https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:06:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136659 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:08:09 +0000 plussizeqtpie 2136659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i want them all . you have posted a very nice collection. thank you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136651 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 15:28:40 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2136651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear about your back. Good for you for not picking items because you feel you somehow "should". If these aren't quite right, there's no rush--consumer goods are not going to be in short supply in the US any time soon. I cheer every time I see someone saying "I don't really see much I want or need", so yay! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136647 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:58:19 +0000 Anonymous 2136647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, I hope that your back is healing steadily. I like your picks, especially the back pack but, if you like bum bags, it might be easier to stick with a new one of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136602 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 02:17:58 +0000 Suz 2136602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Anna</b>, I totally relate to your choices (in fact, i just collected a few) and am amazed at Carla's sharp memory for that cool coat!&nbsp;</p> <p>I am also only using backpacks right now and I think Nordstrom missed a real opportunity by failing to put an RM backpack in the sale. It's the only bag I reach for now, so... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136578 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 22:04:59 +0000 Anonymous 2136578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have zero interest in buying more new stuff too. Kind of happy about it and feel released from the prison that fashion puts me in. I’m more interested in my style and honing that than what’s new at Nordstrom. If anything new comes my way it will be a backpack - I use mine every day now and am looking for something a little roomier and better laid-out than the Moleskine one I’m using . Also interested in a phone / card carrier combo thing or just a small card carrier . I couldn’t care less about purses now. Funny how a pandemic and subsequent lifestyle change can really hone in on what’s necessary and realistic . And I love those tie dyed sweats . One of the lines I sell has the cutest tie dyed lounge wear for fall / holiday and I plan to take full advantage of my rep discount . Also love Dr Dennis’s pads - they are pretty great . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136569 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 20:11:31 +0000 Anonymous 2136569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like everything you chose and love that you will be applying your style sense and sharing it via your most everyday items.&nbsp;</p> <p>"More exfoliation" isn't always great for skin, consider trying a BHA 2% lotion, it's a very mild leave-on solution. I have mild rosacea and am very happy with the Paula's Choice version I bought. Also, maybe leave off moisturizer when you're going to be fully masked for hours? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136555 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 18:30:16 +0000 Angie 2136555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweet <b>Anna</b>, good job staying FOCUSSED and keeping things real for your lifestyle. Proud of you!&nbsp;</p> <p>The backpack is lovely with your pretty green eyes, and the bag and pjs are really practical. And if anyone is going to look hip and chic in goggles - it's you :)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136518 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 13:42:29 +0000 Preppy Pear 2136518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great picks! I always love your taste, Anna. I love the Herschel backpack enough to consider if I should start using a backpack again...hmm. I missed those pjs and pj pants earlier and they are absolutely adorable.</p> <p>I am still feeling a little meh about the sale but your picks regenerated a little more of my usual enthusiasm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136517 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 13:12:58 +0000 Nadya 2136517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Speaking of shoes, I’ve got my eye on these, but I suspect these are a style you might have worn years ago, so not fresh to you!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136513 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 12:27:29 +0000 cindysmith 2136513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm just here to commiserate. Missing work recently, so soon after a move, has left my finances in a place of "that's pretty but not THAT pretty". Good luck finding the right pieces for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136509 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 11:22:08 +0000 Jules 2136509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sale price on that backpack is ok but the original price seems high (relative to Herschel’s own prices in general - my Internet really slow right now so I’m having trouble loading their website to see if they have that one, it might be Nordstrom specific). I don’t love it for you anyway, I think you can do better. Don’t believe the hype! Herschel has so many styles, something else will come along and it most likely won’t be $120 USD. