Weekend Open Thread
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I'm usually able to resist the allure of designer shoes… but my goodness these are gorgeous. Love that rocker vibe mixed with what looks like a pretty flattering design and a walkable 2.5″ heel. The one review on Saks is ebullient — the woman is so pleased with the blush version that she says she's off to buy other colors. Impressive! But — for $895 I think I'd have to be happy with just one pair. Valentino Patent Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps
2016 Update: These heels are now in our Workwear Hall of Fame — they've been around for years now, win amazing reviews, and keep coming back in new styles and colors.
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Sales of note for 1/2:
- Nordstrom – THE HALF YEARLY SALE continues! See our full roundup here (or, if you prefer pictures, scroll through our favorites here). Quickly: Lots of good deals on work clothes and jackets from Reiss, L'Agence, Veronica Beard — also shoes and bags from Tory Burch, Tumi, Stuart Weitzman, Mulberry, Rothy's — as well as lots from reader favorites like Natori (best lingerie!)!
- Ann Taylor – Extra 70% off 3+ styles (extra 60% off 1-2 sale styles).
- Banana Republic Factory– Extra 50% off sale
- Brooks Brothers – Semi-Annual sale, 40% off sitewide + extra 10% off your entire purchase
- Cuyana – Free shipping on orders of $95+ (readers love their totes!)
- Express – Big winter sale, up to 70% off
- J.Crew – 25% off full-price styles, and up to 70% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory– 40-70% off sale
- Lo & Sons – Winter sale, up to 50% off – Reader favorites include this laptop tote, this backpack, and this crossbody
- M.M.LaFleur – 30% off all categories, and extra 50% off sale Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Neiman Marcus – Designer sale, up to 70% off
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale! All markdowns extra 60% off 3+ – red door deals start at $24.50
- Universal Standard – End of year sale, up to 90% off (!)
And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!
Some of our latest threadjacks include:
- how do I feel less overstimulated at work?
- how can I look more put-together/expensive?
- what's the best out-of-office message to show I'm not working?
- what are some comfortable fashion sneakers?
- what brands have minimalist clothes for a more casual office?
- how to store lots of accessories
- what are good products for sparse brows?
- what do you recommend for gifts for a friend who's eloping?
- what should I pick for our company-branded conference swag?
- what non-sneaker shoes can you walk a mile in?
- I'm 31 and feel like my life is too stagnant…
- which emojis fill you with rage?
- how can I make house guests more comfortable?
- my friend is at her wit's end with her SAHP
- when is it time to quit therapy?
- why is it so hard to stay on top of school communications for my teen?
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