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With two kids who need an endless supply of snacks and entertainment when we’re out, there’s no getting around carrying a backpack for any outing more than an hour. But I don’t want to look like I’m joining them at school.

This leather convertible backpack from Cole Haan will ensure I’m not mistaken for a student. This bag has top handles, adjustable shoulder straps, and lots of interior and exterior pockets so you won’t waste precious time digging for that applesauce pouch you swore you packed. It’s also just as perfect for the office as the zoo, compliments of the laptop compartment.

Cole Haan’s Grand Ambition Leather Convertible Backpack is $280–$330, depending on the color. It comes in blue multi, “British tan,” and the pictured “winetasting.”

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Sales of note for 5/27/25

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

• Nordstrom – Lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
• Ann Taylor – 25% off tops & sweaters + extra 30% off sale
• Banana Republic Factory – Memorial Day Event: 50-70% off everything + extra 25% off
• Eloquii – $25+ select styles + extra 60% off all sale
• J.Crew – Summer kickoff event, up to 50% off 1000s of styles+ extra 50% off sale styles
• J.Crew Factory – Up to 70% off everything + extra 70% off clearance
• M.M.LaFleur – Memorial Day Sale: extra 20% off with code + try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
• Spanx – Free shipping on everything
• Talbots – $29.50+ must haves + extra 50% off all sale styles