Showing posts with label Nordstrom anniversary sale. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nordstrom anniversary sale. Show all posts

Friday, July 28, 2017

Five for Friday- random things

I couldn't muster up a new outfit post today because it's been a busy and tiring week. I have pics of lots of outfits, but they need to be edited. So we'll just review this week, ICYMI:

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Thursday, July 20, 2017

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale try on session




Hello there! Yes it's another Nordstrom Anniversary Sale post. I promise I'll back off after this, but the sale will open to the public tomorrow and this might help you in your decisions if you have yet to start shopping.  I love these kinds of posts from other bloggers because I like to see items on real people, not models. So I decided to share my own try on session from my orders with you. My apologies for the bad lighting. Our bedroom is very dark and the hubby wants it that way for sleep. I personally cannot see a thing in there and I don't know how I make it out of the house some days with anything on that coordinates. I also don't really have a full length mirror, just the mirrored doors on my antique wardrobe. And I'm not very good at mirror selfies.... so... keeping it very real.


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The first things to arrive were the Halogen scallop edge sweater  and the Bp vneck pullover. I ordered in both regular and petite sizes and couldn't make either work in this scallop sweater. It's one of those on me that just rolls and creates rolls and you can also see the waist band of your pants through it. All of that is just yuck to me. Some bloggers seemed to like this piece. I think if you are more slender and have a longer torso than me, it might work. Don't fret about it being sold out. Mine is on it's way back to inventory.



Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Work Wear Wednesday- Nordstrom Sale work picks

Happy Hump Day! I promised I wouldn't bombard you with Nsale posts, but I do want to share some work wear picks with you. If you are like me, you  get the most wear out of your work wear and can invest a little more in it since you will be getting more out of it.


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Nordstrom Anniversary Work Wear

Saturday, July 15, 2017

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale picks

Happy Saturday! Will you be going out to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? Or have you already exhausted yourself shopping the last two days?


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Here are some of my picks from the sale- some basics, some wear now, a few wear later items.  (Keep reading for my thoughts on what to buy and what to wait out.)

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale picks



Friday, July 7, 2017

Five for Friday- Tips for Shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale




original photo credit Mike Mozart   (modified) 


TGIF! How can a short work week end up being so long? Hope you had a great Fourth of July. We stayed home and chilled because our dog is terrified of fireworks, thunder, etc. and we had to make sure she stayed safe.

Before I talk about the infamous Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, let me recap the week's posts for you, ICYMI:

Saturday, August 6, 2016

Last chance picks

It's getting close to the close of the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. Prices will go up August 8. If you haven't caught on to all the hype about this sale yet, this is new fall merchandise discounted up front, not like getting clearance later.

Here are some final picks of items to grab before the sale ends. The BlankNYC jacket has been really popular and is available in only a size or two. If you have ever considered getting a Clarisonic Mia, now is the time. This price is cheaper than Black Friday sale prices. I got one for Christmas last year and we paid more, but I like it for skin cleansing and exfoliation. If you want to try new beauty products, special kits like this are usually a deal and a great way to try a whole set at less cost than purchasing separately.



Anniversary sale picks

 
Chelsea28 Jacquard Long Vest • $79.90
Caslon ® Draped Utility Jacket (Regular & Petite) • Caslon • $44.90
BLANKNYC 'Easy Rider' Faux Leather Moto Jacket • Blank NYC • $64.90
Socialite Cowl Neck Shift Dress • Socialite • $24.90
Lush 'Whitney' Bell Sleeve Woven Shift Dress • Lush • $31.90
Wayf Lace-Up Shirtdress • WAYF • $44.90
CLARISONIC 'Mia - Pink' Sonic Skin Cleansing System • clarisonic • $89
MAC 'Look in a Box - Sunblessed' Nude Lip & Eye Kit ($71.50 Value) • M·A·C • $39.50
BCBGeneration 'Devvin' Ankle Bootie (Women) • BCBGeneration • $64.90
BP. 'Tandem' Bootie (Women) • BP • $79.90

Happy Shopping!

