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What to buy at the Shopbop Sale!

The Shopbop sale is always a great time to get some pieces to add to your fall wardrobe.  Here are 5 Fall Essentials that I’m loving.  And you can save up to 25% off right now!  Also, if you didn’t know, you can sign in with your Amazon account and you qualify for FREE 2 day shipping and free returns!

What to buy at the Shopbop Fall Sale

Cable knit Sweaters

A cable knit sweater is a great piece to have for fall through winter. I’ve been wearing mine with jeans and a tee like below or I toss it over a dress and sneakers for an updated casual look.

{OUTFIT DETAILS} CARDIGAN | TEE | JEANS | BOOTIES | BAG |BAG STRAP}

What to buy at the Fall Shopbop Sale

Shoes for the changing weather

Our weather is still fairly nice with a few days of rain sprinkled in.  I’m not fully committed to socks and boots just yet so am still wearing shoes that can work with this transitional weather.

Mules are the perfect shoe to wear right now before the rain starts, plus I’m 9 months pregnant and not able to bend down to tie or buckle my shoes so these are the best for my fellow pregnant ladies as well!

And I do still love my wedges since I can’t wear heels for extended periods of time. The best part about a lot of these is that they are on sale now so I can get a good deal on them and wear them for next spring/summer.

 

I’m obsessed with bows (can you tell?) so was excited to find these bow wedges on sale.  I’m sure I’ll wear them a ton next summer too!  The pink mules are from Nordstrom but they are 60% off right now! They are extremely comfy!

{MULES | WEDGES}

Shopbop sale bow sandals

Leggings and Sneakers in and out of the gym

Athleisure trend is still going strong and I love that there are so many options now that look great in and out of the gym.  I’m all about patterns and details like the mesh panels on leggings and then pairing them with on trend sneakers that also come in a variety of colors and prints.

 

{SNEAKERS | LEGGINGS}

What to buy at the Fall Shopbop Sale

Neutral Ankle Boots for Fall Looks

Ankle booties need to be on your fall wardrobe list because they literally go with everything!  I’m a fan of the neutral tones because I find it looks great with dark denim, white jeans, even with dresses!

 

{BOOTIES LEFT TO RIGHT: ONE | TWO |THREE}

What to buy at the Fall Shopbop Sale

Staying warm with Leather Jackets

My jacket is from Bodaskins and I LOVE it.  Investing in a leather jacket is great as it’s a piece that you’ll end up wearing year and year.  Leather tends to get better the more you wear it!  But I also understand the need for faux leather and more inexpensive options.  Here are some picks that are affordable.

 

{OUTFIT DETAILS: JACKET | DRESS | SUNGLASSES | BAG}

What to buy at the Fall Shopbop Sale

 

Also, don’t miss these amazing plush coats, gorgeous statement jewelry, and one of my favorite affordable brands with the cutest pieces for fall!

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Must Have Fall Shoes, Boots & Sneakers (Mom, Baby and Kids)

Get a head start on your fall shopping and snag these must have fall shoes, boots and sneakers before sizes go out! Several are on sale at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale so you’ll definitely want to buy them before prices go up next week!

Must have shoes for Mommy and Me

NEUTRAL FALL BOOTIES FOR ALL YOUR OUTFITS

These booties have to be one of the best buys at the Nordstrom Anniversary sale.  They’re under $80, the quality is so great for the price and they are really comfortable to walk in.  I stayed true to size with these however if you like to wear thick socks with your boots I would go up a size.

OPEN SIDE BOOTIE

The best shoes to buy at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018

BLOCK HEELS FOR LESS THAN $50

I wish I could still wear my stilettos but let’s be real, once I have two little ones running around, my days of stiletto wearing will go down.  I’m still a fan of heels though so block heels have been my jam.  I love these black pumps and they even come in a really pretty lilac velvet.  Go up half size as they run a bit small.

