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My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks

19 Thursday Jul 2018

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#NSale, Adidas Superstar sneakers, baby shoes, Down Jackets, Freshly Picked, Nordstrom, Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Patagonia, School Shoes, Stuart Weitzman, Tall Black Boots, Winter Boots, Winter Jackets

Currently underway and officially open to the public on July 20th, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is one of my favorite shopping events of the year. This time around, I took out all the fluff and went with staples that will last for years. Picked up items mostly for my kids: winter jackets, school shoes, etc. Plus, some tall black boots for Mama!

Stuart Weitzman boots: You’ll usually find at least one Stuart Weitzman boot as part of the #NSale — I have a navy pair that I love and have been eyeing a tall black boot from this brand for years. Stuart Weitzmans start at a high price point and it’s rare to find their good styles on sale. I couldn’t decide which style to choose, so I was advised to just order both &  return one. –These will sell out quick!

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Patagonia Jackets:  These ultra-lightweight, packable jackets are surprisingly super warm. The weight is perfect for our winters in Austin, Texas. Again, this is a staple that rarely goes on clearance. Love the basic black color, too — goes with everything. They have them in most sizes so you can outfit the whole family…we purchased these pictured below for my husband and daughter. The hubs liked that his came with a generous sleeve length to cover his long arms.mens patagonia jacket

Girls Patagonia Jacket

New Shoes for the Kids: We purchased the Girl’s Adidas Superstar sneakers for our rainbow-loving daughter. The classic Adidas 3-stripes are holographic & add a bit of spunk to this classic shoe. We’ll keep ’em bright & shiny for the rest of the summer and let her have them as her new preschool shoes. For my infant son, I went with the Freshly Picked oxfords. These are the only type of shoes that stay on his lil’ kicky feet. They come in a perfect neutral color that’s sure to match all of his Fall baby clothes.Superstar Sneakers

Freshly Picked

My finds from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

19 Sunday Jul 2015

Posted by blogjoiedevivre in Fashion, Fitness, Shopping

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Aniversary Sale, basics, cashmere, closet staples, fall fashion, Nike, no-show socks, Nordstrom, running shoes, running shorts, sneakers, white tee shirts, workout gear

Have y’all checked out the this year’s Nordstrom Anniversary Sale yet?  It’s my favorite sale of the year and we do a lot of our Fall shopping during this time.  My picks this year are just no-fail closet staples:  tees, workout wear, and classic cashmere.  It’s always a win when you can find high-end basics at a reduced price!  Slide1

Clockwise beginning from top left:

1.  Nike ‘Venom Tempo’ Dri-FIT Shorts & ‘Tempo’ Track Shorts:  Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to commit to a regular gym routine since my baby was born.  BUT, what we do love are our regular evening walks around the new ‘hood just before her bedtime.  These shorts will serve me well outdoors during our hot Texas summers.  I went with a fun print (hello, hot pink leopard!) and a classic black.

2.  Nike ‘Performance’ No-Show Socks (3-pack):  Quality no-show socks are hard to come by!  I’ve tried several cheaper brands and they usually slip off at the heel or the elastic wears out prematurely.  My other Nike socks are the best I’ve got — slow to wear out and quite breathable.  I don’t ever see them marked down, so this was a solid buy in my book.

3.  Nike ‘Free Flyknit 5.0 TR’ Training Shoe:  Because, new shoes.  And if I’m going to be doing the utilitarian mom look in public, I might as well have fresh clean kicks.  Grocery store runs deserve a dose of cute, too.

4.  Halogen Relaxed Slub Knit U-Neck Tee:  Another great Anniversary Sale staple!  I nabbed this classic white tee because of the nice lightweight cotton fabric and the super-flattering fit.  Trust me, the V-neck tees at Target aren’t cut as well or feel as soft — this one is on sale at a similar pricepoint so definitely check them out!

5.  Halogen Zip Back Cashmere Sweater:  A go-with-anything, dress-up or dress-down topper.  With temps in the 100s later this week, I won’t be able to wear this Fall find for awhile, but the cashmere material stretches it between seasons.  Love the longer length & all the prints & colors.

