We are in the last week of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale before prices go up! I finally got all my orders in and sorted out all the good stuff vs all the stuff I wanted to return. Here are some of my favorite pieces that I noticed are in stock or popped back up in stock!
BEST SELLING ITEMS STILL IN STOCK
This cardigan is so soft and comfy and will be my go-to this fall. I love it! Almost all colors are sold out, but last check I saw that they had one color in stock in all sizes!
This lightweight suede jacket is so cute and looks great with jeans or a dress. You can literally toss it over anything and you’ll look cute! For less than $60, it’s a must have!
The other booties shown above are these ankle booties that are also really cute and comfy. They look similar to the tan ones I’m wearing but the ankle and heel height are much lower.
This cozy teddy bear coat was sold out for the longest time but I’ve been noticing some sizes come back to stock so keep checking the site if you love it to see if your size pops back up!
I love white sweaters during the fall and winter and this one went out of stock pretty fast but I saw that it’s back in a size XXS. Which if you are regularly an XS, it might still work for you as the sweater itself is quite baggy.
BEST BABY AND MATERNITY ITEMS | NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE 2018
For all you pregnant mamas, there are a few great things that you’ll want to get too. I jut got this Maternity/Nursing Tank that is so comfy and fits great. I had several of these when I was nursing my first daughter so I wanted to get some new ones and love that these are on sale. I also picked up this nursing bra as these are an essential!
As for baby gear, I picked up the Maxi Cosi Infant car seat. This rarely goes on sale so it’s the best time to get it! We love Maxi Cosi car seats and this one is one of the more lightweight infant car seats which is so important to me.
If you can believe it, I just placed another order as I noticed a few more items that I had wanted. I always tend to over order and just return what doesn’t work. That way I don’t regret on missing out on the sale prices!
Woohoo! The 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is open to everyone! I know so many of you were able to shop early access but if you aren’t yet a Nordstrom cardholder, no worries because the public sale is finally here! Hopefully you saw my dressing room reviews to be able to bookmark the styles that you liked.
HOW TO TRANSITION FROM SUMMER TO FALL WITH YOUR NORDSTROM SALE BUYS
I’m super excited about so many pieces that I got and I just want to wear it all already! I pulled together a few outfits that I’m planning to wear to transition from summer to fall from my favorite pieces from the Anniversary Sale.
And keep scrolling as you don’t want to miss my $400 Nordstrom Giftcard giveaway!
NOTES ON SIZING:
I’m 6 months pregnant here but I’m wearing all of my regular sizing to share with you how everything fits. I’m wearing a belly band over my jeans so you’ll see that below but other than that, nothing is maternity. I’m 5’2″, size 0/XS and I usually stick true to size for most of the brands at Nordstrom. Almost everything I’m wearing below is a size XS or 25 in jeans. If not, I noted it in the descriptions below.
SUMMER TO FALL OUTFITS
As it starts to cool down but it’s not quite fall, one of my favorite combinations is a sweater and shorts. Sweet and simple! This sweater is only $30, comes in 3 colors and fits true to size.
I love a cute ruffle top! This is a thicker knit so it can be more dressy and great for the office. Comes in 5 colors in both regular and petite sizing.
Toss a long cardigan over and comfy ankle booties for a cute mommy appropriate outfit! I will be running around with my daughter in most outfits like this!
Just a note that I ordered a ton of boots but they’ve yet to arrive so I’m using boots that I got at Nordstrom last year and linking to the very similar styles on sale this year.
COZY SWEATERS FOR FALL AND WINTER
My favorite thing in the world during the winter is a long cozy sweater. Love the fit of this and the roll neck style. It’s also super soft! I’m wearing a size Small here and it fits great over the bump but I wanted to check the XS so that’s on the way to me too. I would stay true to size with this sweater.
This little peplum sweater is also a great one to wear to transition from summer to fall. It’s a soft, thin knit and it does run a bit big as even with my belly I have plenty of room.