BLOCK HEEL PUMP

Shoes for baby girl, preschool girl and Mommy

The best baby shoes

I don’t care how impractical shoes for babies are.  I will always love baby shoes and put my baby in them! 🙂 Freshly Picked moccasins are my favorite shoes for babies as they are not only adorable but really soft and easy to put on/take off.  Best of all, they are really hard for the baby to kick off!  If you know babies, they can kick off socks and shoes like nobody’s business.  I had a few outings where we started off with 2 socks on and came home with none!

Shoes for pre-schoolers

My 4 year old is quite the fashionista and is actually very particular about her shoes.  I like to put her in shoes that are easy for her to take on/off herself but also are cute and comfortable to do lots of running and playing.  Nike and Adidas are staples in our house for both me and her and these ones are our current favorites. The white Nike shoes are on sale for the Anniversary Sale!  Mom tip: We replaced the laces on the with these self tie laces!

BABY SHOES: HELLO KITTY | BOW MOCCS | MARY JANE MOCCS

PRESCHOOL SHOES: | WHITE NIKE

MOMMY SHOES:  (similar on sale) | PINK NIKE

Comfy shoes for pregnant moms

Being pregnant, I know that the farther along I get, I’ll just want to wear comfy sneakers every day.  I tend to go for fun colors (see my rose gold ones below!) and I knew that I could work pink/blush in with most of my outfits.  The are nice and lightweight, perfect for summer.  I already own the Nike Thea in several colors and they are really cute with jeans so I had to get them in this pretty light pink color as well.

My rose gold Nike’s are old (got them last year) but you can get the same version of these shoes in pink on sale at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!  They have been really popular on my instagram so had to share them here.  These run true to size.

NIKE CORTEZ – TOP ANNIVERSARY SALE PICK!

The best Nike shoes for women

These pink Nike Epic React FlyKnits are not on sale however, I always get requests for cute sneakers and by the time I post them, they are sold out! I wanted to post these ASAP while they are still available, but hurry sizes are going fast!  The color is “Pink Pearl” and they literally are the most perfect pink sneakers.  I adore them and love that they fit snugly so I don’t have to wear socks.  I personally don’t like wearing socks, but if you do, I recommend sizing up half size to one size up.

PINK NIKE FLYKNITS (AVAILABLE HERE AND HERE)

The cutest pink Nike Sneakers

I’m sure a lot of you are like me… still waiting on our online Nordstrom sale purchases! My packages are slowly trickling in and I’ll be sharing more of my top picks on a new blog post before the sale is over!

Stylish Sneakers for Fall

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Still in Stock | Best of Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018 | $400 GIVEAWAY

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.

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Summer to Fall outfits

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!

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Fall Outfit Ideas

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.

SWEATER | SHORTS | SHOES

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Fall Outfit Ideas

A cute and simple look for fall – just pair the sweater with slim jeans and ankle boots.

SWEATER | JEANS | BOOTS

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Fall Outfit Ideas

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.

TOP | SHORTS | SHOES

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Fall Outfit Ideas

These gray jeans are one of my favorite buys from the sale. How cute are they with over the knee boots?

TOP | JEANS | BOOTS

And another favorite is this long hoodie cardigan! It’s such a staple and at $50 I think it’s a great piece for your fall/winter wardrobe.

CARDIGAN | TOP | JEANS | BOOTS

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Fall Outfit Ideas

A cute striped tee is always a welcome staple in my closet! Love that this is only $18 and comes in a ton of prints and patterns.

TEE | JEANS | BOOTIES

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Fall Outfit Ideas

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!

CARDIGAN | TEE |JEANS | BOOTIES

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Fall Outfit Ideas

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.

SWEATER | JEANS | BOOTS

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Fall Outfit Ideas

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.

TOP | JEANS | BOOTS

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Fall Outfit Ideas

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.

CARDIGAN |TOP | JEANS | BOOTS

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Fall Outfit Ideas

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!

JACKET (PULLOVER STYLE IS AVAILABLE) | TOP | JEANS| BOOTS

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Fall Outfit Ideas

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.

