Nordy Sale Gift Edit
My top beauty recommendation from the Anniversary sale.I just purchased the larger 3.4 oz bottle for myself. It is shown with the Jo Malone gift with purchase above. I am now considering buying another as a Christmas gift, with two beautiful Jo Malone gifts in one!
During the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, I always purchase a few holiday gifts for family so December doesn’t feel like such an over-indulgence with holiday shopping. Its an opportunity to get a beautiful Nordstrom pajama set for less, or a high-end fragrance in a value set that the recipient might not buy for themselves. Not to say that Nordstrom and other retailers won’t have beauty gift sets as the holidays approach, but if you see the right gift now, it only makes the already stressful holiday season, a little less overwhelming.
This Jo Malone scent is surprisingly delicate, though based on the name you would assume it to be indulgently sweet. There is a floral base mixed in, making it just the right amount of sweetness. The packaging is beyond girly for any pink lovers in your life. It was packaged in a beautiful Jo Malone box. The gift with purchase is a .5 oz Blackberry & Bay body/hand lotion, a 1 fl oz. Wood Sage & Sea Salt body/hand wash, and two .3 fl oz colognes, in Silver Birch & Lavender and Peony & Blush Suede. I would have loved this to also come with a cosmetic pouch, but am happy with two travel friendly fragrances.
Other fragrance gifts sets from the anniversary sale…
Another solid recommendation where you don’t have to worry about sizing or if it will be useful…a beautiful and classic jewelry item. Most every female can appreciate pearls, and this option is large asymmetrical pearls with a modern twist. The gold clasp on the necklace is easy to take on and off and I am regularly wearing this to work. While small pearls can get lost in your outfit, these larger freshwater pearls really stand out. Unfortunately, this exact necklace isn’t included in the sale, but I have linked it from Selfridges. The matching earrings are included and are a lower price point than the necklace.
I will share gifts I historically purchase for my mom, or have bought in the past as some recommendations. An annual re-purchase are the ribbed pajamas because she can also wear the top as a basic with any blazer or jeans for work. Its a cute pajama set that can easily work as a summer option or top for any time of the year. Last year I feel in love with the Nordstrom cotton pajamas in the plum shade they offered. Those are my go-to shorts for around the house. Comfortable and they pass for a quick errand. The blue stripe is more wearable than the pink option, but because I know how much I wear them… I got both colors and added the blue set as part of my mom’s Christmas. I also ordered her the ribbed jammie short set in two colors….it is honestly hard to find tops quite this soft in a well-done ribbed fabric with the right silhouette.
Last Christmas, I purchased the DryBar smoothing tool for my mom, as well as a gorgeous Dior fragrance set that came with a Dior makeup bag as a gift with purchase, a set of pajamas, and the Donna Karan cashmere deodorant set. The Donna Karan deodorant is a product I use daily, and it is quite a luxe gift, as you get a trio that will last throughout the year, and luxury deodorant is often not a gift someone would buy themselves. Though once you try it, the value is there, especially when you get a year supply as a gift. The white matte packaging of the product is also lovely, and you get the cute yellow Nordstrom Anniversary bow during the sale.
Dior gift with purchase, with my purchase of the J’Adore perfume set. I love that you get two beautiful luxe gifts for the price of one. This is sold out, but included 3 mini fragrances and a Dior cosmetics bag. Keep your eye out for these special gifts with purchase as they are released. Closer to the holiday season, Nordstrom will launch the infamous Chanel gifts sets with a makeup bag, though they don’t include a gift with purchase quite like this…
I think hair tools, such as the Drybar blow-dry brush is a practical option that can be used day-to-day. It also can be very cute to pair other Drybar products with it, for a hair care gift set. In the crown basket above, I gave my mom the Drybar clips and brush to complement the blow-dryer brush. I included an array of Drybar products below as inspiration.
Anniversary Edit 2025
Nordstrom Dress Edit
Bringing you a second Nordstrom Anniversary post to feature a few dresses that I think are heavy hitters that you can reach for through Fall (and one, specifically, right now.) Recently, I attended a last minute birthday event and it was super helpful to have a few dress options, ready to go. (In full disclosure, I wore the butter yellow floral dress shown below.) There is also a navy floral option on clearance at Nordstrom. This particular dress isn’t included in the anniversary sale, but it is still on sale.
I do advise always having a handful of dresses on hand that you love for the season. Then when an event calls for a dress, you aren’t frantically buying something that you don’t really love. These options have longevity and are timeless, while still feeling current.
Because I loved the look of the yellow floral dress so much, I purchased the Chelsea28 dress in red jelly, which is a beautiful rust shade for Fall, with feminine details including the smocked waist and ruffle trim.
The sweater dress could work from office to date night, depending on how formal you dress. I love this for casual weekends when you want to look pulled together. The monochrome black buttons and sleek collar give this knitted dress a very sleek, minimal look.
The Nordstrom suede shift dress has gone in and out of stock throughout the sale; I would recommend saving it to your wish list and turning on notifications for when it becomes available again. It’s lovely for a Fall/Winter date night, especially with caramel boots and your favorite neutral handbag. Nordstrom styled this with their leopard coat, and I must say the combination of leopard with this rich caramel suede is stunning.
