https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-longer-a-nordies-virgin Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 01:19:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-longer-a-nordies-virgin#post-1477013 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 17:01:39 +0000 merwoman 1477013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd forgotten that Nordies opened up in Ottawa! Thanks for the intel Elizabeth and 'sharing' your lovely purchases. I'm thinking I must time my vacation this summer to coincide with the pre-season sale! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-longer-a-nordies-virgin#post-1476920 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 15:04:06 +0000 Tanya 1476920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome choices, Elizabeth, can't wait to see them on. I especially like the EF tank. The Helmut Lang top is gorgeous but you are correct that it is overpriced for a knit. I have had good like in the past stalking some HL pieces and buying them later in the season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-longer-a-nordies-virgin#post-1476918 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 15:02:59 +0000 Elizabeth P 1476918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Angie</b>!&nbsp; Cross posted...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-longer-a-nordies-virgin#post-1476916 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 15:01:58 +0000 Elizabeth P 1476916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh <b>Suz</b>, I wish you'd been free to join me as well, it would have been great!&nbsp; Next time...</p> <p><b>Marilyn</b>, I can see that actually.&nbsp; I came on a mission, and had set aside some money and time and specific things I wanted to look for and at.&nbsp; Many of the items I wanted to check out weren't here, and there wasn't a ton of other things on my "list" that I was tempted by.&nbsp; At home I wouldn't have looked twice at some of the expensive things I did... I was just having fun for an afternoon.&nbsp; Which I don't do at home.&nbsp; When there's no urgency to make decisions, its also very different experience.&nbsp; </p> <p><b>Staysfit </b>and <b>Peri</b>, I'll do some styling and modeling of the dress tomorrow when I'm home, with my other stuff.&nbsp; I hope it's not too much pink - I have a feeling I'll be wearing it with toppers :)</p> <p>And thanks <b>Crutcher, Jackie, Ingunna </b>and <b>AM</b>.&nbsp; Much appreciated!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-longer-a-nordies-virgin#post-1476910 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:57:03 +0000 Angie 1476910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FABULOUS. I'm glad you had fun &nbsp;- and my word - fab haul. Enjoy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-longer-a-nordies-virgin#post-1476894 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:32:37 +0000 Staysfit 1476894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, sounds like a great experience and you met some nice shopping goals. Hopefully the Helmut Lang tee will go on sale! It's so helpful that you can follow it here in your finds! Now let's see that new dress!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-longer-a-nordies-virgin#post-1476891 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:29:22 +0000 Ingunn 1476891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoot! Great choices, Elisabeth, and I admire your strength when you withstood the pull of the tee. I know the feeling for sure. All your choices are both exciting, fun and practical.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-longer-a-nordies-virgin#post-1476888 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:25:27 +0000 Peri 1476888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Model that dress ASAP Elizabeth...I'm interested in it!!</p> <p>Glad you had so much fun!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-longer-a-nordies-virgin#post-1476886 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:22:39 +0000 Marilyn 1476886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe I'm just disillusioned but I'm not that enamoured with the Nordies store so far.&nbsp; I live in Ottawa so I've been in several times.&nbsp; Half the stuff is way out of my price range and nothing in the less expensive Nordies brands has caught my attention so far.&nbsp; I just wander around then leave empty handed.&nbsp; I'm much happier walking into Banana Republic and Club Monaco. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-longer-a-nordies-virgin#post-1476882 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:18:23 +0000 AM 1476882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a great trip and I'm so glad you had a good experience. That tee is great but I can't shell out $250+ either. I love the draped mix media tank. Now looking back at all the items -- I love ll of them! Great job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-longer-a-nordies-virgin#post-1476878 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:15:41 +0000 jackiec 1476878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh so fun! Sounds like you did some smart shopping! Way to show restraint with the HL tshirt. I bet it looked great on, too. I love what you ended up buying. Although I returned those munro sandals, I can vouch for how amazingly comfy they are. There's a part of me that wishes kept them....the colours of the pleoine blouse, and the dress are delicious. I can't wait to see them on you. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-longer-a-nordies-virgin#post-1476869 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 13:45:15 +0000 Suz 1476869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoot!! I wish I could have joined you this weekend! What a great haul. I think you made the right decision on that HL tee, but wow, it's gorgeous and would have looked amazing on you, too. really love the blouse and the dress you purchased and the Munro shoes will be workhorses for you. I can't wait to get up there myself one of these days...sigh...</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-longer-a-nordies-virgin#post-1476865 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 13:30:59 +0000 crutcher 1476865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your response...I am so glad that you found Nordies as wonderful in person as it is online..I enjoyed your picks and look forward to hearing more...FUN post... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-longer-a-nordies-virgin#post-1476864 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 13:28:02 +0000 Elizabeth P 1476864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I'm in Ottawa at the moment, and have been looking forward to visiting a Nordstroms for the first time since I found out the store here would be open in time for my meetings.&nbsp; I was NOT disappointed.<br />People talk about the customer service... well, I&nbsp; assumed that was more for when you had a problem, or a complaint about something.&nbsp; I&nbsp; had NO idea it meant the whole meal deal.. including the sales people on the floor.&nbsp; </p> <p>An aside... believe it or not, I hate shopping.&nbsp; But obviously I like buying :).&nbsp; I hate pushy sales people, negligent sales people, all the choices, crowds, etc.&nbsp; This is part of the reason I'm such a lemming, and do a lot of my shopping online.&nbsp; Now granted I was totally psyched to be shopping on this trip, but I found myself loving it. The sales people were friendly, helpful, devoted, yet not at all in my face.&nbsp; I felt no pressure whatsoever.&nbsp; I did have to slow down one woman who when she didn't have a specific linen tee wanted to try, brought me everything linen in the store I think.&nbsp; She didn't quite get I wasn't obsessed with linen, I just liked that particular tee (an EF I'd seen online).</p> <p>I ended up there twice.&nbsp; And did not come away unscathed.<br />First, what I didn't buy:&nbsp; This totally amazing Helmut Lang tee shirt.&nbsp; I loved it.&nbsp; It was exactly what I've been looking for, and is on my wardrobe hole list (graphic tee, drapey, some citron).&nbsp; Unfortunately the pic I took of me wearing it somehow vanished, but I did love it.&nbsp; It actually fit me very differently than the model. But no matter what, I could NOT bring myself to spend over $250 on a tee shirt.&nbsp; It's a tee shirt.&nbsp; Phew, senses intact.<br />2.&nbsp; I'd been eyeing these for a while, but was hesitant to get them in the suede because I feel that material is more suited for winter than summer.&nbsp; So I was very happy to see these in "regular" leather, also every happy to try them on, as I ended up a half size from my normal Monro size.&nbsp; They were not a need for me, but the heel height and comfort will make them workhorses, I predict.&nbsp; My other black sandals have higher heels and are a bit restrictive as a result.<br />3.&nbsp; What I was looking for... tank tops that were not black or white.&nbsp; OK I was hoping for something more exciting than navy, but most of the colours out this season are not good on me.<br />4.&nbsp; An EF treat.&nbsp; (Nordies on line only shows black).&nbsp; Great fit, really hoping it'll be a workhorse!<br />5.&nbsp; I wanted to figure out my sizing in the Plione tops, as its not consistent and they are so easy to order and in such great colours/patterns.&nbsp; So this was more of a reconnaissance mission, esp to figure out what I needed for a the drape front long sleeved ones, but wasn't about to get one at this time of year.&nbsp; Couldn't resist this pink/navy split neck one... I love this colour on me.&nbsp; And it's not black or white :)<br />6.&nbsp; Total random I was not planning on getting this.&nbsp; On sale, and again, a great colour on me.&nbsp; Just couldn't resist.</p> <p>Ta da!&nbsp; Just had to share.</p> <p>My goodness I love that Helmut Lang top.... sigh.</p>