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The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts today for everyone! Woo Hoo! I shopped on the first day and have been adding to my cart since then for other items I didn’t find in-store. I stopped by the store again Wednesday and overheard a sales person in shoes state they would be getting more sizes and stock in on Friday. So items that may have sold out during Early Access could be getting a replenish today.

~ philosphy Amazing Grace Firming Body Emulsion ~

This is the one item I get every single year. It’s my favorite lotion and I’m always complimented on how nice I smell. The large, 32 oz bottle lasts me about 6 months. I usually get one for Christmas each year as well. I use the smaller bottle for refilling my travel size. There’s also the shampoo/shower gel/bubble bath in the same scent, Amazing Grace. Pure Grace is another scent but Amazing Grace is my favorite.

#NSale Philosophy Amazing Grace

 ~Onitsuka Tiger Alvarado Sneakers ~

I bought a pair of the Rotation 77 (similar) last year during the sale for The Boy and he loved them. The Alvarado’s are a true sneaker and he went up a half size. The retro-looking Serrano sneaker is also on sale.

#NSale Onitsuka Tiger 3

#NSale Onitsuka Tiger 1

#NSale Onitsuka Tiger 2

~ kate spade Spencer Court Large Monday Leather Envelope Crossbody Bag ~

I have been using my Tory Burch Marion Cross-body bag daily (similar) so I wanted to find a new one in a Fall color. I went looking for this cross-body bag but never got to that section of the store. This Kate Spade Cross-body Bag was so beautiful in-person I completely forgot about the Sole Society bag.

#NSale Kate Spade Spencer

This color is Mahogany and also comes in Dusty Peony, a pretty pink. There’s also a suede and leather version where the flap is suede and comes in Black and Mousse Frosting.

#NSale Kate Spade Spencer 2

I love that Kate Spade bags have a printed lining that matches the bag and is not the same solid color of the bag. That’s where I end up losing sight of things I know I have in my bag. Particularly if the lining is dark.

#NSale Kate Spade Spencer 3

#NSale Kate Spade Spencer 4

The width is a little slim but this cross-body can still fit my cell, small card holder, powder, lipstick, keys and sunglasses but that’s about it. That is everything I carry around with me on a daily basis.

#NSale Kate Spade Spencer Items in Bag

~ Spencer Court Crossbody ~
~ kate spade Card Holder ~
~ IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+, Lipstick ~
~ Sam Sunglasses ~
~ Casetify VW Van iPhone Case (cactus, flamingo, camper)~

#NSale Kate Spade Spencer Items

And here are a few other of my picks to get you started on the sale today.


What are you excited to shop for during the #NSale?

Happy Shopping!

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No sale at Nordstrom but from now until Sunday, September 20, you can get Triple Points when you use your Nordstrom Credit or Debit Card. Nordstom has so many great items and carry several of my favorite designers and brands – Madewell, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Alex & Ani. I thought I’d put together a little list of the current items I’m stalking. It doesn’t hurt that I have some Rewards to use right now either.

I only have flat boots right now so a heeled boot like the Sam Edelman Regina in this pretty gray color would be nice to add to my closet. How gorgeous is the color on that Sole Society Marlow bag? I’ve always loved the burgundy shade. It is one of my other favorite colors for Fall.

We had lots of murky rainy weather last Winter and though I had an umbrella this Kate Spade one would surely brighten the yuckiest of days. Jewelry would do that too, right? I don’t have any gold Alex & Ani pieces and am really liking the Compass and the Beaded Bangle.

What about you? Anything you are stalking at Nordstrom right now?

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The Anniversary Sale ends on Sunday! I have updated some of my picks from my original list. From that list, MamaBella had to size down half-a-size in the Halogen Olsen T-Strap Flats.  And, The Boy LOVES his Onitsuka Tiger sneakers. I’ve had to take them away so until he heads back to school. He almost wore them to work one day! They would have been covered in flour and pastry dough had that happened!