SWEATER | JEANS | BOOTS

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Fall Outfit Ideas

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!

JACKET |SWEATER |JEANS | BOOTS

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Fall Outfit Ideas

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.

SWEATER | JEANS | BOOTS

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Fall Outfit Ideas

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.

CARDGIAN | TEE | JEANS | BOOTS

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Fall Outfit Ideas

STILL MORE ANNIVERSARY SALE BUYS TO COME

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 Lili Alessandra 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!

 

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2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Summer to Fall outfits

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Top 5 Mom Hacks | What to buy on Amazon to make your life easier

I shop on Amazon for everything and as a busy, self employed mama, there is nothing that beats Amazon’s Prime shipping.  Here are the top 5 things that every mom needs for her child from Amazon along with some amazing deals from Amazon Prime Day that all moms (and dads) shouldn’t miss! And keep scrolling as I’ve got a fun giveaway to announce at the end of this post.

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Disclosure: By using the links on my blog to shop, you are supporting I am Style-ish.  I may receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you) through affiliate partners like Amazon and Rewardstyle.  Thank you so much, I appreciate your support!

GET YOUR CHILD OUT OF THE CAR SEAT EASILY

If your child insists on getting out of the carseat by themselves or if you have a grandparent that struggles with getting your child out of the car seat, well this Buckle Bee is a lifesaver!

1. Bucklebee – Easy Buckle Release Aid for Children and Caregivers

Top 5 Mom Hacks (products to buy on Amazon to make your life easier)

My mom often takes my daughter out shopping or on fun adventures and she mentioned to me how it was so hard for her to get my daughter out of the car seat one time that she had to run inside and find a tool to help press the buckle release.  It got me thinking if there already was a tool made for this and I went on Amazon to search and came across the Buckle Bee.  It’s not just great for grandma, it’s something that my daughter loves too!  Now that she is 4 she is all about doing things on her own and even she can get herself out of the car seat using the Buckle Bee.  It’s $15 well spent!

WARM AND COZY NAP TIMES

If your child goes to daycare or preschool, they will most likely need this cot blanket.  This one not only comes with a pillow, it ensures your little one is always covered and even has a pocket to store a little stuffed animal!

2.Urban Infant Tot Cot All-In-One Preschool/Daycare Toddler Nap Mat

Top 5 Mom Hacks (products to buy on Amazon to make your life easier)

I love how easy it is to roll up and store and the little bands on the sides make it easy for the teachers to roll out her blanket and secure them to the cot! My daughter has told me that she now naps so much better using this cot blanket and gives it two big thumbs up!

THE VERY BEST BABY AND KID’S CLOTHES HANGERS

Want to get your child’s closet organized? Get these slim hangers!

3. Closet Complete Baby Velvet Hangers

Top 5 Mom Hacks (products to buy on Amazon to make your life easier)

I struggle every day with keeping her toys and clothes organized.  These hangers are the best value – you get 25 for under $10! And are sturdy and the perfect size for your little ones clothing.  I stopped with mismatched hangers because it actually made her closet too bulky and hard to manuever. Save your sanity and get matching hangers!

THE BEST ALTERNATIVE TO A NIGHT LIGHT

These fairy lights add just the right touch to a room in a beautiful way and your child will love falling asleep with them on!  You can even have fun decorating with them.

4. innotree Fairy Lights USB Plug In with Timer Remote Dimmable, 33Ft 100 LEDs

Top 5 Mom Hacks (products to buy on Amazon to make your life easier)
photo credit: urban outfitters

My daughter requests to fall asleep with the light on which I don’t love as I want her to get used to sleeping in a dark(er) room.  I resorted to all sorts of night lights and then got the idea to get fairy lights to drape across her wall.  She LOVES this so much more as it creates a magical setting in her room when they are on and she is still able to see her room and all her stuffed animals.

