There are several reputable day cares nearby that would be like a ten minute walk. How do I do this in the morning with the baby? Like if I tote the baby in a stroller or carrier do I leave the stroller or carrier at daycare or do I take it with me empty to work? This seems silly but just trying to figure out the logistics.
Thanks! Any other tips for urban baby wrangling are appreciated!
Anyone have any good recommendations for tall maternity clothes??
The few places that I can find online (gap, old navy) are almost entirely sold out of tall pants have been for weeks. No better luck if I call customer service.
I have the black velvet Starlings. Love them! Super comfortable and professional enough for my casual office. I’ve had them about 2 years and they are still in pretty good shape.
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I have a sabbatical from work this summer (4 weeks!), and I am taking my kids to France for two weeks in June (split between Paris and Provence). My biggest question: Has anyone rented a car and driven in France? I am thinking of renting a car once we get to Avignon. Is it terribly stressful? I am concerned that the public transit will not permit us to come and go as we please and see the things that I’d like around Provence. Second, does anyone have a recommendation of a place to stay in Paris? Thanks!!
Any tips for helping your toddler adjust in a new time zone? We are doing CA to Hawaii (backwards three hours) in a few weeks and I’m a little nervous about messing with my amazing sleeper’s schedule. We’ve never traveled with her outside of our time zone before. Any advice from those who have been there, done that?
Our kids napped great on drives so that was the main motivator for us to rent. We got in naptime while driving from point A to point B vs taking trains where everything was much too exciting to nap. Take window sunshades as well.
any tips on getting an almost-2 year old to eat faster? toddler likes to talk, sing songs, play games, ask for a fork, give back the fork, etc. etc. and takes nearly an hour to eat a dang waffle.
PSA, reporting back on those inflatable cushions you can use in front of airplane seats: we traveled to Asia and back over the Christmas period and used one for each kid (.45, 1.5) on all 4 flight legs. Each kid had their own seat and was able to lie down, though not stretch out flat, using the cushions. Flight attendants said nothing. Would definitely use again!