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I'm still working on our review of shoes of the decade, but I understand people may be only working for a few hours this morning, so I'm going to this up as a placeholder post — stay tuned for our full review later. Happy New Year's Eve to all; be safe tonight. Pictured above: some of the best-sellers that are gone, but not forgotten…Sales of note for 11.5.24
- Nordstrom – Fall sale, up to 50% off!
- Ann Taylor – 11/5 only – 60% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 25% off with your GAP Inc. credit card
- Bloomingdales is offering gift cards ($20-$1200) when you spend between $100-$4000+. The promotion ends 11/10, and the gift cards expire 12/24.
- Boden – 10% off new styles with code; free shipping over $75
- Eloquii – Fall clearance event, up to 85% off
- J.Crew – 40% off fall favorites; prices as marked
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything + 60% off clearance
- Lo & Sons – Fall Sale, up to 35% off
- M.M.LaFleur – Save 25% sitewide
- Neiman Marcus – Up to 30% off on new arrivals
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Buy one, get one – 50% off everything!
- White House Black Market – Holiday style event, take 25% off your entire purchase
And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!
Some of our latest threadjacks include:
- What to say to friends and family who threaten to not vote?
- What boots do you expect to wear this fall and winter?
- What beauty treatments do you do on a regular basis to look polished?
- Can I skip the annual family event my workplace holds, even if I'm a manager?
- What small steps can I take today to get myself a little more “together” and not feel so frazzled all of the time?
- The oldest daughter is America's social safety net — change my mind…
- What have you lost your taste for as you've aged?
- Tell me about your favorite adventure travels…
Anonymous
The mascara I’ve worn forever has changed its formula. I’d appreciate recommendations for brands that thicken… I’m not so hot on lengthening. (A bonus of the old standby was a curved brush… but not many brands seem to offer that…)
Squid
What brand were you wearing before? That might help with recs. I currently switch between: Tarte’s Lights Camera Lashes, Benefit They’re Real and Mac’s False Lashes Extreme Black, but I think the only thickening formula would be Tarte’s. When I’m looking for new mascara I go to Ulta and buy a bunch of travel sizes to try out. I think a lot of drugstore brands have good thickening formulas. Good luck!
Anonymous
Thanks! I’m a long-time lover of Max Factor 2000 Calorie, actually. It went away but then I started to be able to buy it from England on Amazon but now they seem to have completely changed the formula.
Anonymous
I used to love Max Factor 2000 Calorie (hated the name though). My lashes are super long but very thin so I also really like a volumizing formula. I like the Superhero mascara from IT Cosmetics and Lights Camera Lashes by Tarte.
Anon
My fave alone is Volum Express Pumped up Colossal by Maybelline (the pink with yellow lettering or Yellow with purple lettering) as a really good all around volumizing mascara.
You may want to add a primer + a holy grail. For this combo I like Loreal Voluminous Primer Mascara + Maybelline Great Lash (classing pink and green tube).
CountC
I shill for it all the time, but give Wet N Wild Max Volume Plus a try (hot pink tube white lettering). It’s available everywhere and is cheap so if you hate it, nbd.
CountC
Also, save your old brush, sanitize it and use it with the new mascara. Alternatively, I bet you could buy a new curved brush on Amaz0n.
Anonymous
Very good point.
Anonymous
Covergirl clump crusher (lime green tube). Has the curved brush, good for thickening with just a teensy bit of length.
Anon
How different are mascaras really? I see all these recs for different brands and articles in magazines about it, but how different can fuzzy sticks in black goo really be?
Squid
YMMV, but I have oily skin and my mascara tends to run, so I’ve found some formulas that don’t run (I hate waterproof b/c it’s impossible to get off and then gives you raccoon eyes the next day). You don’t have to buy dept store mascara to find a good one. On a somewhat related note, I made the mistake of telling my toddler that there’s bat poo in mascara, so every morning while he watches me put on my makeup he asks “that bat poop, Mama?” Yes, *sigh* it’s bat poop. Thanks for the reminder.
SGG
Estée Lauder Doublewear, MAC Extendedplay Gigablack, L’Oréal Double Extend Beauty Tubes…different +/- for each but all good at 3 price points…
Anon
I can only use the tubey type mascaras as I have sensitive skin and teary eyes. I like Trish McEvoy, but blinc makes one, and I think there’s a L’Oréal drugstore version.
