1. S-ZONE Leather Backpack

This is an impressive leather backpack. Streamlined, neat, tidy, versatile and practical. Looks great draped over the body. I ordered one as a gift, and I suspect the recipient will be thrilled. You can fit a twelve inch laptop in the large compartment. Notably, access to the large compartment is from the back, thereby keeping its contents safe and hidden. It’s well made, and can be worn in three ways. Click the link to watch the video. Lots of fab colours, most of which have silver and dark grey hardware. A few of the brown options have gold hardware.

2. Style & Co Classic Denim Jacket

This jacket comes in petites and is super soft and luscious. Stretchy, comfy, substantial yet not too heavy, and with a nice current boxy fit. Some clients sized up for an oversized look. Fantastic quality and versatile. Clients were catching it on sale for $42. The buttons are easy to change if you don’t fancy those. Personally, I liked the narrow blue and white striped version best.

3. Gap Barrel Utility Ankle Pants

These barrel pants come in petite, regular and tall across five neutrals, and run from sizes US00 to US20. They are 100% cotton with a good length rise, good fit, and gentle barrel silhouette. Their utility detailing makes them extra casual.

4. Talbots Journey Ripstop Eyelet Cargo Pants

Athleisure bottoms made of synthetic tech fabric consisting of blended nylon and spandex can differ enormously in quality. These classic joggers from Talbots are one of the best versions I’ve seen so far. They look pristine, crisp, high quality, are a great fit and very well made. The cargo pockets are flat and not intrusive. Comes in navy and black, and in petites.

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You might remember this on-trend length from the late 1990s and early 2000s. Pencil skirts, denim skirts, bias-cut skirts, A-line skirts, sheath dresses, cargo skirts, shift dresses, shirt dresses, and fit-and-flare styles often finished around the knee. Years later, fashion moved on and midis became the dominant skirt and dress length. Minis and maxis enjoyed renewed popularity too. Now, for completeness’ sake, fashion has brought back knee lengths.

One reason for the resurgence is that knee length silhouettes can offer a happy medium. They provide more coverage than a mini, yet feel less dramatic and are sometimes easier to wear than a midi or midaxi. For some people, knee length feels more practical and breezy for walking, commuting, cycling, sitting, and everyday life. Others simply enjoy showing a little more leg.

Knee length pencil skirts are particularly noteworthy, making a relatively strong return after years in the background. Column skirts, A-line skirts, pleated skirts, denim skirts, bubble hems, and utility-inspired styles are also joining the movement. Dresses range from tailored sheaths, boxy shifts, tiered dresses, and roomy shirt dresses to breezy Summer styles, bubble hems, and fit-and-flare silhouettes.

Like all hem lengths, knee length can align with your figure-flattering priorities, feel challenging, or be completely neutral depending on your proportions, preferences, and styling goals. Some people love the way it showcases their legs and creates balanced proportions. Others find that a midi or midaxi length works better for their body type, lifestyle, climate, or aesthetic. There is no universally “best” length.

Footwear can have a noticeable impact on how knee length styles look. Flats, sneakers, loafers, sandals, Mary Janes, pumps, boots, mules, and wedges all create different effects. The same skirt can look retro, modern, edgy, professional, playful, casual, sporty, or dressy depending on the footwear and styling.

As with many returning trends, the current interpretation feels a little different from the last time around. Today’s knee length silhouettes are frequently paired with oversized tops, relaxed tailoring, cropped boxy tees, BIG shirts, fitted tank tops, chunky footwear, gauzy knitwear, and contemporary accessories. The result feels fresh rather than nostalgic.

I find it refreshing to see another hem length gaining momentum because variety is the spice of life. One of the best aspects of modern fashion is its variety and its encouragement of multiple style narratives. Minis, midis, midaxis, maxis, and now knee lengths can happily coexist. The so-called “newest” length does not cancel out the others. The more options available, the easier it is to find silhouettes that suit your style, comfort level, and lifestyle.

Although I have one knee length dress, I personally prefer my skirts and dresses longer. Midis and midaxis are my sweet spot. Aesthetically, extra length looks more elegant on my body. Practically, I like the coverage for sun protection in the warmer months, and I enjoy the drama of a long and voluminous skirt that swooshes when I stride.

