https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:08:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1527315 Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:57:45 +0000 Jaime 1527315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun getaway! You look terrific in everything and I love your new hair color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1527223 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 21:50:37 +0000 jackiec 1527223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, Angie, you are way too nice :)</p> <p>Kiwigal - yes - lots of fun in Nordies!<br />kerry - I know! Don't think I didn't offer to golf (but then we'd both have to rent - we didn't bring our stuff). I really think DH just wanted to go on his own instead of have to handhold his wife as she hacked it up. Next upcoming trip with the boys I've already been told to get ready b/c I'm joining them for golf at least once. And, yes, I was surprised that Van is 3rd+ in line for Nordstroms.&nbsp;<br />smittie - whoa - we are way too similar. Hockey is our shadow sport - used to be our #1. Both boys used to play rep, now just one. Trust me, there is nothing but sports-channels on around here. I feel the same way, I can even have honest reactions to trade-news too. Funny, huh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1527222 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 21:37:51 +0000 Anonymous 1527222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Jackie, that's great that you're able to do a full swing with your woods! Isn't it the most satisfying feeling?<br /> You get major street/golf cred from me!<br /> I have the same sport situation in my family except that it's all. About. Hockey.<br /> And it's not just the player or the rules you have to know about. It's all the entourage and hangers on that you have to know too! But you know, like you, I don't want to be a wet blanket, and once you know some of the stuff, it's pretty fun to know that they traded whiny-boy Kessel to Pittsburgh </p> <p>Yah, I'm a sucker for the skort. They are so fun and it's great that you have a real reason to wear them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1527172 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 19:50:47 +0000 kerry 1527172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought you were supposed to be playing golf?!</p> <p>Ok, I'm jealous on 3 fronts. One: that you got to shop NAS in person without having to roll the online dice; two: that you got such great items while sticking to your stricter closet parameters; and three: that you're getting a Nordstrom before me. Though it's kind of shocking that Vancouver wasn't the first in Canada. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1527152 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 19:26:53 +0000 Sal 1527152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great pics and it sounds like a wonderful holiday.</p> <p>Having never been to Nordstrum I can up imagine the fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526991 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 14:14:09 +0000 Angie 1526991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're a honey-pie, Jackie.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526978 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 13:48:26 +0000 jackiec 1526978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker - thanks!<br /> Dashielle - I know you wear your joggers a lot, and you were inspirational in this purchase! I didn't see the wool lined ones....maybe next time I hit the US....<br /> Karie - isn't it fun? I wonder if the nordstrom novelty will wear off once ours opens here in Sept....<br /> Staysfit - so far the transition is going well. I remember well your wardrobe transition - it was well done!<br /> Lisap - super comfy indeed. Strangely the first thing I always want to try on is dresses....fortunately reality prevailed for me this time - I never wear dresses! I think I'll wear these pieces a ton. Next time I'm looking for the wool lined ones Dashielle has </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526967 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 13:11:04 +0000 Anonymous 1526967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved reading your post, Jackie! &nbsp;I really like everything you bought - and that Vince jacket ......sigh. &nbsp;The situation with Athleta makes me nuts - what is it with the no-shipping to Canada policy?? &nbsp;I want those pants and that sweatshirt!! &nbsp;Those are the kinds of pieces I live in in my off-hours too and there is only so much Lululemon and Adidas to go around . &nbsp;Anyways - what a great little holiday - and I'm enjoying hearing about your golf updates too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526963 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 12:38:32 +0000 Staysfit 1526963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jackie, great job staying on focus while shopping. Your finds are wonderful. Your transition to soft summer colors is going well. I can certainly relate! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526958 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 12:14:57 +0000 Karie 1526958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You got some great items! As someone who doesn't live near a Nordstrom here in NY but has family in NJ that does, isn't it fun to walk in for the first time? It's like being a kid in a candy store, but then you remind yourself that you need to focus! And focus you did, and very well I might add. The items you came home with look like they will work well with your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526877 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 04:48:26 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1526877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great story and picks Jackie! I haven't been around much this Summer, so had missed your new 'do', which is super cute. Welcome to the City Jogger' club, I live in the lined ones all Winter long. Sounds like a fun trip and I would advise keeping an eye on the Vince Outlet for that jacket in a year or so if you love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526865 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 04:34:51 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1526865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jackie, what a fun post. You are looking more fabulous than ever! I love your vacation outfits, and your hair is pretty; it looks a little different, maybe combed/parted to the side. I hadn't seen you in a while!