I love to pair thin soft knits with cardigans so you don’t have to deal with the bulk. Being petite I find that adding bulk can make me look even shorter. Now that I’m pregnant, I definitely do need any more bulk! This ribbed cardigan is perfect for fall and comes in 5 colors.
When I saw this jacket in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale catalog, I knew I had to have it. I was pleasantly surprised how much more I loved it in person! I wasn’t able to grab it in my size, I’m wearing a M but I don’t mind that it’s a bit more baggy so I can wear more layers underneath.
Unfortunately this jacket sold out super fast and I’m not sure they are restocking it, but the pullover style is still available and really cute on!
I always have a few bright colored sweaters to get me through fall and winter and of course the Anniversary Sale did not disappoint! This is a fave and love the bright colors it comes in.
Had to share this jacket again and how versatile it is. It’s definitely going to be a fave this winter and I’m on a hunt for similar styles to share with you guys!
I usually buy a few cashmere pieces during the sale but this is the only style I ended up getting this year. The buttons on the sleeve make it so cute and I love the pretty pink color.
One last cardigan but this one is at the top of my list! I love the lavender color and the cable knit. It’s not super cute online so I’m glad I spotted it while I was in store.
My online purchases are still tricking in and I’m going to be doing a few more posts with those to keep you up to date with any other items that you don’t want to miss while they’re on sale!
$400 NORDSTROM GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY
I wanted to give back to one of you and have joined in with a few other blogger friends and LiliAlessandra to give away a $400 giftcard to Nordstrom! Lili Alessandra has some gorgeous bedding on sale at the Nordstrom Sale that you need to check out! Enter in the widget below. Good luck!
I stalked the Nordstrom website until the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018 Catalog was available online and spent an hour getting my wishlist ready! LOL Here’s the first look at what will be going on sale and the styles you won’t want to miss out on.
If you are like me and shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale every year, you know that there are certain pieces that sell out within the first weeks of early access and then again during public access. If you want to get some good deals on fall and winter staples, I highly recommend you to bookmark these links so that you’ll be able to add them to cart and checkout as soon as they are available.
Read on for my tips on how to best shop the Nordstrom Sale and my predictions for the most popular styles!
HOW TO GET THE BEST DEALS AT THE 2018 NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE
Peruse the Anniversary Catalog now
Bookmark all the pieces you are interested in
Get the Nordstrom Credit Card to shop early access
Head in store FIRST!
Shop shoes and boots first
Shop Fall/Winter Staples
Sweaters, Jeans and Coats
Shop online for jewelry, accessories and beauty products
If you want early access you need the card. It’s that simple! Sign up here. (this is an affiliate link in which I may make a small commission if you buy something from Nordstrom, but I don’t get paid per sign up or anything like that! It’s just something that I really recommend you get if you want the best pieces from the sale!)
I worked for Nordstrom a really long time ago. I worked in the Point of View department in college (just during the anniversary sale) and then after I graduated, I worked in the corporate office in a few (mostly HR) positions where we were asked to work the floor on the first day of the sale every year. I LOVE the Nordstrom Anniversary sale and I have had a Nordstrom Visa credit card since I worked there. I use it for not only my Nordstrom purchases but everything else too! I shop at Nordstrom so much that those $20 rewards notes that they send out are like gold to me. I love being able to apply it to my Nordstrom purchases and even made my husband start using the card so I could earn more points.
Head in store on the first day!
Don’t just shop online, you have to go in store! Why? Because a lot of times things look way better in person. Also, you get the personal experience from the sales person who’s seen all the merchandise and can show you styles you may be interested in as well as all the colors that pieces come in. Trust me, I worked many Anniversary Sales (this was the days before online shopping was crazy) and I LOVED helping customers find exactly what they wanted. It was so fun to shop with customers all day long.
