https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:19:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued/page/2#post-1002784 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 03:55:23 +0000 Beth Ann 1002784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And these were your misses?&nbsp; </p> <p>Well, you are right to make a wardrobe, instead of just buying great items!<br />I'm glad you had a great Nordies experience and such a well-matched partner!&nbsp; Looking forward to the keep pile! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued/page/2#post-1002708 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 01:37:49 +0000 nancylee 1002708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late weighing in, but it's been fun to follow you and Sveta as you take on the NAS. &nbsp;As I read your various posts I kept getting an image of you two pulling off some sort of international caper, slipping across the border to score some great clothes (instead of diamonds, nuclear weapons, etc.)&nbsp;and smuggle them back into Canada.</p> <p><i>NAS: &nbsp;The Movie</i> (starring Sveta and Suz) &nbsp;</p> <p>I'd buy a ticket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued/page/2#post-1001184 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 01:27:52 +0000 Suz 1001184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree absolutely with Sveta on the temperature issues, Inge. It was not a hot day (in fact, it was one of the most beautiful, non humid but sunny days of our summer!) and there was AC in the store. I was also trying on wool and cashmere sweaters and booties, and did not feel uncomfortable in anything except the Mural jacket and the Minka jacket, which was not hot, but itchy on my not-particularly-fussy neck.&nbsp;</p> <p>Ornella, you made me laugh out loud -- you remembered! Yes, I was stunned!! And all this time I have been plotting to make it happen. Now it is a <b>TRADITION </b>and you know about traditions. They must continue!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued/page/2#post-1001131 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 00:43:13 +0000 hedgiehog 1001131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I really like the misses so I can't wait to see what the hits are. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued/page/2#post-1001030 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 23:09:23 +0000 Sveta 1001030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, you are such a sleuth! That was 2 years ago and Suz could not make it then but we redeemed it this year! </p> <p>Inge, actually last Saturday was not hot at all and there is A/C in the store. I was not hot in a wool sweater but was sweating in the Mural bomber :-(</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued/page/2#post-1000990 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 22:28:29 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1000990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun shopping trip! You made wise decisions, Suz. Thanks for sharing your experiences. I look foward to the "hits" post.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued/page/2#post-1000970 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 22:05:08 +0000 merwoman 1000970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shopping crusaders!!! Loved your write up and can't wait to see what went home with you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued/page/2#post-1000877 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:25:33 +0000 Ornella 1000877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I still vividly remember that "Hang on, woman!" you shouted when you wondered in which Nordies Sveta, as Candian, shops.</p> <p>In fact, I am such a stalker that I had to&nbsp;unearth that old thread <b><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sveta-which-nordstrom-do-you-shop">-&gt; here &lt;-</a>&nbsp;:-D</b></p> <p>And I wondered when Sveta's invitation for you two to shop together would happen because it could only be a blast. &nbsp;Well, I am so glad it did because not only it was obviously loads of fun for you two, but it was -- and still is --&nbsp;for the worldwide audience that has the good luck to read about your adventures.</p> <p>Fabulous, fun, educational read (as a lone shopper&nbsp;I do wonder what it's like to shop with a friendly but&nbsp;firm voice of reason), and I look forward to seeing your goodies.</p> <p>(And reading next year's&nbsp;instalment&nbsp;too, of course.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued/page/2#post-1000823 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 19:51:42 +0000 Inge 1000823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I SO enjoy reading your and Sveta's account of your NAS adventure, thanks so much for letting us share in the fun and excitement, Suz! And my word, you two make the perfect shopping duo, LOVE it!!</p> <p>After reading your vivid descriptions, I had no trouble whatsoever picturing that Nordies change room (LOL about cleaning up after yourselves:-) with tons of boxes, lots of photo taking, and SA's running to and fro.</p> <p>I think you made very wise decisions, Suz, and I know that's not easy while surrounded by so many goodies. But knowing what works well for your lifestyle, and having identified any wardrobe holes and wardrobe workhorses beforehand, definitely makes the decision making easier.</p> <p>I love the Tahari Minka jacket on you, but agree that it's probably not going to be versatile enough if you can only wear it with skirts.</p> <p>I also think the Mural bomber jacket looks smashing on you, but understand the issue with the pleather. I think it was very hot on Saturday? I wonder if that influenced how you felt about it. I'm also not crazy about pleather on very warm days, but can handle it well on cooler days.</p> <p>Couldn't agree more with Sveta's suggestion to keep the DVF and continue to look for something similar to the Theory jumper.