https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 13:02:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home/page/2#post-380808 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:07:44 +0000 Laura 380808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, I'm dying to hear what you finally choose. </p> <p>Here's what I got yesterday: Frye ankle boots in fawn, Alexis Bittar earrings in rose gold, and a Chantelle bra. As always, I was completely overwhelmed. I'm going to wait for Angie's picks to see if there are any treasures I missed. And I'm sure there were many! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home/page/2#post-380791 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:33:39 +0000 Janet 380791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw a Hinge black leather jacket with a little peplum detail that I just loved, but I really can't justify another black leather jacket since I bought one last fall to "replace" the one I bought shopping with my mom over 15 years ago. I say "replace" because I'm never getting rid of that original jacket, such good memories of my late mom! </p> <p>I did a pretty quick visit yesterday and came out with some winners, but I was relatively short on time so I didn't look at shoes at all (!!) Here are a couple of things from the catalog that intrigue me that I didn't see there:</p> <p>Via Spiga asymmetric zip front cape -- I love the edge to this piece. I tried on two other capes and wasn't wowed, but maybe my eye needs to adjust to the look. Oh, and I need to try them on with jeans rather than my summer skirt and sandals. ;-P</p> <p>DV blue suede booties. I so don't need these, but I just love them!</p> <p>Mackage Tessa coat -- I love the hemline and the cuff and collar details. </p> <p>I also think I will need to check out some jeans when I'm there next. A few of my jeans from the last couple years need to be retired. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home/page/2#post-380368 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:57:16 +0000 Kari 380368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shoot, what a bummer!</p> <p>I guess I must have remembered that they had it in petites and assume it would be in plus sizes too. I wonder why? It seems like a skirt that is flattering on so many sizes and body types! Grrrr.</p> <p>On the other hand, Encore has had some really dazzling dresses this year that I've seen when I am searching through dresses on Nordstrom without filtering it by size... and many of the dresses I'm attracted to aren't available at Nordstrom in straight sizes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-380350 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:58:22 +0000 Kristen 380350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nope, they have yet to make that skirt for plus-sizes. Their skirt selection for plus is really weak all year long. I've about given up on that. Alas! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379976 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:23:53 +0000 Kari 379976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, permission to triplicate granted! Hooray!</p> <p>Here's hoping they will have it in stock in my size when I go to the pre-sale.</p> <p>Kristen, I'd think that they would have the skirt available in plus sizes too - didn't they last year? (The catalogue doesn't show any Encore items but I'm sure they have them included in the same - at least I'd hope so!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379962 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:02:08 +0000 Kristen 379962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, GET THE YELLOW SEAMED PENCIL SKIRT. it would look fantastic with your navys, oranges, all kinds of items you already have.</p> <p>If I was smaller I would get it in a heartbeat. After gasping in delight when I saw it in the catalog, I pondered either a) starving myself until I could wear it, or b) buying it in hopes I lose the weight before the fall. Neither is a practical or healthy possibility, so instead I will enjoy it vicariously through others, like I do Texas Sarah in the dusty olive shade. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379862 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:16:50 +0000 Anonymous 379862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, you shouldn't hesitate to add to your Halogen seamed pencil skirt collection as you wear them alot, and the purple magenta will seem like a different skirt from your othrs.<br /> I'm hoping to find the dark amethyst in my size. Did you see it? I'm hoping to try some of the sweater jackets they have on-line. I like the idea of the structure of a jacket in a knit to replace regular cardigans. I'm also hoping for grey booties and maybe a grey leather jacket. The jacket especially is more of a want than a need and will have to be outstanding to come home with me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379738 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 01:25:53 +0000 catgirl 379738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Briar, I tried on the skirts and will be modeling them at some point. They are just like the ones from last year (I know there are rave reviews from last year on here) and the colors are warm, saturated and vibrant except the grey which is a very neutral grey to my eye. They didn't have the purple in petite at my store, but they did have the magenta and yellow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379729 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 01:12:27 +0000 MNsara 379729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Khris - they have some super cute oxford booties by Steve Madden in dark beige and in cognac. I can see them with tights as well as under pants/jeans. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379662 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:42:51 +0000 Kari 379662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kim, I have some leftover Sangria that I can share!