Luxe Life: Nordstrom Rack Coming to Annapolis

We're excited to post that Deacon's hometown is getting their very first Nordstrom Rack, to arrive at Harbour Center on or around spring 2011. Maybe we're dating ourselves, but we can still remember when the first Nordstrom opened in the Annapolis mall 15 years ago - it was an exciting day!

The 32,000 square foot space is expected to open next to Office Depot (the former Bed, Bath & Beyond location?) and will carry merchandise from Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com at 50-60% off original prices.

"We've been in Annapolis for over 15 years and we're thrilled about this opportunity to better serve our customers with a Nordstrom Rack," said Geevy Thomas, president of Nordstrom Rack. "We can't wait to open our doors next spring and start helping more customers with our first Annapolis Rack."

We can't quite figure out why they chose this particular location, instead of say, Arundel Mills, which is known as an outlet mall, but we're excited nevertheless. They'll join in good company - the center already includes some of our faves, like South Moon Under, Diva, Matava Shoes, Ann Taylor Loft and of course, grocer The Fresh Market.

More news to come closer to the opening!

Mark Your Calendars: We're getting a new Neimans!

Good news for Neiman Marcus fanatics - the DC area is finally getting a Last Call sale outlet. We've got an overabundance of Saks Off Fifth stores (Arundel Mills, Potomac Mills, and Leesburg Corner Premium Outles) and have been craving the better merch available at Last Call.

It's opening March 6th at the Potomac Mills Mall, which already has a Nordstrom Rack and Saks Off Fifth. This marks the second Last Call in the area - the original entered Arundel Mills Mall a few years ago.

If hisory foreshadows any repetition, the merch at the Neimans outlet will far surpass the stuff at Saks, particularly in the shoe and jewelry selections.

Unfortunately, in this economy, the bargains may not appear as fabulous as they normally would - stuff appears to be going on sale at the regular stores faster than you can whip out a charge card.

So follow Deacon's directives and be sure to shop selectively - bargain fever is not a good look.

xoxo,
Deacon