Behind the Scenes

February 28, 2013

Fashion Daze

Guess what I did last weekend. I went on location with the BP. team to the photo shoot for their April lookbook. I also went to a prom 2013 photo shoot. Whoa—thank you, Nordstrom!

I met the coolest people ever and got to see them do everything they do best—from hair and makeup to nails, wardrobe, photography, art direction, production and so much more. They showed me not only how much fun fashion can be but also how much hard work it takes. Now I know for sure that all I want to do is fashion. (What a revelation, right?)

I can’t wait to see the finished product and buy the fabulous clothes when they’re available (that’s right, April in BP. is going to be fantastic). Best weekend ever? I think yes. Here’s how it all went down:

5:30am - Rise and shine, then choose an amazing outfit for an amazing day.

7:05am – Stop for a cinnamon roll. (You caught me, I’m a foodie.) Then head to the desert.
8:20am – Arrive on set. Blues music was playing in the motor home—very fitting for the location.

8:30am – Check out hair and makeup then nails, which were almost done when I got there.

8:45am – Cool prop car arrives.

11:35am – Location change.
1:25pm – Lunch.
2:30pm – Location change.
3:30pm – Arrive deep in the desert.
4:00pm – Make it to the BP. Nordstrom Facebook page

4:15pm – Ride around in the cool prop car.
5:30pm – Head back home.

My reaction to the whole experience was pretty comparable to the little green men in Toy Story when they see the Claw—total awe. I’m sure you’ll react the same way when you see this lookbook!

XOXO,
Aya

P.S. Check out #nordstrombp and #nordstromprom on Instagram to see pictures that everyone took at the shoots.

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January 29, 2013

Fashion Challenge: The Uniform Project

The Uniform Project was started in May of 2009, when one woman pledged to wear a little black dress for all 365 days of the year, as a project in sustainable fashion. I took on this challenge for a work/school week (nothing compared to a whole year!). It was definitely a lot harder than I originally thought it was going to be.

Here’s what I wore:

Monday: I decided to keep it simple to show off the dress. I took a little inspiration from Chanel and created a classic look, pulling my hair into a chic sock bun and accessorizing with a string of pearls. I finished the outfit with a bright red pop of color on my lips.

Tuesday: I got really creative with this one! I tucked my dress into a pair of light-wash, high-waisted jeans and created a peplum top. I finished off with a pair of suede booties.

Wednesday: I threw on my favorite new jacket for this look to show off the trend of contrast sleeves. It’s simple, but it makes a huge statement.

Thursday: I put my army green skirt over the dress to create a brand-new top.

Friday: My chambray shirt with white polka dots is the perfect way to turn my dress into a skirt. I used pearl earrings and a pearl bracelet to tie in the dots.

This was a ton of fun, and I actually learned a lot. Are you up for the challenge?

Stay creative,
Samantha

Sources:

The Uniform Project

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December 11, 2012

The Great Escape, Part 2: Behind the Scenes

We take a lot of incredible pictures at our photo shoots, but sadly we can’t publish them all to the Nordstrom.com site. Thank goodness for the blog, right? Check out these yummy, goofy, totally gorgeous outtakes from our fall sweater guide, The Great Escape, Part 2. (Speaking of The Great Escape, Part 2, don’t forget to download the new playlist and watch the second video. Both are waiting for you on the last slide of the slideshow.)

P.S. You might notice the models looking distinctly hot and summery in these outtakes. That’s because we shot the sweater guide in July, on one of the hottest days of the year! Gotta love the fashion calendar. :p

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December 3, 2012

So Long, Farewell to BP. Blogger Ashley

It’s a bittersweet day, as this is my last blog post for BP. It’s been an incredible year, and I have been so fortunate to share it with all of you! I can truly say that blogging for Nordstrom has been one of the best experiences of my life.

I’d just like to recap some of my favorite blog posts in pictures! Here were my looks from 2011-2012:

I would also like to personally thank my family, friends and the whole Nordstrom team for making my dream become a reality! The support you have shown me does not go unappreciated. None of this would have been possible without you.

