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Coffee Break: Alix Tote Bag

Coffee Break: Alix Tote Bag

I’m happy to see that the huge, oversized leather hobo/tote is coming back in style, and this Tom Ford is an excellent example. (Maybe it’s me, but in terms of definitions I think this one looks more like a hobo than a N/S tote — but they call it a tote, so who knows.) I…

How to Decide If You Want Kids
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How to Decide If You Want Kids

2019 Update: We still stand by this advice on how to decide if you want kids (don’t miss the comments!) but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion of whether you feel like you need to sacrifice kids for career. Reader S wonders: how to decide if you want kids? She’s…

Suit of the Week: Boss

Suit of the Week: Boss

The below content concerns the 2018 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly…