Weekend Open Thread
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6pm's dress sale includes a lot of really cute pieces, both for work and play (including this great hot pink Karen Kane faux-wrap dress for $35, and this previously-recommended Michael Michael Kors navy sheath for $29). For the weekend, though, I'm liking this casual Olympia dress, from Riller & Fount — the shoulder ruching, the braided waist, the simple jersey — like it all. I'd wear it to brunch with flats and a hat, and dress it up at night with some serious eye emakeup, heels, and a few sparkly bangles on the bare arm. It's marked to $29.99 (down from $165). Riller & Fount Olympia
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Sales of note for 8/21/25:
- Ann Taylor – $20 sale types (select styles), 25% off tops and sweaters, and extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 10% off new womenswear styles with code
- Dermstore – 20% off the Anniversary Edit
- Eloquii – Extra 50% off all sale
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off late summer styles, plus extra 50% off all sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything and extra 15% off $100+
- M.M.LaFleur – Up to 70% off new markdowns – 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 – End of summer sale
- Talbots – 25% off your regular price purchase, also, end-of-season clearance
- Tuckernuck – Sample sale, prices up to 70% off! (Including lots of this bestselling work dress marked to under $75)
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- what are some comfortable fashion sneakers?
- what brands have minimalist clothes for a more casual office?
- how to store lots of accessories
- what are good products for sparse brows?
- what do you recommend for gifts for a friend who's eloping?
- 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?
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- when is it time to quit therapy?
- why is it so hard to stay on top of school communications for my teen?
It’s my last day of unemployment! Any suggestions on what to do to get ready to rock it? I’ve been trying to adjust my sleep schedule over the last few days ( I am a night person by nature), and I am planning to try to select a week’s worth of outfits so my mornings will be easier this week….also debating going shopping for a few new things to add. I’m also probably going to take a walk in the park.
But I am pretty nervous and my usual MO in dealing with nervousness is to completely withdraw and fry my brain with TV, so I am looking for other suggestions on how to get in the right headspace for tomorrow. Thanks for any ideas!
If I were in your shoes, I’d be looking for a non brain-frying way to withdraw; putzing at a cleaning task, going for a long walk or a swim. You could set up your food for the week. Having it be ready to grab & go will make your first week back earlier, and figuring out menus & groceries, then shopping, cooking, & setting it up in your fridge/cupboards will occupy you today.
My best solution was treating it like the day before a big test in high school (back when I was super organized!), which was combination of prepping everything I could so I didn’t have to think in the morning – outfit, making sure my backpack was all set with pencils, calculator, food, etc. – and then studying. So lay out or plan out as many outfits as possible, iron anything, plan out meals, pack your bag with nice pencils, notepad, etc., and then go over what you know about the company, questions you might have (for manager, big boss, HR, etc.), learn about restaurants, drug stores, etc. in the area if you don’t – basically, do your homework on the organization, again.
Best of luck!
I know it is late in the weekend, but has anyone ever appealed a medical bill? Back in October I had to go to the emergency room for cuts on my face; beware of the attic ladder! They called in a plastic surgeon and I received 5 stitches total. The bill was about $8,000 and the surgeon recently sent me a bill for $3,000. My insurance paid for the other $5,000, but this just seems excessive. Anyone have any experience with this?
My husband received a crazy bill for $700 for an ER visit for what turned out to be a very minor issue. We tried appealing it but no luck with the hospital. You could try appealing to your insurance company
Yes. I ended up getting all my local politicians semi-involved. Wrote a letter detailing what happened and what I thought was unreasonable and CC’d everyone from local city council person to Senator Schumer. I got an offer from the hospital to reduce it by a 2/3. Can’t hurt to try?
It’s happened to me, and turned out to be a mistake in the way the provider coded the services when submitting to the insurance. I would start by calling the hospital or doctor and make sure they submitted it correctly. I’d also call the insurance company to see what was denied. Also, did you get an Explanation of Benefits from the insurance company? That should explain what wasn’t covered and why.
Bottom line: call the doctor and insurance company. It very well could be a mistake.
I think it would depend on what your insurance plan looks like. Do you have a high deductible? I would take a look at your plan documents. It does seem like a ton, but maybe you have a deductible