My favorite thing about tubey mascara is not having black stains on towels and washcloths.
Anonymous
No 7 also makes one – avail at target (gold tube.) I’m a convert from the Blinc brand. So far, so good!
SGG
Mascara is such a personal choice…my two consistent favorites are Benefit Roller Lash (very good formula + curved brush) and Chanel Inimitable Intense (favorite formula ever & a better than average tapered, silicone bristle brush). Both are pricey but I wait for Nordstrom to have Mascara Madness (late Nov & May) and getting 3 for the price of 2 isn’t as horrible.
Best formula + brush combo for me from the drugstore aisles is Maybelline The Colossal Cat Eyes mascara (good volume + curved brush).
C2
Are there any books or courses on negotiation fellow ‘rettes can recommend? I’m not an attorney, but I’m often the face of negotiations on the business development side of my company, and it’s a skill I’d like to continue to strengthen and broaden in 2020. TIA!
Anonymous
Thank You for Arguing by Jay Heinrichs Not specifically negotiation, but about persuasion and recognizing certain tactics. Very enlightening and easy to understand–it’s a great foundation for negotiation.
Anonymous
Never split the difference by Chris Voss. He was a hostage negotiator. Very good book.
CapHillAnon
Following responses: this is an interesting subject. I like Linda Babcock’s book Ask for It (and her previous one, Women Don’t Ask), and some parts of the classic Getting to Yes.
Anne
Getting to Yes is the classic and I think it’s good.
Texan In Exile
And if you don’t want to read all of Getting to Yes (which is excellent), here is the example that has stuck with me for the 27 years since I read it for a class in grad school.
Negotiate over interests, not positions. That is, two sisters were arguing over an orange. They finally agreed to cut the orange in half.
But if they had talked about what they each actually needed instead of insisting on their positions, they could have each gotten what they wanted. One sister wanted the zest for a recipe, the other wanted the juice. Both were possible from one orange.
Housecounsel
I’ve never found department store mascara to be better than drugstore. I like Covergirl Lash Blast in the orange tube, but I am now addicted to lash extensions.
Anonymous
I will investigate! Thanks.
Housecounsel
Who is going out tonight and who is staying home? How do you feel about it? I am staying home with my husband and youngest – older two kids are going out – and I am really happy about it. I am in Chicago and my memories of NYEs out mostly involve looking for a nonexistent cab in subzero temps while wearing a cocktail dress.
Anon
Going out. My friend group has made a tradition of either throwing a small party at the house or gathering at a local intimate club for NYE away from the city center (and closer to our houses). We have a blast, don’t have to contend with traffic or issues getting Uber (no cabs to flag down in this city and many won’t drive away from the city center if you call).
Anon
I haven’t gone out since college (mid 30s now) and am happy about it. Also in the Midwest so it’s always freezing, and I just much prefer to stay home and be cozy and lazy.
Ellen
I stayed in and watched movies with Myrna on Netflix. I have had it trying to meet men who are interested in me for me, not for my body or for my paycheck. Where are such men, Grandma Trudy asks? I tell her if I only knew, I would be there. The Christmas Eve party was a fiasco, with men grabbing at my boobies and pretending they were internists. I know Internests do NOT do that–I dated a guy, Noah, who never even saw, let alone grabbed my boobies, but these guys were very opportunistic, mom said. She also said not to tell Dad b/c he would get very mad. I told him most men are like that, but she said to keep trying. FOOEY!
Clementine
Kiddos and I are going to my BFF’s house. We’re going to eat appetizers, count down to ‘midnight’ with the kids (probably at 7PM…) and just… chill out. Walkable distance from my house so I can just push the giant stroller home at the end of the night.
Cat
Haven’t gone out since my early 20’s and have ZERO regrets or FOMO. Overpriced forced fun vs. snuggled up with my husband at home with a bottle of bubbly? The latter will always win out for me!
Anon
I hate going to a bar or something like that for NYE. It’s always a huge disappointment and I feel like I’ve way overspent because the prices are ridiculous. So, I’m very happy that I’m going to a small party at a close friend’s house. There will be about 10 of us and it should be really causal.
H13
Going to a friend’s house where a few families with little kids will gather, eat, drink, and then all go home and do regular bedtime. Works for me. Some fun and adult conversation but the sanity of a decent night of sleep since we will all be home together tomorrow.
I’m at work today and enjoying the quiet!