Nordy Sale Edit 2025
The Nordy sale snuck on me this year…I briefly saw the preview a few days before the launch of the infamous sale. Last year I stocked up on high quality coats so my focus for this year was on everyday basics. Below I’m sharing exactly what I purchased myself…a few high-end accessories, my go-to jeans, a few beautiful knits, the perfect chestnut suede booties, and that’s a wrap. From my experience, its helpful to pick one thing that I use regularly and buy at least one annually and over the span of a few Nordy sales, you will have an ample mini-collection (for me, its Mother denim). For others, it might be one quality coat each year or a new pair of black boots. Last year, I splurged on two Reiss coats, so this year, a coat splurge isn’t necessary. Instead I bought 3 different pairs of Mother denim. a few pairs of designer sunglasses, a cardigan, a few sleeveless knits, and two pairs of shoes…very capsule collection inspired.
My online order from midnight shown above: Mother Jeans, Nordstrom grey marl cardigan. Nordstrom cashmere scarf, Celine and Prada sunglasses
I knew that one of my favorite pieces across the entire sale were these stunning pale, first-of-summer-blue slight flare jeans from Mother in the color way, Your Turn. I immediately ordered the Mother Hustler bootcut jeans in No Promises, a beautiful medium wash classic with a raw hem, as well as the bootcut jeans in Just One More, a perfect medium gray wash with minimal distressing. I have a beloved black denim jacket and a few favorite grey denim items that I wear regularly, so the grey color way just seemed like an obvious selection.
I price shopped all the designer sunglasses with the Nordstrom website, compared to another retailers. These two remained to be the best value I could find and also matched my own style. I think they are a standout, and my picks amongst all the shades offered. If I could only pick one…Prada…classic aviators with the Prada logo in a gorgeous titanium look.
Now for the knits.. I’ll keep it simple and classic. I selected a few sleeveless variations which will transition beautifully into Fall and layer easily during Winter. I have always been a fan or the marl mixed texture and charcoal hues. I think they are more versatile than bright colored and prints you may see across the span of the sale. I fell in love instantly with the Nordstrool grey wool and cashmere cardigan. It is a beautiful silhouette, in a lovely textured mid-grey marl. If I could recommend one knit from the sale, it would be this. The beauty of simplistic pieces like this is that you can wear it often, to the office, even for a casual dinner with a slim jean. lace cami and stiletto.
Other accessories…This Nordstrom grey plaid cashmere scarf is a lovely addition to any neutral coat. While I selectively choose black, I think softer shades in the winter can be refreshing. There is something stunning about winter white…which is why I chose this ivory belt with the molten gold buckle. It’s also a lovely choice for the heat of summer with light-wash cut off shorts.
Now for the shoes…the boots section during this sale can be overwhelming, so focus on something versatile that will add something different to your wardrobe. My top 2 picks were these rich chestnut brown shoes, one in a heel, one in a bootie, both from the Nordstrom brand. I tried on the booties in person and can attest that they are a super soft suede bootie, and as someone who has injured my foot in the past, comfort is a priority.
Last but not least…pajamas. Nordstrom is known for their super soft jammies, and though there are quite an assortment of options, I would recommend 2 types. The ribbed knit pajamas in the short or pants version is always my top pick, for comfort and versatility. The top it comes with is a basic in my wardrobe and works well under any jacket or blazer. The second suggestion is the cotton shorts set, which is a potential casual outfit for summer (also a cute swim cover-up if you get in oversized), and the top would definitely work as a button up shirt on its own.
I hope you enjoyed this edit…I still plan on purchasing a pair of Miu Miu sunglasses, a Nordstrom suede dress and possibly the croc top handle Veronica Beard handbag. Other than that, I think my shopping is complete!
Quick update…I decided against the Miu Miu sunglasses because I actually found them at Fashion Eyewear for $269 versus the Nordstrom sale price of $324. When it comes to sales, even one highly covered such as this, take everything with a grain of salt and do your own research. If you do happen to find the item cheaper after the fact, Nordstrom has one of the best return policies I have ever found.
The suede Nordstrom dress is now sold out, as well the as the croc bag so I included two other recommendations, very simple easy to style items at an accessible price point.
These pieces look basic, but it is their design that makes them something special. The polo dress has a split hem, monotone black buttons, and a knitted texture that makes it look luxe and easy to style with any accessories. The boxy t-shirt has a zipper at the neck and sleeves to the elbows that make it flattering and not your average t-shirt. I would pair this with distressed black jeans and my favorite Fall booties.
Black Friday Edit
This Black Friday, my focus was on beautiful accessories and timeless jewelry pieces, with a few classic wardrobe finds. I tried to be practical but got slightly carried away, with the 25% off VIP Black Friday preview offered through The Outnet. I was able to scope out my favorite items before everything sold out for Black Friday, while getting 25% items already on sale. I find that the sales on this site offer steeper discounts than 25 or 30% off full-priced items offered through other retailers. The 25% off does apply to the entire website. Enjoy my edit below!
Handbags
Shoes
Jewelry
Outerwear
I hope you found this edit helpful! Be sure to enter the code: BLACKFRIDAY at checkout. The 25% off sale ends on 11/26/23. Happy Shopping!