Over to you. Are you pleased to see knee length skirts and dresses making a comeback, or are you sticking with your preferred hem lengths?

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Some Anniversary Sales are better than others, and in my opinion this year’s sale wasn’t one of the strongest. The first challenge was the colour palettes. There was an abundance of black, dark brown, light brown, dark green, grey, olive, and muted earth tones, along with some berry shades, bits of navy, and a sprinkling of pastels. If those are your colours, you were well served. If they aren’t, you had to search much harder or look elsewhere. Brighter colours were almost non existent, jewel tones and rich reds were scarce, cream and Winter white were limited, and there were fewer blue and green variations than I had hoped to see. Nordstrom took a gamble by concentrating so heavily on a limited palette. In my experience, if you don’t love the colour, you’re unlikely to buy the item no matter how fabulous it is.

The second challenge was price. Even at Anniversary Sale prices, quite a few items felt expensive, and some were shockingly so. The third challenge was familiarity. There were many beautiful pieces, but a fair number looked similar to items we’ve been seeing for several seasons already. When something doesn’t feel fresh or distinctive, it’s naturally harder to justify adding it to your existing wardrobe.

Despite these challenges, my clients, friends, family members, and I found plenty of treasures and had a successful sale. In fact, the more limited selection made us shop more thoughtfully. We were extra discerning about fit, colour, versatility, and wardrobe gaps, which led to purchases that felt especially satisfying. That’s not a bad outcome.

Many Anniversary Sale items are available only online and never make it into the stores. As my clients, forum members, and I receive our online orders, I’ll continue updating the Top Picks collections.

Interestingly, many of my clients found the online shopping experience overwhelming and less compelling than usual. The product photography and styling didn’t showcase many items as effectively as in past years, making it easy to overlook some real gems. Shopping in store was a very different experience. Seeing the merchandise in person, feeling the fabrics, and trying on the items led many of us to discover pieces we would have scrolled right past online.

To get the ball rolling, here are items that emerged as early winners among my clientele. Remember to browse all the available colours and sizes. We also have an active NAS section on the YLF forum, where members share what they’ve bought, how items fit, and how they’re styling their purchases. I haven’t included picks from the underwear, sleepwear, menswear, childrenswear, activewear, accessories, homeware, or beauty departments, but they’re well worth browsing too.

Feel free to ask questions about any of the items in the comments section, or start a thread on the forum. I’ll do my best to help.

1. Jackets and Coats

Jackets and coats were the strength of this year’s NAS. Outerwear from AllSaints, Avec Les Filles, Bernardo, Theory, Rag ’n Bone, and Ralph Lauren were client favourites. I’ve carefully selected top pick items that are DIFFERENT to what we’ve been seeing for years across the NAS and at retail, and that looked like great quality. Click the links to see the back detailing of garments that sometimes have ruching, drawcords, and another types of “party at the back”. There are many oversized bomber and aviator leather and pleather jackets that fit extremely well, and weren’t overwhelming.

2. Jeans, Pants, and Skirts

Generally, the more reasonably priced trousers, jeans and skirts were the winners. Some of the styles come in petites so click through the links. Wit & Wisdom pants and jeans have elastic on the INSIDE of waistbands making them extra comfy on the midsection. Their Skyrise Cuffed Wide Leg Jeans have STRIPED cuffs that are easy to hem. Pistola’s Nicole Stretch Cotton Wide Leg Pants were a hit on every client who tried them on, and I have them too. If you like wearing fitted bootcuts with narrower hems, KUT’s Natalie bootcut fits really well.

3. Knitwear and Tops

It was wonderful to see an increase in natural fibres across the assortment of tops at this year’s sale. As you waded through the plethora of black and brown, there were tops in other colours. Shoutout to Nordsrom’s house brand, simply called “Nordstrom”, that offered the best tees at the sale.

4. Footwear

The footwear at the sale was disappointing.There was SO MUCH black and brown, and not much else. . Heels on boots were also on the higher side, and the sneaker collection was small and repetitive. That said, there were options that worked well for clients nonetheless.

