Coffee Break: Bold Huggie Hoops
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I feel like I almost never see sales at Mejuri — so it's nice to see that you can take up to 25% off their already affordably priced jewelry.
These “bold huggie hoops” are among their bestsellers, and they look great — they're real gold, which can be hard to find under $200.
They come in three different gold options: 14K gold, 10K gold, 14K white gold, all usually priced $178-$223 — but today they're 15% off, coming down to $151-$193. Nice! (They also come in sterling silver as well as gold vermeil, both priced at $68 and not on sale.)
What are your favorite things to get from Mejuri, readers? What earrings are your day-to-day work earrings?
Sales of note for 8/12/25:
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your full price purchase, and $99 dresses and jackets — extra 60% off sale also
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 10% off new womenswear styles with code
- Dermstore – Anniversary sale, up to 25% off everything
- Eloquii – Extra 50% off all sale
- J.Crew – 30% off wear-now styles & up to 60% off all sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything and extra 60% off clearance
- Mejuri – Up to 25% off everything
- M.M.LaFleur – New August drop, and up to 70% off sale – try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
- Neiman Marcus – Last call designer sale! Spend $200, get a $50 gift card (up to $2000+ spend with $500 gift card)
- Nordstrom – 9,800+ new women's markdowns
- Rothy's – Ooh: limited edition T-strap flats / Mary Janes
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – Semi-annual red door sale! 50% off all markdowns + extra 20% off already marked-down items
Reposting because I didn’t realize I wasn’t posting in coffee break! Has anyone ever purchased shoes from beckett simonon? I’m eyeing their Eloise Mary Janes but have never heard of the brand before, wondering if anyone knows about the quality.
Did anyone read the cut article ‘This Economist Crunched the Numbers and Stopped Dating Men And she’s never been happier.’ It was enlightening, bleak, and inspiring as someone also in the middle of the Kinsey scale. Thoughts?
I think that person was farther away from 0 on the Kinsey scale than she realized.
Did you read the article? She calls herself a 2.5
I sure did. And I still think she started off closer to a 6 than she thought.
Could you expound on this? (I think it’s entirely plausible that she was a 2.5 and made a conscious choice to date women … plus she says her experience with doing so moved her up on the scale.)
You can’t make a conscious choice to be attracted to one sex or the other. You are born the way you’re born and you have to live with it. You can get married to someone of the applicable sex or you can stay single if relationships are too burdensome, but you can’t truly just decide to switch the sex to which you are attracted. The whole premise of this article is gross.
The premise of the article is gross? I didn’t know bi-women were morally obligated to provide their labor to men.
I don’t know, anon at 3:34. I made a conscious choice to date men back in the 90s because I was attracted to both men and women. Life seemed easier at the time in a heterosexual relationship. I’ve had a very happy marriage, but if I were looking now, I feel like I’d be happier with a woman and I would pursue that. Just because YOU can’t imagine making a choice doesn’t mean that no one can feel differently than you.
I don’t really understand the objection here, unless you’re starting from an assumption that bi doesn’t really exist. I don’t really agree with the article’s premise in general, but if you’re any level of bi, I don’t see why you couldn’t make a conscious decision to avoid some of your potential matches – just like how a person devoted to a particular religion might easily be attracted to members of other religions but choose to date only her religion for personal reasons, or how a person may choose to avoid dating people who hold certain political beliefs.
It’s not changing your orientation; it’s just screening out a certain class of people within your orientation.
Anonymous at 3:34 said you can’t chose to be attracted to one sex or the other, not that you can’t chose who you date. You’re (Anonymous at 4:02) attracted to men and women, and you chose to date men. Not the same issue.
I suspect the “gross” comment is because the argument for decades was that homosexuality was a choice and that gay people could be “normal” if they just tried hard enough (which is really gross!)
People who are bi-sexual obviously exist and their dating pool is wider than us straight women, for whom the choice is men or chastity.
I am on the middle of the Kinsey scale and married a woman. I’ve posted here a couple times recommending all bisexual women explore this.
It was not calculated but I think all the time about how meeting and marrying my wife is the best thing that ever happened to me. I love her of course, but it’s made the everyday reality of my life so much better.
When I came out to my mom, she was so upset because she was worried what my life would be like since she knew I wanted marriage and kids. Now, she openly says that I have the best marriage of any woman she knows.
One anecdote – I was talking to with a coworker of mine. We have a big-ish travel heavy jobs. His wife was upset about shouldering so much burden and he asked me how I make it work with family since my wife also has a demanding job and we seem so happy. I explained what I do to lighten the load for her when I travel (arrange extra childcare, prep outfits for the kids, stock up groceries, etc) and how we have a pretty elaborate calendar system for each our jobs, our kids, and our nanny. He listened and just said “yeah, I’m not doing any of that. That sounds like a lot of work.” Yes, of course it is, WTF do you think your wife is doing while you are gone?? This is why she is angry.
ew to that guy…
Why am I zero percent surprised to read that?
