https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:30:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long/page/2#post-1001396 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 09:26:52 +0000 goldenpig 1001396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, what a shopping marathon! Loved reading about your adventures with Suz. I feel like I was there with you in that (very crowded) dressing room! And if those are the rejects, I can't wait to see what you kept, because you look great even in the ones you left behind! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long/page/2#post-1001039 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 23:19:01 +0000 Sveta 1001039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the moral support!<br />Deborah, my fingers are crossed Danier hears my plea this year...<br />Inge, I am sure they will chat about us for a long time. As for the vest white or cream would be my top pick but I would not say no to ink blue as well...;-0 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long/page/2#post-1000984 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 22:22:04 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1000984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun report! You make me wish I could have been shopping with you two! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long/page/2#post-1000965 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 22:00:02 +0000 merwoman 1000965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such fun to read about your adventures! Thanks for sharing!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long/page/2#post-1000907 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:58:09 +0000 Inge 1000907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am SO glad the NAS extravaganza is becoming a tradition, Sveta, because I always so enjoy reading your yearly report. So thanks so much for taking the time to do this and allowing us to join in on the fun. And my word, the Dynamic Duo (aka Sveta and Suz) were on a mission for sure! What a long day, it was a very smart idea to get some lunch before diving in(to those piles of boxes;-)</p> <p>I have a feeling you two ladies have already become somewhat of a legend with the local SA's, they'll be chatting about you for months.&nbsp;(also: I love that last photo of you laughing!)</p> <p>The Elie Tahari Minka jacket is stunning for sure, Sveta. But it's an investment piece and therefore needs to be as versatile as possible for you. That probably wouldn't have been the case if you thought it was a tad too short.</p> <p>That purple dress is gorgeous on you, but I hear you on the no sleeves. Not super practical or versatile in our climates. (one doesn't always want to throw on a topper over a dress, right).</p> <p>I'm sorry to hear the Mural bomber and faux leather vest didn't work. They look fantastic on, and I agree that we now HAVE to find you another bomber and vest. Let the hunt begin! (would you like the vest to be cream or white, Sveta, or are you open to other colours too?).</p> <p>It's a shame about the heeled oxfords too, but I have the same problem. I find black footwear (aside from boots) very difficult to work into my outfits.</p> <p>I sincerely hope you kept the striped VC midi tube skirt, because you are rocking the look, Sveta (plus we could be skirt twins then, as I have the same on:-)</p> <p>Very excited to hear more about the "hits", and thanks again for sharing your NAS experience with us. I SO would love to go shopping with Suz and you one day.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long/page/2#post-1000640 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 15:26:15 +0000 catgirl 1000640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so much fun!&nbsp; Shopping with another Fabber is really a dream come true.&nbsp; Can't wait to see more, more, MORE! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long/page/2#post-1000602 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:30:55 +0000 rute 1000602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So fun! I love EVERYTHING! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long/page/2#post-1000584 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:12:47 +0000 Anonymous 1000584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW. I'm glad Suz linked to this as I had missed it! On to the rest of the NAS adventure posts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long/page/2#post-1000396 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 03:30:33 +0000 Deborah 1000396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fabulous read Sveta.&nbsp;&nbsp; You made me laugh when I saw the mass of boxes etc in the dressing room.&nbsp; I am sorry that the vest didn't work for you because it looks just fantastic.&nbsp; I wonder if Danier will have something similar in the quality you are looking for.</p> <p>Thanks so much for sharing and I am really looking foward to see what you did get. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-1000371 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 02:57:42 +0000 cobaltblue 1000371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun post! Such a shop-a-thon; I would have passed out from exhaustion. Very excited to see what you two kept. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-1000366 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 02:48:16 +0000 deb 1000366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this post and look forward to seeing your keepers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-1000309 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 01:49:18 +0000 Parsley 1000309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I really admire your ability to stay strong and not get things that were SO close to being right. You look great in all of your misses, but you did right to hold out for <u>perfect</u>!<br />I need to take a lesson from you and practice being PPP!<br /><u><br /></u>Thanks so much for sharing your experiences!<u><br /></u> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-1000304 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 01:46:53 +0000 Sveta 1000304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caro, I needed 2 days to recover :-)<br />Joy, this is my hope too!<br />Nicola, they are coming...<br />Suz, I agree they looked good but this is just one criteria. Comfort, practicality and versatility won in the end.<br />hedgiehog, you are right, it was wonderful to have a great partner for this adventure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-1000234 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 00:49:00 +0000 hedgiehog 1000234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I enjoyed reading your mini novel how wonderful that you had a great partner to experience this with! I imagine you both had a blast on your adventure. The purple dress looks amazing on you, by the way. I'm eager to see what makes the cut. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-1000228 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 00:42:15 +0000 Suz 1000228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, what can I say? Sveta, as usual, has told the story so well! And I am very glad to hear my opinions confirmed by the YLF sisterhood! She looked amazing in several of these "miss" items, and it was hard for me to see her let them go when she looked so great in them.&nbsp;</p> <p>I loved the Tahari dress. I also loved the Mural jacket and the vest. And despite Sveta's concerns about the back length, I&nbsp;thought the Minka jacket looked superb.&nbsp;Truthfully, if the comfort factor been there for the Mural items, in particular, I'd have twisted her arm a whole lot harder to try to persuade her to keep them. As it was, I tried to respect her good judgement and her careful practice of PPP.