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The variety is enormous. Necklaces come in countless lengths, materials, colours, styles, and price points. Some are short and sit close to the neck. Others are long and dramatic. Some are chunky and bold, while others are refined and delicate. There are pendant necklaces, chains, lockets, pearls, beads, charms, medallions, cords, ribbons, fabric necklaces, statement collars, chokers, lariat styles, bib necklaces, layered styles, and everything in between. Materials range from precious metals, gemstones, and pearls to resin, wood, glass, acrylic, leather, fabric, shells, plastic, lucite, ceramics, and mixed media designs.

Necklaces can create very different vibes. A strand of pearls can look elegant, classic, and dressy. A chunky chain can feel modern and sculptural. Colourful beads add casual playfulness. Shell necklaces feel summery and beachy. Wooden necklaces amp up bohemian chic. Necklaces on cords have a relaxed and graphic appeal. Initial necklaces hint at your name. A sentimental pendant can feel personal, meaningful, and even whimsical. Some necklaces are dressy and formal. Others are casual and relaxed. You can wear it all, remix it all, create interesting juxtapositions, and find your necklace sweet spot.

Many people wear the same few necklaces daily. Others enjoy having a large assortment and changing them to suit each outfit. Some necklaces are deeply connected to memories, milestones, loved ones, personal beliefs, or things that simply make you happy. Others are fun style tools that help create a particular look. For some people, necklaces become a signature element of their style.

Necklaces can also be worn in different ways. They can rest directly on bare skin, sit over tops and dresses, or fall somewhere in between when worn with open necklines. They can be layered in varying lengths for added interest and dimension. A necklace can also be an effective way to fill the visual gap of a neckline that feels slightly too open, wide, or bare.

Of course, necklaces are not for everyone. Some people adore them and feel unfinished without one. Others rarely wear necklaces because they prefer scarves, earrings, eyewear, brooches, or other accessories. Some find necklaces physically uncomfortable, distracting, noisy, or irritating against the skin. Certain necklines, hairstyles, eyewear styles, or other accessories can also influence whether a necklace feels right in an outfit.

There can be other drawbacks too. A necklace can sometimes compete with other accessories, feel visually busy, or overwhelm a neckline. Layered styles can tangle. Heavy necklaces can become uncomfortable. Some people simply prefer a cleaner, more minimal look without anything around the neck.

Personally, I LOVE wearing my very small and meaningful capsule of necklaces, which is one reason I don’t wear decorative scarves. My chunky short white pearl necklaces are real and part of my style soul. I have two at slightly different lengths. I wear one daily, along with a gold initial necklace. Sometimes I wear a dainty pearl pendant necklace instead. For formal attire, I wear a pile of pearls that remixes real pearls with costume pearls. I don’t feel my necklaces at all because they’re that comfortable. In fact, I almost feel naked when I’m not wearing one of my pearl necklaces. I wear them with EVERYTHING, from super casual fashion sweatshirts, rugby tops, and polo shirts to dressier outfits. They are an integral part of my style.

As with all style choices, there is no right or wrong approach. Some people thrive with a collection of necklaces and wear them daily. Others rarely wear one and look fabulous without them. The key is finding the necklace-wearing balance that works for your style preferences, lifestyle, comfort level, and outfit goals.

Over to you. Have you found your necklace-wearing balance?

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Blues with whites is one of my favourite and most frequently worn colour combinations, especially in Spring and Summer. I wear bright white, off-white and cream with navy, sky blue (my colour of the year) French blue, turquoise, aqua, light blue, and all shades of blue denim. I LOVE the visual effect of blues and whites, and never tire of blue and white stripes in any wardrobe item.

Onto some outfit inspiration.

1. White Bottoms and Blue Top

A pair of slouchy cream trousers is combined with a cropped greyed blue shirt with statement gold buttons on the breast pockets. The sleeves are scrunched to create structure by showcasing forearm skin. The rather relaxed look is completed with a dressy support act of closed black shoes, small bag, and layered statement gold necklaces that match the gold hardware on the bag and the buttons on the shirt. The black matches the model’s hair.

More examples of white bottoms worn with blue tops. In some cases the bottoms are shorts and skirts, and the tops are jackets.

2. Blue Bottoms and White Top

A light blue cropped pants suit is combined with a tucked and fitted white tank top. The outfit is completed with brown accents. Brown snakeskin ankle strap flats are the dressy shoes of choice, and a brown satchel matches brown eyewear and a brown scarf tied onto the handle of the bag. I suspect that the striped sweater folded on top of the bag is for draping over the wearer’s shoulders like a scarf when it gets a bit nippy.