<br />Glad you stuck to your goals and got just what you wanted--nice job! That's hard to do, sometimes, especially with a lot of sale hoopla. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526854 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 04:02:49 +0000 jackiec 1526854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>kellygirl - thanks! the beach part of the photo is nice - however - now that I see it - I can see how grimy I was! Oh well - it was fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526850 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 03:51:20 +0000 kellygirl 1526850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great picks and I'm admiring your discipline! Love your beach photo and your WIWs. You look amazing in everything!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526842 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 03:27:52 +0000 jackiec 1526842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ariadne - thanks! Did you do any online NAS'ing? Has to be super worth it with our bad dollar....</p> <p>Aquamarine - thanks! :)</p> <p>Elizabeth - Thanks! I have a feeling you're a better shopper than me, so thanks Oh boy did I ever love Athleta. Funny, since we have so many Lululemons right here, but Athleta was different for me. I tried on a million things. But come on, at least&nbsp;<i>ship&nbsp;</i>to us here in Canada!</p> <p>smittie - I know, right? If you only knew what it was like in my house....it's nonstop golf all.the.time. No kidding. That's why I've joined them! I haven't been practising too much. However, my DH made me tweak my grip and I have a feeling it's going to make a massive difference - at least it did for the next few shots at the range. My instructor has been making me do half swings too, and it's better. Full swing I crank my woods right every time....but now that I've fixed my grip, we'll see. Now chipping and putting....another story. I could spend entire days at the practice greens....if I had the time. I never used to enjoy it, but now that I see improvement it's&nbsp;<i>way&nbsp;</i>more fun. BTW I also picked up a little skort at Athleta that I can wear to golf. Heck, gotta fit in with the golfing crowd...and I think they're kinda cute too ;)...Honest to goodness I never would have thought... &nbsp;Hey, I'm glad your half swing is looking good! So much to work on, right!? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526832 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 02:39:33 +0000 Anonymous 1526832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jackie, I think it's kind of funny that so many of your posts involve golf!</p> <p>How *is* your golf game? I know mine improved a lot after mastering the half swing ...those two times I played My full swing was a disaster.</p> <p>Anyway, you look great in all the outfits, but the thing I found really interesting was how good you look in that stone colour (pic 3). It seems like kind of a warm colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526825 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 02:11:13 +0000 Elizabeth P 1526825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You, my dear, know how to shop. I love everything about this story. And I love what you bought. Way to stay focused! And don't you wish we had Athleta? I love love love my Capris from last year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526822 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 01:49:24 +0000 Aquamarine 1526822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice haul! What a fun time, thanks for sharing. I feel like I was there </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526807 Sat, 25 Jul 2015 01:21:08 +0000 Ariadne 1526807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous much?! &nbsp;Sheesh! &nbsp;Amazing outfits and NAS finds. &nbsp;*swoons* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526763 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 23:48:58 +0000 jackiec 1526763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - I&nbsp;<i>only&nbsp;</i>shop the top picks thanks to you! I walked through the women's dept and smiled at all the lovely pieces that I recognized from your lists. Sadly I didn't see some of the more popular ones, but I was happy to find what I did. I think if I lived near a Nordstrom (and ours opens soon!) I'd have more time to peruse other items, but on a limited time budget it's so nice to go with an edited list in my head. And, yes, lucky me that DH has a little hobby that allows me to head out and shop on my own ;)</p> <p>Aida - thanks! I am enjoying the darker colour but sometimes my bob frustrates me. My hair is so fine and thin and it doesn't always behave The top in #3 is a BCBG assymetrical hem top that I've worn the heck out of this spring/summer. Sadly it seems to be taking quite a few pulls here and there. I'd still buy it again in a heartbeat. So versatile.</p> <p>Lisa- thanks! Looks like you've got some good stuff too!</p> <p>crutcher - Good advice to keep the photo....you never know ;)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526759 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 23:45:19 +0000 Angie 1526759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, yes. Glad you had a fun little getaway with hubs.