&nbsp;</p> <p>As you can tell, Sveta is a brilliant shopper and it was a real education to go to my first NAS with her. I tell you, we were both quite business-like and professional with one another and we helped each other rule out other (non-pictured) items lickety-split. In some cases, we didn't even remove the packaging. Just not worth it!&nbsp;</p> <p>Lunch before the big shop was definitely a good idea. The people in the Nordstrom café got to know us pretty well because we also had supper there. By the end of the day I am sure half the Sales Associates knew our names!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-1000221 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 00:30:11 +0000 Nicola 1000221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great story. I'm looking forward to part 2...and 3.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-1000204 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 00:00:22 +0000 Anonymous 1000204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>NAS wouldn't be complete without your traditional shopping trip. I really like the white vest on you (8) and hope you can find a quality version. I'm looking forward to the rest of the story . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-1000202 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 23:59:19 +0000 Caro in Oz 1000202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like an amazing day. Have you recovered yet?</p> <p>Can't wait to read/see the&nbsp;next instalment </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-1000016 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:43:38 +0000 Sveta 1000016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ornella, Mr Sveta would be happier to stay at home if he did not have to work on the deck construction all day :-)<br />cinnamon fern, pil, Manidipa, Makrame&nbsp;- just a little patience...<br />Karie, the pictures are for the stuff I did NOT get :-)<br />Marlene, Ingunn&nbsp;and Isis, this was what Suz kept telling me, that she liked the purple dress...if only it had sleeves! I really have enough winter dresses I need toppers for!<br />Sara L., I am glad to oblige! :-)<br />Rae, your Nordstrom is too far from a Canadian border! :-)<br />Mona, I am sorry about the bomber too: it was a fun piece!<br />Sylvie, exactly - I don't want my closet to grow out of control and practicing one in - one out rule really makes me think hard!<br />Ceit - I also have high hopes for Danier but I would consider a non-leather fabrication as well, just not a faux-leather.<br />Susie, I think SAs had TOO MUCH fun. When we came back to CS to picl up my Nordstrom card I left at the register an hour ago there was the same SA who worked with us in the fitting room and she said: "You ladies are still here?" LOL<br />Beth Ann, try the purple sheath if it comes back, it is made really well.<br />Rachy, I hope the blazer works for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-1000004 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:35:10 +0000 AviaMariah 1000004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After seeing your passes I can't wait to see what you came home with as these pieces almost look prefect in the photos. I'm not sure I could made any rational decisions about 2 hours into your shopping trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-999993 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:26:33 +0000 Lisa 999993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been waiting, waiting, waiting for a NAS post from you!&nbsp; I am spoiled and look forward to them every year now. :)&nbsp; Your dressing room floor looks like my spare bedroom for all the NAS ordering I did this year.&nbsp; I ordered, tried on and kept more NAS items than I EVER have before.&nbsp; I guess it was just time for a wardrobe overhaul.&nbsp; You are very wise to pass on items that are lovely on you, but don't fit a need or have that "just one thing" off about it.&nbsp; That's smart shopping and something I will need to do myself now that my closet is full of all the new goodies! </p> <p>And it is very helpful to hear why items both do and do not work.&nbsp; I learn a lot that way.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-999972 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 19:05:22 +0000 Ingunn 999972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved reading this story! Sales were never more exciting The purple sheath was beautiful - you are strong, obviously!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-999935 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 18:16:44 +0000 Isis 999935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this tale, what an adventure for you two!</p> <p>I admire your stamina and also your restraint as I love the purple sheath (but understand your logic....)</p> <p>Can't wait to see what you did keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-999927 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 18:09:07 +0000 rachylou 999927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol, Sveta! I got the purple Trouve blazer, but confess to doing so and having it reconstructed for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-999925 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 18:05:20 +0000 Makrame 999925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been waiting for the NAS posts from you! &nbsp;Based on the real time posts from Suz, it looked like there were some great items that you and Suz found. &nbsp;Looking forward to more! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-999910 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 17:53:29 +0000 Beth Ann 999910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great partnership!&nbsp; You and Suz were well matched for the day, and a good shopping partner is a real blessing!&nbsp; It also seems like Nordstrom helped you make the most of your time there.</p> <p>Love to hear your thought processes --- I'm thinking about that purple Halogen dress, although the only one available right now is a size 2! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-999906 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 17:51:47 +0000 Susie 999906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I so enjoyed your story! I bet the associates had such fun working with the two of you!</p> <p>I find it very informative to read your thought process on why things don't work. So thank you for sharing this. Can't wait to see the keeps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-999901 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 17:46:32 +0000 Anonymous 999901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking forward to your keeps post too! That skirt looks so good with the vest -- I hope Danier has a leather vest this fall for you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-999899 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 17:45:02 +0000 Sylvie 999899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So smart of you to eat lunch *before* NAStravaganza. There's nothing worse than shopping/trying to make decisions/trying on clothes when you're hungry.</p> <p>I really like both the ET jacket and the seamed purple dress on you but applaud your wise restraint.&nbsp; Isn't it so nice that your closet is in such good shape, you don't need to pounce on something just because it fits and looks good?&nbsp; You have the luxury of really deciding what you *need*.</p> <p>Looking forward to your post with "keeps".&nbsp; (I'm still waiting for a few things to arrive before I'll post my "final" NAS tally as well) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-tale-of-two-canadians-taking-nas-by-storm-very-long#post-999893 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 17:37:31 +0000 Mona 999893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loved reading the S&amp;S NAS adventure. I am sorry the Mural pieces did not work for you. I am now eagerly waiting for next episode from both of you. </p>