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale picks under $25


Nordstrom under $25

Lush Deep-V Neck Tee • Lush • $15.90
Caslon ® Long Sleeve Slub Knit Tee (Regular & Petite) • Caslon • $17.90
Hue 'Ultra WW' Leggings (Regular & Plus Size) • Hue • $20.90
As U Wish Embroidered Shift Dress • As U Wish • $24.90
Smartwool No-Show Socks (2-Pack) • Smartwool • $16.90
Phase 3 Double Banded Wool Fedora • $19.90
BaubleBar 'Lookinglass' Drop Earrings • BaubleBar • $21.90
LORAC 'Refined Romance' Eye & Cheek Palette ($30 Value) • LORAC • $18
Laura Mercier 'Twist & Pout - Roses' Collection ($49 Value) • Laura Mercier • $25
Whish TM Jumbo Body Butter ($47 Value) • $15



The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is still going on. You have a few more days to shop (until Aug. 7). Lots of popular items have sold out but there's more to be found. Above are ten items under $25. These are some fun basics and some things you may not have thought about stocking up on. How about those no show socks? You know we all need them for booties and low profile shoes and loafers on those days when we want our feet warm and dry but don't want to look like we have on socks. And considering that Ulta (and Nordstrom) sells 5 ounces of the Whish body butter for $18 and you can get 13 ounces for $15 bucks, that's a steal (this one is a little different version and is an exclusive). I tried some of that stuff last Christmas in a special release winter fragrance from Ulta and loved it. I don't own any Hue leggings but I've heard great things about these wide waist band leggings.
 
Do you use ebates when you shop online? I do -when I remember- I could kick myself because I forget to sign in when I made my big Nsale order, ugh. It's a great way to pay yourself back for shopping. Sign  up here.
 
Did you catch my review of my Nsale purchases? What have you bought and loved so far or hated?
 
Want to know how to get a few things for just over a dollar? And I'm not talking about the Dollar Tree.  Right now JCPenney has out their $10 off $10 purchase coupons and I went in yesterday and purchased some new bath towels, wash cloths, and a hand towel for just a little over a dollar a piece. These items are on sale and with the $10 off they are pretty much free. You do have to do separate transactions for each coupon. Mine came in the mail, but your can print a $10 off $25 purchase from the JCP website.

Happy Shopping and saving!

Monday, July 25, 2016

A little different





Dress- c/o ShoptheBYB
shoes- Old Navy (old)  option  option  option
clutch- Target  option  option  option
earrings- gift  option  option
 
If you follow me here or on Instagram, then you probably recognize that this look is little different for me. I rarely wear anything like this because I'm super conscious of my round (chubby) arms and shoulders. I won this dress in an Instagram challenge sponsored by  ShoptheBYB and I promised Amy I'd blog about the dress. Now that I have received the dress, I can say  I'd be blogging about this little number even if I had not won it.
 
 I had four choices and they were all so cute that I had a hard time choosing one, but I went with this So Chic dress. I love the embroidered hem. This dress is of high quality and it's lined. It's super comfy and cool. Perfect for a hot summer day or evening. I felt so good in it, I could get over my self consciousness of my arms and shoulders.
 
I dressed up the look a little with wedges, statement earrings and my new Kendra Scott Elisa necklace. This dress is super versatile and would be cute with flat sandals and a denim vest or jacket for a more casual look.
 
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Saturday, July 23, 2016

Nordstrom picks, purchases, and reviews

Nordstrom purchases

 
BP. Plaid Tunic Shirt • BP • $28.90
Treasure&Bond Sleeveless Plaid Shirt • $45.90
Ten Sixty Sherman Stripe Mock Neck Tank • Ten Sixty Sherman • $21.90
Caslon ® Long Sweater Vest (Regular & Petite) • Caslon • $39.90
Halogen ® Sleeveless Tie Neck Blouse (Regular & Petite) • Halogen • $37.90
Halogen ® Pleat Front V-Neck Top (Regular & Petite) • Halogen • $24.90
Pleione High/Low V-Neck Mixed Media Top (Regular & Petite) • $29.90
KUT from the Kloth 'Diana' Colored Denim Skinny Jeans • KUT from the Kloth • $65.90
Halogen ® Wrap Front A-Line Skirt (Regular & Petite) • Halogen • $44.90
BP. 'Autumn' Plaid Scarf • BP • Sold Out
Kendra Scott 'Elisa' Pendant Necklace • Kendra Scott • $32.90–39.90
Alex and Ani Tassel Coil Bracelet (Nordstrom Exclusive) • Alex and Ani • $37.90
Alex and Ani Wrap Bracelet (Nordstrom Exclusive) • Alex and Ani • $29.90
Hinge 'Villa' Perforated Bootie (Women) • Hinge • $79.90


Instead of throwing another list of things you should buy at you, today I'm going to tell you what I bought and what I think so far. Everything you see above has arrived at my door and I've tried it on and reviewed it. Sorry, no real life views of me trying on clothes. The lighting is poor where I have a full length mirror and too much other clutter would have been caught in the shots.

