Weekly News Update
- The New York Times [gift link] answered a reader question about the name of the pussy-bow blouse style.
- The New York Times [gift link] also explored the boom in secondhand clothing sales.
- The Washington Post [gift link] noted that “thinness appears to be making a comeback in the trend cycle.” Sigh.
- The Wall Street Journal [gift link] looked at the jobs that still offer a signing bonus.
- NPR reported that Claudia Sheinbaum signed the oath of office this week to become Mexico’s first female president in more than 200 years of independence.
- One final NYT link this week: A guest essay analyzed VP Kamala Harris's campaign style, observing that Harris has “continued to balance forcefulness with friendliness.”
- WIRED reported on emerging research that has found that progesterone could play a role in migraines. As the article notes, “Women suffer from migraines three times as often as men, with episodes that are more prolonged and intense.”
- Quartz shared some stats about weddings, including one that 2 in 5 Americans say that weddings aren’t worth splurging on.
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from Jane Austen's Wastebasket, with “An Honest ‘Studio for Rent’ Craigslist Ad in 2024.”
On CorporetteMoms Recently…
- We looked back at past CorporetteMoms posts, including how to get your kids started in skiing and the best maternity pants for work.
- We offered some clothes for working moms, including some maternity basics and washable workwear.
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