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What is Worth Buying? Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

July 12, 2019 by Virginia 6 Comments

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The next couple days mark important days in the yearly sale calendar. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts today for Nordstrom cardholders, and Amazon Prime Day is Monday and Tuesday of next week. I will have a post dedicated to the Prime Sale launching on Monday, but right now I want to talk a little about the Nordstrom Anniversary sale.

Over the years I’ve featured quite a few posts about the Nordstrom Anniversary sale because it’s secretive, exclusive (at first) and exciting. That being said, I have also come to realize over the years that for the most part, the deals are just not worth it enough for me. I’m a bargain shopper, but the bargains during the Nordstrom sale (though good) are still more expensive than I want to spend on most items. Last year I wrote a post about what is worth buying and what to skip for the Nordstrom Sale. You can find it here.

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That being said, there are some items that I do believe are worth buying during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this year. They are:

Quality Shoes

As I’ve explained numerous times before (most noteably here), I believe in investing in shoes. As a teacher I was on my feet all day and really needed comfortable shoes. You only get one pair of feet and if you ruin them with bad shoes, it will affect you the rest of your life. I’m not saying that cheap shoes can’t be comfortable, but in my experience, a good pair of quality shoes will last longer and be more comfortable than ones I found at the local bargain store.

The Anniversary sale is your fall preview so look out for booties and cute flats. There are a LOT of good shoes worth buying on sale this year. Shoe-lovers beware!

Boots and Booties

I love THIS Vince Camuto bootie for fall, and it’s already sold out in one style.

These Steve Madden Rockstud booties were SO cute and I bet they will sell out quickly. My only issue was that I had a hard time getting them on. I had to actually size up. I love both styles below. You will see a lot of both prints this fall.

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This BP stacked bootie is going to be a popular one. Not only is it affordable, but it’s pretty comfortable. It fit pretty true to size. My only issue was that my ankle didn’t have much space for movement. That doesn’t bother everyone, but if it does, try sizing up. These would be a great purchase for fall if the ankle thing doesn’t bother you.

Do note that they are a little higher of a heel than some booties. Still…they look great on! Quite slimming.

Instead of the BP version above, I chose this pair of braided booties in black. They are comfortable, not quite as high in the ankle and are waterproof!

They have all your neutral colors available.

These perforated booties will likely be another popular shoe this sale. The leather is buttery and flexible. There is a small heel but not too much.

The color selection is limited but it’s a beautiful shoe!

Finally, I didn’t try these over-the-knee boots on, but they are an affordable option if you’re looking for a pair!

Flats & Pumps

My favorite shoe of the bunch:

Studded flat. Flexible, true to size, and beautiful! All the color options are great too.

And…it’s $60, one of the better prices of the sale!

These came home with me in black.

I’m a big fan of Sam Edelman shoes (particularly the leopard kind) and love to buy them at the Nordstrom sale. These flats are so cute but they seemed to run a little big on me. Sizing could be tricky (not to worry, Nordstrom has free shipping and free returns!).

I would buy these leopard d’orsay pumps if I didn’t already own a pair. In fact, if you are a fan of the leopard heels I always wear, these are the closest I’ve ever found to the pair I own. They are a mid-heel, very comfortable and from the same designer! True to size.

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High End Designer Shoes

This is a good time to grab some Hunter Boots. This year they have a pair of tall, black boots on sale. It’s a great price, too – definitely worth buying if you are looking for a pair.

Tory Burch has a number of options on sale. These flats would be a great basic.

Accessories

For accessories you know will you will want to have over the long-haul, it’s worth buying a quality piece. Felt hats that aren’t well made loose their shape easily. Purses that aren’t well made don’t hold up to regular use. If you are ready to invest in some higher-quality items, the Nordstrom Sale often has some good options for you.

Felt Hats

If you are a hat person, they almost always have a few good felt/wool hats on sale. This one is very cute and for a good price. See more below.