I love the plaid tunic, but sized down when I should have stuck true to size. Now my size is sold out in the olive. If you are not particular to the olive, grab one in any color if your size is available. It's flannel and definitely a wait until late fall/winter to wear item for me, but worth having when the time comes. It's super soft and comfy.  Paired with leggings, it would be like wearing pajamas all day. Sadly, the x-small is snug across the bust and the bicep area of my arms. The rest of it would be fine, but I'm guessing a small or medium would work better and sizing of the rest of the body would not be that much bigger. It's something to wear on the loose fitting side.

The Treasure and Bond sleeveless blouse will be returned as well as the striped mock neck tank. The Treasure and Bond armholes were just too big for my comfort level (I like modest coverage) and the striped top didn't do this curvy girl any favors. I ordered the Pleione High Low mixed media in ivory and it's going back too. The knit back clung to my bootie too much and the overall quality didn't impress me at the sale price, much less the full price.  I do like Pleione, but would stick to the split neck tops (which are not part of the anniversary sale but currently marked down). I bought some of these last year.

I also ordered the Halogen Pleat front V-neck top. It's knit and I ordered it in the blush and navy blue floral. I'm very picky about sleeveless tops and rarely wear low cut tanks or spaghetti strap blouses. I'm just too round for it. I found that the cut of this top offers great coverage and is flattering. It's a little too casual looking for work in a business professional environment, but you might be able to get away with a print under a suit jacket.  I am in love with the Halogen tie neck. I ordered it in the navy-pink floral and wish it came in more colors. It's a keeper. It pairs well with the Halogen wrap front skirt. The skirt is at first thoughts a bit heavy, but still comfortable to wear and very flattering. And it has POCKETS!  I'd recommend almost any Halogen skirt, as I also own a pencil skirt from the sale last year. They have a few others not part of the sale but on markdown that are great deals as well.

I'm in love with the Caslon Sweater vest but wish they would bring in more petite length vests. Those have apparently sold out. I'm probably going to keep mine and wear it as is. It's longer on me in regular length than as pictured on the model, but who says I have to wear it that length. I do watch length due to my petite height.

I spent a good bit of last fall looking for the perfect shade of olive jeans and never found them. I tried out the Kut Diana and SP Black pair in olive that I can't even find on the site now. I wore the Kut jeans the entire time I tried on blouses and the longer I wore them, the better I liked them. The shade is perfect.  I will have to get them hemmed so I'm going to hold onto them a bit and see if anyone else releases an olive jean that I like in a better length.  The SP Black pair will go back because they just didn't fit. They are not a curvy girl's jean.

The scarf has sold out. Don't fret. There will be lots of great dupes out this fall. I just went ahead and pulled the trigger because I wanted this color last fall and never got around to it.

The booties have sold out in the burgundy in most sizes. They are nice quality and fit me. I'm going to think about them for a bit too. It will be a while before I wear them and I might find a suitable pair at a lower price point. If you know you will get lots of wear from them and are comfortable with this price point, go ahead and get them since they are selling out so fast. I just don't get to wear my casual clothes as much, so I really think hard about purchases like this.

I forgot to picture it but I also ordered the Caslon peasant blouse. I ordered it Ivory Eggnog print and teal-orange. The ivory one is the keeper for me. I was skeptical about the color on the website but love it now that it's here. I can pair it with so many other colors. The teal will be returned. I also got the Leith striped shirt for work and can't find it on the website now, so I guess it sold out. It's a keeper too. Any button up that doesn't pull or bulge at the chest is a keeper.

I will be keeping the Alex and Ani bracelet in silver but probably not gold. The gold doesn't go with my other gold bracelets and was a little uncomfortable on my wrist. It didn't flex enough. My jewelry collection is missing shorter length necklaces so the Kendra Scott necklace in this length is perfect for me.

I hope you find my humble opinions helpful. If things are sold out, don't fret. Check the other markdowns. The Blank NYC moto jacket everyone raved over is mostly sold out, but there is a similar one on  markdown (also only available in large but the point is, keep looking). I'd like a moto jacket but won't need it until clearance sales start, so I can wait. Happy Shopping!

Friday, July 22, 2016

Nordstrom sale outfit ideas

The Nordstrom anniversary sale is open for public access today. If you have been watching or thinking about some items and wondering how to wear them, let me show you. I've created three outfits from the items I put in my picks, plus a few extras.  Outfits #1 and #3 would be perfect for fall.


Outfit #1

Nordstrom fall outfit
Panacea Beaded Circle Pendant Necklace • $15.90
Two by Vince Camuto Sleeveless Waffle Stitch Cowl Neck Sweater • $45.90
TOMS Majorca Peep Toe Bootie • Toms • $59.97
NYDJ 'Ami' Colored Stretch Super Skinny Jeans (Regular & Petite) • NYDJ • $75.90

If the sweater has sold out and not restocked, you could always substitute this sweater, this sweater or this top for late summer/early fall.