Here are more examples of outfits with blue bottoms and white tops. Blue denim as the bottom is an easy way to wear the combination.

3. Blue and White Stripes

Blue and white stripes come in all sorts. The type of blue and white can vary, and so can the width and intensity of the stripe. Think blue and white striped tees, knitwear, shirts, blouses, skirts, pants, jeans, dresses, shorts, jackets, and bags. Wear them with white or blue bottoms, and complete with neutral or metallic accents, or throw in some colour.

4. Blue and White Patterns

Blue and white patterns that are not stripes can look fresh and feel calming. They also look very summery. Patterns are easiest to wear in tops, dresses and skirts. Here, a gorgeous midaxi dress in a blue and white pattern is the star of the show. Flat white slides match the white in the pattern, adding a relaxed touch. A wicker bag adds a summery touch. Add jewellery, watch and eyewear as desired.

More examples of blue and white patterned casual and dressy dresses and skirts:

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Yet there is much to gain, too.

There is freedom, perspective, and wisdom that comes with age. Officially in my late fifties, I know myself better than I did decades ago, and I am much more self-aware. I am comfortable in my own skin, worry less about what others think, and continue to strengthen my “shut-up” muscle. I have a stronger sense of what matters and what doesn’t. I am quicker to let go of the trivial and cherish the meaningful. I am more nostalgic and sentimental than ever. I care more about being kind and supportive. I care less about what I don’t have and more about appreciating what I do have. I’ve learned that perfection can be overrated, stressful, and unnecessary.

Looking back, of course there are things I would do differently. There are decisions I wish I had made sooner, opportunities I wish I had taken, and situations I wish I had handled differently. But there is little point in dwelling on the past. For better or worse, it has shaped who I am today, and that’s where I choose to focus. Some things in life don’t work out at all. Others work out better than expected. Some chapters close before you’re ready for them to end. Others open when you least expect them to. Through it all, resilience, confidence and wisdom grow. And priorities become clearer.

I’ve learned that happiness is often found in ordinary moments. A walk through the city, or farther afield, with hubs and doggies. A good conversation. A delighted client. A delicious home-cooked meal. A satisfying workout. A favourite outfit. A sunny Seattle day. Stunning water views. Beautifully moody skies. The comfort of home. The comfort of a pile of Yorkies. A belly laugh. Messages from dear friends. And above all, a relaxing evening with my small but mighty little family.

I am grateful for good health. Grateful for hubs Greg, who continues to be my favourite person and greatest inspiration. Grateful for our precious Yorkies, Sam and Jo, who fill our lives with joy, companionship, entertainment, and unconditional love. Grateful for dear friends across the globe who are far away, and always close to my heart. Grateful for the few family members I have left despite the distance between us. Grateful for meaningful work that continues to engage and fulfill me. Grateful for the YLF community, who has enriched my life in ways I could never have imagined twenty years ago.

More and more, I think the key to life at its best is balance. Balance between planning and spontaneity. Between discipline and indulgence. Between caring deeply and not taking life too seriously. Between embracing trends and staying true to my signature style. Growing older has made me more curious. There is still so much to discover, and that feels exciting. The fire in my belly is alive and well.

Style remains one of my favourite forms of self-expression because it reminds me that growth never stops. We can continue to experiment, learn, adapt, and surprise ourselves at every age. We can be playful, youthful, and have fun along the way.

Cheers to embracing life, change, and looking at ourselves with kind eyes. Cheers to remaining curious and continuing to learn. To finding joy, laughter, and appreciation every day. To making mistakes and learning from them. To affection, friendship, creativity, optimism, new adventures, style that is authentically YOU, a good sense of humour, an active lifestyle, and gratitude.

And here’s to growing older with enthusiasm, mischief, an open mind, a wicked glint in your eye, and a generous heart.

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There are studs, hoops, drops, chandeliers, huggies, climbers, cuffs, threaders, dangles, geometric styles, pearl earrings, novelty designs, and everything in between. Some styles have become iconic. Simple diamond, metal, and pearl studs, along with classic hoops, have remained wardrobe staples for decades because of their versatility, ease, and timeless appeal. Earrings can also be matching or intentionally mismatched. Some people wear identical pairs every day. Others enjoy combining different shapes, lengths, colours, or themes. Both approaches are fabulous.