</p> <p>Jonesy, I will keep an eye out for you. I'm crashing my sister's shoe pre-sale appointment this evening!</p> <p>Briar, I will try to take pictures (though they may be crummy cell phone photos.) I'll definitely report back with a review, though I'm not sure if I'll be able to get it online on the 14th since that is the night of our appointment. I'll do my best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379642 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:04:19 +0000 Briar 379642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@kari--I will be shopping with the general public on 7/15 and interested in the Halogen skirt and sweater blazer. If you try them on during the preview, will you give a fit and quality report? The new bright colors are beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379269 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:27:53 +0000 chewyspaghetti 379269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I even go- I will be looking for oxfords and tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379266 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:27:05 +0000 Jonesy 379266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love to find the perfect black bootie, with edgy styling, moderate heel, beautifully made, and comfortable :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379264 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:24:29 +0000 Queen Mum 379264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>welll... I'm not shopping but if my little fingers happened to accidentally hit the "purchase" button it would be on the taupe Fergie boot (pg 61), the back lace Frye on pg 32, and that Chantelle bra in fig </p> <p>where's my wine? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379216 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:03:57 +0000 Kari 379216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Renee, it sounds like we are interested in a lot of the same items. I hope that they are as fabulous in person as they look in the catalogue!</p> <p>Laura, if any of those boots come in wide widths and fit my calves, I will be thrilled! In past NAS events I haven't had much luck in finding boots that fit. Still holding out hope, though.</p> <p>Jjsloane, if you need to stock up on your size, that sounds like a wonderful list. Good luck, and I hope that everything ends up working out well on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379215 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:54:36 +0000 Jjsloane 379215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have nothing for fall/winter in my current size so this could be dangerous. I do want at least one of the Halogen skirts - probably the yellow and black (my Rack has the light purple right now in every size except mine! grr) I really wanted the brown Skagen watch in the catalog until I saw the MIchal Kors tortoise shell one online. Bras for sure and maybe some panties. Tights - Nordstrom heathered and Spanx two timin. A few Boden tops for the kids and socks. The rest are pretty would likes if I were to win the lottery in the next few days, but these are my musts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379198 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:50:16 +0000 Laura 379198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, I agree about the Chantelle bra - fantastic bra at a great price. I'm in, too. </p> <p>You definitely should get another pencil skirt, take it home and play with it in your wardrobe. You wear pencil skirts so well! Also, don't forget cardigans - if you like the idea of the Halogen button-back sweater, try turning a traditional cardigan around backward and buttoning it up the back. I wear cardis like that all the time. It appeals to my backwards personality :)</p> <p>I can see you in a pair of the Melissa button boots, Kari - what did you think of those? Or, how about the Jane strappy boot, or that Vince Camuto tall boot in brandy (to match your hair)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379152 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:57:18 +0000 Reneeb 379152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari I am going back and forth about another seamed skirt also. I have the chalet green, light silver and fever pink but the magenta is a gorgeous color. I think I might try the Halogen back button sweater and the Pieione tie front in petite (the multi. color)<br /> I need a pair of black slacks and suggestions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379132 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:21:50 +0000 Kari 379132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kyle, I'm trying to keep that mantra in mind, too - I don't want to bring items into my wardrobe that are not quite perfect.</p> <p>MnSara, I much prefer tan to brown bags too. Love the color of the one you chose!</p> <p>Sveta, you already have some fantastic leather jackets, so I understand not needing to bring that in. I hope that you are able to score with some fantastic boots and a wool coat. A few years ago I picked out a forest green knee length wool coat from Banana Republic for a birthday present (my mom had wanted to get one for me), and I wear it all the time in that "in between" weather in the fall and winter.</p> <p>Oooh, Jenava, that satchel is divine.<br /> I have that bra in nude and in hot pink, and was thinking that the Fig color would be nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379105 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:23:01 +0000 Jenava 379105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That bra is on my list, too! I have it in blush and I love it. I'm thinking of getting the "milk" color if room is left in the 'ol budg.</p> <p>My big ticket item may be that Brahmin satchel. A co-worker has an old Brahmin wallet and it wears beautifully.</p> <p>I had my eye on the skirt as well, but the bag is pricey, so I might have to give it up...<br /> And, I am thinking trying on a cape or two as well....even though I don't need another winter coat-type-item...