The Commute: October 2nd.

Oct 2, 2017

Career advice, how to stop saying sorry, would you put breast milk on your face, Bloomingdale’s Friends and Family sale, and more.

Quote of the Day.

Run to the fire; don’t hide from it. — Meg Whitman

The Daily Reads. 

— How to bring a problem to your boss without looking helpless. (The Muse)

— Men apply for a job if they’re 60% qualified, women apply if they’re 100%. (HBR)

— How Notorious RBG called out a reporter’s unconscious bias. (Fortune)

— What are we apologizing for? How to stop saying ‘sorry’. (The Thirty)

— The Curious Life of a Hollywood Extra. (The Atlantic)

Today’s Style File. 

— Bloomingdale’s Friends and Family sale is on (25% off with code FRIENDS). Under-$100 picks include these T Tahari navy pants and this Ralph Lauren printed wrap dress.

— This In My Dreams teddy fulfills all my lingerie desires.

— J.Crew says it’s going back to their classics. Okay, I’ll bite on this cashmere tunic sweater; I’ll report back.

— I want this Express black lace top for Friday night dates.

— Am I really thinking about smearing colostrum on my face?

The Daily Ws.

What I’m Listening To. Halsey, Bad at Love.

What I’m Eating. Quest Protein Chips.

Instagram of the Day.

I’ve never been obsessed with the idea of Paris, but this photo from @thepinkdiary makes me think I might be obsessed with the city itself.

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  1. Kate says:

    This isn’t quite the right place for this comment, but I can’t find a better one. Anyway, I really love the idea of your “Edits” and have made many great purchases based on your suggestions, so I hope we get an October Edit soon! The weather’s too far gone to keep seeing the white dress 🙂

  2. Kim says:

    I love the idea of not saying sorry so much.. I think especially with females!

    Kim

    https://trendkeeper.me .. 40% OFF and a sweater dress!

  3. Can you double check the breast milk link. My friend is pregnant and I can actually have access to breast milk for free, so I want to know if it would work.

  4. T.A.E says:

    If you ever think of hopping on a flight to Paris, I would love to see you put out a post like you did for London so that I can share tips. (I’ve been living in Paris for 3.5 years).

  5. Ral838 says:

    Love the Instagram additions you’ve added to your blog!

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