You don’t need pierced ears to wear earrings. Many people happily wear clip-ons. Others have a single piercing in each ear, while some have multiple piercings and enjoy creating curated ear looks with several earrings worn at once. Cartilage piercings, helix piercings, tragus piercings, ear cuffs, and other variations have expanded the possibilities even further. Team Maximal Ear Candy is well represented.

Your hairstyle can influence the earrings you wear. Short hair and hair worn away from the face showcase earrings beautifully, while longer hair can partially conceal them unless the earrings are quite substantial. That doesn’t mean long-haired people shouldn’t wear earrings. Sometimes the occasional glimpse of a small earring peeking through the hair creates a lovely effect.

Eyewear can also play a role. If you wear statement specs, you might prefer quieter earrings. Or perhaps you enjoy combining bold frames with bold earrings for maximum impact. Necklace preferences matter too. Some people wear dramatic earrings and skip a necklace altogether. Others prefer a strong necklace and understated earrings. Some enjoy wearing both. As always, it comes down to balance and what is best suited to your style.

There are pros and cons to wearing earrings. On the plus side, they can instantly elevate an outfit, frame the face, draw attention upward, add sparkle and shine, echo colours elsewhere in an outfit, and create a finished look. They can be an easy way to add interest without adding layers or bulk. Earrings are also a relatively affordable way to experiment with trends, colours, and personal style.

On the downside, some people find earrings uncomfortable, heavy, distracting, or fussy. Sensitive ears can react to certain metals. Others simply don’t enjoy the feeling of wearing anything on their ears. Some find earrings interfere with headphones, hats, scarves, masks, or certain hairstyles. And of course, there are people who simply prefer their look without them.

Personally, I bat for Team No Earrings, and there are a few reasons for that. The last time I wore earrings was on our wedding day almost thirty years ago. Before that, my earring style was quite minimal. My ears were pierced in the late ’70s, and most of the time I wore small gold studs, pearl studs, dainty gold hoops, or gold horseshoes. In the ’80s, I experimented with colourful plastic earrings and added a second piercing to each ear.

Eventually, I lost interest in earrings because I’m much more into necklaces. Then I started wearing eyewear full-time twenty-five years ago, which solidified my no-earrings style. Between my bold, often high-contrast outfits, the pearl necklaces and initial necklaces I wear 99% of the time, and my statement eyewear, there is no room for earrings. I’ve found my balance.

Like every accessory, earrings are about finding the right balance for your style preferences, lifestyle, comfort level, and aesthetic. For some, earrings are an everyday essential or statement-making item. For others, they’re reserved for special occasions. Some wear the same signature pair every day. Others collect dozens of pairs and switch them up constantly.

There is no right or wrong approach. The goal is simply to find the earring style that feels authentic to you. Have you found your earring-wearing balance?

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1. Ralph Lauren Shirts

I highly recommend trying Ralph Lauren’s long sleeved button through shirts if you’re “a shirt person”. I am a shirt person, and they are by far my favourite cotton shirts. They’re pricey, although go on sale many times a year. The fabric and fits are superior, in my opinion. The quality and craftsmanship is gorgeous. The French seams on the inside are comfortable and perfectly sewn. They always make me feel more polished than a shirt from another brand (although I have and wear those too). Ralph Lauren shirt fits vary from tailored and fluid to oversized. Fabrics vary from cotton and linen to silk. Colours are mainly soft and neutral. I have six cotton shirts across stripes, solids, and various fits that are worn frequently. They launder well, and look pristine season after season. I find them very versatile. Dress them up or down, and wear them with all sorts of pants, jeans, skirts and shorts.

2. Naturalizer Banks Slingbacks

These slingbacks have been winners with several forum members and clients, although they only go up to a size US9. Some versions are softer than others and particularly comfortable in the gold, silver and suede options. They’re a good fit for a regular width or slightly broader foot with narrow heels.

3. Banana Republic Cotton Tops

Banana Republic’s revamped new look offers an assortment of cotton tops that might tickle your fancy. Some have a small percentage of elastane. Many are made of a crisp cotton poplin that feels lovely against the skin. Silhouettes are trendy, fashion forward, and some avant-garde. There are fab classics too. Prices can be steep, although they have good sales.

