Finally Friday: ‘Pearl’ Bootie

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Trotters 'Pearl' Bootie | CorporetteMomsThese sleek little 2″ booties look great for whatever the season brings, whether it’s having a productive day at the office, running after your kiddos, or going out for a date night or cocktail party — I’d wear them with skirts, ankle pants, trousers, or boyfriend jeans. I like that they come in four colors, three widths, sizes 5-12, and that they’re only $130. Trotters ‘Pearl’ Bootie (L-2)

Sales of note for 10/12

(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)

  • Nordstrom – 6,200+ new markdowns for women
  • Ann Taylor – Flash Sale: 40% off full-price purchase + 60% off sale styles
  • Banana Republic Factory – 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
  • Brooks Brothers – Friends & Family Event: Extra 25% off sale
  • Express – Big Fall Fashion Sale: 40% off everything
  • J.Crew Factory – 50% off at all stores and sitewide, 20% off $150+
  • Lo & Sons – Fall sale, up to 40% off
  • M.M.LaFleur – Fall Refresh Event, up to 25% off (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
  • Talbots – Friends & Family Event: 30% off your entire purchase

And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interest – working mom questions asked by the commenters!!

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I’d like to buy my nine-month-old a set of wooden building blocks, but I’m having trouble finding any online that are appropriate for her age (simple, unpainted, large enough not to be a choking hazard). Any recommendations?

Do you have two young kids and an awesome bedtime routine? What is it? Bonus points if it can be modified to be executed by one parent when the other is traveling, has an event, etc. (My kids are 3 and 1 and bedtime is so tough. There must be a better way.)

My 1 year old is walking! Yay! And, now we need shoes. I am not sure where to start, so I came here =)
It is getting cold here, so I know I cant get away with bare feet outside. Should I start with something light like Robeez of with more support like sneakers? I would rather not buy expensive stuff because I know they wont fit for very long. Any advice?

True confession: the word “bootie” to me means those blue shoe covers they keep at daycare at model home open houses. It evokes almost the same sensation as the word ‘moist.’ Despite the fact that this fashion trend is probably perfect for my work wardrobe and foot needs, I can’t.

I have a family event that requires 6 hours of travel each way. I’m super pregnant and was already dreading this trip a little because of that.

I found out yesterday at 6pm that I’m expected to work ‘substantial hours’ this weekend (note: work from home is not seen as truly ‘working’ by my organization). This means I have to cut my trip short and leave at the crack of dawn on Sunday to be able to put in a full workday.

I just hate that it’s acceptable to expect 24/7 control over people’s lives. Also, I’m not big law, my compensation is TOTALLY not enough to justify this kind of treatment, but this job is the path to what I want to do long term. Vent over. Thanks. Now I can go back to angrily working for the next several hours.

Belated thanks to those who responded with advice on flying with my 9 month old. You gave me some good ideas for the upcoming trip.

Meanwhile I’m taking Meg Murry’s wise advice and staying home from work to try to kick this horrendous lingering cold / bronchitis. Baby is at daycare and apart from pumping I plan to stay in bed all day.

Win! My son decided to really start walking today on a day I am at home since my nanny took the day off. Thank you working mom gods :)