The Edition: No. 344

Nov 3, 2022

We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are. // Anais Nin

+ Can you get ahead and still have a life?

+ Fair warning: You may eat all of these gummy bears.

+ 90s kids: This piece on body image and sex hits close to home.

+ <$25 Gifts: a ‘cheers’ bottle opener, the best hand cream, a daily deskpad.

+ Four tricks to help you reduce clutter.

+ Ted Baker’s Michaud and Elynah dresses are perfect for work.

+ Advice for handling a boss who demands unrealistic timelines.

+ These pajamas from Nordstrom are so cozy.

+ From sides to cookies, don’t miss these show-stopping holiday recipes.

+ This cobalt coat from Nordstrom is a must-have for winter.

+ The trouble with Zooming forever.

+ For affordable cashmere, try this Nordstrom crewneck or v-neck.

+ How to protect yourself against the revival of the ballet flat.

+ Chic Outerwear: A splurge-y fleece jacket and affordable puffer.

+ The dos and don’ts of texting your boss when you can’t come in.

+ A friend calls this as the ‘good seltzer;’ I prefer this one.

+ What if having it all kinda sucks?

found via @neatmom

{this post contains affiliate links that may generate commission for the author}

Workday Reading

share this post

Leave a Reply to Nellie Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  1. Alexis says:

    That piece on body image and sex brought me to tears; I haven’t seen those feelings articulated clearly anywhere before, but it is exactly what I am struggling with in my late 30s. I’m so happy with so much of my life but love and sex are two things where I just feel adrift much of the time. It’s so frustrating.

    I recently rewatched Sex and the City with some friends (it did not age well, spoiler alert) but watching it today vs in my teens/early 20s was eye-opening, and I saw some of my own problematic beliefs, assumptions and behaviors (similar to what’s in the article) in that show. Thank you for sharing the article!

  2. JamiE says:

    Ugh that substack post! How do we do better? How do we give our daughters more?

    I’m reading Girls and Sex by Peggy Orenstein so this is timely but oh so hard to read.

  3. meghan says:

    Wow did that piece ever hit close to home, tears at my desk close… A lot to unpack. Thank you for sharing something so thought provoking.

  4. e says:

    Wow, that substack article. I read it yesterday when you posted it and am still thinking about it today. Great find, thanks for sharing.

  5. Carla says:

    I hate to out myself here but…what’s wrong with ballet flats? For my foot-shaped feet, they are more comfortable than a pointed toe. Is is the flatness? Also more comfortable for me. BUT, I am willing to be convinced otherwise if they actually are heinous!

  6. Nellie says:

    Abra, what do you like about those Nordstrom pajamas as opposed to the Moonlight ones?

  7. […] Abra linked to Jessica’s poignant, “I want you to lick me,“ post in her recent November 3rd Edition. […]

Join The List

Stay up to date on the latest from Capitol Hill Style!

sUBSCRIBE

Ask Me Anything: March 2024

It’s almost the end of March, so let’s get to some of the reader questions that came in through Instagram last night. Time for Ask Me Anything.

4

READ MORE 

Recent Posts

The Find: A Cute Spring Dress

Need a cute dress for a spring event? Something simple and easy to wear, something you can dress up or down? This is the dress for you.

2

READ MORE 

Beauty Review: Bondi Boost

As I age, I notice many changes in my body. Most are fine. Some are frustrating. Like many women, I lost a lot of hair in my postpartum phase. Being anemic for more than a year after, it didn’t grow back in to its former glory. So I’ve tried any number of shampoos, pills and […]

2

READ MORE 

VIEW ALL POSTS

Ask the Edit, Style, Top Posts | March 28, 2024

Ask Me Anything: March 2024

It’s almost the end of March, so let’s get to some of the reader questions that came in through Instagram last night. Time for Ask Me Anything.

4

READ MORE 

Fantastic Finds, Posts, Style | March 28, 2024

The Find: A Cute Spring Dress

Need a cute dress for a spring event? Something simple and easy to wear, something you can dress up or down? This is the dress for you.

2

READ MORE 

Beauty, Posts | March 27, 2024

Beauty Review: Bondi Boost

As I age, I notice many changes in my body. Most are fine. Some are frustrating. Like many women, I lost a lot of hair in my postpartum phase. Being anemic for more than a year after, it didn’t grow back in to its former glory. So I’ve tried any number of shampoos, pills and […]

2

READ MORE 

Fantastic Finds, Posts, Style | March 27, 2024

The Find: Shirts That Don’t Gape

I remember when Rochelle Behrens launched The Shirt — a button-down blouse with anti-gape technology (a patented internal button that keeps the look smooth). The idea seemed brilliant, but at the time, my bust didn’t require an extra button. One baby later, I understand the need for some extra security.

6

READ MORE 

RECENT POSTS

©2023 CAPITOL HILL STYLE | SITE BY LEIGH THE STUDIO