4. GrandPro Energy Weave Runner Shoe

Aesthetically, the Cole Haan athletic sneaker is low profile, and refined, and unlike chunky athletic or platform sneakers. They are comfortable, although not as cushioning and spongy as regular athletic shoes. They do not run wide, so pass if you like a roomy sneaker. They look extremely neat and tidy on the foot. I have them in the ecru “birch” colour and love them. I appreciate that they are leather without suede trim. They seem to hit the right note with casual jeans and dressy trousers because of their polished integrity. The non-suede option I got looks less casual than the other options. I’ve ordered duplicates on sale, they are that good.

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Onto some inspiration.

1. Chartreuse and Cinnamon

A roomy chartreuse tee is tucked into a pair of cinnamon slim straight cropped trousers. Black slides, which echo the model’s dark hair, are the shoes of choice. Feel free to add a black belt and a bag that works with the palette. Chocolate, whiskey, tan, cream, metallic, and white footwear and accessories can work equally well.

2. Navy and Cobalt

Navy works beautifully with all sorts of blues, and bright cobalt is no exception. Here, a pair of navy trousers is combined with a bright blue duo of tops. A cobalt blouse is layered under a cobalt sweater to create a twinset effect. A navy blazer that matches the bottoms tops the lot. Whiskey shoes and a belt complement the blues. Black, tan, cream, grey, metallic, and chocolate accents can work just as well.

3. Red and Chocolate

A cool-toned red skirt is combined with a milk chocolate tank top. Chocolate brown sandals and a matching bag complete the look. Choose any red that tickles your fancy. Warm tomato red and deep cherry are equally compelling when paired with shades of brown. To my eye, the combination feels a little softer and more current than red paired with black.

4. Pink, Tan and Whiskey

Last, think about ways to wear pink with earthy neutrals. Choose your pink and combine it with shades of tan, taupe, toffee, caramel, gingerbread, or whiskey. Here, a shocking pink cardigan is worn as a pullover with a pair of wide cropped whiskey trousers. A tan blazer adds a third colour and tops the lot. A cream belt provides a crisp and bright touch. Milk chocolate thong sandals are the shoes of choice. They look a little seasonally confused to my eye, so substitute a closed shoe if you feel the same way. Cream loafers or flats get my vote. Finish the look with jewellery, a bag, eyewear, and watch as desired.

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I go to sites like Poshmark and eBay to find exact duplicates of beloved wardrobe items that are no longer available in stores. Often I replace a much-loved item in the same colour because I wore the original into the ground. Other times I discover additional colours that I never bought the first time around. The bonus is that prices are dramatically reduced. Sometimes the item sells for as little as a quarter of its original retail price, which makes the purchase feel even sweeter. I’m getting something tried-and-true, and brand new, at a fraction of the cost.

I’ve had great luck replacing old workhorse shoes, handbags, and jackets with brand new versions of the exact same thing. For example, my peachy-toffee pleather moto jacket is a wardrobe essential and works with almost everything in my wardrobe. I bought it at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale five years ago, and it’s the best moto jacket of my life. Eventually the pleather wore out on the collar and sleeves, and I was annoyed about losing such an important wardrobe item. Last month I found a brand new duplicate on eBay at a greatly reduced price. I also found brand new duplicates of old gold and cream boots on Poshmark. And I bought a gingerbread version of a Kate Spade satchel that I already own in light blue and pink. It was $95 on Poshmark, while the originals retailed for $395. I love buying new old stock.

Granted, buying new old stock requires patience, persistence, a bit of luck, and low expectations. Availability is inconsistent, sizing is limited, and condition matters. There are no returns either, since most items are final sale. You have to trust that you really are getting a new item in excellent condition. I check seller ratings carefully, assess the authenticity of the photographs as best I can, and message sellers with questions whenever I need clarification. So far, so good.

For me, buying new old stock is less about collecting and more about thoughtful wardrobe maintenance. If an item earned a place in my wardrobe through years of successful wear, replacing it with the exact same thing can be smarter, easier, and less risky than endlessly searching for a “new and improved” version that doesn’t always measure up. Maybe you feel similarly, and enjoy buying new old stock of beloved tried-and-tested wardrobe items too?

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