Weekend Open Thread

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Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I'm usually able to resist the allure of designer shoes… but my goodness these are gorgeous. Love that rocker vibe mixed with what looks like a pretty flattering design and a walkable 2.5″ heel. The one review on Saks is ebullient — the woman is so pleased with the blush version that she says she's off to buy other colors. Impressive! But — for $895 I think I'd have to be happy with just one pair. Valentino Patent Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps 2016 Update: These heels are now in our Workwear Hall of Fame — they've been around for years now, win amazing reviews, and keep coming back in new styles and colors. (L-2)

Sales of note for 5/30/25:

• Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has begun! See our full roundup here. Lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
• Nordstrom Rack – Refurbished Dyson hairdryers down to $199-$240 (instead of $400+) + Father's Day gifts up to 60% off
• Ann Taylor – 25% off tops & sweaters + extra 30% off sale
• Banana Republic Factory – Sale extended: 50-70% off everything + extra 25% off
• Boden – 1100+ sale items!
• Eloquii – $25+ select styles + extra 50% off all sale
• J.Crew – Up to extra 50% off select sale styles, and women's shorts, tees and more from $24.50
• J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything + 60% off clearance
• M.M.LaFleur – Lots of twill suiting in the sale section! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
• Rothy's – Up to 30% off everything
• Spanx – Free shipping on everything
• Talbots – Select summer styles marked 25-40% off

And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!

Some of our latest threadjacks include:

• what should I pick for our company-branded conference swag?
• what non-sneaker shoes can you walk a mile in?
• I'm 31 and feel like my life is too stagnant…
• which emojis fill you with rage?
• how can I make house guests more comfortable?
• my friend is at her wit's end with her SAHP
• when is it time to quit therapy?
• why is it so hard to stay on top of school communications for my teen?
• what hobbies or skills do you wish you'd picked up during the pandemic?
• how can I better enjoy domestic business travel?
• older parents: what actually mattered and what didn't with your kids?
• am I being petty by wanting to delete all of my how-to-do-this-job guides before I quit?