I’m glad it worked out for her (though in a somewhat reserved manner, as second marriages are still second marriages), but this didn’t speak to me at all. The idea of being in a serious relationship with a woman never has sounded appealing to me, and, on pure numbers, I still think there are a lot more men who are not like her first husband than then there are women who are both interested in marrying other women and good potential partners. I also found the idea that she is “training her son to be a non-useless male” a bit off-putting. I’d be very interested to hear from the son in a couple decades about how that works out.
There are bad wives and there are bad husbands, but I don’t think either are representative of their sex as a whole.
I have a son and every other woman I know of my age (elder Millenial, Gen-X) talks frequently about raising their sons to be equal partners. It means making a concerted effort to not talk about chores as girl chores vs. boy chores and ensuring my son knows all the same home keeping skills as my daughter. Luckily my husband was also raised by a working mom and was a latch-key kid so is plenty good at taking care of himself.
In case you really want to be grossed out look at the internet testimonies of men who somehow think wiping their bottoms is not something straight men do. I couldn’t believe it wasn’t satire at first.
Yup same. I’m single because alas I’m only attracted to men. And I’m raising my son to be the kind of man my father is and that I wish I could have found.
I’m a Xennial with a young son, divorcing a man who constantly undermined me and admits to hating my success.
I’m training my to be not-useless by making chores a very normal part of our lives, enthusiastically celebrating things in his life and sharing my wins with him, and overall, trying to nurture an emotionally healthy kid whose ego isn’t tied up with stomping down on women.
How exactly do you think all those useless men out there ended up that way? It’s absolutely on parents to make sure that doesn’t happen.
I’ve read “The Tragedy of Heterosexuality” and this article reminds me a lot of that book—which I haven’t been able to get out of my mind since I read it. I’ve been married as well and I’ve dated since then and…it’s been a disappointment. I’ve honestly been thinking of giving dating women a try because I find my relationships with my female friends so much deeper. This was timely. Thanks for sharing!
This may not be as easy as you think. I was somewhat manipulated into a relationship with a woman with whom I had a deep friendship. She is gay, I never thought I was, but that relationship was seductive and I decided to try it. The physical part was really not for me. We had a couple of decent encounters and after that it made me actually feel violent when she touched me. It was pretty awful.
PLIT
what?
It seems pretty obvious that if you’re attracted to women and men, you’re better off marrying a woman. I think the issue is that most women are not attracted to women.
I have a few pieces of Mejuri jewelry and I love them.
Are the earring posts pretty thick? I love the look of these Huggies, but thick posts always irritate my ears.
I have a (different) pair of Mejuri earrings and the posts are no thicker than any other gold earrings. I really like them.
I’m wearing Mejuri gold huggies right now (probably this exact pair) and the post is not thick. They are the most comfortable earrings I own
Does anyone here have a Volvo XC90? We are considering getting one. We would be getting the plug in hybrid.
Any thoughts are welcome, but I’d be particularly interested in hearing any model year considerations. We typically buy used (and pay cash), but I don’t know whether, say, a low mileage 2022 is a worse deal than a higher mileage 2024 because there was some great improvement in 2023.
I have a 2017 XC90. I love it. Love love love it. I will say that it’s got a very small trunk when you use the 3rd row but if you’re like us (3 kids, 2 parents, occasional carpool or like grandparent riding along), it’s perfect.
Thank you! I also like to keep a car for a good while – any major repairs or breakdowns for you?
I have a 2022 and similarly love it. I actually think the trunk isn’t too bad with the third row of seats up, but it’s all what you’re used to. I had an Audi Q7 before the Volvo (which I did not like) and the trunk was smaller – both with the third row up and without.
You might also look at a Buick Enclave or a GMC Acadia. Some under the radar cars (they are the same car just one GMC/one Buick) and have 3 rows and good trunk space.
Thank you! Unfortunately, neither offer a plug in hybrid option, so it’s basically just the XC90 in the sweet spot for us.
I know this has been asked often but here I am for any updated NYC recs. Traveling from West Coast and although I have been several times. I am taking my Mom (lives in small town middle America) for the first time next month. Looking to do one broadway show and a couple of landmarks but what else do you recommend? She is fairly active at 65 and open but most excited about unique to NYC stuff.
if you like oysters we enjoyed Grand Banks when we were there a few months ago — it’s on an old oyster ship that’s docked nearish to Chelsea Piers
I’m your mom. Well, not really. But I’m about her age, from a (large city) in middle America, and have never been to NYC. Along with the Broadway show and landmarks, I’d want a shopping experience I can’t get in my home city. I want to see at last one historical location from the earliest days of the city. I want an iconic NYC food experience. A ferry trip so I can see the city from the water. And a couple of museums. (I’d do art museums, because that’s my jam).
