Get NASty

Sorry for another bad photo - a little blurry and with plenty of harsh shadows. :T I am still trying to dodge remodel trucks and workers while renovations happen in our complex. 

This is a very casual outfit worn on a day off. Went to return the Brooks Brothers Trench in size 2 (it is now at the Century City location, FYI), and then stopped by work to research shoes and accessories for The Big Day tomorrow!

You all are well aware that NAS starts tomorrow, but it is also the first time I get to act as a Personal Stylist! My position is still the same (a regular SA), but I am also on what they call a Go-To Team of associates who get to handle stylist appointments as well. I am very nervous but glad I have my Dress for Success experience to look back on. 

I personally think this year's sale looks better than last year's, and if I had last year's salary, I'd be buying a lot more. For now, I will live through my customers and spend tonight planning the finishing touches for my fitting room setups. I felt like few people wanted to be tied down by appointments, but those who would commit really wanted to come on the first day. I am coming in early and am booked through closing - whew! I hope some sizes are left by the time my Stylist appointment comes in... 

Cue "Chariots of Fire." ;)

Foreign Exchange tee - Foreign Exchange (this tee has lasted forever!)
Aldo belt - flea market
True Religion Cameron jeans - Ebay
B. Makowsky shimmer satchel - Ebay
Lucky Brand Moran sandals - Amazon
Spy Sunglasses - Ebay

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30 Comments

  • Sveta replied 10 years ago

    Good luck tomorrow, Rae! You will do great!
    Very nice and relaxed casual outfit - simple but with trendy touches.

  • Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago

    Great casual outfit Rae - best of luck tomorrow with your first NAS on "the other side"!

  • Angie replied 10 years ago

    Loving this simple great look on you, Rae. The white TR's look bigger all of a sudden!! I like it :). I'm imagining your new striped bag with the outfit.....

    Good luck with your first NAS! I am at the NAS from 8 to 8 tomorrow - and so it goes on till Tuesday. Lots of tea and cake for me this week. I will post on the forum along the way.

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    Rae, you look fantastic - love the sandals!  And good luck tomorrow. I wish I were one of your customers. If I lived near you, I would be booking with you for sure!

  • replied 10 years ago

    Me too -- I will be avidly watching from the sidelines :)

  • Aida replied 10 years ago

    Yeah! Among the many things I've missed on YLF are your sweet casual outfits Rae. You've got that part of your style NAILED DOWN. Your approach to warm weather dressing always inspires me, especially as we've had a string of warm weather up here (like two weeks now, whaaaaat??). I'm looking more forward to the big sale after reading some of the thoughts posted here today, I wasn't terribly excited by the catalog. Only marked a couple things. Hope you have a fabulous time being a stylist for NAS, I know your customers will be happy. If I was anywhere near you I'd be shopping with you, for sure :D

  • nancylee replied 10 years ago

    Good luck tomorrow, Rae! (And you too, Angie!).  Your NAS clients will be lucky to have such a stylish SA helping them.  Wish I were one of them!

  • deb replied 10 years ago

    You will have a great day. Albeit, tiring, but great.

  • Jaime replied 10 years ago

    Oh it is the big day! You look great and lots of luck and hope you have time for some reports!

  • replied 10 years ago

    Anybody who gets you as a Personal Stylist is soooooo lucky! I hope you have lots of great stuff left to show them and in general have a wonderful, hectic day tomorrow. Your outfit today is perfect for a day off to charge the batteries (and deal with a return). I love the sandals! Super cool with the baggy jeans. Good luck!

  • Beth Ann replied 10 years ago

    Go, Rae!  You will be a big success tomorrow, and your clients will be so glad to have you on their team!

  • Eliza replied 10 years ago

    Love this look, especially those sandals with it.

    The only disappointing thing is that I don't have an appointment with you tomorrow.

    Best with your day!