The best days to shop
If you can, try to go the first Wednesday – Friday as the first weekend is usually pretty nuts, at least in my area. Usually there is a big area in each department that is roped off for the early access. It looks super exclusive but don’t be afraid to go in there! Just head in and let someone know you want to shop early access (if they didn’t already approach you) and you can let them know if you already have a Nordstrom card or if you want to sign up for one.
My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Strategy
I admit, I get nervous about missing items so, I’ll stay up late just so I can shop the sale on the night everything is released. I usually go through my bookmarks, add everything to cart and then cull my cart from there. I then go to my local Nordstrom store the next day and I try on those things that I had purchased just so I can make sure if I need another size or color, I can get it right there. What can I say? I’m serious about the Anniversary Sale and hate missing out on the best items!
SHOP SHOES & BOOTS FIRST
Especially boots! Those always go first and if you have a popular size, they go quick! I find that shoes don’t get restocked as much as clothing so I always shop for shoes first.
These Stuart Weitzman boots (reg $775, sale $489.90) are gorgeous and I’m hoping I’ll be able to snag a pair!
A few short booties that are classic and versatile. I love that they always have great styles that will last through a few seasons. The booties with the metal detail (reg. $109.95, sale $69.90) come in a few colors, I’m eyeing the black and camel. The open side bootie (reg. $119.95, sale $79.90) also comes in white! If you remember from last year, white booties were really trending so I think they will be even more popular this year.
I got a pair of tall camel boots last year so I probably won’t get another pair however I can tell you that I highly recommend them to everyone. They ended up being just as versatile as my black tall boots but it was great to mix things up and not always be wearing black in the winter. These knee high boots are $224.95 regularly but on sale for $149.90!
Shop Fall/Winter Staples + Workwear Essentials
Sweaters, jeans, and coats are always at the top of my list and I think everyone else’s too! I have a few sweaters from 4-5 years ago from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale that I still wear all the time. One thing I wanted to mention is that a lot of pieces that are great for work are some of the ones you’ll want to pick up first. I always feel like I tend to look at the casual items first but by the time I get to the more polished workwear pieces, I can’t find my size.
All of these items are going on sale for around 30-40% off. For pricing details head to the catalog and then bookmark the actual product link so you can add to cart when the sale starts!
I usually recommend shopping for bags/accessories last, but I spotted this tote and thought it was such a great tote for work and even a great baby/diaper bag!
On the casual side, there are so many coats, jeans and shoes that I’m eyeing! My favorite denim brand is FRAME denim as they fit my body so well and the crop length are perfect for shorties like me. There are a few that will be on sale including these skinny jeans and straight leg jeans that I’ll be buying!
I know, UGG boots? But I can’t deny how comfy and warm they are! Living in a colder climate, they are an absolute necessary so I always get a pair from the sale. They go fast though (the kids UGGs too!) so make sure to grab your size as soon as you can!
These mules look so cute on, it’s one of the shoes I’m really looking forward to getting!
Shop online for jewelry, accessories and beauty products
You can find some great deals for jewelry and accessories and especially for beauty products but I don’t leave too much time to shop for them in store. I find that you can usually get those deals online and then you don’t have to worry about dealing with crowds. The only thing is, for beauty products, you may want to head in store for the items that you want to test out to see if the colors work for you. If you are just buying beauty tools or items you already own and want to stock up on, online is your best bet!
I’ll do another round up of the best beauty products to buy as there are a lot of brands that don’t usually do sales that have Anniversary Sale specials. You really don’t want to miss out on the MAC Sets and the Laura Mercier palette!
Get all my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale updates!
First, a reminder to enter my giveaway to win $1000 Nordstrom giftcard so you’ll be prepped and ready to shop the Anniversary Sale!
I’ll continue updating as I find out more information and especially when I shop early access! Subscribe to my newsletter as I’ll be sharing the details to my subscribers first.
