Angela’s Lab

Casual-Cute Summer Style

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Gray is such a sophisticated hue that it even makes casual tees look more chic. But perhaps even better, it's a neutral that pairs with any color of the rainbow and makes brights pop, including orange and yellow. These two colors with our other favorite neutral -- black of course! -- are a little tricky to pull off without looking like it's Halloween or you're a bumblebee in the case of the latter. Gray is black's cooler cousin and a terrific choice as a summer neutral. ...Read more.

Christina’s Back-to-School Favs at the Nordstrom Sale

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With great deals on brand-new fall styles, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is the best time (and perfect excuse!) to do your kids' back-to-school shopping. If you don't feel like battling the crowds, online shopping in your cozies is the way to go and just return what doesn't fit. Especially when we're shopping for our kids -- there's so much more flexibility with the fit when it comes to clothing. What did we do before online shopping??!! Or, if you and your kids enjoy the process, it's fun to make a day of it with a little shopping and lunch. Either way, it's great to have the option and generally a good idea to go ...Read more.

Angela’s Lab | My Nordstrom Sale Must-Haves!

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The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Every July. And, a back-to-school / fall shopping tradition for me as far back as I can remember. Having grown up in Seattle, Nordstrom was always THE place to shop. My daughter and I are carrying on the tradition and every year we enjoy the pre-sale event where I add new fall must-haves to my closet and she chooses (with guidance!) her back-to-school wardrobe. I love that she loves fashion as much as I do and she actually has a great eye already at the ripe old age of 7. (Or as she would say -- "I'm really 8 because my birthday's in a few weeks!" Remember when you wanted to be ...Read more.