Meara
Working most of the day, then have friends coming into town and need to make sure the place is set up for them, and need to grocery shop—tonight we are going to a friend’s but I’m having a bunch of folks over for brunch in the morning! Incentive to not stay out super late or drink very much.
Anon
I generally like going out, but I haaate going out on NYE. Too much forced fun, and it never seems like anyone is actually having fun.
We make all the appetizers and play some board games and wii sports and drink some champagne and usually have a great time.
Anon
Staying in and you couldn’t pay me to go out in my overpriced, overcrowded city. The best NYE I ever had was watching a Law and Order: SVU marathon and eating pizza with my best friend in high school. My tastes haven’t changed much since then.
Abby
Going out to dinner with friends, then all friends are coming to our house to drink & play board games in pajamas (my stated dress code). Tomorrow the boys will be smoking a brisket and we’ll probably day drink while watching college football playoffs. The allure of a sparkly dress is there, but the cost of one NYE party ticket will cover us hosting tonight!
Cookbooks
I’m happily staying home. I’m a big fan of being able to watch the ball drop, have a toast, and then just fall into bed.
CountC
I’m going to a friend’s house, but do not plan to stay past 10:00 p.m. or have more than one glass of wine. I do not want to be hungover or exhausted tomorrow and not be able to enjoy my day off!
Anon
+1. That’s my main reason for not wanting to go out. I don’t get many days off from work and I’m definitely not going to waste them in bed with a hangover. To each their own, but going to be early (could not care less about ball drops) and waking up early to go do something fun like ski or bike ride while the world sleeps is so much more my speed.
Anon
Going out to a friend’s house. I think I might leave early because I’m having people over for lunch tomorrow (black eyed peas!) and I want to not be hungover and/or exhausted while I try to cook in the morning.
Anon
Mid 20s and I hav a very strict “parties only no bars” rule on NYE. Love going out but refuse to do the overpriced over crowded bars/clubs tonight.
Heading to a friends to pregame before heading to another friends for a house party. Both the pregame and party are walking distance from my apartment. Turned down another party in a different neighborhood because I’d have to Uber.
Will do a boozy brunch tomorrow, check out the Mummers, and then settle in to watch football and get my life together for the new year!
Anonymous
38 weeks pregnant over here. My husband and I are going out to lunch and that’s it. We aren’t really “going out” people anyway for NYE and there’s no chance I’ll make it to midnight, but I bought myself some sparkling cider.
Anon
Staying in. My husband and me will have a pizza, chocolate cake (baking myself), wine and movie..
SGG
+1 Just finished our pizza!
A.
Staying in! We’re in the far northern part of the Midwest with friends, surrounded by tons of snow. We have two cabins for four families and access to a huge, private lodge. Our 9 kids will run around all night while the adults drink, eat, and make merry. Best of both worlds because we’re with good friends but I can also be in bed well before 12 if I so choose. Happy New Year!
NOLA
I normally stay home with Chinese food and a movie. New guy wanted to make plans, but it was too late to think about getting a reservation, so he suggested cooking at home then going out to see fireworks. We’re grilling steak and shrimp and asparagus and I got some fun desserts. Not sure about the fireworks. Downtown is a clusterf*ck and I have no interest in trying to get down there and park. We scoped out a possible rooftop bar the other night, but it’s not all that big and we’re not sure if we can get in. Another option is out in the ‘burbs for fireworks on the lake. We’ll see!
NOLA
Just got a brilliant idea from a colleague. We’ll watch the downtown fireworks from the top of the school parking garage!
Jules
This sounds wonderful! One of my few really good NYE experiences was when then-fiancee (later husband, now ex) and I stayed in and then watched the local fireworks from our balcony – it looked like the show was being put on just for us!
And I’m delighted for you that things with New Guy seem to be going well, you deserve it.
NOLA
Awwwww thanks! We’re pretty happy. We cooked an amazing dinner last night then watched several fireworks shows from the roof of the parking garage. Slept in and we’re having a lazy day.
Vicky Austin
Home and perfectly happy with that! Our NYE tradition is a big pot of something cozy (this year it’s macaroni and cheese) and a cocktail. Zzzz.