  • Caro in Oz replied 10 years ago

    Hope you have a fabulous day. Love the outfit, want the sandals :)

  • velvetychocolate replied 10 years ago

    Just wanted to wish you good luck tomorrow! You look fab, Rae :)

    Just a small tip - totally unrelated, but might prove useful. These days my husband is in the midst of an insane thing at work, and one thing that has come up? Lack of water! He's all over the place lately and literally has no time to get himself any water. Ridiculous, but true.

    Do me a favour? Drink a 500ml bottle or glass of water before you leave for work tomorrow, and make sure you get breakfast too. If it's that busy at work, you don't know when or if you're going to get a lunch break - so drink some water (along with your coffee or tea), and eat something, even if you're not hungry - because who knows when you'll get a chance to take a break? Even if it's 6 am and you're not hungry - make yourself eat something.

    Best wishes for a fab day at the sale - I bet you'll knock it right out of the park!

  • abc replied 10 years ago

    Good luck tomorrow, Rae, you will have a fun time despite (I'm sure) the stress.  If I were anywhere near LA I would be requesting an appointment with you but alas, I am far away.

    PS I am liking your hair as it's growing out, the swoopy front is very pretty.

    ETA: I always love your post titles, including this one!  Cheeky and I love it.

  • Joy replied 10 years ago

    You look wonderful! Take care of yourself and best of luck with NAS. Remember that some people will never be pleased.

  • Mary Beth (formerly LBD) replied 10 years ago

    Congrats, break a leg, merde, and have fun!!!  :)

  • MNsara replied 10 years ago

    It sounds very exciting!  Anyone that gets you for their shopper will be very lucky indeed!!  If I lived near you, I'd have one of those appointments with you too!

    I hope you have fun, and get a chance to report on what's hot, what's not, what's surprising, etc. 

    And DO remember 'water' :-)

  • Debbie replied 10 years ago

    You look great. I hope you have a great day tomorrow.

  • catgirl replied 10 years ago

    I love this!  In fact, I'm wearing something similar tonight!

  • Adelfa replied 10 years ago

    I know your shoppers will appreciate your calming presence in the eye of the storm!  As well as your great suggestions!

  • ElleH replied 10 years ago

    Rae you look great & I just realized upon reading this that I should have booked with you tomorrow. I was at my local Topanga store today returning shoes & ended up making an appointment there. They let me look today & pulled a few things so I should keep it with them. I didn't pull much & might not get anything because I don't know if I need anything & will not know until it gets cold & I have nothing to wear or have plenty to wear.

  • replied 10 years ago

    You look amazing as always Rae, Great to see those fab sandals again and loving the black of you shiny hair and the black tee agaisnt the white jeans. I know you will 'shine' in your NAS role too.

  • Kristin L replied 10 years ago

    You look great Rae! I love how relaxed your outfit looks.

    And good luck tomorrow! I'm sure you'll make everyone look stunning.

  • Thistle replied 10 years ago

    Good luck, Rae!  You look terrific, and you will rock at NAS!

  • replied 10 years ago

    I hope you are kickin' some NAS butt! Best of luck and I hope you make mucho commission.

  • ElleH replied 10 years ago

    Rae I loyally tried on & bought some of the items pulled yesterday by a SA at Topanga. If I get time or $ to shop NAS some more I will come to you. If you want that please PM your schedule. Thanks :)

  • Inge replied 10 years ago

    A little late to the party, but I am 100% convinced that all your clients were super impressed with you, Rae!! And I hope you were able to enjoy the experience despite being nervous at first. We want to hear everything:-)

  • Vicki replied 10 years ago

    You're in the thick of it at the moment, and, like Inge, I'm late in posting, but I wanted to say congrats, because you are exactly where you are meant to be and so perfect for this role as it grows and develops, Rae.

    I'm so proud of you!  Just breathe and keep that great attitude of yours.  Your clients will love you, as we do.   Have fun at NAS as part of the Go-To Team!  I'll look for your upcoming post(s) today.

  • Lisa replied 10 years ago

    Have a great time at NAS.  Fun sandals here.

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