</p> <p>I'm very much looking forward to hearing everything about the "hits", and even more to the coming months when we'll get to see how you are going to wear your new pieces. Have a great week, Suz!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued/page/2#post-1000787 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 19:21:50 +0000 Suz 1000787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone. I am typing on the phone so must be brief, but I did want to agree wholeheartedly that Sveta and I made good shopping partners. And as many of you pointed out, it's not always a given. Just because you like someone or even like her style doesn't mean you'll make a good team. But we are both pretty level headed when you get right down to it. And we had set priorities lists before we went. The one area that could have been dicey was jackets because jackets were a high want for us both and it's in those situations that we sometimes feel tempted to comprise. But it is early in the season, so easier to tell ourselves that the 10 item WILL come along if we wait. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued/page/2#post-1000768 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 18:32:51 +0000 christieanne 1000768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's too bad about the bomber jacket texture because it sure looks good in picture. At least know you know that a bomber jacket will work for you and the right one should come along eventually. <br />The sweater is basic enough that it should be easily duplicated so no fretting over it. <br />Anticipating the Hits - it seems as though you both had a great time and were able to support each other rationally through the decision making process. When I shop with others I think I make irrational choices so kudos to you both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued/page/2#post-1000750 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 18:07:18 +0000 Kat 1000750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an excellent demonstration and description you and Sveta are giving on the many things I learn here... how you can really love an item AND still let it go for something even MORE perfect for your wardrobe, your life, etc, how to be discerning enough to identify a piece that is a 9/10 and rational enough to realize when that will be okay and when to hold out for the 10, how to prioritize and let go of something wonderful that isn't as high on your list as something you haven't found yet, but need more.</p> <p>Thank you to both of you for the ongoing lessons!&nbsp; :)&nbsp; <br />Safe travels to you; looking forward to seeing more! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued/page/2#post-1000720 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 17:14:49 +0000 JulieJohn 1000720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Re: spanking and jacket hijinks - you girls are totally cracking me up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued/page/2#post-1000694 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:41:10 +0000 rachylou 1000694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting interesting. The first jacket does look too old-fashioned for you, to my eye. The sweater also a little, um, boring. The bomber... boy, it did look good on you. But I get it. I also left it behind. I don't know, looking at it and wearing it were two different things. For me, it felt short, and now that you mention it, plastick-y. </p> <p>Not that I mind plasticky ;&gt; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued/page/2#post-1000623 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:56:14 +0000 Ariadne 1000623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm loving this NAS serial novel! &nbsp;You two sure know how to build the suspense. &nbsp;Can't wait to see the "hits"!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued/page/2#post-1000575 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 13:57:32 +0000 Isis 1000575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just love this Sveta/Suz series! &nbsp;I love all the reasoning behind your decisions---so&nbsp;<i>impressed</i> with both of y'all's discipline! &nbsp;Can't wait for the next installment.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued/page/2#post-1000519 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 11:51:13 +0000 Sveta 1000519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahem Nancy, I have to correct Suz on the Minka jacket: I did not talk her out of hers but rather talked myself out of mine as we both were trying them on in the same time. My own decision may have influenced Suz's though so I can take a partial blame for this. It did look great on her and I told her that!<br />However in the end it all boils down to how well the item will play in your wardrobe rather than how well it looks on you by itself: otherwise you are just getting a pretty expensive orphan. <br />Also it was a matter of budget: she had some other quite expensive items which were calling her more than this jacket and that may have been the main deciding factor: after all you have to set your priorities, right?<br />I can TOTALLY take the blame for the Theory sweater though: my vote was with DVF!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued/page/2#post-1000518 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 11:50:01 +0000 Anonymous 1000518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to catch the entire series. I have been too sparce for my own good. How fantastic that you and Sveta were able to do this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued#post-1000515 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 11:45:36 +0000 Mona 1000515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If these are misses, I wonder what fabulosity is awaiting us with your hits. I think the PPP is much easier to exercise, if you have had time to ponder over items before ordering online. Also, like you said Sveta's fashion sense and her command of shopping make her a great shopping companion. She is not an enabler but more like a jeweller who would pick only the truest gems from a pile of glittering jewels.