Coffee Break: Sydney Flat
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These Naturalizer flats look great — and I love the unusual dark red croc print leather, as well as the cool cutouts on the side of the flat and the sleek pointed toe.
The flats are available in four colors, sizes 5-12, at Naturalizer… they were $148 but are currently marked to $135 during the big Naturalizer “Signature Sale.”
(Naturalizer proclaims that “heels are back,” which I know makes many readers eyeroll… but if you want some heels they have a lot of beautiful ones. Not these fugly lace-up heels. But lots of other nice ones! Do note… I don't think this is the first place I've seen both platforms and peep toes coming back… and there was an op-ed in the NYT (gift link) this morning about how all the cool kids are dressing like it's 2006 again. Prepare yourselves, ladies.)
Sales of note for 10/2:
- Nordstrom – Extra 20% off clearance! I rounded up my top picks on the Weekend Open Thread – lots of Veronica Beard and more on DEEP discounts (lucky sizes only)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your full price purchase, plus deal of the day: 10/2: 40% off wear-now styles
- J.Crew – 3100+ items in sale
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off all sweaters and pants
- M.M.LaFleur – Lots of blues and reds in the sale section. (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
- Nordstrom Rack – Extra 40% off select clearance
- Old Navy – The Old Navy x Altuzarra collab is in! All sizes (up to 4X!) of the blazer in the collab is still available, and it is eligible for today's Super Cash offer
- Talbots – 40% off one item, 30% off everything else
- Theory – End of season sale is on!
Reposting here for more traction.
Please help this genx’r find new work pants. I have realized that slim ankle pants are not doing anything for me and are emphasizing my middle area. I am looking for wider legs but not finding much that is not very wide. Is there a middle ground? Bonus if they have some stretch.
I posted over the weekend about taking my children skiing. I’m planning to take them the week between Christmas and New Year, which I know is very busy.
Stowe came back and said it’s going to be very busy, the adaptive ski lessons at Killington are better but to also look at Cochran ski area.
Can anyone familiar with Vermont share any experience they have. I’m not worried about a small resort, im looking for 2-3 hours of ski tuition for 3-4 days. The kids are level 1 autism. Think Einstein intelligence with the common sense of Mr Bean.
Any chance that they’d be more into cross-country skiing to start? Falls aren’t dramatic on the beginner courses and once you’re away from the nordic center, people tend to really spread out. (Why I love it!)
Please do not take kids cross-country skiing when they have asked to go downhill skiing! It is not the same thing.
I am 40 something years old and still mad about the year my parents said they were getting us skis, only for it to be cross country skis.
I didn’t see the other post. Where does the OP say the kids have been asking?
She mentioned it on the prior post.
Absolutely not into x country skiing. They want to throw themselves down the hill.
My daughter really wants the whoosh.
I have no knowledge about Vermont but wanted to share kid experience. My son has sensory issues and winter sports were a disaster. All the equipment was too heavy, itchy, or tight, and he could not handle it when he got cold and wet. Maybe try some winter hikes before committing to days of lessons.
We’ve been to Jay Peak a few times and love it. less crowded and less expensive than Stowe or Killington, because it’s less convenient, but I think it’s worth the drive.
I agree with this recommendation in general. OP, I know you mentioned wanting to be 1h from Burlington, and Jay Peak is probably about 1.5 hours. Also, one caveat is that I would not say that Jay Peak is great for beginners overall, as it has pretty limited beginner terrain outside of the dedicated lower-mountain learning area. But, since OP will just be there for a couple days, the lower mountain area might be enough for brand new skiers for that amount of time!
I’m not familiar with Cochran, but I would always start at a smaller resort – less crowded and they will get to go on the “big” lifts much faster. Also, most smaller resorts are focused on getting people into the sport, so the instructors tend to be really good at intro level teaching.
Killington and Jay Peak are colder and icier than most of the other Vermont resorts. I would not consider either place worth going to with more beginner-to-early intermediate skiers regardless of age (though IIRC Jay Peak may have a water park, so maybe that makes it worthwhile for you). I love Okemo for the family, fun-oriented day. I also generally agree with smaller mountains being better for learning. Mt. Snow may be worth looking at.
These shoes are nice looking; unfortunately, my feet would not be happy. Pointy toes are a hard nope these days. Call it the covid cure!
Reposting here for additional traction.
Please help this genx’r find new work pants. I have realized that slim ankle pants are not doing anything for me and are emphasizing my middle area. I am looking for wider legs but not finding much that is not very wide. Is there a middle ground? Bonus if they have some stretch.
I like these shoes. They’re low but still look professional.
Hear me out – have you tried barrel leg pants? It’s the middle ground between the current nearly skirt pants wide legs and skinny pants.
I have not loved the ones I tried but maybe I tried the wrong ones.
I would avoid barrel. If you are this late moving into the wider leg pants, you will be frustrated when the very distinctive barrel goes out of style soon.
I feel like you have to cycle through pants more often than blouses. Sizes and bodies change. Throngs get woke a bit too much. Shoes change. You will never be done so just worry what looks good on you that you consider relatively fresh looking.
Casual office and I love the Athleta barrel leg pants so much I have them in 3 colors now and am phasing out my elastic back pants with visibly tapered ankle length legs. I’m short and a 10 and the barrels look good and the tapers are just such a bad look to my eye. I’d love straight vs a barrel but these were the best I could easily find. I love them.
No stretch: https://www.sezane.com/us-en/product/soan-trousers/taupe#size-2
Stretch:
https://www.quince.com/women/ultra-stretch-ponte-flare-leg-pant
I love the Madewell barrel leg trousers. I’m a pear-shaped size 10/12 with a tummy and I feel they balance me out and are flattering.
Bootcuts and straight are still in. I still like the NYDJ knit ones, Radley makes some similar.
If you’re used to slim ankle pants realize all of your proportions have to change. You can’t wear the same tops. I’d go to a store like Nordstrom or Dillards and ask an associate for help. You can’t order one-off pants online and hope to update your whole wardrobe.
Recently someone posted good reviews of the Lee Women’s Ultra Lux Comfort with Flex Motion Trouser Pant. They’re available on Am@zon for about #5. I haven’t tried them.
Reporting back on my quest for a dual voltage travel blow dryer. Bought the T3 Aire 360, which is the step-child of a blow dry brush and the Dyson airwrap. Pros – quickly dried by thick, wavy hair into a relatively polished style; functioned just as well in US and Europe. Cons- it’s not cheap and not the smallest to pack.