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526756 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 23:41:53 +0000 crutcher 1526756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had so much fun reading your post re/Caly trip...Your shopping sounds like such fun..Glad you were able to find some keepers...Hang onto the Vince leather jacket picture...Who knows, you may come into a pile this fall and decide to buy it...Thanks againfor sharing... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526751 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 23:38:59 +0000 Lisa 1526751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very smart to be picky and select only the best of the best items for yourself.&nbsp; And you did a great job with your selections, bravo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526746 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 23:35:33 +0000 Aida 1526746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jackie the new hair color continues to be amazing looking! WOW. I totally love it on you (esp. with the colors in #1). Outfit #3 makes me sooo happy What is that lovely top? The other two outfits are fab too. Good for you for staying focused and being appropriately picky! I can see those BF jeans working seamlessly into your jeans wardrobe, and those boots will be fab with your "new" colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526745 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 23:35:08 +0000 Angie 1526745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HAHAHA. Thank heavens hubs plays golf. How convenient was that!&nbsp;</p> <p>LOVE the three items you got - all top picks actually. (Nice for me to see). &nbsp;Those Dre jeans in-particular are *made* for you, Jackie.</p> <p>You look killer stunning in outfits #1 to #3. You are a chic, elegant and pretty lady. Looking cute on the beach too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-accidental-naser#post-1526733 Fri, 24 Jul 2015 23:26:31 +0000 jackiec 1526733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I've been following along with all of the exciting NAS posts and keeping my fingers away from the keyboard for two reasons. #1 - I've recently significantly edited down my closet, and am trying to be extremely careful about what I put back in - paying closer attention to colour, fit, and style. #2 - and WAY more importantly - the Canadian dollar has been tanking it vs. the US dollar. Money speaks louder....</p> <p>Nonetheless, with one DS away at camp, and the other staying with grandparents this week, DH and I took the opportunity to take a few days off together in Newport Beach this past week. It was wonderful. I had to laugh, because on the second day, he could not resist the call of the golf course. He asked if I would mind terribly if he golfed that afternoon. Knowing full well that Fashion Island mall was a mere 5-10 minutes away, I happily obliged.</p> <p>I didn't want to spend my entire afternoon in the mall, but was so excited to hit Athleta and finally find the coveted City Joggers. They were on sale, and in my colour - Flint Grey (I'm trying to move away from black). Snapped them up and am in love. I also picked up a super soft criss cross sweatshirt in a heather grey/stone.</p> <p>Then I practically sighed out loud as I walked into the Nordstroms to experience NAS in person. I honestly drove the SA in the shoe department batty with my indecisiveness. Grey booties were on my wishlist. I was a hair away from purchasing the Aquatalias, because of their practicality. But I just couldn't get my head around the converted-to-Cdn exhorbitant cost, and well as the clunkier feel on the foot. I know, come November, that I will regret it, but my feet will be happy in the meantime in the super-soft Halogen grey booties that some of you have also purchased. The other factor in my decision was the fact that I was limited by my carry-on bag size, and the Aquatalias would have taken up a lot of real estate. He must have thought I was nuts - I kept showing him pics from Angie's top picks and asking to try the various models on....I tried on tons of top picks :)</p> <p>Off to the women's section where focus prevailed. The only thing I really wanted to try was a pair of the R&amp;B Dre's, and there they were in my size. Again, super soft and I was surprised that they fit. I was almost 100% sure I'd have to size up, especially in R&amp;B. Love the wash. Angie is right. I also picked up another VC tube skirt in charcoal. I have the stripe, and wear it all the time, but my soft-summer wardrobe shift is screaming for charcoal. I also tried on the Leith waterfall cardi, and gasped at the amazing maroon colour. Perfection. But the drapey panels overwhelmed me, so I had to pass. I also tried the Bobeau long cardi in maroon. Super soft and fab, but I passed as it was more of a want and not a need.</p> <p>I'm thrilled with the few things that I picked up. I also tried on a buttery soft, greyed burgundy leather jacket at the Vince store. It was heavenly. Way outside of my price range, but I took a photo nonetheless. I did walk away with a lovely orchid/stone cashmere sweater that better suits my casual fall/winter lifestyle (I think you can see it hanging on the left).</p> <p>Thanks to Angie recs, I was focused and thoroughly enjoyed my mini-shopping stint in California. Bonus shot of me after we walked down to the beach on our last day. Note it was about 45 minutes after waking up...but more importantly it shows the Zella capris which I've had for a couple of months, and that I know many of you are picking up at NAS. I live in them at home, and on vacay. They are my pull-on-and-go pants in the AM, and PM.&nbsp;</p> <p>#1 - travel day, #2 - wearing the new VC skirt out to dinner, #3 travel day home, #4 - beach walk, #5-6 Vince leather jacket (not purchased). I missed a few outfits in between - I was doing too much eating and drinking ;)</p> <p> </p>