https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:31:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas/page/2#post-674693 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 17:27:47 +0000 Mo 674693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I said I was out, but with going there in person tomorrow before the ballgame, I can't be trusted. We live over an hour and a half from real shopping whether we are in Tahoe or FL. Honestly, I've had the split neck Pleione blouse in my cart since April, and if I can try it on for size I might finally get it. And if there are BF jeans I can also actually put on my body for future reference, I will try them on. Other than that, I think I'm good with just wearing my summer clothes to their full rotation for the rest of this year in FL. Seems I don't need much fall wear anyway, I have a knack for living in the hottest summers and the snowiest winters both lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas/page/2#post-674635 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 16:34:18 +0000 DeclawedJaguar 674635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What, no scotch? *grumbling* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas/page/2#post-674622 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 16:24:02 +0000 RoseandJoan 674622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes lots of tea and cakes AND I must hire a bigger venue </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas/page/2#post-674606 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 16:12:34 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 674606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me me me!</p> <p>I'm so ENVIOUS of those of you who can/are shopping the NAS.</p> <p>I think the support group needs lots of tea and cupcakes. I'll provide some! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas/page/2#post-674604 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 16:04:05 +0000 Desmo April 674604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Its not a huge thing for me. I'll make it into the store at some point but its not a OMG must buy all the clothes situation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas/page/2#post-674598 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 16:00:28 +0000 harmonica 674598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not in the U.S. either, so just watching from the sidelines </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas/page/2#post-674596 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 15:56:43 +0000 ManidipaM 674596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in India, so even further than you from NAS, Jules! :-D</p> <p>It's fun to see the rash of new clothes popping into everyone's closets, and assess the trends emerging for next season to translate to one's own climes and climates. </p> <p>But even if I were in the right place at the right time, I think I might find shopping for next season so early a little overwhleming --- i like to watch a while before I adopt the new! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas/page/2#post-674586 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 15:49:34 +0000 Louise 674586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another UK YLFer here so no NAS for me x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas/page/2#post-674575 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 15:40:42 +0000 christieanne 674575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have cruised the website and made a wishlist but no order. I work nearby but have been working very long days on a big project and when I do finally hit my day off next week, the last thing i will want to do is shop. </p> <p>The other thing is that I would like to buy apparel from my own company for a bit - at least try things on and see what I can find (have no time for this at work either lol) out of loyalty. We have some great things coming in for Fall. I also have no idea what I want to buy for Fall so holding back on that. </p> <p>I do need some bras (can order online) and want to try on those SW ballet flats but other than some black jeans and another pair of colored jeans in a Fall color, can't decide on anything. </p> <p>So not yet is my answer </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas/page/2#post-674563 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 15:33:03 +0000 Isabel 674563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Darn, if I had read you post first, the answer would be no.</p> <p>But I am going to try the back zip sweater that Angie posted today - that's it. The truth is that I just don't need anything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas/page/2#post-674562 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 15:31:37 +0000 anne 674562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also not involved for reasons similar to what Deborah said. Will just lie low til it is all over! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas#post-674517 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 14:04:29 +0000 citygirldc 674517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in the states and have not done NAS shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas#post-674514 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 14:02:26 +0000 JR 674514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vildy, I was absolutely gobsmacked when I found my shoes and even a hat getting looser. Renewing my shoe wardrobe was not what I expected to have to do. My ballet flats in particular are now used as slippers. At least they had done honourable service, so I didn't feel too bad about it. But I do have one pair of shoes I added the stick-on heel pads to, to try to extend their life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas#post-674513 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 13:58:56 +0000 ironkurtin 674513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not. For some reason just not an event in my life - I'm a grazer, not a buffet-attender. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas#post-674502 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 13:06:50 +0000 ButterflyLady 674502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in the UK too, so no! Also, every time I see the initials 'NAS' I think of No Added Sugar, the designer childrenswear store <a href="http://www.noaddedsugar.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.noaddedsugar.com/</a> !! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas#post-674222 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:12:14 +0000 Vildy 674222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chrizzle, the bag is a great idea. Or footwear. Lots of people don't gain or lose weight in their feet. I do and my husband thinks I'm weird but I know I have plenty of company. