Weekend Open Thread

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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 7/29/25

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

• Nordstrom – The Anniversary Sale is open for everyone — here’s our roundup! (ends 8/3)
• Ann Taylor – 50% off wear-now styles + $50 off dresses and shoes + extra 60% off sale
• Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
• Eloquii – $19+ select styles + extra 45% off all sale
• J.Crew – Up to 50% off summer styles + extra 50% off sale
• J.Crew Factory – Extra 70% off clearance
• M.M.LaFleur – 25% off all previous flash sale items! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
• Spanx – Free shipping on everything
• Talbots – 25% off your entire purchase + extra 50% markdowns on top of that