https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 19:48:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy/page/2#post-179794 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:42:23 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 179794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Julie - I wouldn't really deserve it - I had to re-type my comment to make it a lot more moderate!</p> <p>I think that Harvey Nicks should do a version of NAS... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy/page/2#post-179790 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:26:23 +0000 RoseandJoan 179790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Inge, I'm currently a subtle shade of pistachio which is bound to get darker as NAS approaches. Fiona you win the good karma award of the day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy/page/2#post-179787 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:20:08 +0000 Kristen 179787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, either way your positive turnaround in attitude toward NAS is very heartening to see!</p> <p>Joy, Laura and I just asked and they let us in. Otherwise you need to have a Nordstrom credit card. Oh, and I just re-read and see that you are, so just ask! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy/page/2#post-179752 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:40:38 +0000 Anonymous 179752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How does one get invited? I'm a card holder and have bought both in store and on line. I noticed the black "tents" yesterday. Can I just ask? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy/page/2#post-179746 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:30:37 +0000 Inge 179746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't promise I'll be as noble as Fiona, because I'm totally jealous already;-)</p> <p>I really hope everyone will be able to find some of their top 'wish list items' (Maya, I'm holding thumbs). And please share your NAS loot on the forum? It's so much fun seeing what everybody got! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy/page/2#post-179740 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:23:33 +0000 julijuli 179740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - I had a question on the Gallery jacket - when you say 'weather resistant' would that make it appropriate for our Seattle weather? My goal for this NAS is a black rain/trench and a pair of boots! Hopefully I'll be able to find both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy/page/2#post-179716 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:31:20 +0000 Maya 179716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's not so much that I "changed my mind" Kristen. I would have loved to join in on NAS last year, and the year before that. Honestly I always felt kind of left out whenever NAS time came around, seeing everyone in their fab new purchases and having nothing of my own to share! :(</p> <p>But my financial situation just didn't allow for it. Now that I am gainfully employed, I can join in on the fun </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179713 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:24:43 +0000 Kristen 179713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Our Nordies in IL allow non-card holders to make appointments and pre-select, and in one instance last year I did not even have to make an appointment before the sale started. Laura and I are making our plans now for a pre-sale visit next week!</p> <p>Maya, I am so glad you changed your mind from last year and are able to enjoy NAS and buy a few pieces! I think you will love it. There were a lot of YLF members last year who were buying the middle-upper end items, not just the pricey statement pieces: I believe Michelle, Marianna, and Kari also did very well at NAS last year. </p> <p>I am looking out for boots and shoes mostly this year; last year's collection was not impressive for business attire, but now that my work environment is more business casual maybe I can find more boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179691 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:17:32 +0000 Angie 179691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No recommendations yet, AJ. Also, they won't have waterproof items at the NAS - just weather resistant. There is a raincoat brand called "Gallery" who makes beautifully made weather resistant trenches for the sale every year. Many YLF'ers have these trenches. You might like to look at their petite selection during sale time. </p> <p>"Pre-selecting" means that you get to shop the sale behind black curtains like a VIP. Everything is reserved for you well before the sizes run out. It is not a free for all though. You need to be invited to pre-select. However, last year, there were Nordies branches who were not at all strict about pre-selections. I pre-select at the flagship which happens to be very strict. </p> <p>Nice strategy, Fi!</p> <p>Maya, I like this YLF order :0) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179646 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:01:20 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 179646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My strategy is to keep the green-eyed monster at bay and watch out for all the lovely posts about your knew purchases </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179641 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 06:20:36 +0000 AJ 179641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - When you say "pre-selecting" do you mean that you are just making a list of what you like or are you actually reserving these items in your name? </p> <p>I'm looking for a black trench coat to replace my favorite one that is busting at the back shoulder seams. Do you have a recommendation for a trench coat that is not wool and can hold up in the rain? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179595 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 03:21:39 +0000 Maya 179595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love to see you be dangerous at Short Hills Angie. Next time you're in NYC, you need to put aside a full day for it. It's only half an hour by train. Am I allowed to dole out YLF orders? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179593 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 03:16:55 +0000 Angie 179593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brianna, those look fab! Great for your climate. </p> <p>Kyle, I guess NAS offerings are not your dominant season. </p> <p>Maya and Michelle, you must meet in Short Hills Shopping Mall. That's a YLF order. We have a Mall very similar to that here in the burbs called the Bravern. Its dangerous when I am there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179591 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 03:11:54 +0000 Maya 179591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I could take you Michelle! I'm sure you would love it. All of the YLF staples are there and they have a spectacular lineup of anchor stores: Nordies, Bloomies, Macys, and Neiman Marcus. The specs I got last year after weeks of agonizing came from a store there as well and I can pretty safely say I will be going there for all of my future optical needs as long as I live within a 60 mile radius.