Those aren’t specific, but maybe something on that list would interest your mom, too? (Now I’m thinking I need to plan a trip to NYC!)
Thank you, this is exactly what I am hoping to achieve for and seeking recommendations on! Appreciate your sweet response!
My advice is to pace yourself – the crowds and all the walking can be exhausting! (I live here). But I think these are good suggestions. Specifically, I would recommend:
The Tenement Museum for history – it is not a traditional museum but a walking tour of one of several historic apartments. NB that none are air-conditioned and can be authentically sweltering. Hopefully, it will be cooler by the time you are here.
The Met for art unless there is a specific show she wants to see elsewhere – it is truly massive and has something for everyone. The Guggenheim is a cool space but pretty small – that can be a good thing if you are tired, but make sure you like the artist(s) featured in whatever temporary exhibit is on display when you visit; they can’t show a lot of the permanent collection at any given time. The Museum of Art and Design in Columbus Circle has interesting exhibits that lean more towards “craft”. Again, it isn’t huge so check out what is on display before committing. The Cloisters is cool if you are into gardens and medieval art, but note that it is also mostly outdoor and unairconditioned.
Take the ferry to Dumbo and then walk up to Brooklyn Heights to walk around and have a meal, or the Staten Island ferry if you are feeling cheap (it’s free). The Circle Line gets kind of boring – you don’t need to spend THAT long on a boat to appreciate the city.
I would skip the Empire State Building and any bus tours. Visiting the crown of the Statue of Liberty is amazing, but due to the security screenings, any visit to the island kills half a day, and tickets to the crown book out way in advance. Ellis Island is really interesting for history buffs.
There are so many incredible places to eat in NYC that I do not believe in waiting in line to eat almost anywhere.
About 30 years ago (!!) my husband and I met a friend in NYC for the day. We went to the Tenement Museum (https://www.tenement.org/) and ate lunch and dinner in Katz’s Deli. It was a great day but we spent $100 on these modest activities! That may not sound like a lot of money but at the time we were both low-paid nonprofit employees. But these were definitely unique-to-NYC experiences.
The Cooper-Hewitt Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art are also memorable. (I visited the former some 40 years ago and the latter some 50 years ago.)
If you go, enjoy. And I hope someone else replies with more recent information.
Eataly was a big hit with my in-laws from generic suburbia. Their displays are so visually appealing that it feels fancy even if you’re just buying a cup of coffee.
Hudson Yards is a nice mall to walk around and window shop.
Huh I never thought to take my bland in-laws to Eataly (usually I take them to generic diners). Thanks for the recommendation, I think it’s just ‘exotic’ enough to be interesting but not scary.
For off the usual options, if your mom is Catholic, the Catacombs tour at St. Patrick’s is a great tour through NYC catholic gossip. Plus, it puts you in a great neighborhood for low stress exploring and wandering. We had really good luck with the AIA boat architecture tour, learn about buildings while drinking a glass of champagne and munching on a cheese board. I would skip Summit One – it’s crowded and a lot of a sensory experience. Maybe Happy Ending if you can snag tickets was also fantastic. Lowell for afternoon tea was also lovely. More fancy local tea vibes than super touristy.
A silly one, but last time I had a free day in NYC I liked taking the commuter ferry from one end to the other. It only costs ~$5, it’s outside but a break from walking and cars with a nice breeze if it’s hot out, and you get a cool feel of how water-based a city NYC actually is (and the bridges are fun to see if she’s the type to have read Power Broker). Also as an american-not-from-a-city, any kind of public transit still feels exotic and exciting to me. It’s like a bus, but it’s a boat!
The Museum of Modern Art is fabulous and if she’s a Van Gough fan, they have Starry Night. Also the Museum of Broadway is fantastic if she’s into that.
I second these recommendations. I also enjoy the High Line. Walking the Brooklyn Bridge is a fun touristy thing to do if it’s not scorching hot. My husband likes the Whitney, but I haven’t been. The Guggenheim is a neat building. I always like to visit the ceiling in the Public Library reading room, and you can see the original Winnie the Pooh characters there too. Do not eat at the oyster bar at Grand Central—it is sad and the food is terrible. The Chrysler Building lobby is cool.
If you are going to see just one big Broadway show, I would choose Hamilton or Hadestown.
Go to some of the actual places that appear in movies, books, or music she likes, or to some of the venues where her favorite artists once played. I was raised on 60s folk music so I always get a kick out of walking past Cafe Wha.
what kind of necklaces are we wearing these days, ladies?
bolder – reaching more for an interesting pendant than a dainty chain.
Piggybacking:
I am considering buying a 14k gold locket – plain, round, no engraving.
Does anyone have one or have thoughts about lockets in general?
Wearing one rn. But layered with other necklaces, I go for a mix of vintage and current.