FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Bailey October 15, 2008 Nordstrom, Inc. (206) 373-2415

NORDSTROM GIFTS AND SHOPPING SERVICES TO CREATE SOME HOLIDAY MAGIC RIGHT NOW

SEATTLE (October 15, 2008) – Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. Happy Kwanzaa. However you choose to celebrate the magic of the season, Nordstrom can help you get ready for all the giving and gathering. We’ve handpicked fantastic gift ideas for everyone on your list. You’ll also find in-store and online sanity-saving services and brilliant short-cuts, all designed to keep your holiday shopping merry and bright.

Gift Ideas A sampling of the many delightful options – available at select Nordstrom stores and at nordstrom.com – for the lucky ones on your list.

Fierce Sparkle • Michele ‘Deco Diamond Ceramic White’ Swiss-movement watch, featuring 108 diamonds, a mother-of-pearl dial, signature MW crown and white ceramic case and bracelet, $2,495. • Ed Hardy wool zip-front hoodie with crystal signature tiger detail, $282. True Religion Brand Jeans ‘Julie Disco Big T’ grey skinny jeans with Swarovski crystal hardware, $262. • Badgley Mischka crystal bow watch with Swarovski crystals and stainless steel, $595.

A Jolt of Jewel Tones • Valentino ‘Historie’ patent satchel in raspberry, $1,795 (not available online). - m o r e -

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• Calvin Klein plush jacket to wear two ways: with the black patent/elasticized- back belt, or with matching fabric tie belt. Back pleat, wool/nylon/cashmere, in cobalt blue, $258.

Cool Yule Carryalls • Jimmy Choo ‘Riley’ perforated metallic tote with belting detail in ice blue, $2,635. • Marc by Marc Jacobs new zip-top totes. ‘Miss Marc’ in canvas with trim, natural, $198. Patent leather, black, $298. Jelly Jacquard in laminated cotton/polyester with leather trim, red lotus multi, $228. Logo in laminated cotton with leather trim, black, $228. • Michael Michael Kors ‘Astor’ large leather hobo with studded detail, brown, $378.

Great Guy Gifts • T-Tech Luggage by Tumi. Lightweight, polycarbonate cases with high-gloss finish and aircraft-grade aluminum handles, performance wheels, personal hanger system for closet-to-closet convenience, removable suiters, Tumi Tracer System to help recover lost or stolen luggage. Extended trip in black; also in silver, 28”h x 18 ½”w x 11 ½”d, $495. Medium trip in silver; also in black, 25”h x 16 ½”w x 10 ½”d, $450. Frequent traveler in yellow; also in black or silver, 22”h x 14”w x 9”d, $395. • Spiewak ‘Dugan’ pea coat: the military classic. Quilted lining, front pockets, single back vent, wool/nylon, navy, $165. Public Opinion cotton v-neck argyle sweater in brown, $69.50. Two AM cashmere striped scarf in espresso/blue, $78.

Sweet Indulgences • Miriam Haskell necklace featuring smoky quartz, turquoise, Keshi pearls, Russian amazonite, European glass and filigrees and 24k gold, $750. - m o r e - Nordstrom Holiday 2008 3/3/3

• Juicy Couture limited-edition gift boxes with gold-tone jewelry. White cupcake with pink/crystal cupcake earrings, $78. Pink cupcake with heart locket and crystal bow, $78. White heart with faux pearl heart earrings, $78. Pink or white heart with crystal heart earrings, $78. • Chanel Coco Mademoiselle New Eau de Parfum Twist and Spray. The feminine and exciting scent travels easily in a gracefully new twist and spray form, includes two refills. 0.7 fl. oz. each, $85. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle New Shimmering Touch. This shimmering body gel leaves a delicate sheen on skin, bringing a luminous touch to shoulders, arms and décolleté. 1.5 fl. oz, $65. • MAC limited edition ‘Adoring Carmine,’ a roll bag with red patent trim and slip bag that holds four professional-quality face brushes, $49.50.

Joy for All • “Once Upon a Holiday: The Moon Fell Out of the Sky,” book written by a Nordstrom employee, $16.95. To help promote lifelong reading, Nordstrom has made a $10,000 donation to Friends of Libraries USA in support of their Books for Babies program. • “Once Upon a Holiday: The Moon Fell Out of the Sky” Sweet Ivy and Did Too fitted illustrated pjs, cotton/spandex, $26. • Lily the Cow plush character toy by Gund from our exclusive holiday book “Once Upon a Holiday: The Moon Fell Out of the Sky,” $28. • Nordstrom At Home collectible, blown-glass travel ornaments with hand painting. Suitcases include Hawaii, France, New York, Japan, San Francisco or England. Santas include Hawaiian or New York. Icons include Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, taxi cab, pagoda, Golden Gate Bridge, London bus or Big Ben. All, 2 ½”-5 ¾” high. Suitcase, $28. Santa, $32. Icon, $28.

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• UGG Australia Kids’ ‘Classic Short’ sheepskin , lining, chocolate, $89.95. Baby ‘Boo’ sheepskin booties, shearling lining, elastic lacing in back, chestnut, $49.95. Men’s ‘Aliso’ boot in suede leather, shearling lining, chestnut, $169.95. • UGG Australia Women’s ‘Snowpeak’ waterproof quilted boot with pile lining, white, $199.95. Women’s ‘Classic Tall Metallic’ sheepskin boot with shearling lining, metallic gold, $179.95.

Conveniences Galore When it comes to helpful services— the more, the merrier. Here are just a few of the ways Nordstrom can help make your holiday shopping easy and enjoyable: • Let someone do the shopping for you: make a complimentary appointment with a Personal Touch expert in our stores; they can do the legwork and help find gifts for everyone on your wish list. • Buy online, pick up in store. Try our newest service- with just a click of a mouse, your purchase will be ready for you in Customer Service at your favorite store, in about an hour (during business hours). Selected items only; for details, go to nordstrom.com. • Receive a complimentary silver gift box and bow with your purchase every day in our stores- and online through December 5, 2008. Enter promotional code GIFTBOX04 at Checkout. For details and exceptions, visit nordstrom.com. • Skip the shipping blues: bring your address book and Nordstrom can mail your store purchases for you (shipping charges apply). Or, shop at nordstrom.com and let us ship your gifts directly to the lucky recipients. • Give what everyone wants: the Nordstrom Gift Card is available at any register, at nordstrom.com or by calling 1.877.771.GIFT. You can even e-mail a Virtual Gift Card instantly, redeemable in our stores or online. # # # Editor’s Note: High resolution gift images can be found by visiting the Image Gallery in the Press Room at nordstrom.com.