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 12/12:

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

• Nordstrom – Winter Savings Event, up to 33% off (and fragrance sets up to 15% off). Designer Clearance continues, up to 60% off.
• Ann Taylor – 50% off almost everything
• Banana Republic Factory – 50%-70% off everything + extra 20% off
• Brooks Brothers – Lots of nice markdowns and clearance, including on suits, blouses, and more
• Cuyana – Free shipping on orders of $95+ (readers love their totes!)
• Express – $19+ Cyber steals + 25-70% off everything else
• J.Crew – 30% off almost everything (including select cashmere)
• J.Crew Factory – 40-70% off everything
• Lo & Sons – Holiday sale, up to 50% off – Reader favorites include this laptop tote, this backpack, and this crossbody
• M.M.LaFleur – 25-70% off the snuggliest styles of the season (this weekend only) Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
• Neiman Marcus – Spend $200, earn $50 gift card… up to $1000 spend, $200 gift card
• Talbots – $19.50 HoliDeals, and 50% off your regular price purchase
• Universal Standard – At least 40% off sitewide!