Note: this post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Something Good!
Do Something Good
You’ve probably seen the old scientist barbie, right? You knew she was a scientist because she had a lab coat and glasses. But she was also wearing heels, which no scientist would ever wear in a lab. Also, what if she was a field scientist? Really, so many questions.
Nalini Nadkarni wasn’t happy with those options though. As a forest ecologist at the University of Utah who has been studying rainforest canopies, she found herself at a loss when her 6-year-old daughter asked for a Barbie. So she re-fashioned Barbie herself and gave the now scientist-explorer Barbie rubber boots. She offered the idea to Mattel, but since they weren’t interested, she started selling her “Tree Top Barbie” at cost on her own website.
Fast forward to last year, Mattel began working with National Geographic to create a NEW line of Scientist Barbies. Nadkarni already had a relationship with National Geographic, so they reached out to her to join the team to advise the team in making the line of dolls. You can actually get the Scientist Barbies now at places like Target!
As a thank you, Mattel also sent a scientist Barbie to Nadkarni designed to look just like her, rope, binoculars, smudge-proof notebook and all!
On Something Good
- My January budget had a lot of black and white, and I’m totally okay with it.
- A little leopard always makes an outfit better.
- Shopping reviews are back and I had some work clothes I needed to review!
This Week’s Reads
Around the web
- I have so many issues with The Crown ending after season 5.
- Musical movie news: I had no idea Lin Manuel Miranda was making “tick tick BOOM” into a movie, but I’m not angry about it. I’m also pretty happy that they’ll just use original cast performance recordings for the Hamilton movie! (Whenever that actually happens.)
- Some great tips for managing your budget when you make less than $60K
- My mind is blown by this. Not everyone has a running internal dialogue??
- Just another reason to love Chrissy Teigen.
- I have mixed feelings about Brad Pitt, but him wearing a nametag at an Oscars brunch is just so pure.
Weekend Sales
Ann Taylor
50% Off Sales Styles. Valid 1/27 – 2/2 @ 12 AM .
BeautyCounter
Are you interested in trying out Beautycounter, but you haven’t been quite ready to take the full plunge yet? Why not try out a few samples? Comment below with your email and I’ll get you set up some free samples, NO strings attached!
Everlane
The Modern Loafers are one of the best pair of loafers out there Everlane is sadly planning on discounting them. Luckily for us, right now they’re 50% off. Snatch up a pair before they go away forever.
Also, make sure to check out Choose What You Pay since a bunch of new pieces have been added!
J.Crew
25% off your purchase, plus, extra 60% off select sale styles. Use code SHOPNOW.
J.Crew Factory
Up to 50% off everything, prices as marked. Plus, extra 50% off clearance! Use code SALEPARTY.
Loft
40% Off Full-Price Styles with code: OHYES. Valid 1/31 at 12am – 2/2 at 2:59am.
Old Navy
25% Off Your Old Navy Purchase, including Clearance! Restrictions Apply. Ends 1/31
Talbots
Did you know…
I have a newsletter all about beauty? It’s a fun and relaxed email where I share the beauty knowledge I’m learning and answer the beauty questions you have too!
I also share any great beauty deals I come across with you. Sign up below to join in! (Plus, all new subscribers get a fun treat just for signing up.)
Comments
Comments are closed