Coffee Break: Beirn Tote

Maybe my memory is off, but I remember passing up the opportunity to get a Beirn bag for just over $100 — and I regret it every time I see some fashionable New Yorker carrying the bag. They're truly lovely. The Outnet has a number at 65% off, though — this one is a blue snakeskin with a woven effect. Was $580, now $203. Jenna woven snakeskin tote

Sales of note for 1/1/25 (HAPPY NEW YEAR!):

• Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started — up to 60% off! See our roundup here.
• AllSaints – Now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
• Ann Taylor – Semi Annual Sale! Up to 40% off your purchase; extra 60% off 3+ styles
• Banana Republic Factory – The Winter Sale: 50% off everything + extra 60% off clearance
• Boden – Sale, up to 60% + extra 10% — readers love this blazer, these dresses, and their double-layer line of tees
• DeMellier – Sale now on, free shipping and returns — includes select options like Montreal, Vancouver, and Venice
• Eloquii – Semi-annual clearance, up to 85% off; extra 60% off clearance
• Everlane – Sale of the year, up to 70% off — reader favorites include their scoop tee, Dream Pant, ReNew Transit backpack, silk blouses and their oversized blazers!
• J.Crew – 25% off full-price styles; up to 50% off cashmere; 70% off 3+ sale styles
• J.Crew Factory – 60% off winter faves; extra 25% off $100+
• L.K. Bennett – All sale half price or less
• M.M.LaFleur – 30% on almost everything with code
• Rothy's – End of season sale, up to 50% off fall and winter styles
• Sephora – Extra 20% off sale items for Beauty Insider members
• Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
• Summersalt – BOGO sweaters, including this reader-favorite sweater blazer
• Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale – 40% off + 25% off, sale on sale!
• Universal Standard – 25 styles for $25, 1/1 only

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…