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136497 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 04:05:37 +0000 rachylou 2136497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Phone bags keep catching my eye, but then I think about how giganto my phone is - and question whether I want that weight hanging from my neck. I gave myself lots of problems carrying shoulder bags. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136492 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 03:09:08 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2136492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I can relate to the lack of excitement about NAS. I bought a couple of new bags on sale this summer from Allsaints and Madewell, and I'm glad I did. They will work for fall, and I don't see anything in NAS that is calling my name. (I put them in Finds below; although the Allsaints bag Find is from Nordstrom, I bought it directly from Allsaints.) <br /></div><div>Gosh, those PJs are cute, though! I hope you are able to heal without surgery.&nbsp; <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136484 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 01:31:49 +0000 bj1111 2136484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you about nothing to shop for. Although +1 on that backpack</p> <p>Can vouch for the Dennis gross alpha beta pads. Haven’t used the rest of the kit. </p> <p>My cart has pjs, pjs, pjs. I have been wearing to matching sets to the farmers market with which is my only “dress up” occasion these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136442 Sat, 01 Aug 2020 18:44:54 +0000 Jenn 2136442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm low-key looking for an urban backpack as well. I like the look of that Herschel one a lot, but think it might be too big for my purposes. It's really hard to get excited about fashion right now, honestly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136440 Sat, 01 Aug 2020 18:36:40 +0000 Janet 2136440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you. I may have the unprecedented occasion of buying nothing at NAS. I find your bag picks the most intriguing -- especially the Hershel if it's not cumbersome to open and close. I almost bought a R&amp;B small sling bag back in the early spring (pre-Covid) but it seemed just a little too fussy (I remember a weird zipper issue) and a little too small, so I passed. Turns out the only bag I use these days is my Minkoff backpack.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136437 Sat, 01 Aug 2020 17:55:20 +0000 Carla 2136437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went back to try and find it in your posts to see how closely it coordinates, but couldn’t tell from the thread titles where the photo or link was lodged. &nbsp;:-( &nbsp;It was one fabulous looking jacket!</p> <p>@kellygirl, annagybe - I dug out an old black goretex fanny pack last month, and have been using it a lot for walks during these dog days. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136435 Sat, 01 Aug 2020 17:53:05 +0000 kellygirl 2136435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, can I ever relate. Who knew I'd be dealing with maskne at 53. You're not alone, I think many of us are re-thinking our fashion and make up priorities. (I've never worn this little makeup in my life--and am surprisingly okay with it.) Not much at NAS that I have a need for. I think I have some Zella socks and underwear on my wish list--nothing else is ticking my boxes right now. I like your work out gear selections--that sounds supremely useful with your PT. Sorry to hear about your back--I've got something going on as well. MRI in my near future. More love for the backpack! I have a baggalini that's similar idea to your phone case but the way it swings while I walk is kind of annoying--I think I'd rather have a fanny pack but my current one is old (for running) and doesn't hold my bigger phone... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136434 Sat, 01 Aug 2020 17:47:06 +0000 annagybe 2136434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dang, Carla, good memory. I did get that rain coat. And yeah you're right. hmmm.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136433 Sat, 01 Aug 2020 17:43:39 +0000 Carla 2136433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i>Really, really,&nbsp;</i>like the Hershel backpack. &nbsp;It reminds me of that super fab colour block raincoat you were considering a year or two ago. &nbsp;Did you get it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-to-be-real#post-2136432 Sat, 01 Aug 2020 17:40:15 +0000 annagybe 2136432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been looking through the preview every so often. And also thinking about my current situation. Funds are a bit limited, last month included a new water heater and other plumbing stuff. Then two weeks ago, an trip to emergency vet for Tuey, she doing somewhat better.<br />We are now required to wear protective eyewear at work, so makeup is completely pointless, because I'll sweat it off in when I'm in plastic gowns. Stopped wearing any kind of jewelry, because if I do go into a COVID room, we have to take all that off, including our badges.<br />I am getting maskne (acne from facial masks). We got an email suggesting exfoliation and extra moisturizers.&nbsp;<br />But also like Kari mentioned, larger sizes are slim pickings.<br />I need more workout gear for PT (injured my back, again, Yay. Different nerve root). Lounge wear, Im not sure about. Phone bag would be very useful, but I'm not sure if I'm enthralled with this particular one. Might look for another bum bag in a different style/color.<br />Also I'd like a more urban backpack, but this one, I don't think is quite right.<br />Shoes, normally my kryptonite, very meh. I think I need another pair of workout sneakers, but I'll probably go to an athletic store or REI </p>