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Nordstrom Top 5

The best of the best..the premium work trouser to leave an impression, the buttery leather leather jackets in a trendy cropped style, as well as in a longline vision perfect for your date-night-dress or travel coat. For the top 5 I had to include 2 accessories- the most standout handbag of the sale, as well as a high-impact boot that is snow and rain proof for those stormy days.

Stay tuned…I will share my styling Nordstrom haul shortly…friendly reminder, only buy what you truly love and what resonates with your personal style!

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Nordstrom Beauty

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Beauty items featured during the Nordstrom Anniversary sale.

The beauty recommendations are a favorite category of the sale…typically I purchase at least one set in advance for the holidays for gifting purposes. Shopping tip…while everyone is snagging the items posted as “on sale” during the annniversary sale, browse the gift with purchases category online. Often higher-end gift with purchases are offered during the sale timeframe, though they aren’t part of the sale. In years past, a dior makeup bag was included with a dior fragrance duo, which made for a beautiful 2-in-1 gift.

My favorite duo of the sale is the Giorgio Armani fluid sheers. I am currently using the a beautiful peach shade and apply it as a base for my blush everyday, and wear it alone on summer/pool days. It has a shimmer finish, that blends in easily into the skin. There is a generous amount of product included in the standard sizes, and this duo would be ideal for travel or a beach weekend. I would also recommend the Giorgio Armani eye set, though typically I stick to my eye palettes.

The Tom Ford duo would make for a lovely holiday gift under $50. I fell in love with the Neroli Portofino a decade ago when I lived in Australia and the tropical scent always takes me back to days of intense heat and unforgettable sunsets. I prefer the large full-size fragrances when it is a all-time favorite scent, but with Tom Ford fragrances exceeding $300 and $350 a smaller size seems more reasonable.

As someone that is a repeat offender of buying all things labeled vanilla…vanilla candles, vanilla coke, etc. I find myself drawn to this fragrance. I have never tried this line and it is quite a high price point for a scent you have never experienced, though it is tempting. Based on my research this fragrance comes sweet notes of vanilla with a woodsy combination.

I repeatedly purchase the Donna Karan deodorant- my all-time favorite anti-persperant, in a lightly powdered vanilla scent that goes on the skin like silk.

Cult beauty favorites include the Charlotte Tilbury sets and the Westman Atelier duos, though I have never purchased these personally.

I am a fan of hair tools as prepping ahead for holiday gifting. In years past, I purchased a Drybar hairdryer for my mom and made a Drybar gift set, including the curlers, matching brush, hair clips. Highly recommend this idea! At a better pricepoint, this hair tool claims to create mermaid-like waves for that tossled beach-wave vibe. If you miss this one during the sale though, the regular price point is also pretty budget-friendly. The reviews are mixed on this one, which I am guessing is based on your hair type and how fine your hair is.

Last but not least, my hghest recommended beauty purchase of the sale (was) the Victoria Beckham jewel kajal eyeliner set. It includes 5 eyeliners, mascara, sharpener and sleek case to store the eyeliners. This one was one of the top items on my wishlist…complete disclaimer here… it is already available for purchase on the Victoria Beckham beauty website, for $3 less, and buy purchasing from the retailer directly, you are gifted with a velvet pouch (as a welcome gift for your first purchase online) and often the packaging is top-tier, as compared to buying from a department store.

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

This year I shopped the sale early and think I have the best stand out apparel items, with a few shoes and accessories thrown in. This year I was able to register online to have a private shopping experience as an ambassador. This was a fun time to scour the sale before everything sold out. It was the time that I purchased pajamas, socks, the basic tees and Rails tops I recommend below, as well as try on the shoes in person.

At this point in the sale, items tend to go in and out of stock, so keep checking back for your must have items, such as a pair of Mother jeans that you will wear over and over throughout the year. I had one pair that I got from a past Nordstrom Trunk and it is the only pair I tend to grab for, so I bought a few different styles during the sale. I am especially excited about the black denim options in slightly flared and straight leg silhouettes, which will make for endless outfit options.

My closet is covered with black capsule pieces, so I did have my eye on a few cozy camel pieces to sprinkle in for the autumn/winter season. My focus was high quality fabrics such as cashmere, wool and cotton. Most people would steer you towards the Reiss classic camel coat, but from experience I can tell you that you will get a better discount during Reiss sales than on Reiss coats during Nordstrom sales. Every year I lust after a Vince cardigan, so this year I went for a coatigan, that offers the warmth of a coat, with the effortless look of a cardigan, (though it is technically called a wool jacket.) In person, it looks less structured than a typical winter jacket. This ruana from Nordstrom’s own brand is also a favorite, and would make the perfect addition to a chilly day in the office or an easy airplane outfit in the winter months. I only have one go-to sweater dress in my closet, which I purchased during the Nordstrom sale last year in grey, so I also picked up this year’s version in light beige. I find it a work-appropriate dress for those freezing days, and style it with leather ankle boots.

