ByCorporette Staff Hours Updated

Weekly News Update:

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  • Insider talked to woman lawyers about how it's hard to win when it comes to professional dress codes.
  • The Lily shared that a Latina neurology resident, Dr. Shari Dunaway, was docked points for wearing hoop earrings during a practical exam, which inspired the hashtag #BigHoopEnergy.
  • BBC News reported that Canada Goose will end its use of fur by the end of 2022, while Reuters noted that Neiman Marcus will close its fur salons and become fur-free by early 2023.
  • Fashionista noted that the U.S. Olympic team will be wearing underwear, pajamas, and loungewear from Kim Kardashian's Skims brand.
  • Lifehacker explained how to recharge after quitting a job you hate.
  • Above the Law announced the ninth ATL Top 50 Law School Rankings (email address required for access).
  • The Cut explained what revenge bedtime procrastination is — and how to prevent it.
  • Allure reported that Pinterest has banned weight-loss ads.
  • Bitch looked at the new anthology We Are the Baby-Sitters Club: Essays and Artwork from Grown-Up Readers.
  • Your Laugh of the Week comes from The Onion, with “Nation Resolves Not To Forget Lessons Of Corpid-19.”

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Sales of note for 5/8:

  • Nordstrom – Savings event – up to 25% off! Good deals on Veronica Beard, Vince, Reiss (esp. coats), and Boss, as well as Wit & Wisdom and NYDJ
  • Ann Taylor – Mother's Day Event: 40% off your purchase. Readers love this popover blouse, and their suiting is also in the sale.
  • Boden – 15% off new styles with code
  • Express – $39+ summer styles + 25% off everything else
  • J.Crew – Up to 50% off swim, dresses, and more
  • J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything, and extra 50% off clearance
  • Lands' End – 50% off sitewide — lots of ponte dresses come down under $25, and this packable raincoat in gingham is too cute
  • Lo & Sons – Mother's Day Sale: Up to 40% off — reader favorites include this laptop tote, this backpack, and this crossbody
  • Loft – 50% off your purchase + free shipping, plus 2 for $28 tanks and tees
  • MAC – Enjoy 30% off lip products and receive a 4-piece Mother's Day gift with $90
  • M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
  • Ruti – Take $55 off your purchase with code 55ONUS
  • Sephora – Free same-day delivery for Mother's Day with code
  • Talbots – 50% off wear-now styles (5/8 only)
  • The Outnet – Extra 30% off select styles, including Veronica Beard, Victoria Beckham, and Marni.
  • TOCCIN – Use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off!
  • Vivrelle – Looking to own less stuff but still try trends? Use code CORPORETTE for a free month, and borrow high-end designer clothes and bags!

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