Weekend Open Thread
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The days are thankfully getting longer and the sun brighter. I’m pretty good about wearing sunscreen (at least on my face), but I probably should add a stylish hat into the mix.
This straw hat from Gigi Pip looks like an excellent topper. In a trendy bucket shape, this hat is flexible and packable. It will be perfect for summer strolls, beach trips, or any outing where you want a little coverage. It comes in three colors (black, natural, or my pick, striped) and four sizes so you can find your perfect fit.
Gigi Pip’s Sal hat is $52 on Zappos. It’s available in sizes XS (55 cm) to XL (61 cm).
Sales of note for 7/11
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Designer clearance, up to 60% off!
- Ann Taylor – Semi-annual sale, 60% off sale and 40% off everything — readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it’s a great separate)
- Banana Republic Factory – Extra 50% off sale
- Brooks Brothers – Up to 40% off sitewide + 40% off 3+ items
- Express – Up to 75% off all markdowns; sale on sale, up to 70% off
- J.Crew Factory – 60% off clearance
- Lo & Sons – Summer sale, up to 50% off
- M.M.LaFleur – 25% off jardigans (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
- Talbots – 50% off wear-now styles and all markdowns + 30% off tops, pants, jeans, and shorts
As I said to DH last night, I am reasonably confident I will spontaneously combust upon setting foot outdoors in the full sun this weekend (DC area). My ghost-like skin does not react well to sun or heat. I once thought I managed to sunburn myself in under 10 minutes in the shade on vacation, but apparently I also turn bright pink when I get too warm as well (which disappears once I am back inside). Unfortunately I have to take kiddo to soccer (DH has a conflict) but other than that you will find me laying under a fan in the AC. I might convince DH to set up the inflatable pool or sprinkler for DD and I might indulge after the backyard turns to shade, but we’ll see how quickly it cools down. I detest summer and am already counting down the days until jeans and sweater weather again. DH feels about winter the way I do about summer, otherwise I probably would have moved to Maine already.
Well it’s going to be 96 and 97 here over the next few days – I know it’s not the most environmentally friendly but I am so so grateful for central air! I got the kids some new indoor activities to occupy them in between our outdoor sessions of soccer and birthday party (it’s 2-4pm… think it’ll be rescheduled?!)