Friday, February 6, 2015

My Nordstrom Rack Picks

My Nordstrom Rack Picks

Happy Friday! I STILL can't believe that it's February. Can you?! My wardrobe is feeling distinctly wintery still...


Typically, when I run errands I also stop by stores to window shop for ideas for this blog and for my clients. I like to stay on top of what's out there, what's on sale, what's gone by. Sometimes, though, I end up shopping for myself. Recently, I went to Nordstrom Rack and did just that. Here are the things that I loved for myself-and I even got a few of them! 


The Rack has a lot of interesting scarves, and I loved the rust colored infinity scarf above. As you can see, I showed up in all black with a pop of color (below). I love neutrals with brights here and there.


One of the things I've noticed about Nordstrom Rack, Off Fifth, and other discount versions of higher-end stores is that they're the place to get cashmere. Unlike Macy's or lower end stores, what you'll find will be 100% cashmere but without the astronomical price of the full price store. I loved this cashmere wrap.


I also liked this angora wool blend sweater for how swingy it was near the waist. I like to wear sweaters like this in the spring with tighter, cropped pants as the winter wanes. I particularly liked the color blocking in neutral on this one.



And above, I swapped the maxi skirt I came in for a pair of edgier, moto-inspired jeans. Those are the first thing I did actually purchase here.

Then this happened...


I think I was just looking at the cute pleating on these pants and didn't realize just how wide-legged they were?! So yeah, I didn't get those...

I also didn't get the NYDJ, waxed green jeans below, although I really liked them. Let me rephrase that, I really liked how they made my butt look! The fabric was thick and oddly supportive, but very flattering as a result. However, I just didn't see myself wearing the dark green into spring.


Lest you think all I ever wear is neutrals (sort of right), I also tried on a bunch of patterns, primarily with a dark background. The two kimonos were gorgeous, but I've already maxed out on light-weight kimonos so I skipped them. 



I did get this shirt, though, which I would wear with a skinnier bottom or tucked in to work. I wanted to show you the length here, which was a big selling point for me. I like a shirt that's versatile enough to wear to work and with skinny jeans. And I still love a dark floral for winter and spring.


Now this one is really a stretch for me! But I love it. I really do. I'm picturing wearing it with neutrals, jeans, or a navy blue and white striped midi skirt that I have to just play up the craziness of all that pattern!



6 comments:

  1. Then this happened. Ha ha ha.

    Love the moto jeans and especially the waxed jeans!

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    1. Hahah yes! Those were some bad pants on me!! I loved the pants, too!

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  2. Haha! I misread your post and thought you were talking about tucking the long red and white cardigan thing into trousers. I couldn't figure out how the heck you were going to tuck all that in, until I scrolled down and saw the floral shirt 😄 I won't send you the photo of my trying on culottes but it at least equals your wide leg trousers. I was going for culottes with heels to be trendy and urban. And instead I looked like a short, fat clown. No really, I know I look good in some stuff but those culottes were ridiculous! I did however succumb to a pale grey faux fur coat. As Agnes from Despicable Me would say, "it's so fluffy!!!!" And I was wearing leather look leggings when I tried it on so I feel like Kate Moss in it. I like the moto jeans x

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    1. Oooo! Send me a picture of the fur jacket! That sounds fun!!

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  3. Haha, laughing at the wide legged pants. Love the last shirt! Fun, fun.
    Don't be jealous but we've actually had some days in the 70's. Ah bliss!
    Hugs
    Cecilia

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    1. No way!! I am absolutely jealous! Teleport me to Texas!!

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