Jewelry

My number one pick for jewelry this year would be these beautiful Kendra Scott earrings. The pair of earrings that have gotten the most use in my collection over the years are my white Corley Earrings by Kendra Scott. (See them here and here)

However, they are very hard to track down. These have a similar look and would be just as versatile.

Even better, they are under $35!!! YES! Buy now! (P.S. I love the Abolone shell too!)

If you like Kendra Scott, this dainty necklace is another good buy. I wear mine similar to this one quite frequently. It’s a beautiful little accent.

— SEE ALL KENDRA SCOTT SALE ITEMS HERE —

I ADORE this purse. If I could justify the money, I would buy it. If you’re looking for a good investment purse, this beautiful leather tote would be a great purchase.

This one is beautiful too! Note that it is a little small.

For a similar crossbody to the one linked directly above, try this one.

$40, rather than $300

Clothing

In general, I don’t often believe clothing is worth buying during the Nordstrom sale. However, if you like soft clothing or unique colors or shapes, it might be worth the cost.

For example, there are a TON of soft, comfy loungewear on sale this year and I would pay $30 for that kind of softness!

These have tons of color options and are so cozy. Don’t forget the coordinating top! I ended up coming home with these. They will sell out!

You can see more options in the following widget:

I did come home with this sweater. It’s not too expensive and the color and pattern are not one I would be able to find many other places.

It is cropped but I just adore the pink color and it’s under $40.

I had my eye open for this sweater but it wasn’t in my store! Isn’t this green beautiful though?

It’s on sale for $26!

Some items that did not work for me:

Caslon Thermal Henley – I loved the colors (especially the yellow) but it was just too see-through. It is VERY soft though. Maybe try this one instead.
Topshop Ribbed Sweater – This had the most perfect cut and it fit well, but it was too see-through.
I loved this longline cardigan. The fit was perfect and it had a light, flowy feel to it. Plus, it was SO soft! It even had pockets. But, I couldn’t justify the $50.
I did like this longline cardigan and it’s affordable. But, in the context of everything else, it did not come home with me. It’s true to size.

All in all, there are some good options during this year’s Nordstrom Anniversary sale. I had a fun time driving to Hartford and seeing what was available.

If you are a Nordstrom Cardholder, you can shop now! If you WANT to be, sign up HERE.

Otherwise, the sale opens to the public July 19th and sale prices will remain until August 4. If you find something you can’t do without, buy now. You can always return it (free returns) but things sell out quickly.

If something you like sells out, don’t stress. Check again when the sale goes public July 19th. They will often re-stock top items.

Ok folks, I’ll be back Monday with info on the Amazon Prime day! In the meantime, let me know what you’re looking forward to shopping for this month!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Virginia

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Layer a Shirtdress for Cold Weather

March 25, 2019 by Virginia 24 Comments

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It’s definitely starting to warm up here in New England but it wasn’t all that long ago that I was wanting to transition to spring colors and styles but realizing I was still stuck in winter weather!

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I love all things leopard and it’s one of the ways I manage to get out of a winter wardrobe rut. Leopard goes along with the winter dark-color vibe but jazzes it up a bit with a fun pattern. This leopard shirtdress that I got from Shein in the Fall (see HERE) is still a favorite, but it’s been a little chilly to wear through the winter. Now that Spring has come, the temps have warmed up just enough to make it bearable. But, the fabric is still a little too thin to be warm on its own. Enter one of my go-to tricks: layer it!

Layer Your Dresses

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An easy way to make your wardrobe go farther (and in this case, make it warmer!) is to treat each dress as also a skirt and a top.

Layer a dress under a top to wear it as a skirt.

See two ways I wore a dress as a skirt HERE and HERE.
- HERE is the dress on its own

Layer a dress under another skirt to wear it as a top.

See how I wore a dress as a top HERE.
- HERE is the dress on its own

Layer a Shirtdress

I admit that this outfit is not all that revolutionary. But, don’t we sometimes forget to layer a shirtdress in a non-traditional way? I frequently think to add a jacket, cardigan or blazer, but I forget that I can wear it like a skirt too.