Jules
Going out, and really looking forward to it; in the past, NYE has marked some VERY bad times for me (the beginning of the end of my marriage one year, the death of a beloved dog the next,the end of a longtime but up-and-down romance last year, so many others). This year I am in a happy new relationship with a lovely man – who told me last night he can’t believe how lucky he is, since I am “a catch and a half, maybe two or three!” – and we are going to a small party with only about 10 friends, a lobster dinner and a bourbon tasting. Oh, and the hosts asked me to supply the dance music! Then we all will head to the center of our little college town for its quirky ball drop event, followed by a little private party at a wine shop a friend owns. I am for once truly excited for the evening.
Happy New Year to all of you.
Housecounsel
Jules, this sounds like a wonderful night. I am happy for you!
Anon
Aww I’m happy for you!
Jules
Thank you so much!
Anon
We have only gone out for NYE twice in our 23-year relationship and both times we didn’t really enjoy it and didn’t feel it was worth the expense. We love staying home for NYE – we make a special dinner (tonight it’s hot appetizers and a mezze platter!) and we play card and board games and watch movies with our kid, who’s now old enough to stay up till midnight. We can drink without worrying about getting home (we don’t get drunk any more – too hard to recover later) or worry about drunk drivers. We sometimes have friends or family over but this year it’s just us and that’s fine too. Happy New Year everyone!
Senior Attorney
We have friends who have a party every year so that’s what we’re doing. It’s a potluck and I’m making arancini. Yum!
Although I must admit my favorite NYE was the time we went to London!
Year-end charitable giving
Not sure if anyone’s reading today, but I was doing a bunch of year-end giving last night so it’s on my mind… how do you all plan your charitable giving? I give on a monthly basis to several charities, but when late December comes and I still haven’t hit my goal of donating about 5% of my takehome salary, I start going down a list of charities and feeling like Oprah–YOU get some money, and YOU get some money… Especially if anyone works in fundraising, is that an OK approach? Or should I be spreading it out a lot more through the year?
Anon
I’m very interested in the responses to this question, particularly from people who work at non-profits. I really need to be more intentional with my giving. My state offers significant tax credits for a single donation of $500 or more to approved non-profits, but I never take advantage of that program because I give lots of small donations throughout the year to various organizations. I’m not really sure that it helps me or the charities as much if I donate $25 to 30 organizations as opposed to $750 to one organization…
Anonymous
It’s my understanding from friends in non-profits that larger regular donations to organizations are most effective. So $60-70 a month to one org is better than$750 a year. I reserve a certain amount of money for smaller charitiable donations (walkathon at my kids school for cancer or whatever), but my main regular donations are planned monthly giving. Is your state a tax advantage for a single donation of more than $500 or for a yearly total of more than $500?
Anon
The tax credit is for a single donation of more than $500, so 5 donations of $100 to the same organization will not qualify. I’m sure there’s a reason it is set up that way, but I don’t know what that reason is.
Squid
In the past I’ve set up a savings account and put $ into it each month and then pulled it all out and made my donations in December. This year I didn’t plan well and had to pull money out of checking in December to meet my giving goal. I’m not sure charities have a preference over how you give, as long as you give.
H13
I am a career fundraiser and I think how you choose to give is really, truly personal. You are doing a wonderful thing and all of the nonprofits you donate to are incredibly grateful for anything you can do to support them. Having said that, a few thoughts from the organizational perspective. There is a cost to the organization to process a gift. Larger organizations usually automate but for smaller nonprofits, a person is inputting the gift, merging the acknowledgement, etc. That being said, we need all kinds of donors at all kinds of levels to do the work that we do. And a great predictor of future major giving is consistent and loyal giving.
Since you have specific dollar goal in mind, can you think now about 2020 and how you want to structure giving? Up your monthly deductions? Look at how the places you support are using your money? See if there are new programs that interest you, learn more about them, and ask how you might be able to help fund them? Unrestricted support is invaluable but a lot of donors gain additional confidence in their unrestricted giving when they learn more about how an organization operates. We also all expect year-end bumps because of the Oprah approach:)
Feel free to ask any additional questions. It is quiet today and this feels work adjacent!
Ellen
My firm has a giving policy which automaticaly deducts 25% of our raises and the manageing partner batches up all of that money and gives it to his designated charity, so that he gets free tickets to alot of events for him and Margie but we get all of the the charitiable deductions. He says this works b/c he controls the raises, and he says he gives bigger raises b/c 25% of them goes back to his charity and he gets his name pubicized by the charity (and the tickets), but not a deduction which we keep. Dad says this is a little hokey, but goes a long with it b/c he says I get good raises. I don’t care about the tickets anyway! YAY!!
