https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:49:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1569082 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 18:39:29 +0000 Isabel 1569082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooooo. LOVE </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1569037 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:37:46 +0000 abc 1569037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't wait to see photos from the dressing room (pretty please) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1569021 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 15:49:31 +0000 MsMary 1569021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming back to thank you all again for the suggestions. I ended up ordering the poncho I linked to above. This is the most I've ever spent on an item of clothing and I'm anxious to see it in person! I'll pick it up in the store tomorrow and let you know how it works out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1567079 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 21:48:28 +0000 Rambling Ann 1567079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More than your card, but this is on my wish list and might be crisp enough for your weekend style. You have gorgeous work clothes, so I vote for play clothes to celebrate your new balanced lifestyle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1567077 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 21:41:30 +0000 Aida 1567077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Anna those DVF booties are sooo pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566981 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 16:27:40 +0000 annagybe 1566981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mos of these are just over your card amount. The DVF leopard booties, #1, are being price matched right now.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566950 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 15:23:14 +0000 Marlene1 1566950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have over-the-knee boots?&nbsp; Fun and a little something different.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566945 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 15:12:05 +0000 Janet 1566945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow, how fun! </p> <p>I can't recall, do you have a fab, goes-with-everything trench coat? </p> <p>Of course, shoes are always good...</p> <p>How about a great watch? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566944 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 15:03:42 +0000 frannieb 1566944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for a fab pair of heels - when I think of your style I think pencil skirt, topper and fab shoes.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566637 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 22:31:50 +0000 retailgirl 1566637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a bag or coat would be good! Treat it like you won the lottery. Have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566614 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 21:54:59 +0000 Elly 1566614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love some of the dramatic coat options but wonder if you wouldn't enjoy something more southern CA friendly more--- if you go for a great coat I'd do one with fab detailing OR a fab color-- black seems so boring when paired with your wardrobe unless it has great details. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566595 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 21:14:56 +0000 Nebraskim 1566595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that alpaca wrap. I have an alpaca cardigan that is super warm and has worn like iron. It's light, soft and luxe. Lucky you. Anything you choose will be tremendously stylish. Another thought: incredibly luxe sheets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566593 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 21:12:10 +0000 abc 1566593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sooooo MsMary, what's it gonna be? &nbsp;Inquiring minds want to know :)</p> <p>At least keep us posted on the options and your decision, ok?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566591 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 21:09:58 +0000 MsMary 1566591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great question, Laurel! It's actually a thank-you gift from some good-but-not-super-close friends for doing a favor for them. They wanted to pay me and I refused and they sent the gift card in the mail and absolutely insisted I accept it. So I feel like it isn't SUPER portentous but I want to make it count. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566583 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 20:42:22 +0000 Laurel 1566583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is obviously none of my business, but… is it a gift from someone? &nbsp;My father gave me money for my 50th birthday (it turned out to be my last birthday with him alive, sadly) and my grandmother (who is now 100) also gave me money, and I combined that sum and didn't spend it until I was certain that I was buying something meaningful, that would link me to them and their generosity and love in a tangible way. &nbsp;So, for ME, I bought a beautiful necklace which I wear almost every day. &nbsp;</p> <p>If your windfall is a gift, I would probably put a great deal of thought into it until I knew I had landed on the item which would be meaningful. &nbsp;Doesn't mean it can't also be frivolous, and doesn't have to last forever.&nbsp;</p> <p>If the windfall is an exchange credit, or something like that, I might be a little looser in my approach. &nbsp;Big ticket items which make me squeal with joy include: leather jackets, classic and non trendy and leather boots. &nbsp;Nordstrom carries AGL shoes, which are SO comfortable and SO expensive! Have fun…. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566504 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 18:05:16 +0000 JAileen 1566504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here in wikipedia it says alpaca is warmer than wool:<br /> <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpaca_fiber" rel="nofollow">https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpaca_fiber</a></p> <p>My mother bought an alpaca coat and wore it in NYC at Thanksgiving one year. She was toasty even though it was pretty cold. This coat ought to be even warmer because of the hood. I think it would be perfect for SF Bay Area weather. Your weather would be similar or a little warmer, perhaps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566501 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 17:59:36 +0000 catgirl 1566501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, it's almost like you're a QFOD!&nbsp; :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566500 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 17:57:58 +0000 abc 1566500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow - first of all how lucky are you to get that gift card?!!! &nbsp;:D&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't know, your closet is SO well put together, I would have to try to think of something that would feel special every time you wore it. &nbsp;That's a lot of pressure ,though, isn't it?</p> <p>If you are after a coat, I recall trying on a higher end last year during NAS and realizing there is a diff in price point/quality (or so it seemed) -- this was similar to the one I was ooh-ing and aah-ing over. &nbsp;A Trina Turk coat, with traditional cut for more flattery but some nice details like touches of leather and off center closure.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566495 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 17:53:11 +0000 AviaMariah 1566495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it were me I'd buy this Marc Jacobs sweater. &nbsp;But just for fun I decided to live vicariously and do a search for heels that I usually can't wear. &nbsp;So here is what caught my eye! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566494 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 17:50:31 +0000 MsMary 1566494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JAileen, that coat is amazing! How warm do you think it would be? It gets down to the 50s here, sometimes 40s -- would it keep me warm in those temps? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566488 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 17:37:42 +0000 catgirl 1566488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have lots of amazing handbags and coats, so what would be a splurge that would refresh?&nbsp; A new style of shoe or bootie?&nbsp; Or a coat?&nbsp; What kind of coat do you need in your climate?</p> <p>Or, taken directly off my wishlist, this stunning Missoni poncho, which would go with your seamed pencil skirts and your casual looks!&nbsp; I'll give you the extra $10. </p> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/4163153?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=2464" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/4163153?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&#038;contextualcategoryid=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/41.....tegoryid=0</a>...</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566487 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 17:31:08 +0000 Anonymous 1566487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll vote with Sterling on the handbag.&nbsp; That poncho is gorgeous, though!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566483 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 17:24:43 +0000 Anonymous 1566483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A coat is a good idea. &nbsp;I personally would consider a luxurious handbag or a pair of booties that caught my eye but is beyond my normal budget. It all depends on what makes your heart sing. &nbsp;A handbag would make my heart sing. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566482 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 17:18:52 +0000 JAileen 1566482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this Eileen Fisher coat is Fab. I'd buy it but I don't need a coat.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eileen-fisher-hooded-double-face-alpaca-blend-coat-regular-petite/4110202?origin=category-personalizedsort&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=Moon&#038;resultback=686" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ei.....ltback=686</a></p> <p>I tried it on at Macy's where it was full price. I can tell you it feels heavenly. It is light and very soft, being 64 percent baby alpaca. It would probably work for your climate, and also comes in two colors: charcoal with heather grey, and heather grey with tan. Even on sale, though it's nearly $500, so maybe that takes it out of the running. A beautiful detail is the snaps match the color they're sewn on - grey snap on the grey side, and a tan snap on the tan side. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566481 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 17:18:06 +0000 MsMary 1566481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm kind of digging this as a coat substitute. Thoughts? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-challenge-how-to-spend-my-350-nordies-gift-card#post-1566476 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 17:01:43 +0000 MsMary 1566476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you are willing to accept it, I have a shopping challenge: I am in receipt of a Nordstrom gift card for $350. Normally I don't spend that much on a single item but I'm feeling like I want to splurge a little on something fab. I haven't bought many things this year and my clothing budget is pretty lean, so I want to make this count. I am open to a fab pair of shoes/boots, or an awesome handbag, also I need a new winter coat, or pretty much anything as long as it is Fab-with-a-capital-F. You all know my style, you know my body type.</p> <p>So... what should I buy to pack a punch for fall/winter? </p>