<br /> Eagerly waiting for the hits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued#post-1000511 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 11:34:07 +0000 Lisa 1000511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't wait to see the "hits" because the "misses" are pretty fab.&nbsp; I'm very impressed by the ability of both of you to keep the sales goggles off despite all the temptation!&nbsp; I ended up picking up the Theory sweater in the tan color, it is indeed very soft and thick yet not heavy in weight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued#post-1000510 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 11:33:59 +0000 Mochi 1000510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cross posted my post above </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued#post-1000509 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 11:33:43 +0000 Mochi 1000509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, you read it as I was about to edit. I was going to add "tentatively" to disagree...maybe there was more to your decision....just that simply "I can't wear this with trousers" didn't sound convincing enough for me. Anyway, I'm sure you'll find a really cool jacket out there.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued#post-1000508 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 11:33:41 +0000 Suz 1000508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mochi, I think it's true that the jacket could be styled in creative ways -- to a degree. And -- with great respect for Sveta's thoughts on proportion -- I still think I would have worn the jacket with trousers (especially slouchy trousers and maybe even jeans)&nbsp;and it could have worked for me that way. But it felt a bit too tailored to be truly comfortable, and the wool on the collar was itchy, and it was very pricey. So, alas...I just think a better one will come along, you know? So I am waiting for it.&nbsp;</p> <p>And if you take back that Chanel style jacket I will have to come down to Boston to spank your bottom.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued#post-1000507 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 11:25:06 +0000 Mochi 1000507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz Suz Suz Suz Suz. I do agree that Sveta has awesome and commanding fashion sense, but I have to disagree about the Minka jacket, and am sad that you loved it so and yet decided it wouldn't be more a fantasy/skirt jacket. If you think about Diana and how she styles her arty jackets with trousers (as is the Nordstrom model with this piece)...this jacket totally could have worked for so many&nbsp;occasions. I'm thinking of returning my ersatz Chanel jacket in protest of your decision! :(&nbsp;</p> <p>Otherwise, for the rest, I agree. Anyway, glad you two worked so well as a team, had a great time, learned the NAS ropes, and I can't wait to see what you ended up keeping.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued#post-1000504 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 10:52:32 +0000 Suz 1000504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone!&nbsp;</p> <p>The self-discipline was much easier than I had feared. The harder part is figuring out in advance what is truly practical and necessary. And even though I truly love the items I brought home and look forward to wearing them, there is always the slight fear that they won't be as wonderful as one had imagined. I think this fear is compounded by the fact that I am currently away from home and cannot play with my new items in my closet to see how they work. Looking forward to getting home so I can do that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued#post-1000470 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 07:23:25 +0000 Caro in Oz 1000470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If these are the misses I can't wait to see the hits - sounds like a brilliant day </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued#post-1000429 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 05:10:12 +0000 Ingunn 1000429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, the navy sweater was wonderful. But I understand your priorities, too! How diciplined and well prepared you were for this, it's amazing. The Tahari jacket was really fab, too. Now I'm really excited to see the hits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued#post-1000423 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 04:46:55 +0000 Lyn D. 1000423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2 heads are better than one!<br />And, if you were like me- these garments would have found their way into my closet as 8/10s and out again too soon for the reasons you give in this interesting post- if not for YLF and its collective wisdom.<br />If these are your rejects I absolutely can't wait to see the chosen ones </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued#post-1000412 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 03:52:37 +0000 Eliza 1000412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great post. I love the thought process behind the decisions and how helpful you could be to each other. Super shoppers. </p> <p>It's clear to me that building a wardrobe that works is as much about what's left behind as what comes home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-great-ss-nas-adventure-continued#post-1000407 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 03:38:55 +0000 Nicola 1000407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't wait for episode 2. It sounds like it was SO much fun. </p>