News Update

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• NPR offered a beginner's guide to visible mending (also check out r/Visiblemending if you're intrigued!).
• The Cut gave tips on avoiding the retailer practice of “surveillance pricing.”
• Fashionista shared that New York Fashion Week designs are making it clear that cherry red will be having a moment this fall.
• The New York Times [gift link] noted that while opening up about chronic pain at work can unlock much-needed support, it also comes with risks.
• Harvard Business Review explained how to deal with “professional heartbreak.”
• The Guardian reported on a new study that found that weight-loss drugs can cut alcohol cravings and curb heavy drinking.
• WIRED explored dating apps' ventures into AI features.
• Vital legal news from Variety: The Legally Blonde prequel series (Elle's high school years) has cast its young Elle Woods, Lexi Minetree.
• Your Laugh of the Week comes from Points in Case, with “I'm Going to Deboard This Plane Before You.”

Noteworthy Threadjacks This Week…

• how much to “ration” everyday things
• shoes to wear to a Broadway show when you have to walk there
• laugh-out-loud-funny podcasts and books
• evolution of personal style into your 40s and beyond

On CorporetteMoms Recently…

• We offered some clothes for working moms, including some maternity basics and washable workwear.

Are you a mom or mom-to-be? Don’t miss this week’s news update at CorporetteMoms. 

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