Thankfully I got a reminder since I’ve been seeing so many fun leopard and cheetah-print skirts lately. In my layering I decided not to completely hide the top and did let the collar peak through a little. It was a little too plain up top for me, but you could totally do an over-sized sweater up top and still have a look you’ll love!

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The result? An outfit that totally held up to the chill still in the air!

Leopard Options

Leopard Skirts

If you’d rather just get the look without layering, here are some of the cute leopard skirt options I’ve been seeing.

Leopard Dresses

To get the layered shirtdress look, there are a number of options out there for leopard dresses.

Get the Look: Layer a Shirtdress

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Leopard Shirtdress also HERE (shorter, but looks cute!) || Similar White V-Neck Sweater || Similar Nude Pump || Similar Star Drop Earrings (go with everything! more in widget) || KS Elisa Necklace c/o || Similar KS Cuff Bracelet || Michael Kors Watch ||Hermes-like Bracelet

What is your favorite way to add warmth during this transition stage from Winter into Spring? Let me know in the comments below!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

-Virginia

When in Doubt, Add Stripes

March 11, 2019 by Virginia 15 Comments

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I’ve been trying not to post this boyfriend blazer every week (though I wear it all the time), but when I put this outfit together a few weeks ago, I knew I had to feature it sometime. It’s a great example of: when in doubt, add stripes.

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I wouldn’t say this outfit is extremely original. There is no out-of-the-ordinary touch – no major statement jewelry or outrageous patterned piece. You may even have put one together recently that is like it. But, it’s a great example of how having certain basics in your closet can make putting together an outfit very easy.

When you’re stuck, add stripes

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This day was one of those days where I didn’t lay out my outfit the night before. Therefore, I had to think quickly about what to wear to work in the morning. I saw the blazer on the rack and knew that it would be professional for work. And then, without having to think about it, I grabbed my white skinny jeans and my leopard pumps because I know that they go well together and go with pretty much everything else!

—-SEE MORE WHITE SKINNY JEAN OUTFITS HERE—-

—-SEE MORE LEOPARD PUMP OUTFITS HERE—-

But what to add up top? I could easily have added a white v-neck top. A monochrome outfit base with a pop of another color on top is a typical outfit short-cut for me. But this time, it just felt a little too bland for me. And that’s when I (quite literally) thought to myself, “When in doubt, add stripes.”

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It’s so true. A striped turtleneck or striped top is such a closet staple for me and I’ve worn it so many different ways. You can see a few of the ways I’ve worn stripes HERE.

That one addition of the striped top gave the outfit a little interest and I was ready to head out the door.

Some Recommendations

Boyfriend Blazer

Get yourself one of these boyfriend blazers. I wasn’t a fan at first, because I don’t love an over-sized fit. But, this one has an over-sized length without an over-sized fit. Plus, the gold buttons give it such a classy feel.

The fabric is such good-quality that I know it will last for years. The pink one already sold out but the gray, black and green are still in stock.

White Skinny Jeans

I searched high and low, for years, to find the perfect white skinny ankle jeans. Every pair I tried were either too-see-through or too thin to look flattering. When I found these white skinny ankle jeans at LOFT on clearance, I felt like I found a diamond-in-the-rough.

These exactly skinny jeans are no longer available, but I’ve tried on LOFT’s white skinny jeans since then and they still have the same thickness that made them so opaque and flattering as when I bought mine.

They are more expensive than most of the jeans I buy, but you can’t scrimp on a good pair of white skinny jeans. Plus, the LOFT skinny jeans are available in so many different cuts and sizes. I’ve linked three different styles for you below.

Get the Look: Just add stripes

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Black Boyfriend Blazer || Similar White Skinny Jeans || Similar Striped Turtleneck || Similar Leopard Pumps (more in widget below) || Sunglasses || Lipstick || Beaded Hoop Earrings|| Watch (on sale!) || Pave Ring|| Similar KS Cocktail Ring || Stone Bracelet

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~Virginia