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1) Feeling lucky? You’re thinking about success all wrong. (Career Contessa)
2) This red zip-top tote is a smashing deal for just $59. A great basic with a bit of pop.
3) When is the best time to ask for a raise? (MyDomaine)
4) These dotted Eberjey pajamas are the cutest thing, ever.
5) How to thrive when all you feel is turmoil. (DailyWorth)
6) Nordstrom is hosting a Korean Beauty Pop-Up Shop. I’m excited about this pumpkin sleeping pack.
7) Women in their 60s and 70s are ‘having too much fun’ to retire. (The New York Times)
8) New LOFT Arrivals: a wrap pencil skirt, a blush, crystal necklace, and this neutral print cardigan.
9) How Couples Do Money. (Bloomberg Businessweek)
10) This lace bib sleeveless top from Express is the right mix of playful and chic.
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What I Read Recently. I finished The Hopefuls over the holidays. It’s one of the few fiction books that doesn’t make D.C. look like Scandal. A good, lighter read.
The Article My Friends and I Debated on GChat. Should fashion magazines talk politics? I think women’s mags have a role in educating the public when it comes to politics, but I’m a bit troubled by the lack of diversity. This NYT article shows the wide variety of opinions from women on the right.
What Perplexes Me. Why is Overstock.com selling Celine handbags?
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7 comments
Chris says:
Ah, Belle, you made me think that Overstock was selling Celine handbags for cheap, and I got SO EXCITED. What a letdown 😉
Belle says:
1) Yes, I agree. I got excited too, and then saw the retail price. But 2) Why are they selling them? Are they real? Are they fake?
Larissa says:
I’m reading The Hopefuls right now! Glad you liked it 🙂
Eleni says:
Thanks for adding your book picks. I just finished Hillbilly Elegy and look forward to your other recommendations!
Jules says:
The Bloomberg article was really interesting, thanks for sharing!
In a way…. it made me feel better about our finances. (me+husband, no kids). I’m often really critical of myself since I’m the only non-doctor/lawyer/Ph.D/engineer/MBA out of my circle of friends. I always felt so “behind” in life, but actually, I might be just fine. I know comparison isn’t a good thing, but it actually helped me feel a bit more relaxed.
I’m always curious about how other families live – money is such a taboo topic.
Linsey says:
I’m sure they are real, but why is Banana selling Louis Vuitton? Just seems random to me.
Meredith says:
Thank you for highlighting an article that features varying viewpoints, specifically, that of conservative women. FINALLY a blog that is speaking to all women, not just those they share political views with.