Outfit #2

I've already got a similar tunic sweater I bought from Nordstrom last year and I've got boyfriend jeans in my closet. The scarf,   bracelet,  and booties are hopefully on their way to me and I can't wait to wear this outfit. I hope the booties fit.  This scarf would work too.


Autumn outfit
Alex and Ani Wrap Bracelet (Nordstrom Exclusive) • Alex and Ani • $29.90
Hinge 'Villa' Perforated Bootie (Women) • Hinge • $79.90
NYDJ 'Leann' Stretch Slim Boyfriend Jeans (Regular & Petite) • NYDJ • $82.90
DREAMERS BY DEBUT Seam Detail Pullover Sweater • $28.90
Kate Spade New York 'forever' Stud Earrings • Kate Spade • $24.90
BP. 'Autumn' Plaid Scarf • BP • $18.90


Outfit #3
 
overall outfit

 
Kate Spade New York 'forever' Stud Earrings • Kate Spade • $24.90
Phase 3 Whipstitch Wool Floppy Hat • $19.90
BP. Crop Stripe Rib Knit Sweater • BP • $24.90
Vince Camuto 'Peera' Cutout Bootie (Women) (Nordstrom Exclusive) • Vince Camuto • $99.90
BP. Flare Overalls • BP • $64.90

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Monday, July 18, 2016

NSale work wear picks

As promised on Saturday, here is a round up of some Nordstrom Anniversary sale business professional work pieces. (See some casual picks here.) These will make great investments as they can be mixed and matched with lot of things and worn many ways. The tops are all available in multiple colors and prints, and most everything else (pants, skirts, shoes) have multiple color options. (I wouldn't necessarily mix and match the color choices shown here, but all pieces come in colors they will work well with items you probably already have.)



NSale work wear


 
Nordstrom Teardrop Earrings • Nordstrom • $19.90
Halogen ® Zip Detail Open Front Blazer (Regular & Petite) • Halogen • $78.90
Vince Camuto Jacquard Knit One-Button Blazer (Regular & Petite) • Vince Camuto • $105.90
Alex and Ani Faux Pearl Wrap Bracelet • Alex and Ani • $29.90
MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Medium Jet Set' Saffiano Leather Tote • MICHAEL Michael Kors • $117.90
Halogen ® Pleat Front V-Neck Top (Regular & Petite) • Halogen • $24.90
Halogen ® Embroidered Inset Sleeveless V-Neck Blouse (Regular & Petite) • Halogen • $37.90
Pleione High/Low V-Neck Mixed Media Top (Regular & Petite) • Sold Out
Halogen ® Sleeveless Tie Neck Blouse (Regular & Petite) • Halogen • $37.90
Halogen ® Long Side Slit Cardigan (Regular & Petite) • Halogen • $49.90
NYDJ 'Michelle' Stretch Ponte Trousers (Regular & Petite) • NYDJ • $75.90
Vince Camuto Straight Leg Pants (Regular & Petite) • Vince Camuto • $51.90
Halogen ® 'Taylor - Ela' Straight Leg Suit Pants (Regular & Petite) • Halogen • $49.90
Halogen ® Pleat Detail A-Line Skirt (Regular & Petite) • Halogen • $49.90
Halogen ® Asymmetrical Zip Pencil Skirt (Regular & Petite) • Halogen • $36.90
Halogen ® Scallop Edge Lace Skirt (Regular & Petite) • Halogen • $44.90
Tahari Bi-Stretch A-Line Dress (Regular & Petite) (Online Only) • Tahari • $84.90
Louise et Cie 'Jayde' Mary Jane Block Heel Pump (Women) (Nordstrom Exclusive) • Louise et Cie • $79.90
Ivanka Trump 'Octavie' Loafer (Women) • Ivanka Trump • $89.90
Calvin Klein 'Germina' Pointy Toe Wedge (Women) • Calvin Klein • $69.90
Vince Camuto 'Katleen' Peep Toe Bootie (Women) (Nordstrom Exclusive) • Vince Camuto • $99.90
ECCO 'Alicante' Bootie (Women) • Ecco • $99.90

I took the plunge and opened a credit account so I could go ahead and shop. Many of the things and list were unavailable in my color choice or size on Day 3, but came available again Sunday morning. If you have yet to get started shopping, don't lose hope. It looks like some things will become available again, you just have to watch closely.


Still not sure how to wear some of these pieces? Here's how I'd pair a few of these items:

Halogen long side slit cardigan+ embroidered inset blouse + Halogen straight leg trouser + Ivanka Trump loafer + Michael Kors tote


Nsale work outfit