Now for the standout pieces that were at the top of my list. Bring on the Veronica Beard….and the other work hard, play hard outerwear and dresses. I would consider these investment pieces, but they work from the office to date night, which I think makes them worth the splurge. All of these items would work with other basics in your wardrobe, such as a classic handbag and great pair of black heels or boots. The Nordstrom stripe cardigan sold out surprisingly fast and is amazing quality. It’s a beautiful pop to add to a black pair of denim and a simple black tank. The houndstooth Veronica Beard pieces are beyond beautiful in an evergreen tweed with black hardware. They look amazing as an outfit, and will be equally great paired with other items in my wardrobe. The L’agence houndstooth jacket was a hot seller that I only got because I placed an online order at midnight on the 11th. The caramel and black houndstooth combination is eye-catching, though I questioned myself for spending this much on a piece made of polyester. If I could only pick 5 items from the entire sale, it would be the Veronica Beard tweed dress and tweed blazer, the L’agence houndstooth blazer, a pair of Celine sunglasses, and the Valentino lipstick clutch set (featured below).

Tops are not the category that I focus on during the Anniversary Sale, but I did find a few affordable options that will be workhorses in my wardrobe. I featured 3 different color options for the Halogen Raw Edge tank because it is a piece I wear so often and even travel with and it easily can be made to look professional or more casual. It also washes well and on sale, you can grab it for $30 or less, depending on the color combination. The Rails blouses are more elevated and more pricey, but I wore the pink and white check Ellis shirt instantly, with pink heels and white denim its major Barbie vibes in a low-key style. I think it also works well for a more casual office environment. Another standout is the Paige white ruffle sleeveless sweater; it’s a classy piece that will go beautifully with almost anything in your closet. I only purchased a few dresses during the sale, one being this jacquard evergreen dress. It is fully lined, in a more conservative, figure flattering silhouette with leather trim. This is a favorite because you can easily pair it with a blazer and booties for work, or a biker jacket and stilettos for a night out.

As far as accessories go, the Kurt Geiger belt bag is one that might get overlooked, but looks amazing styled. I purchased it in the black version, which is quite edgy with the monochrome black hardware and chain. The matching belt would make for a killer combination, and the quilted leather is beautiful. These tassel earrings are something I buy each year in a different color; this year I purchased them in white and they give any outfit extra pizazz. Style Tip: Pair the ivory tassel earrings with the pink and white Rails Ellis shirt. Finally, for the sunglasses. I do love Celine sunglasses. I have the classic flat top pair from last year Anniversary sale, so picked up the square sunglasses and flat top ombre pairs this year. If I could only pick one, I would go for the 55mm square version. They are unbelievably classic in the expected Celine quality. Celine sunglasses have this undeniable edge to them that amps up even the most basic outfits. 9 times out of 10, I reach for my Celine sunglasses over all other brands.

For shoes, I kept it simple. I did purchase each of these shoes, because I needed some new easy black shoes. The first two are comfort shoes, in styles that I think are really quite cute and will get me through an 8 hour work day. I like that the Soft bootie has a low heel but still has the look of a trendy fall bootie. The Ilse Jacobsen sneakers are unbelievably comfortable. They have a foamy buttery feel, with a cushioned sole, great for the gals who are on their feet all day. My other two recommendations are both waterproof Blondo boots, one in a chic ankle length, and the other knee length to style with jeans and mini dresses.

Top Beauty Pick…literally the one recommendation that I think is the best value, of probably the entire sale. A Valentino lipstick set that comes with one full lipstick, 4 refills, all housed in a stunning leather studded clutch. Unlike makeup bags that usually come with sets, this looks and feels like a true Valentino clutch. It honestly is nicer and heavier than some designer clutches I have. Inside is a mirror and an organizer holding the lipsticks. You can pop out the organizer when you want to use the clutch. The full sized lipstick in a bold red has the embossed Valentino studded design in the lipstick. I like that most of the refills come in beautiful neutral shades. To make this value even better, you get a gift with purchase, a Valentino cosmetics case that also has a mirror. This is an amazing gift for yourself or the ultimate Christmas gift for the beauty lover in your life. The cosmetic bag that comes free with this purchase is currently out of stock, though Nordstrom is now offering a mini Valentino lipstick as the gift with purchase.

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