I love this because it’s able to be plugged in to the wall (the battery operated ones are annoying as you have to change the batteries all the time!) and you can turn them off/on with a remote. It is now part of our nightly ritual after reading a book, she loves to grab the remote and turn on the lights herself.

This one even comes with 8 different modes of patterns/lighting that my daughter loves to see.  We don’t do the blinking/flashing patterns for bed, but it’s nice to have them as an option. Another thing I love is that you can put it on a timer so it turns off by itself in the middle of the night.

Control all the lights with your phone

5. Wemo Mini Smart Plug, Wi-Fi Enabled, Works with Alexa and Google Assistant

The Wemo Smart Plug is currently on sale for Amazon Prime Day so stock up today and save 15% off!

Do you go around checking your house that every lamp is turned off before you go to bed?  Does your child like to turn on every light and forget to turn them off when they leave the room? These were my problems but they were all solved by the Wemo Smart Plugs!

Top 5 Mom Hacks (products to buy on Amazon to make your life easier)

I have these all over the house now attached to every lamp and can check with the app on my phone which ones are on and turn them off right on the app! We are also a die-hard Amazon Echo family so anything that can be connected to Alexa – we are happy with.

It’s very helpful when our hands are full, you can just talk to Alexa and have her turn on all the lights in the room.

I also have them set on a timer so that they turn on/off according to our schedule and it’s also a great feature for when you are away on vacation as it will still look like someone is home even when they aren’t!

THE BEST BABY DOLL STROLLER

This baby doll stroller is a “bonus” I have to mention. It is not entirely a mom hack but it’s one of the best kid’s toys that I’ve ever come across. And any good toy that’s not just sitting in a box somewhere is a mom essential to me!

TRIOKID 2 in 1 Deluxe Baby Doll Stroller 

The best kid's toys on Amazon

My daughter is so obsessed with this doll stroller as it looks exactly like her real stroller!  It honestly is one of the most well made toy strollers that I’ve seen.  You can easily turn the seat into a basinet, it comes with a stroller cover and it rolls so easily.  She can fit several of her babies in there and this stroller has made going on walks so much more fun!  She loves pushing it around and I anticipate with the arrival of baby sister, she will love being just like mommy and having her very own stroller to push around too.

THE BEST AMAZON PRIME DAY DEALS FOR MOMS

Now, if you are shopping on Amazon Prime Day – I must mention these deals as they are too good not to be missed.  First, if you are not an Amazon Prime member – get on it! You can get a Free 30 day trial and I can guarantee you, it will be worth it.

The deals below are only available today through tomorrow July 17th, so don’t wait on them!

Sign up for the Amazon Baby Register and spend $5 to get a free Munchkin Baby Bottle!

Amazon Baby Registry Free Gift

Save 30% on the Diaper Genie Bundle!

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Up to 50% Off Kids’ and Baby Clothing and Accessories

Prime Day Toy launches!

Get stocked up for Christmas with all the latest toys (and not have to fight crowds later for them!)

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Treat yourself! Deals for women and home

40% off women’s clothes

Amazon has a lot of great in house brands that I’m a fan of.  I’m particularly loving their denim brand, these jeans are so cute for less than $60!

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50% off Iced Tea Pitcher Set

If you love iced tea, you need this tea over ice pitcher set! I just got it and it’s the easiest way to make iced tea.  The flavors of tea that come with it are all delish and perfect for the summer. It’s a simple process of brewing the tea and then pouring it over ice.  So easy!

Amazon Prime Day 2018 Deals for Mom

 

GIVEAWAY!

I also got you covered, if you head over to my instagram, you can enter for a chance to win the iced tea pitcher set!

Amazon Prime Day 2018 Deals for Mom

HOME CLEANING – SAVE $50

Home deals for Amazon Prime Day 2018

Did you know that you can book Home Cleaning services through Amazon?  I think that Home Cleaning is a useful service for everyone and highly recommend it, especially to busy moms to save your sanity and spend your time doing more useful things or just simply having more time to spend with your kids and husband!  For Amazon Prime day they are offering $50 off your recurring service, go book it now!

