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 6/30/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – 2,700+ new markdowns for women — and the Anniversary Sale preview has started!
- Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, including new arrivals + summer steals $39+
- Banana Republic Factory – July Fourth Event, 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – $19+ select styles + extra 50% off all sale
- J.Crew – End of season sale, extra 60% off sale styles + up to 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 – 40% off entire purchase, includes all markdowns (ends 7/3)
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?!)