</p> <p>Honestly, I am outside the demographic that Short Hills caters to, since I'm not weighed down by money, so I rarely go there. But, it is the easiest Nordstrom for me to get to and their Macy's is infinitely better than the one that is closest to me. Some of their stores, while still expensive for me if I have to pay full price, are still fairly mainstream and have good sales. You'll find Ann Taylor, J Crew, Banana Republic, and Club Monaco neighboring Chanel, D&amp;G, and other luxury boutiques. They also have an Anne Fontaine and Karen Millen. I can imagine Angie could do a lot of damage in that mall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179590 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 03:10:04 +0000 Kyle 179590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw some NAS things in person today and thought the boots and jackets, especially leather and faux leather jackets, were fab. Great savings, wow. I did not have a plan, got overwhelmed, and reserved nothing. But that's OK, I don't need anything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179588 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:56:56 +0000 Michelle 179588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crazyone, I can't speak to Nordy's cashmere quality, but oddly enough I can speak up for Land's End in this respect. They're cashmere is gorgeous and available in an increasing range of styles and colours. Prices are pretty good for cashmere, too. Worth a shot, imo.</p> <p>Maya, I've wanted to go to Short Hills ever since I got my first guide dog 10 years ago! Mom managed to go once and hasn't stopped raving about it since. I wish I could go in your mom's stead! And maybe Reva could have helped us charm salespeople into being helpful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179584 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:20:42 +0000 crazyone 179584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>does NAS have high quality cashmere? Most of my sweaters are pilling up And being in Boston, sweaters are actually a good investment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179582 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:13:17 +0000 Ariadne 179582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, Maya! So true.</p> <p>Those Frye boots are stunning. I adore the color. Good thing the heel height makes them a no-go for me.</p> <p>I actually quite like the slouchy taupe perforated UGG boots in this pic:<br /> <a href="http://forum.purseblog.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1146426&#038;d=1278234461" rel="nofollow">http://forum.purseblog.com/att.....1278234461</a></p> <p>Angie, what do you think of them? Are they possibly warm-weather boots? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179563 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:33:21 +0000 MNsara 179563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is very sweet of you and I hope she is receptive to the ones you like on her and she'll give them a try </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179562 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:32:18 +0000 Maya 179562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, pardon my snarkiness but this just made me laugh in a combination of horror, bewilderment, and amusement:</p> <p>"I'm a student and I'm kinda new to purchasing luxury bags..."</p> <p>Really?!?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179561 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:29:03 +0000 Maya 179561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! Sara, I used to do that to my poor mom, but now I have my own income so she has been relieved of the burden Actually, I'm mainly forcing her to go so that *she* can get some new digs. Some of her pants give me heart failure.</p> <p>Oh good, as it turns out the heel on the UO boots is too high for me anyway! That's a relief. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179560 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:21:53 +0000 MNsara 179560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya - I hope your mom is patient </p> <p>When I shop with my daughter, I end up being her dressing room slave then I end up paying for most, if not all, of her selections, THEN I end up returning the things she changes her mind about!!!! Which actually is in MY best interest in that they are on my card ;-\</p> <p>There are some comments here about the boot height:<br /> <a href="http://reviews.urbanoutfitters.com/5309/17079815/reviews.htm" rel="nofollow">http://reviews.urbanoutfitters.....eviews.htm</a></p> <p>Also, there was mention that in the store, they are already handing out the NAS catalog. If true, and you can get your hands on one easily, that may help take some on the unknown out of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179559 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:19:59 +0000 Maya 179559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm absolutely sure those boots are going to be too tall for me, not to mention too expensive, but I have serious boot envy. I'm just going to convince myself that they don't come in black and that will make me feel better, since I wouldn't wear them in that color... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179558 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:15:04 +0000 Angie 179558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go it, Sara! If those Fryes fit my fussy feet, we will be boot twins :0) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179557 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:12:39 +0000 Maya 179557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, those boots are stunning.</p> <p>I'm all over a pair of OTK boots for next winter. It's going to be really hard to find a pair that fit though. Sigh.</p> <p>Lisa, what is your local Nordies? I have convinced my very stubborn and style challenged mother to come with me to the one in Short Hills. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179556 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:09:49 +0000 MNsara 179556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know for sure, but I think they are the same. . . I checked a LOT around online before ordering from UO and they were the taupe Jane OTK boots. I don't know if Frye changed them for 2010. . . they look the same as the NAS pic.</p> <p>They are a wonderful heel height and look pretty sassy with the cuff turned up as shown in NAS. They look fine with the cuff turned down, but up is definitely a different look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179553 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:59:41 +0000 Angie 179553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, Sara! Do you really think they are exactly the same? They might be very similar but not identical. What do you think? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179552 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:57:49 +0000 MNsara 179552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them too and found them recently on clearance at Urban Outfitters! They will be on my feet this fall ;-)</p> <p>Yes, those young ladies also mention how much more is actually in the stores </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179549 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:53:20 +0000 Angie 179549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous info, Sara! I am already all over the OTK tan style.</p> <p>Another very important bit of information: the catalogue show cases a very small part of what is available. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-strategy#post-179548 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:52:14 +0000 MNsara 179548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is a direct link to the NAS Frye boot pic:</p> <p><a href="http://forum.purseblog.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1146425&#038;d=1278234461" rel="nofollow">http://forum.purseblog.com/att.....1278234461</a></p> <p>I hope it works! </p>