Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: The Gia Vacation Top
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Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.
Despite the name, I think this top from M.M.LaFleur would be great for a business casual look. It has the gorgeous shape of a wrap top mixed with the polish of a button-up, plus I love the orange-y color for summer.
I would wear it with navy trousers, but there’s also a coordinating skirt if you want the shirtdress look.
The top is $279 at M.M.LaFleur and comes in sizes XS-XXL.
Sales of note for 5/1:
- Ann Taylor – Friends of Ann Event, 40% off your purchase PLUS $50 off $200! Readers love this popover blouse, and their suiting is also in the sale.
- Boden – 15% off new styles with code
- Brooklinen – 25% off sitewide (ends 5/1) — we have and love these sateen sheets
- Evereve – All tops on sale
- Express – $39+ Summer Styles
- Hatch – $15 off one of our favorite alarm clocks with code LETMOMSLEEP15
- J.Crew – Up to 30% off wear-now styles
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything, and extra 60% off clearance
- Lands' End – 40% off sitewide – lots of ponte dresses come down under $25, and this packable raincoat in gingham is too cute
- Loft – 60% off florals and 50% off your purchase
- M.M.LaFleur – End of season sale. Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
- Nordstrom – 1500+ new women's markdowns
- Sephora – Hair deals daily – today 5/1 up to 50% off dae, Verb, PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross, and BaBylissPro products
- Talbots – 40% off one item and 30% off your entire purchase
- TOCCIN – Use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off!
- Vivrelle – Looking to own less stuff but still try trends? Use code CORPORETTE for a free month, and borrow high-end designer clothes and bags!
i keep seeing those red light masks! who has one? do i need it? not a lot of wrinkles at 45, good about sunscreen, some hyperpigmentation… TIA!
And how is it with treating sagging – or does it not?
I have one, purchased after an “I feel hideous” week early this year. I got one recommended by “goals to get glowing” on IG. I do think it makes a difference, but you have to commit to using it regularly which I sometimes fail at.
My niece is graduating from high school in a few weeks. I’d love some graduation present ideas. What gifts have you seen that are well received? What do young adults even want these days? How do people feel about the “gift” of going to see her after she gets settled this fall, taking her/friends out to dinner, going shopping for stuff she still needs, etc.? I’m at a loss about what to get her but want to do/give something memorable. Budget is $500-1,000.
The best graduation present I got was a large check.
Honestly, a check. “Memorabilia” type stuff stayed in my bedroom and didn’t even come to college with me. I really appreciated the ability to have extra pocket money!
Makeup help, please! I just found out that I need to wear dramatic eye makeup with winged eyeliner for photos on Wednesday, and I have no idea what I am doing. Apparently I have “hooded eyes,” which adds a layer of complexity. Sephora has no makeup tutorial appointments available in time, and all the videos I can find seem to be AI-generated and are not terribly helpful. Can anyone recommend a reliable source of makeup tutorials, preferably on YouTube?
Do you have a friend who could apply it for you? Just thinking of how to help.
For YouTube, I’d break this down into component parts: “winged eyeliner tutorial,” “smoky shadow for hooded lids,” etc.
If you don’t typically do a wing, you don’t want your first attempts to be photographed. Go to a professional for application. Also, I am so curious – what mandates a winged eye?
This!! I have hooded eyes and can only succeed at winged liner with intense focus with my face inches from the mirror (since I can’t see without my glasses). Even then, they likely aren’t going to be symmetric. I would just not if I had to do it myself tbh. Is it really required?
Prompted by red light mask question, but this is different. I have definitely chosen face over a**, and am pretty happy with my complexion. But my neck skin is crepey and wrinkly and super old lady-ish. Is there anything I can do for this, other than go back 30 years in time to tell young me to moisturize my neck better?
The Roc retinol roller! Great for the neck.
Ty!
Time to get a few more warm weather zoom tops. What are your favorites that look polished but are comfortable? Specific recs $50 or less appreciated.
For those of you who have sold through ThredUp, does it make a difference whether clothes are for current season?