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“I Got Sucked Into What I Wanted to Be Instead of What I Wanted to Do”

June 07, 2019

“I Got Sucked Into What I Wanted to Be Instead of What I Wanted to Do”

Lawyer Lisa Rubin had a perfect life on paper—and a nagging sense that her career wasn’t what she truly wanted. So she quit to figure out her next steps.

How to Recognize — and Survive — a Toxic Workplace

May 31, 2019

How to Recognize — and Survive — a Toxic Workplace

5 red flags to watch out for—and what to do when they strike.

I’ve Finally Found A Jumpsuit I Love (Spoiler Alert: It’s Not Really A Jumpsuit)

May 31, 2019

I’ve Finally Found A Jumpsuit I Love (Spoiler Alert: It’s Not Really A Jumpsuit)

Let me count the ways I love thee.

How to Be a ‘Ferocious Protector’ of Your Time, and Other Lessons From Lawyer-Turned-Author Cristina Alger Wang

May 31, 2019

How to Be a ‘Ferocious Protector’ of Your Time, and Other Lessons From Lawyer-Turned-Author Cristina Alger Wang

Attorney-turned-writer Cristina Alger Wang had it all—a successful law career, a hit novel, a newborn baby, and a second book deal. Then postpartum depression derailed her plans.

How to Style Our Enchanting New Prints

May 24, 2019

How to Style Our Enchanting New Prints

The story behind our custom prints—and 3 ways to wear them.

Why We Should Pay More Attention To Introverts

May 24, 2019

Why We Should Pay More Attention To Introverts

Susan Cain started a quiet revolution in America with her best-selling book about introverts. Now, she tells us why they make better leaders.

It’s Time: Beth Haggerty and Caryn Effron Are Tackling Gender Inequality

May 24, 2019

It’s Time: Beth Haggerty and Caryn Effron Are Tackling Gender Inequality

Declare founders Beth Haggerty and Caryn Effron are tackling gender inequality.

How To Crack The Casual Dress Code Once And For All

May 17, 2019

How To Crack The Casual Dress Code Once And For All

Here at M.M. HQ we often have spirited debates about rules. When are rules helpful? When are they restrictive? And…

Why We Become Emotionally Attached To Certain Clothes

May 17, 2019

Why We Become Emotionally Attached To Certain Clothes

A writer examines her emotional connection to the clothes she just can’t get rid of.

How Meagan Hooper Went from Acting Gigs to Finance

May 17, 2019

How Meagan Hooper Went from Acting Gigs to Finance

Meagan Hooper babysat and took acting jobs until she became the COO of a hedge fund. Here’s how she committed to the role and finally landed her big break.

The Story Behind M.M.’s Sample Sale

May 10, 2019

The Story Behind M.M.’s Sample Sale

All the details about our sample sale.

Why We Named These Pieces After Our Mothers

May 10, 2019

Why We Named These Pieces After Our Mothers

9 M.M. employees on why they chose to name their namesake piece for their moms.

Economist Emily Oster Wants Parents to Relax More—and Look at the Data

May 10, 2019

Economist Emily Oster Wants Parents to Relax More—and Look at the Data

Emily Oster, a professor of economics at Brown University, took a closer look at the data behind conventional parenting wisdom — and found some surprising things.

A Fitting Tribute: Future “Women of the Week” Try M.M. on for Size

May 10, 2019

A Fitting Tribute: Future “Women of the Week” Try M.M. on for Size

In honor of Mother’s Day, we enlisted a few very special models to try on our clothes.

5 Pieces, 5 Outfits: How to Style Our Grad Bento

May 03, 2019

5 Pieces, 5 Outfits: How to Style Our Grad Bento

With graduation season in full swing, we’re offering a special Bento for newly-minted alumni.

How to Beat Morning Madness

May 03, 2019

How to Beat Morning Madness

Four early risers share their best tips for getting out the door—no matter what time you wake up.

Natalia Oberti Noguera is Changing the Face of Angel Investing

May 03, 2019

Natalia Oberti Noguera is Changing the Face of Angel Investing

How the founder of Pipeline Angels is shaking up the financial status quo.

List-Making Inspiration: How 3 Powerful Women Conquer Their To-Dos

April 26, 2019

List-Making Inspiration: How 3 Powerful Women Conquer Their To-Dos

How three successful women from wildly different fields manage their own to do’s.

Show Your True Colors: How The Shades You Wear Affect How You Feel

April 26, 2019

Show Your True Colors: How The Shades You Wear Affect How You Feel

Own your color story.

Georgia Lee Hussey Explains Why Money Is An Emotional Investment

April 26, 2019

Georgia Lee Hussey Explains Why Money Is An Emotional Investment

The CEO of Modernist Financial on gender performance, emotional investing, and taking charge of your financial story.

The Two Swap Rule For Dressing For Day To Night

April 24, 2019

The Two Swap Rule For Dressing For Day To Night

How to lighten up for evening without a total wardrobe change.

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