What do I miss most about Chicago? A question I get asked almost weekly…well the obvious answer is of course my family & friends. No amount of phone calls or Facetime can make up for the 800 miles between us all. However, a close second is most definitely the shopping! I can still remember the days my mom & I would walk the city streets shopping for the best “back to school” outfits, packing one bag into the car after another.
I have always been a sucker for online shopping & when I moved away, that love only grew more! Not only could I shop from the convenience of my couch, it was also an opportunity for me to stay connected to my favorite stores from back home. So here it is… Number ONE on the list!
Nordstrom
This might seem like an obvious, but this is hands down my favorite department store! To start with, “Free Shipping & Free Returns” gets me every time…it is a risk free opportunity to find something you love! Also if you’re dealing with them out of state like I typically am, they have the best customer service!
From a fashion standpoint you can find just about anything you’re looking for – casual wear, work wear, wedding attire, athletic wear & a wide variety of accessories & shoes (my fav!!) Just set your price limit & shop away!
With Fall quickly approaching, you can bet I have a long wish-list…so here it is! My favorite items from Nordstrom & some currently on that wish-list I’m hoping find their way into my closet!

Great article! Norstrom makes ordering online and returning so EASY! Also, great picks, do you find that you head to nordstrom.com or nordstromrack.com the most?
Hey Marie! I normally head to Nordstrom.com, I actually don’t check the rack that often but I should get better at it! They offer some great deals as well!