I went back to Nordstrom as I had to return a few things that didn’t fit but of course found some more great things that are still on sale! Dressing room try on haul below and a few favorite things that I didn’t get to share on my last Nordstrom half yearly sale round up!
I do have to say that you need to get on these as they are selling out in sizes really fast so hope you were able to get some good sale pieces this time around.
2018 Nordstrom Anniversary sale – keep up to date on the latest sale finds!
Also keep an eye out for the 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! It’s starting in late July! Last year’s Nordstrom Anniversary Sale was amazing so I’m so excited to see what’s going on sale this year. I will be doing lots of previews (as I can find them!), dressing room try ons, my shopping hauls and more. Add your email to my newsletter to make sure you don’t miss out on any of them! You’ll also get a very cute FREE print when you sign up!
UPDATE: It’s now available at in Black and Gray for only $15!
I got this top and have wanted to wear it every day! It’s just so cute and comfortable. I got a few comments on instagram about my cute bag strap! You can get the heart bag strap here and it comes in a few different colors/styles!
Another cute and simple top that’s perfect to wear with jeans. Just hoping I can get a few more wears out of it before my bump gets too big! Also just a sidenote – my bump grows like crazy from day to night. The pictures in the dressing room below were taken this exact same day and my bump is much smaller. This picture was taken after dinner and my bump was major! LOL!
I couldn’t find this cute top online but maybe you’ll have luck in store! I’m loving gingham tops (linked to two above) and ruffles so it was the perfect combo!
I’m all about the lightweight jackets for spring and thought this was one perfect with the cute print and tie sleeves. This one may be sold out already so check out the similar tie sleeve blazer that comes in a stripes and lot of great colors.
Remember, designer sales only happen twice a year so if you don’t get a deal now, the next sale will be late fall in November! Head here for a quick overview of the best designer bags and shoes on sale. I will keep that page updated as I find more styles on sale. Otherwise read on for a round up of the best online shops to score a great deal on a designer bag!
SSENSE is one of my favorite online shops because they carry a lot of designer bags that no one else carries and their sales always have a great selection. Things also don’t sell out as quickly here so you don’t have to feel like you missed out in case you weren’t able to shop the sales right when they were released.
Another bonus: since they are based in Canada, I don’t get charged sales tax which is a huge plus when buying pricier items. (A caveat: you may be charged duties and taxes at customs, but it doesn’t always happen) . Shipping is free and always super fast – only 2-3 days!
Net-a-porter is another great site with a huge selection and a ton of designers that you don’t see in department stores. I love to shop their site and look for hidden treasures that I haven’t seen anywhere else.
I have been obsessed with the Chloe Faye backpack for such a long time. I really want to get this one now that it’s on sale!
I’ve always been a fan of the Saks sale, however I will have to say that I usually score better deals in store than I do online. Most department stores will usually do 30-40% off for first round but it’s always good to follow up in a few weeks when they do 2nd markdowns. Sometimes you can find amazing deals for 50%-60% off the original price!
I’m cheating a little as this isn’t technically a sale but The Real Real is one of my favorite places to score a designer bag at a great price. They sell pre-owned bags but they are very picky about what they take so you always know that you are getting the best pre-owned quality and authentic bag.
Chanel bag prices are getting insane so I love having a place like The Real Real to still be able to buy Chanel at a somewhat reasonable price. This reissue (which retails for $6400) is $2500 which honestly is a great price for a classic Chanel bag.
I’ve found that Barneys definitely has their own style of clothing and shoes so although they carry a lot of designers that the bigger department stores do, their selection is more refined and curated so it’s also a bit easier to shop online and in stores.
Back for round 2 of my Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale picks! Make sure to see my post on the must have tops at the Nordstrom spring sale too. I wanted to share some of items you may have seen on here previously that are now on sale as well as share some of the latest pieces I picked up this weekend.
