Weekend Open Thread
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I’m always looking for fun weekend sneakers that will take me from the store to brunch — and I’m loving this subtly colorful pair from Veja.
These hightops feature a rainbow of soft spring hues and a pull tab for easy on. Pair with jeans and a bright puffer for a fun late winter look. Swap out the puffer for a shacket as the weather moves into early spring.
And, if you prefer a more neutral sneaker, it also comes in white/natural.
These sneakers are $185 at Zappos and available in women’s whole sizes 5–10.
Psst: Coincidentally, Kate wrote about her Vejas in a recent Weekend Open Thread at Corporette.
Sales of note for 7/15/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – The Anniversary Sale is open for everyone — here’s our roundup!
- Ann Taylor – Semiannual sale, extra 50% off sale styles
- Banana Republic Factory – 40-60% off everything + extra 50% off clearance
- Eloquii – Limited time, 100s of styles starting at $9
- J.Crew – End of season cashmere sale, take 40% off select cashmere
- J.Crew Factory – All-Star Sale, 40-70% off entire site and storewide and extra 60% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Sitewide Sale, save 25% with code — 48 hours only! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – All markdowns, buy 2 get 1 free, on TOP of an extra 40% off (ends 7/15)
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?
We’re heading to Disney in FL in two weeks! Does anyone have any tips? 2 boys, 10 and 7.
Cross-posted from the main s*te in case any moms of young kids have thoughts…
Can anyone comment on Castle Hill Inn in Newport? On a whim (and having not had a vacation in 2+ years, and having always wanted to go to Newport), I booked a 3-night stay in late July in one of their beach cottages. It will be me, husband, our 3.5 and 1.5 year olds, and possibly my mother (there is a pull out couch). Let’s just say, it was … not cheap. I can still get a full refund, but wondering if this was a silly idea. Is it worth spending so much to go there with two toddlers? Appreciate any input!
Picking up on the thread from this morning, our state has just scaled back the quarantine/isolation guidelines for preschool. Just in time for my twin three year olds to be finishing their isolations. I’m wondering if the district for my K will drop their mask requirement soon as they’re also removing mask incentives for K-12. Bright side: made it through unscathed and I’ll be comfortable taking them indoor places for awhile!