Angela’s Lab | Self-Tanning Made Simple
It was the '90s. I was in my 20s, living in California and having a golden tan was a must-have "accessory." My skin is naturally pale and when I tan my skin turns a reddish-brown that doesn't last very long. Oh, but the damage to our skin from tanning and sun exposure has lasting effects as we all know. As irritating as it was at the time, I developed brown patches on my face from baking in the sun with low SPF sunscreen or baby oil (!) -- who else did that?! Ugh. At first, I thought - wow, my mom is right and I have skin cancer... Of course, when you're 20-ish and not yet a parent you have yet to realize that your mom ...Read more.
Lust. Luxe. Less. | Pretty in Pearls
Pearl-adorned shoes are having a Cinderella moment. These princess-perfect heels have the power to elevate your look from the doldrums to extra special. The ultra-feminine style goes to work, cocktails or dresses up your favorite pair of distressed jeans, plus the neutral tone works with any color in your closet AND lengthens your legs. We love pairing girly with edgy for a "who-cares-because-I set-my-own-trends" attitude. And, who knows, maybe your prince is right around the corner if you haven't met him yet. We found the look from designer-splurge to budget-friendly. ...Read more.
Angela’s Lab | Fashion Square’s Upcoming Glam-ovation
When I first moved to the Valley of the Sun from the Seattle area 20 years ago, there was no Nordstrom. No Starbucks. To a born and raised Seattleite, this was distressing. Particularly the no Starbucks situation. Thankfully, within a year the first Starbucks opened not far from our house and Nordstrom at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Whew. Fast forward to today and Fashion Square has changed dramatically over the last two decades, turning into a major luxury shopping destination. And, big news, the mall is undergoing a major makeover! Or glam-ovation as I'm calling it. ...Read more.
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