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas#post-674221 Sat, 21 Jul 2012 00:11:51 +0000 Deborah 674221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am also sitting on the sidelines enjoying and following others participation. I'm in Australia and given they don't offer free shipping and returns here I'm just not prepared to take the risk. I have been checking out all of Angie's recommendations though aand bookmarking any items I like as similar will filter through to our stores. And of course the US ladies are heading into Autumn while we are moving towards Spring. Consider me part of your support groups Jules:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas#post-674207 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 23:51:51 +0000 Chrizzle 674207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't had time to shop NAS (or anywhere else). I did get to stop in at the Nordstrom flagship store in downtown Seattle for a few minutes last Friday afternoon. I was meeting my sister right outside the doors so we could catch a train to the airport together. (We had a weekend reunion in San Francisco with a small group of men and women we're still close friends with from our college days.) My sister was running late, so I took the opportunity to look around a little. The energy in the store was so exciting, but I only had 15 minutes to spare, so there wasn't time to actually buy anything. </p> <p>I've lived in Seattle for 14 years, and didn't realize how big a deal NAS was until I started reading YLF a few months ago. I must never have gone into a Nordstrom during that time, even though I can walk to one from my house. I have a generous Nordstrom gift card, and now would be the best time to put it towards something I really want/need, but it's been so long since I focused on my wardrobe that I'm overwhelmed by the options. </p> <p>My weight fluctuates so much (and right now it's the highest it's ever been, including when I was 9 months pregnant!) so buying expensive clothing, however well-made, has always seemed not worth the investment. What fits me one winter won't fit the next, and then will fit again 6 months after that. What I really need is two or three pairs of trousers and/or jeans, but I just don't have the energy or time to spend hours trying on everything in the store and then getting them tailored to fit right, only to lose or gain 10 pounds a few months from now and have to start over again. Maybe I'll buy myself a nice bag instead. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas#post-674161 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 23:04:00 +0000 missvee 674161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another Canadian here, so no NAS for me. There are enough local sales to keep me going, so I'm using the postings for inspiration only. Besides, it's so hot here that shopping is a very low priority at the moment. That's probably a good thing... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas#post-674145 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 22:48:15 +0000 rachylou 674145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK. I've now officially spent too much time at NAS. I must occupy myself otherwise.</p> <p>I'm debating whether to knock a lot (and I mean A LOT) of holes in my apartment walls to hang my paintings. But it's a rental, and I just read a magazine article that says to avoid doing that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas#post-674078 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:53:14 +0000 JR 674078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not shopping it. Being in Canada, it just isn't practical, to begin with. Second, I'm keeping my clothing as inexpensive as possible for the time being, until my weight has settled down and I've figured out what looks best on my new body shape. Next year I will consider it for investment type pieces. And hopefully I'll have had a chance to scope the place out on trips to the US. I've never been a shop while travelling type, so this will be so out of character for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas#post-674023 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:49:50 +0000 Sheila 674023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have perused very carefully and decided not to buy anything...even though I live in Seattle and it is practically heresy to NOT buy...there are definitely items I would like to own but my taste far exceeds my budget this year. Love all the bright colors and new designs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas#post-674015 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:45:18 +0000 lyn* 674015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Canuck here; so no NAS this year </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas#post-674009 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:41:45 +0000 D'Ellen 674009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Raising my hand - I'll volunteer for the support group. There is no Nordstrom's near me, and I've essentially stopped shopping online...too many disappointments and I hate the hassle of returns. While I'm admiring many of Angie's picks, there really isn't anything my closet needs right now. I will however be watching the rest of you shop and share your lovely purchases! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas#post-674001 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:31:37 +0000 Glory 674001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not because of the cost shipping to Canada. I am taking note of some of the things I love and will keep my eyes open for something similar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas#post-673998 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:28:42 +0000 Anonymous 673998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>RoseandJoan,</p> <p>Brave it! Like I posted to you on my own thread, I've taken the plunge: despite the vagaries of UPS and the even worse French Poste. Angie encouraged me by posting to me that Inge regularly shops from them (she lives in Belgium). But then, I shop the world on the Net, much to my husband's pained disapproval when the monthly day of reckoning comes: the dreaded Amex bill!! LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas#post-673995 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:27:27 +0000 Ornella 673995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me too, watching it all from the sidelines... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas#post-673993 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:27:04 +0000 Mander 673993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in the UK too, so no NAS. But I did hit the M&amp;S clearance sale today, which might be the nearest functional equivalent... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas#post-673962 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:52:59 +0000 Marley 673962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not shopping it! But, not my choice - its a "checking account" situation! (boo!) NAS used to be my major shopping trip of the year and I really miss it - my 2 sisters and I would go together so it meant a lot more to me than just shopping! But, times have changed (oh, how they have changed!) However, I am really enjoying reading and seeing all of the purchases being made - guess that I'm living vicariously through all of you NAS shopping Mavens! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-there-anybody-out-there-who-is-not-shopping-nas#post-673961 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:52:26 +0000 Abie 673961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just got back. I tried on several things at NAS and made one purchase, but it was from online because they didn't have my size in the store, so not sure if its a keeper yet. </p> <p>On the other hand, I went to GAP and bought a ton. They had a huge clearance of 4.95 items plus an additional 30% off. Since the wardrobe holes I went to fill today were casual tops/tees and loungewear, this worked out perfect!! </p>