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The best of...women’s workbags

Consumer

Automobile

Audi and BMW should brace themselves —

“because Lincoln is about to deliver one

mother of an uppercut.” Ford’s luxury divi-

sion “clearly spent lavishly” on its new com-

pact crossover, a little brother to the Aviator

and Navigator that replaces the MKC. Unlike

that relatively pokey predecessor, the Cor-

sair “looks and feels properly upscale, rides

very comfortably and quietly,” and “exhibits

admirable response, poise, and grip.”

Autoweek

Though it makes use of the same platform

and eight-speed transmission, “the Corsair

is not just a tarted-up Ford Escape.” Engine

choices include a 295-hp, 2.3-liter four-

cylinder, and the multilink rear suspension

delivers a far smoother ride. Lin coln dramat-

ically quieted the cabin as well, even replac-

ing alert buzzers with chimes recorded by

the De troit Sym phony Or ches tra. “The DSO

did not record anything for the Escape.”

SlashGear.com

Pile on extras and the sticker price can

push past $55,000. “That’s Porsche Macan

territory”—which would be easier to justify if

the otherwise elegant, wood-trimmed inte-

rior weren’t marred by plasticky switchgear.

Still, for a small crossover, the Corsair is

“unexpectedly well-rounded.” Lincoln has

wanted to become the new fl ag bearer of

American luxury, and its success in match-

ing its aspirations “can’t be considered a

fl uke at this point.”

LEISURE 33

Tip of the week...
Tipping rules for the gig-economy era

Best apps...

For children’s clothing

And for those who have

everything...

“For some Halloween fans,

an off-the-rack superhero

costume just won’t cut

it.” At Full Body Armors,

every wearable superhero

armor the company sells

is custom fi t, and the at-

tention to detail is “noth-

ing short of amazing.” Each

exosuit, made of a combina-

tion of durable plastics and

aluminum alloy framework,

closely replicates those worn

in movies, comic books, or

video games by heroes such as

Batman, Iron Man, Deadpool, and Halo’s

Master Chief. Add-ons are available, too.

For example, the Iron Man Mark 47 suit can

include a motorized mask, a voice changer,

and even an integrated cooling system.

$4,999 as pictured, buyfullbodyarmors.com

Source: Romper.com

QRide-sharing drivers: A 15 to 20 percent
tip, which is standard for taxi drivers, is
also a good range for Lyft and Uber drivers,
none of whom enjoy employee benefits.
QAirbnb: Home rentals booked through sites
like VRBO.com or Airbnb.com usually have
housekeeping costs built into the fee, so tips
are unnecessary—and any tip left might go
to the owner rather than the cleaner. At a
hotel, leave $5 to $10 in cash each day.
QCoffee shops: Many counter-service eat-
eries use iPad payment systems that guilt
customers into tipping, but don’t feel bad
about selecting “no tip” when you require
no special attention. You can always leave a
dollar in the tip jar.
QTaskRabbit: Service apps such as Task
Rabbit typically don’t require that you tip, but
providing a positive review for the freelancer
“can go a long way.” Do tip food-delivery
workers, though, and tip them in cash.
Source: Bloomberg.com

QPrimary.com offers affordable, high-quality

essentials without any glitter, cutesy slogans,

or cartoon characters. The site makes it easy

to shop your child’s favorite colors.

QRocketsOfAwesome.com once sold its

clothes only through a subscription-box ser-

vice, but now those same fun, colorful items

are also available individually online. The

puffer jackets are especially popular.

QTeaCollection.com finds design inspira-

tions all over the world, and the brand is

committed to supporting humane working

conditions at the plants that make its wares.

QMaisonette.com, founded by a Vogue

alum, has clothes from dozens of designers.

QBurtsBeesBaby.com isn’t just for babies,

and all of its clothing, for ages 0 to 7, is made

from super-soft organic cotton.

QSchoola.com sells gently used clothes for

children and women and donates a portion

of the proceeds to local schools.

Source: GoodHousekeeping.com

The 2020 Lincoln Corsair: What the critics say

American luxury, from $35,945

Senreve Maestra

“The oversize bag will

never become obso-

lete.” Senreve made

sure of that when it

introduced the Maestra,

a pocket-fi lled leather

workbag that can be

worn as a backpack,

cross-body bag, or tote.

It’s available in 24 “deli-

cious” colors.

From $795, senreve.com

Source: Forbes.com

Longchamp Le Pliage

There’s a reason why

Kate Middleton and

30 million other women

carry a Pliage. The

roomy, rain-resistant

nylon version folds

down to the size of a

clutch, but it’s more than

practical, with leather

bits that lend “the slight-

est touch of elegance.”

$145, us.longchamp.com

Source: Glamour.com

Creagh Workbag

This sleek and chic

briefcase may be “the

ultimate offi ce-friendly

bag.” Made in Italy, the

pebbled-leather bag

has padded shoulder

straps, a padded laptop

sleeve, and “perfectly

sized” pockets to hold

your phone, metro

card, and makeup case.

$795, creagh-bk.com

Source: Tow n & C ountr y

Everlane Form Bag

Everlane’s Italian leather

laptop bag “instantly

makes you look pol-

ished on the go,”

whether you wear it on

your shoulder or as a

cross-body bag. The

magnetic closure grants

easy access. Available

in fi ve colors, as well as

a smaller size.

$235, everlane.com

Source: HarpersBazaar.com

Cuyana Classic

Leather Tote

Seeking simplicity?

Cuyana’s soft yet

durable tote made of

pebbled Italian leather

doesn’t show scuff or

scratch easily, and its

gold or silver zipper

keeps all your posses-

sions secure. Available

in eight colors.

$195, cuyana.com

Source: NYMag.com