 

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2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale – Review, Try-on & Haul

It’s finally here! The 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Review and Try ons!

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Review Haul

NORDSTROM DEPARTMENT BENTO ANNIVERSARY SHOPPING LUNCH

I went to the Nordstrom Bellevue location yesterday for a special brunch, where we got to eat at the new restaurant called Department Bento and see a presentation of some of Nordstom’s best items on sale. They were even kind enough to provide us with a gift card to shop! Head over to my instagram stories to see all the fun and I’ll be posting more videos of my dressing room try ons so you can see these outfits “in action”.  You can also easily shop all my Anniversary Sale Finds here on my blog.

WHAT I BOUGHT AT THE #NSALE

I ended up buying a ton for both me and my daughter (more on that later) but wanted to share ALL my favorite dressing room finds.  Just a reminder, at this time, the Nordstrom Anniversary sale is only open for Nordstrom cardholders to get early access to all the sale prices.  Public sale starts on the 20th! I listed all my tips to shopping the 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary sale, so don’t forget to check that before you shop!

What to buy at the 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

THE BEST TEES, TOPS AND SWEATERS AT THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE

Just a quick review of everything I tried on but keep scrolling to see all the items on me!

I tried on a bunch of tees (some were not on sale but reasonably priced) as the fall is all about cardigans and jackets and wanted some great fitting tees to wear underneath.  Love all these!

NORDSTROM TEE || LARGE STRIPE TEE (not on sale) || BASIC TEE (not on sale) || SMALL STRIPE TEE

What to buy at the 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

These are all such great basics that will take you from fall to winter.  I tried to stay away from too much black as I wanted to add some more colors as I own way to many black and gray sweaters.

BLACK TOP || PINK SWEATER || PINK CASHMERE SWEATER || HOODIE CARDIGAN || PINK CARDIGAN

So many good jeans on sale!  Now is the time to stock up. You’ll see these on me below but here are my top 4 choices for skinny jeans for petite women (but really for anyone who wants a good pair of skinny jeans.)

RAG & BONE JEANS || AG JEANS || PAIGE JEANS || FRAME JEANS

What to buy at the 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

DRESSING ROOM TRY ON

Keep in mind I am 6 months pregnant in these photos and I’m trying to shop for items that I can wear after my pregnancy!  I have crammed my bump into my regular size jeans as it’s my goal to get back into shape once the baby is here.  I’m hoping I can do it!

Sizing in these photos:

In almost all the tops/sweaters I am wearing a size XS and the jeans I’m wearing are size 25.  I’m 5’2″ and most of Nordstrom clothes fit true to size for me.

THE SWEATER TO WEAR ALL WINTER

Starting off with my favorite sweater.  So cozy and love the long length! Will be great all winter and is super snuggly.  Comes in lots of colors.  I’m wearing the size Small here but I ended up ordering the XS so I could compare sizing.

These are the AG jeans and the amount of distressing is perfect! As you can see I rolled them up to fit the ankle height of these shoes, but will be great to wear with booties in the fall.

SWEATER || JEANS

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Review Haul

I’m loving a bit of a preppy look so this cardigan is perfect!  Comes in quite a few colors and I like that it’s a shorter style cardigan as I bought quite a few long cardigans for the fall.

CARDIGAN || TEE (not on sale) || JEANS

CASHMERE ON SALE

A cashmere sweater is a must have and you need to stock up during the Anniversary Sale.  You won’t get better prices on cashmere anywhere else.  Love the button detail on the sleeve!

SWEATER || JEANS

I have a ton of basic sweaters so I love that they updated this one with the balloon sleeves.  So cute and will be a staple in your fall/winter wardrobe.

SWEATER || JEANS

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Review Haul

A ruffle sleeve top is always a win in my book!  I love having these kind of tops for casual days but you still want a fun element to your outfit.  The Rag & Bone skinny jeans are a great dark wash and fits great.

