https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-in-iceland Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 05:44:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-in-iceland#post-37784 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:50:47 +0000 shiny 37784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the links, Inge (browsing them now)... </p> <p>We are definetly "winging" this trip, Angie... in all ways... it was a last-minute booking - swapped our CA plans once business trip was cancelled for Iceland instead, since vacation was already booked anyhow. </p> <p>We are NOT taking laptops, cell phones or any other devices that might connect us to work or anyone else. So I won't be able to visit YLF, but we need to- literally - disconnect for awhile every now and then! Yeah we were just away - but I mean *away* -completely - from family and friends too. </p> <p>I'm bringing some novels I've been meaning to read, and do hope for at least a day to just do absolutely, blissfully, nothing but read all day in bed and snuggle. :-)</p> <p>DH is packing right now (I pack tomorrow) - and this is probably the only trip we will ever go on where he's packing a larger bag than me!!! It's so cute! I get teasing rights for a change!! </p> <p>He's going completey overboard with cold-weather gear. I'm just taking my new Puffer, wool scarf, hat, gloves, a pair of smartwool long johns, jeans, my uggs (and other more fashionable boots too), and some chunky sweaters. If I am too cold even with that plan, I'll buy some icelandic gear while I'm there! </p> <p>Weather apparently may end up warmer in Iceland than in Boston next week... looks like Boston is in for a cold snap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-in-iceland#post-37672 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:30:22 +0000 Angie 37672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Iceland is suppose to be AMAZING. My brother went in July several years ago and it's on our list of destinatitions to visit too. It is going to be FREEZING there at this time of year. </p> <p>Why don't you wait and see what the locals are wearing? How fun! Have a fabulous time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-in-iceland#post-37659 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:32:48 +0000 Inge 37659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so excited for you Shiny and hope to read a lot about your trip when you return!!</p> <p>I'm not completely sure about this, but if Iceland is the same as other European countries, then you won't see the usual chains there. E.g. we don't have a BR, J. Crew, Boden, New York and Company, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales... We do have Esprit and Benetton, and I just discovered a BCBGMaxAzria here in Antwerp. If you see a Mexx, Caroline Biss or Claudia Sträter: they're worth a look too.</p> <p>I found this website, mostly general shopping info, but maybe that helps a bit?<br /> <a href="http://www.visitreykjavik.is/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-17/12_view-58/" rel="nofollow">http://www.visitreykjavik.is/d.....2_view-58/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.visitreykjavik.is/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-17/12_view-70/" rel="nofollow">http://www.visitreykjavik.is/d.....2_view-70/</a><br /> (scroll down, there are links to individual Icelandic brands and shops)<br /> <a href="http://www.visitreykjavik.is/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-17/12_view-71/" rel="nofollow">http://www.visitreykjavik.is/d.....2_view-71/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.visitreykjavik.is/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-17/12_view-72/" rel="nofollow">http://www.visitreykjavik.is/d.....2_view-72/</a></p> <p>Have a super holiday Shiny!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-in-iceland#post-37658 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:31:07 +0000 Inge 37658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-in-iceland#post-37654 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:13:58 +0000 shiny 37654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We're leaving Friday night, and my mom gave me xmas money to bring back Icelandic fashions for my girls and myself. Any suggestions on where to shop, what to be sure to buy? (I'm imagining warm hats, warm boots, warm long johns, etc!)</p> <p>Meanwhile, I'm also wondering if they have the usual chains like Banana Republic - if they do, I will drag along all my coupons! If they don't, I won't bother!</p> <p>Thanks in advance! </p>