Weekly News Update
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– Woo hoo, Corporette has been nominated again for the ABA Journal's “Top 100 Law Blogs” listing! Thank you to all my readers, both old and new (and lawyers and non!). If you'd be so good to vote for me (we're in the “Just for Fun” category,”) it would be greatly appreciated. :)
– Jezebel picked up the commenters' debate about dyeing your hair to look older that we started a few days ago.
– Are you perceived as competent but unlikable or as likable but incompetent? Fast Company advises you to flirt to fill the gap. Meanwhile, World of Wealth has a good round-up of blogs from women in male-dominated industries.
– Happy holidays! Focus on Style has a fun interview about what to wear to an office holiday party, and CareerDiva has a roundup of what NOT to get your coworkers.
Sales of note for 10/3/25
- Ann Taylor – 40% off must-have styles, and 30% off your full price purchase
- Banana Republic Factory – 40% off everything + extra 25% off
- Boden – 10% off new womenswear styles with code
- J.Crew – 40% off sitewide
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- Nordstrom – 1000+ new markdowns!
- Nordstrom Rack – UGG up to 40% off
- Soma -$25 off when you spend $110+, also get a free bra when you buy two
- Talbots – 30% off entire purchase, and free shipping on $150+
And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!
Some of our latest threadjacks include:
- how do I feel less overstimulated at work?
- how can I look more put-together/expensive?
- what's the best out-of-office message to show I'm not working?
- 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?
- 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?
Happy Weekend!
Question: weekend all day career-planning, bar function with lots of judges present = I must wear a suit? Or, can I get away with something a wee bit more casual? I suspect I know the answer (suit), but please tell me I am wrong so I can be more comfortable . . . . :)
Split the difference and find a comfortable suit? They do exist, it just takes a little hunting.
Also found this article interesting.
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2030913,00.html
Fascinating. I like this article. Thanks for sharing it.
Call the sponsor – someone there should be willing to give you some tips.
Regarding the “Looking young …” article, what about the other end of the spectrum? At what age do you stop dyeing your hair and go gray? On men, it looks distinguished, on women ….