Maureen welcomed us to Nordstroms.  She reported that the clothes and the colors that are big this Spring are better than ever, and there is a great variety of styles, lengths and looks. 

The first thing to be aware of is getting the right bra.  Nordstroms is having a “Fit for the Cure” event right now, where any Wacoal bra purchased will have $2 donated to breast cancer research. 
Most of us wear a bra that’s too big around, and too small a cup.

Maureen reminded us that we can be as creative with home accessories as we are with fashion accessories. Examples: use a martini glass to serve a cold soup; use big pins instead of napkin rings.

New designs for Spring 2007:  Empire shapes, A lines, Gothics, ‘20’s Edwardian look and Gatsby inspirations, ‘60’s London looks, romantics, the goddess looks with draping.
Accessories: Leggings and opaque tights; interesting T-shirts over anything from tops to skirts to jeans; jewelry and scarves worn in interesting ways.

Fashion Tips:
Wide leg shorts are more flattering; newest length for shorts is between bermudas and capris.
Khaki is a safer color than white, great for pants
Wear white pants with an ecru top for daytime, a sequin top for evening; add a spash of color with turquoise or coral jewelry
Button a long top just to the waist; turn the collar up
St. John clothes have a younger look; their pants fit great. Angelina Jolie is their spokesperson!
Knot scarves off-center; don’t do too much – scarves can be fussy and distracting
Wear wide belts, but put the buckle in back
Metallics always good -- shimmery dresses, accessories, scarves; gold and silver together in jewelry
Linen – guaranteed to wrinkle!
Origami- print fabric top is a great way to camouflage bulges
Wear a short jacket over a longer top
New at Nordstroms: several lower-priced casual sportswear lines, good for experimenting with color
A Diane Von Furstenberg swimsuit cover-up can be a dress; add a belt to vary the look. Her wrap dress is back, and is “well-engineered.”
Lots of neat raincoat designs: One is metallic, another in blue that reverses to white, a style by Michael Kors is in waterproof patent – colors are slicker yellow, red, or black