(-: </p> <p>The only shoes I'm interested in are the SW kitten heel tortoise patent pumps (too pricy, plus I'm swearing off patent since it always gives me blisters!) and the Indigo by Clarks Water Row bootie...probably in grey although the brown is beautiful. Grey would fit into my wardrobe better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379093 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 03:56:26 +0000 Sveta 379093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going to focus on boots this year as my collection is quite small. I have not decided which ones and I hope there is more there than what I can see in the catalogue.<br /> Halogen seamed skirt in yellow or magenta (cannot decide yet) is on my list as well: I have bought a grey one last year and was pretty happy with it. I would like to try on Trouve oxfords if they have them in my size (fingers crossed): I have been dying to try the flat oxfords but have not been able to find them in the stores in my size yet...<br /> Halogen Back Button Drape Sweater look pretty nice and LONG so I need to try it on too.<br /> I would not say no to a nice and interesting jacket.Halogen peplum sweater jacket looks quite attractive too as well as Trouve Shrunken blazer... Currently have 5 non-denim blazers so I am going to add one only if it is quite different in style or color from what I have now.<br /> I will skip leather jackets: our Danier had amazing styles, good quality leather and big sales during the year.<br /> I will also look for pants/jeans as this is the hardest clothing item for me to fit so I would use the SA to help me. I did not see anything in the catalogue long enough but hope they have better selection on the floor.<br /> I am also looking for a knee-length wool coat to wear with dresses and skirts, something I can wear between trench weather and puffer weather. I have not seen anything in the catalogue though so my hope is slim.<br /> I will try capes on just for fun but I think I will skip this style - for the same reason Laura stated on another thread: our winters are too cold for this style. I had a cape before and struggled to wear it more that 2 times a season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379082 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 03:22:08 +0000 MNsara 379082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes, bags! I was quite taken by the Oryany satchel on page 25, but I've never been happy carrying a brown bag. . . so I found it on Bluefly in tan. It looks like this and I hope I like it: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379071 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 03:08:40 +0000 Kyle 379071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Kari, I too am lusting after the Lafayette leather jacket, and the magenta skirt did catch my eye. There are quite a few items on my "want to try" list, but I will bring home only a few select pieces that are truly exceptional. Dresses, blouses, a bag and several leather jackets are all possibilities. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379031 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:53:24 +0000 Kari 379031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wishing you great luck, Lisa! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379025 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:49:00 +0000 Lisa 379025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari I am crossing my fingers that you are right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379015 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:42:49 +0000 Kari 379015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Granted, I am in a pretty typical size range (between 8-12 in dresses) and don't shop designer items, but my first year at NAS (2009) I did not do pre-select and the stores I went to had plenty of items in stock that I wanted to try out. Also, last year I returned after the pre-sale to pick up some additional items and didn't have a problem with selection. So don't despair if you can't do the pre-select! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379014 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:42:32 +0000 Lisa 379014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MNsara-Oh I wish I could tag along with you, have fun tomorrow! *more sobbing* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379011 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:39:49 +0000 sarah 379011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm also after some of the Halogen seamed skirts and the coordinating merino cardis (altho not in coordinating colors) as well as the Halogen back button sweater and the Pleone shirts. I also want more booties in either grey or brown and have my eye on a couple of pair. I have a Nordies card, but probably won't be able to make the time to pre-select, so I'll just hope that they have what I want when the sale officially opens. And I'm hoping that Angie will find some fun things I've overlooked!</p> <p>I always get shoes for the kids, too, since the prices are good.</p> <p>ETA: I just read giddyup's comment that you can order by phone this year, so I'll be doing that - in multiple sizes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379006 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:35:35 +0000 MNsara 379006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Lisa - if you were here, you could come with me tomorrow!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-what-items-are-you-craving-or-taking-home#post-379003 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:34:10 +0000 Lisa 379003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am hoping items I crave will be around after the pre-select, which is when I can shop as a non card holder ...hubby won't allow it, *sobbing* .... I'm already stressed nothing I want will be around. There's a pair of Cole Haan boots and Attilio Giusti Leombruni flats I really, really want. And I'd love to try one of these big volume tops/capes I see if I knew which style to try. </p>