TOP || JEANS

I saw this cardigan comes in petite sizing which I’m going to try. I’m wearing the regular XS which I found to be a bit too big/long on me but I think in petite it will be perfect!

SWEATER ||TOP || JEANS

This is my favorite outfit of them all.  Mostly because it currently fits my pregnant body the best! haha!  I only have this photo of the jeans but these are hands down my favorite jeans of them all.  If you have yet to try Frame Denim, please use the sale as an excuse to try them.  I promise, you won’t regret it!  They are the most comfortable, stretchy, skinny denim by far.  And this gray is the perfect color to mix in for fall and winter.

The top is also right up my alley.  It’s a soft knit, super comfy, very forgiving in the belly area and comes in 4 colors.  I’m wearing the XS so I would say it does run a bit large.

TOP || JEANS

PREPPY CARDIGAN WITH JEANS

You saw this sweater above but wanted to style it with a different tee as well.  I love the cardigan/tee/jeans combo and will be wearing it a ton in fall.  As a die hard Nordstrom fan, how could I resist the “but first, Nordstrom” tee? 🙂

Also, kind of a funny side note but the tee has a wrinkle right by my belly button so it totally looks like I have an outie but no, my belly button is still firmly an innie!  Just thought it was funny especially with my baby bump it totally looks like it!

SWEATER || TOP || JEANS

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Review Haul

I thought this cable knit sweater was such a pretty color and wanted to incorporate it into my wardrobe.  I grabbed the non sale tee because I like the thick knit and at $29 it really is still such a good price for a nice basic.  I find that spending a little bit more on basics is worth it as they do last longer and don’t end up losing their shape in the wash as much.

SWEATER || TOP (not on sale) || JEANS

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Review Haul

The $18 tee that everyone needs

I love that the neckline is just the right placement to add a necklace or scarf.  Comes in so many colors and patterns!  It’s a must have.

TEE || JEANS

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Review Haul

If you are looking for a good basic blazer, this is it!  It’s a thick knit that’s great for casual or at the office.  It’s also super easy to wear so you can dress it up over a cute little black dress or looks great with jeans and a tee.

BLAZER || TEE (not on sale) || JEANS

This photo does this cute hoodie cardigan no justice.  It really is so much cuter on and I plan on living in it this fall!  Although this Madewell tee is not on sale, it’s a great buy at $24.   Madewell has always made great basics that last forever.

SWEATER ||TEE (not on sale) || JEANS

2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Review Haul

SHOES AND BOOTS

I had spent so much time shopping for clothes for me and my daughter by the time I got to the shoe section, I was beat.  I didn’t try these on but I have ordered them all online so will report back when I get them.

If you have yet to try out cut out booties, these are the ones to get!  They are so flattering on and thank goodness for block heels, they make them so comfortable.

BOOTIES

I love to see the styles that Stuart Weitzman does for fall and he did not disappoint with these slouch boots.  I got them in the natural color but I love the black too.

SLOUCH BOOTS

I’m a big fan of the block heels so I couldn’t resist these platforms.  They are surprisingly comfortable to walk in and will look so cute with jeans and dresses.  The cut out booties come in a few colors and I’m loving the white ones too!

BLOCK HEELS || BOOTIES

What to buy at the 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

You may have seen these on my instagram (see below photo) and I have them in rose gold but they are one of my most comfortable pair of Nike sneakers!  I wore them to the airport on my last trip and my pregnant feet were thanking me because they were so comfortable and really easy to take on/off at security.  They run true to size, however I don’t wear socks with them.  If you plan on wearing size, I would go up half size!

NIKE CORTEZ

What to buy at the 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

 

That’s it for now!  But I have SO MUCH more to share with you.  I have 3 separate online orders coming for me.  I will have baby and kid’s picks.  So if you don’t have the Nordstrom card to get early access, no worries because I will have you all set and ready for the public sale starting on the 20th! Head over here to easily see everything that I reviewed and more!  I will have even more reviews on my instagram stories so follow me there and watch them to see everything I got!