It’s certainly been a blast!

Good luck to Brittany, Samantha and Aya! I can’t wait to read all of your posts!

I am currently working on creating my own blog. For now, check out my tumblr, Ma Belle Blog. You will be able to find my new blog through that once it’s up and running!

For the last time XOXO,

Ashley

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November 30, 2012

Meredith’s Fashionable Farewell

My time as one of the BP. bloggers has officially come to an end. The past year has truly been an amazing experience and I am so happy that I had the opportunity to blog for Nordstrom!

As the days flew by, the blog was there with me through everything from my transition from high school to college, prom to graduation and even trips with my best friends and parties with my sorority sisters.

I am so grateful for all of the amazing people who helped me along the way, including all of the fabulous Nordstrom employees, my friends who were always willing to pose for a picture, and of course, my mother who was the photographer for all of my “photoshoots”…

I would also like to say thank you to all of my fabulous readers! I will miss writing for you every Monday and Thursday!

Congratulations to the new 2013 bloggers, Brittany, Samantha and Aya! I am so excited for all of you! You are in for an incredible year that will provide you with so many more opportunities than you can imagine! Good luck, have fun and be the amazing bloggers that I know you are!

And lastly, however cliché this may sound, this isn’t a goodbye, it’s a ‘see you later’. I don’t know where I’ll be in the next ten years, five years or even the next year, but I’m hoping that I will smile at all of you from my next blog, office or maybe even from my own column in a magazine…the possibilities are endless, and I am so excited to see where my future takes me and what life has to offer for me as I continue on my fashionable journey.

Even though time flies by, I’ve learned to take advantage of each and every day. I’m going to think back to my days of being a BP. blogger and smile, and remember to take risks and stay inspired, and that the world is my runway…

Stay beautiful, classy, chic, inspired, sweet, motivated, brilliant, gorgeous, generous and most importantly, stay just the way you are!

Love,
Meredith

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November 29, 2012

BP. Blogger Emily Reflects on Her Fab Year

Hello, ladies—

This is the last time I will sit down at my computer and be able to reach out to all you beauties via the BP. blog. Rather than focus on the sad part of it coming to an end, I would like to celebrate with you how my life has evolved this year as a Nordstrom Blogger. Check it out!

My first photo shoot, with many more to follow:

Our holiday party last year.

Attending my winter formal.

Celebrating my sweet 16 with my best friends!

Here I am, walking in one of our Fashion Board fashion shows bright and early on a Sunday morning.

My favorite BP. ladies.

Conquering a 16-mile hike in style!

At homecoming.

Nordstrom gave me the greatest year of my life through this blog. The clothes, the connections and the ability to be the face of BP. were altogether an experience I will never forget. I have been able to reach out to women in my community as a fashion stylist, giving them advice and tips on building their wardrobes. Not only did I get an amazing taste of the fashion world, I also realized that I can start my own career in fashion. A period of endless possibilities and memories, 2012 will always be the year that I sat on top of the world as one of the BP. Bloggers for Nordies. It truly was the chance of a lifetime!

I will leave you with some last tidbits of fashion advice. Remember, you can never have enough boots, and a simple coat of red polish on your nails can make even the plainest of outfits ladylike. Keep BP. in your hearts and support next year’s beautiful bloggers as they take the blog to new heights. Good luck, ladies! Embrace every late-night post. It goes by way too fast. I promise I will be in touch again soon.

Until then xoxo,
Emily

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October 31, 2012

Behind the Scenes at the BP. Fall Photo Shoot

Here’s a behind-the-scenes peek at our Fall Trend Guide photo shoot. We called it “The Great Escape” because we shot all around Washington’s beautiful Vashon Island, working with photographer Tim Barber. An early morning ferry ride, a road trip to an abandoned barn and a rowboat tour of a remote cove provided the perfect backdrops for the latest sweaters, jackets, scarves and other adorable fall styles. Oh, and we did a little skateboarding in our downtime, too!

Check out “The Great Escape” and make sure you don’t miss the video and downloadable playlist at the end.
-xo
BP. Team