Anon
I sometimes wait around for matching events. For example, one of the charities I give to has a matching event this month where every dollar you donate gets matched by a generous/wealthy donor. Suddenly that 500 becomes 1000.
Anon
Patagonia will match your donation to the climate change organization Protect Our Winters (offer expires today). It’s a great last-minute cause for anyone who cares about climate change, public lands preservation, and outdoor recreation.
Anonymous
Nonprofit CEO here… give to an organization whose mission is one you support (or multiple orgs if you prefer). Giving all at once or regularly does not really matter. Most nonprofits get the majority of their donations at year end, so they plan accordingly. The one thing I would not recommend is ‘directing’ your gift in a particular way so that the nonprofit can only use it in a limited way. For example, directing your gift to be used for food purchases for a homeless shelter may not be what the shelter needs most- they may need funds for new mattresses or to pay their limited staff. Donors don’t think of these not so obvious but real expenses and they are significant. If you give a general gift to be used where the need is greatest in the organization you choose, rest assured that it will be put to the best use.
Anon
Also, unrestricted giving is helpful because the organization still needs to pay the utilities and rent, and if all the money is restricted “for the children!” then it can really struggle to operate and keep its doors open.
Anon
Know your organizations. I’d never, ever give unrestricted to my huge state U’s foundation. I didn’t go to school here, but can totally see my university (where I also work) doing this: https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/09/15/494134464/-1-million-of-frugal-librarians-bequest-to-n-h-school-goes-to-football-scoreboar
Brie
I know I am late to this party but I’m so glad I ve found this blog! Love love love it! Now let’s discuss my favs of putting together any perfect fall/winter outfit: scarves! Where do you find the best deals? Fabric? I love a good cashmere. Happy New Year, ladies!
Ellen
Good cashemere is hard to find, but start with Saks Fifth Avenue if you are in the City. They have the best stuff, and if you are not in the city, you can go on-line.
Anonymous
We are having another family over for new years eve dinner/ kids run around while parents drink wine and chat (they are neighbors and can walk home). Kids are having Assorted Kid Dinner (mac and cheese, veggies, dino chicken nuggets, french fries). What should we have for the adults?
I’m looking for something that can be eaten while standing around vs a more formal sit-down, since some of the kids are young enough that they need somewhat constant attention.
Kale
I like heavy appetizer type foods. Like potstickers, spanakopitas, cheese and crackers, quesadilla wedges, mini quiches. Do you have a Costco or Trader Joe’s nearby? They both have a ton of finger foods in the frozen section. Don’t forget desserts!
Anonymous
I actually have a bunch of this stuff on hand already, but was thinking of an actual meal. Maybe I just just throw it all in the oven and call it done.
Add Oysters? Bacon wrapped scallops?
Anon
Throw it all in the oven and call it done. Enjoy your New Years!
annienomous
Roasted shrimp cocktail! I like to buy a bag of raw, frozen shrimp (so get it now and let it sit ou until this evening to thaw!) and then toss in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 8 minutes at 400. Serve with cocktail sauce. This is always a hit with my friends. It’s the Barefoot Contessa’s recipe, except I’m landlocked and in a small city, so I don’t have access to the fresh “good” shrimp Ina would recommend.
mascot
Fondue! (you can find directions for stove top, pressure cooker and slow cooker options if you don’t have a proper pot). Dip bread, apples, broccoli/cauliflower, slices of kielbasa. Add some wine and maybe a green salad and your’ve got a decent meal that still feels special.
Anonymous
I love this idea! OMG the mess but still. 100% on board.
Anon
I would hit Trader Joe’s and make a charcuterie board, get a bunch of random tasty things from the frozen aisle (brie en croute, mini quiches, etc), do something fancy like smoked salmon bites, and do something fun and indulgent like pigs in a blanket. Always a major crowd-pleaser.
Anon
So fun! My parents did this frequently when we were kids and I always loved it! Frequently did it as a massive sleepover so parents didn’t have to drive and so kids could go to bed at a reasonable time
Anonymous
Our kids are just a little young for sleepovers (even with parents)- but luckily they are neighbors. I think in 2 years it can be a giant sleepover- the kids will be 4 thru 8. My 18 month old and their 2.5 y/o are not quite that portable yet. My now 6 y/o would totally sleep anywhere we dragged her.