And if you are still shopping, make sure to pin this for later to come back to it!  Head on over to Nordstrom to see the entire selection for Women, Men and Kids.  There’s even a lot of great home items you don’t want to miss!

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Louboutin Sale & other recent purchases + $1,000 Nordstrom Giveaway

LOUBOUTIN AND DESIGNER SHOES ON SALE

The designer sale is still going on and if you remember my top picks from when everything first went on sale, well now things are 50-60% off so the hunt is on!  I scored these gorgeous Louboutin heels from Nordstrom for 50% off and was so happy. Obviously not the best shoes to buy during pregnancy but hey, I’m not one to say no to pretty shoes on sale, especially Louboutin!

SHOP NORDSTROM DESIGNER SALE HERE (and my other favorite place for designer sales here!)

LOUBOUTIN HEELS (NOT ON SALE ONLINE)

THE MOST VERSATILE TOP | 50% OFF

I own this top in 3 colors because it’s super flattering and so easy to wear.  I have it in the short sleeve version as well!  This pretty pink color and quite a few other colors are now over 50% off!  You know I’m buying more!

RUFFLE HEM TOP || SHOP SIMILAR TOPS

The cutest tops on sale at Nordstrom Rack

MY GO-TO PREGNANCY UNIFORM

This whole outfit is my go-to pregnancy uniform.  I’ve been wearing these Belly Bandit leggings (pregnancy lifesaver!) and my favorite Nike shoes whenever I just don’t feel like getting dressed.  The Gucci Marmont bag is a great crossbody bag and love that I can fit a ton of stuff in it.

LEGGINGS || SHOES (just got them in pink!) || BAG || WATCH || BANGLE

All black Nike Air Max Thea

I’m also big on watches lately and obsessed with this new MVMT watch and bangle I just got in.  If you use code TIFFANYISH15 you’ll get $15 off your entire order.

I still love the Louis Vuitton Bangle that I got at the beginning of the year.  You can watch my Louis Vuitton Nanongram Cuff video review and as you can see it has still held up really well! I wear it almost everyday and it’s still in great shape with very little scratches.

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1st look: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018

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.

1st Look at Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018!

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

1st Look at Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018!

GET THE NORDSTROM CREDIT CARD

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.

1st Look at Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018!

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!

1st Look at Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018!

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.

1st Look at Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018!

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.

SWEATER || DRESS

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!

1st Look at Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018!

SWEATER || SKIRT || BOOTS

1st Look at Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018!

COAT || SWEATER

It’s barely even summer but I’m already looking forward to all the cozy coats and sweaters for fall!

TRENCH COAT || PANTS || SHOES

That trench coat is so gorgeous.  I’m also dying over the lace up pants! I for sure need those!

1st Look at Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018!

BLOUSE || SWEATER

1st Look at Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018!

TOTE BAG

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!

1st Look at Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018!

DRESS || WRAP TOP

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FALL AND WINTER CASUAL ESSENTIALS

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!

TEDDY BEAR COAT || JEANS || LEOPARD PRINT COAT || JEANS

1st Look at Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018!

UGG BOOTS || BOOTIES

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!

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BOW MULES

TOP || JEANS || BLAZER || JEANS || TEE || JEANS

1st Look at Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018!

JEANS || FLEECE JACKET

I missed out on the Teddy Bear fleece jacket trend last year so I am for sure getting one this year!

1st Look at Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018!

SWEATER || JEANS

MULES || HEELS

These mules look so cute on, it’s one of the shoes I’m really looking forward to getting!

1st Look at Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018!

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.

Check out what I bought at the last Nordstrom anniversary sale, I still wear so many of these pieces.  I also got a lot of great feedback from my Nordstrom Anniversary Shopping Haul video from last year so I’ll be filming one again this year.  Subscribe to my channel so you’ll be notified when it goes up!