5 MUST HAVE PIECES FROM THE NORDSTROM HALF YEARLY SALE
I just got this dress and wore it immediately! It’s cute, comfortable, fits great with the baby bump and only $40! It is a bit boxy and runs large so I would size down. Because I’m pregnant, I sized up because I wanted to be able to wear it throughout the summer. Hoping my bump will be able to continue fitting it!
If you follow me on instagram, I shared how this looked on in my instagram stories so head over there and watch it if you want to see a more “real life” version of it on. I’m also going to be doing a little try on haul in my stories of the other items that I purchased so make sure to check out my stories later today!
You may remember this from one of my past Nordstrom Shopping Hauls and I’m happy to see that it’s now 40% off!
BELL SLEEVE CARDIGAN
comes in 6 colors, regular and petite size, runs true to size
This was another cute top that I loved from a past Nordstrom Dressing Room Review. It’s such a cute color and a great top for spring since it’s lightweight and will look so cute with white jeans.
My favorite wedges as you’ve seen me wear in a ton of outfit posts as well as on instagram. These are slight variations of the same shoe. I love these just because they are really comfortable (I can wear them shopping for hours) and they go with everything!
I just got these pretty jeweled sandals earlier this spring and I can’t wait to get more use out of them this summer. They are like jewelry for your feet! They also have these jeweled flats that are similar, and on sale!
I don’t have photos of these on me yet, but here are the other items that I just picked up and will be doing a try on haul in my instagram stories later.
I’m not kidding when I say this tee is one of the most softest tees ever. I love the subtle cutouts as it’s the perfect jeans and a tee look, but a little more trendy.
CUT OUT TEE
only two colors left! Runs slightly large, size down
There’s something about short sleeve sweatshirts that I love. Maybe because it’s a little unexpected and also because it’s so comfy, casual but trendy and cute at the same time. I absolutely love the puff sleeves on this one and at $35 I thought it was a great price for the quality.
Being pregnant can be tough on some days. I just feel so uncomfortable with my body at times and I don’t want anything tight on my belly. I mostly wear dresses and I prefer maxi dresses just for the coverage. I saw this pretty flow maxi and had to have it. I was pleasantly surprised that it was only $50!
THE LATEST AND GREATEST PICKS FROM THE NORDSTROM SALE
I’m continually shopping and browsing so I’m keeping this page updated of all my favorite pieces from the Nordstrom sale. I’ll be adding stuff and removing things as they sell out so keep checking back if you want to be on top of the best things to buy at the Nordstrom half yearly sale!
I’m usually on top of the Nordstrom sales but since I’ve been so busy I completely forgot that the half yearly sale was starting. For those of you who also love your designer items, this also means that designer sale is coming up too!
WHAT TO BUY FIRST AT THE NORDSTROM HALF YEARLY SALE
I went to Nordstrom last night real quick and bought a few pieces. I will do a try on for you in a later post but wanted to share some first picks of what I saw online that you may want to snag ASAP. If you know Nordstrom sales, things tend to get sold out pretty quickly!
I advise getting tops first as I find that since tops are the easiest to wear and for the most part fit true to size, the tops always sell out quickly. I ordered quite a few tops and then I’ll be perusing dresses and jeans next!
I also want to mention since I am currently pregnant, all these tops work great for a growing baby bump!
Nordstrom x Blogger Collaboration
Living in Yellow is a blogger who did a collaboration with Gibson, a brand that is carried by Nordstrom and here are a few of my favorite tops that are on sale for 33% off. In this line I love that they carry petite sizing and I stay true to size however I have heard from others to size down if you are in between sizing.
Twist Hem Top
(comes in 6 colors in regular and petite sizing)
Dressy tops to wear with Jeans
I definitely have my casual jeans and a tee day (see below for some reccomendations for that!) but I also love to mix things up with a few dressy tops that I can pair with jeans.
And if you are looking for some more cute finds under $100, check out what to buy on Amazon for Spring and Summer. It’s some of the best deals I’ve gotten and love the free 2 day shipping with Prime!