Squid
My friend (who lives 250 miles away) had a baby the 29th and I’m going to send her food, but I’m wondering if I should also send flowers? Cons: It’s her second baby, flowers are expensive and not environmentally friendly. Pros: she loves flowers. What would you do?
annienomous
Send the flowers.
Anon
After I had a baby, the last thing I wanted was another thing I had to take care of, and would have much preferred food (but I don’t really care about flowers)
Anon
You don’t have to take care of flowers?
Anon
I don’t think you need to take care of cut flowers. I wouldn’t want to receive a plant or something like that.
Anon
I can understand this perspective of flowers as a thing to deal with or care for — maybe putting them in another vase, changing the water sometimes, keeping another small child away from them. But I’m a person who LOVES flowers and am always delighted to receive them, even when they would feel like a burden to those who don’t care for them (after surgery when living along, deaths, etc.). So, if you know she loves flowers, I’d send the flowers.
anon
Send food, not flowers.
I’m late in responding, but I wasn’t so happy about the gift of flowers I got after #2 was born and I normally love flowers.
While it seems trivial now, opening the box, trimming, arranging, and then changing the water and dumping the flowers was more than I wanted to add to my plate when I had a toddler and newborn. Life was too busy and if I had a free 5 minutes eating or showering were higher priority.
Anon
If you know she loves flowers, I would send the flowers.
Anon
Why would you not acknowledge the birth of a second child?
Monday
She’s acknowledging it regardless by sending food. She’s asking if she should also send flowers.
Anon
Not the Anon above but “second baby” was listed as a reason not to send flowers, which does seem a little odd to me. Sending food is definitely plenty, but I wouldn’t hold back from a celebratory gesture just because it’s her second kid.
Anon
Oops, Supposed to be a reply to Monday.
Anon
Hi hive—I’m the poster from a few weeks back who was feeling so overwhelmed by my job and couldn’t stop panic crying. Here I am a few weeks later and am still such a stress ball that I’m not even sure I will be able to enjoy myself at NYE parties (even if I do go, it will be from straight from the office, and I’m definitely working all day tomorrow). Is there anyone else who is working today/tomorrow and can commiserate? I’m working hard as it is, but working this hard over the holidays is especially tough and lonely.
Separately, you heard my resolution here first: 2020 is the year I make an actual plan to exit biglaw. Please send me any encouragement and good vibes!
Vicky Austin
Big hugs, you got this, 2020 is your year! I’ll toast you tonight.
anon
I was in this exact place last year – I quit my job in March with nothing lined up to replace it. I’m now at my dream job, and it’s hard to describe how much better everything feels now. You will get through this, and it will be SO WORTH IT to move on.
Paper chaser
Working tomorrow too, but more by choice than necessity. Maybe you can think of what you would like to be free to do next NYE when not in big law as something to keep your sprits up. This too shall pass (in slow 6 minute increments but still….)
Anon - op
Thank you for the support! Thankful for this community. Here’s to a happier and healthy 2020
KS IT Chick
I’ve been struggling since starting my new job on 12/16. Yesterday, I said to my mentor that I feel useless. In today’s staff meeting, she asked others to talk about their first few weeks, up to their first year, and she repeated my statements. Everyone had something to say about how they all felt the same way, and one said that she had been really impressed with the contributions I’ve made to the discussions.
It helped. A LOT. Knowing that they want me and know that I’m new and still see that I’m contributing feels really good.
You’ll get out. In the meantime, know you aren’t alone.
Senior Attorney
Happy New Year, everybody!
I’m just chiming in to say I still have a wear and love those pink Kate Spade pumps with the rainbow heels. I will cry salty tears when they give up the ghost.
Lobby-est
Senior Attorney- you’re awesome. And so inspiring. Thanks for all you’ve shared. Wishing you and yours a very happy 2020.
Ellen
Yes, Senior Attorney, happy new year to you and your family. The HIVE has alot to be thankful for thanks in part to you and Kat and Kate and Elizabeth and January! We are in January now, so YAY!!!!
Senior Attorney
Aw, thank you so much! Happy New Year to you!!
Ms B
Back at you SA! Wear those heels until they disintegrate . . . and then get an even cuter pair!
Happy New Year!
Senior Attorney
Happy New Year to you, Ms. B!!
Gen X'er
Please remember those of us who have wide feet and/or bunions in your shoe recommendations. It’s frustrating to get excited about a shoe only to find out that it’s not made in wide. Thanks
Anonymous
SO true. Cute wide shoes can be hard to find.