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Angela’s Lab | Transition to Fall

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The mornings are cooler, the sky looks a little more hazy and the light diffused... fall is in our sights. My favorite time of year. Oh, and the salted carmel mocha and pumpkin spice latte are back at Starbucks! Time to begin our wardrobe transition to fall and more rich, luxe textures, colors and fabrics. But we're in the in-between phase and it's still too warm for tweed, leather and fur, so the perfect transition pieces come in the form of autumnal and deeper jewel tone hues, suede booties and the latest denim. Welcome back, fall -- we've missed you so!! ...Read more.

Angela’s Lab | Good-bye to Summer

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Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer. The sun is setting on carefree days, spontaneous trips to the beach, lazy days at the pool and time to do whatever we choose. Most kids have returned to school and it's time to get back to our daily routine. And, so our wardrobe begins to transition to fall... I'm reluctant to completely let go of summer yet (plus it's still 100+ degrees here in Phoenix!), so I paired my silky fringe kimono (doubles as a swim cover-up and it's a steal on sale right now!) with jeans and booties. The look still works in the heat of Arizona summer, but eases me into fall. Cheers to the ...Read more.

Angela’s Lab | How to Pretty Up Your Menswear

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Tailored menswear is one of my favorite looks, especially when it's styled with ladylike accessories. It's the perfect marriage -- the menswear offers a solid, structured foundation and the feminine pieces add personality and flair to pretty up the pairing. Not only is this style classic, it's comfortable and perfect for everyday, from business meetings to school pick-up. And, I'm so excited that one of my all-time fav accessories is back in a really big way right now -- the silk scarf!! I have a drawer full of vintage scarves that I will be digging into this season and adding around my neck, to my handbag or my ...Read more.