I am really loving the DVF Celeste Romper. I saw it in my store and it’s a silk jersey knit, super comfortable. I like how it looks like a mini-dress from the front but are really skorts! I’d add some heels and a clutch for date night. A reader loves the Natori Feathers Bra so I’m going to give that one a try. I usually by my Zella from Nordstrom Rack but they don’t have the Live In Knee Shorts yet.

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Also, I was walking around the shoe section and the Cole Haan Zerogrand Perforated Oxford in Ironstone Suede made me stop in my tracks. I tried them on in a different color in my normal size and they were a great fit. I ended up ordering them and they should be here soon. They come in lots of colors and are amazingly comfortable!

Are you finding any last minute items from the Anniversary Sale?

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You’re going to see a lot of posts from bloggers everywhere about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Early Access for card holders started July 9 and continues through July 16. Then the sale opens for everyone on July 17. You are required to validate your card before you can start shopping online during Early Access. Non-cardholders can still view the sale but only save items to purchase until the July 17 date. I like to order my items online and then pick-up in-store, if they are available. It ensures I get my items quickly. When you go into the store you’ll see white curtained areas set up where the Early Access cardholders can shop these items.

I earmarked a lot of pages when I received the catalog but my main purchase every year is my lotion.

The 32 oz alone is $55 so it’s a great deal for me. I use two bottles a year and usually get one for Christmas so the Anniversary Sale comes right on time to replenish. I will use the 8 oz as a fill-in if I run out too soon or use it to fill my travel size bottle. I wear less perfume than I do jewelry, especially since this lotion has enough scent to have people ask me what perfume I am wearing. I get that question a lot and I have asked, in the past, if it’s too strong or overpowering of a smell. I’m always told that it isn’t and that it smells nice and clean. I don’t layer it with the body wash and only rarely add a spritz of the Body Perfume. I’ve sampled the other scents but Amazing Grace is my absolute favorite and signature scent.

MamaBella saw a pair of flats by Halogen Olsen T-Strap Flats, so I’ve ordered those and they are on their way to her.

The Boy has picked these sneakers by Onitsuka Tiger. He wore his Ecco Eisner Sneakers all the time last year. I also like these by Creative Reaction.

I can’t leave out Husband. His new favorite brand of boxer briefs are on sale too. I’ll grab him a couple of pair of Tommy John Second Skin Trunks along with their V-Neck Tees. Did you know the trunks have a 4.9 out of 5 stars rating on the Nordstrom website? I spoke about them in this post as a great gift for Father’s Day. Now I can stock up for his birthday!

I’m still browsing the sale. I will probably stop in to the store today to see everything in person. I don’t really shop for Fall right now, even though there are some really good prices for boots and coats and bags.

Do you shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for anything specific like I do?

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I was trying to get my J Crew posts up but I lost my camera-to-iPad connector so while I search for that I thought I’d share some faves from the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale.

Here’s a bonus Shoes-day review. I bought the Vince Camuto Driston Espadrille in Dusty Camel while in San Diego. I ended up wearing them almost the entire time as they went with everything I brought and were pretty comfortable for walking around all day. The Dusty Came is a metallic gold and what I really love about them is the sole is completely rubber and not a jute/rubber mix. With the mix, if I step in water the jute swells up and it feels uneven when you walk. I sized up half a size to a 7 1/2. My feet were probably a little swollen from walking around but they still fit comfortably now. I’d order in that size if I bought any other colors.

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Here are some IRL pics of the Driston Espadrille.

I’ve tried on the Tory Burch Lucia Wedges before (review). Now the wedges and flat are on sale!!

I love the green floral print from Kate Spade. That’s probably because it reminds me so much of the J Crew Punk Floral print, one of my absolute favorite prints from J Crew. Now a lot of the Kate Spade items are on sale.

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My favorite is the Blooms Marit Pencil Skirt but the most practical purchase would be the Spring Blooms iPhone case. But the dilemma with the Kate Spade items is they are also on sale at katespade.com and you can take 25% off sale items this weekend. I’m not too familiar with Nordstrom’s price matching. Would they honor the 25% off as well? Their prices are lower before the discount but then Kate Spade, with the discount, is lower than Nordstrom. But, most of the sizes are gone at KS, probably due to the % off.
What are you shopping at the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale? 

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