Recent Essays
The Buyer's Eye
Expert insights into garment quality, construction, fabric, pattern grading, and brand evaluation from a former Nordstrom children's buyer. Practical knowledge for discerning parents.
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Three Children's Boutiques I Love — and Exactly What I'd Buy at EachA former Nordstrom buyer shares three favorite independent children’s boutiques and her sp...
Camille NashThe Buyer's Eye
Jul 27, 2026
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The Hand-Me-Down Audit: What Survives Three Kids and WhyAfter three children and countless hand-me-downs, here’s what actually lasts — the brands,...
Camille NashThe Buyer's Eye
Jul 26, 2026
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Why One T-Shirt Costs $12 and Another Costs $48A former Nordstrom kids’ buyer breaks down exactly why similar-looking t-shirts can have d...
Camille NashThe Buyer's Eye
Jul 25, 2026
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The Difference Between 'Cute' and 'Well-Made' — in 5 SeamsA former Nordstrom kids’ buyer breaks down how just five types of seams reveal whether a g...
Camille NashThe Buyer's Eye
Jul 23, 2026
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What I Looked for in a Kids' Garment Before It Ever Hit the FloorFormer Nordstrom kids’ buyer reveals the seven non-negotiable checks she made on every gar...
Camille NashThe Buyer's Eye
Jul 22, 2026
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