My Holiday Picks, Nordstrom edition

05 Friday Dec 2014

Posted by blogjoiedevivre in Beauty, Fashion, Holidays, Pregnancy, Shopping

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Christmas shopping, Fresh, Gift guide, Kendra Scott, Little Giraffe, my holiday picks, Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rewards, nursing bras, UGG, YSL

Now that Black Friday & Cyber Monday are under our belts, do we have our holiday shopping all wrapped up?  Um, no.  We –cough, cough– did a lot of shopping for ourselves on those days.  –The deals were just too good to pass up, y’all!  However, I managed to cross my parents’ gifts off the list, so it wasn’t ALL for us.

If you’re a Nordstrom Rewards member, they’re offering amazing promotions this month.  From a choose-your-own Personal 10 Points Day to a Private Holiday Shopping Party, they are making it quite tempting to shop them exclusively this holiday season.  Our Austin Private Holiday Shopping Party at Barton Creek Square is tonight, actually, and here are some of my personal holiday picks:

Holiday Picks:  Nordstrom Rewards

(clockwise from top left)

1.  Fresh ‘Favorites’ Set:  For the longest time I wondered why Fresh was trying to charge so much for what I saw as glorified chapstick, but this “lip treatment” has a bona-fide cult-following status and I’m curious to see what the rage is all about.  Plus, value sets like this one are a fun way to dive in and explore a beauty brand’s top sellers.  ($28)

2.  Ugg Slippers:  My hubs has a man-version of these house shoes — he’s been wearing them on the daily and now I’m jealous & want some of that comfy cozy footwear action for myself.  😉  These by Ugg are crafted from luxe materials in glitzy leopard print…kind of a splurge to buy for yourself but they would make a functional yet fabulous present for the lady of the house.  ($119.95)

3.  Yves Saint Laurent Eye Essentials Set:  For the same reason that I’ve been eyeing the Fresh set above, I’m also intrigued by this one.  Their well-reviewed Touche Eclat under-eye highlighter has been on my radar for awhile now & this is a good way to sample it & other offerings from luxurious beauty brand YSL.  ($41)

4.  Little Giraffe Chenille Blanket:  I received one of these at my Austin baby shower and it is the softest little blankie I’ve ever touched!  Can’t wait to wrap our little girl up in its sweet softness.  They are top-rated (5-stars all around), washable, moms love them (because their babies love them!) and makes the perfect gift for the ‘New Mom’ or ‘Baby’s 1st Christmas’ category.  ($68)

5.  Kendra Scott ‘Elisa’ Drusy Pendant Necklace:  Of course I’ve gotta put some Kendra Scott on my list!  I’ve seen these necklaces on ladies around Austin (my mom has one in an Iridescent Cobalt, in fact) and let me tell ya:  they sure do sparkle beautifully.  I chose to picture the ‘Gunmetal’ color here…I have some KS drusy earrings in Gunmetal and get compliments on them all the time.  Because it’s sparkly white it doesn’t photograph so well but my favorite color of this necklace is actually the Iridescent drusy…how to describe it? –literally looks like you’re wearing a magical fairytale snowflake.  ($65)

6.  Cake ‘Cotton Candy’ Seamless Nursing Bra:  –What can I say?  When they’re giving me 10 rewards points per every dollar spent, I’ll go ahead and stock up on some essentials, right?  With our baby due next month & planning to breastfeed, I know I’ll be needing a good non-binding nursing bra for daily wear around the house.  This one is reasonably priced and boasts rave customer reviews so that was enough for me to get it ordered (in beige) & on its way.  Now, we just need little Baby Wiese to make her world debut!  ($49)

My picks for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

18 Friday Jul 2014

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BP, Chantelle Intimates, Kendra Scott, Lush, Nike, Nordstrom, Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, rag & bone, The Honest Company

My favorite sale of the entire year is here!  The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is now open to the public!  I look forward to this sale because rather than a typical end-of-season clearance, they actually reduce the new fall stuff in advance and then prices go back up to normal later.  I pour over the catalog when it arrives in the mail and always pre-shop in advance of the “Early Access” I get as a cardholder.  There’s always fabulous deals in all the departments so I make sure to look at everything, from shoes to cosmetics.  Here are a few of the things I purchased from this year’s sale and why:

My picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

(clockwise from top left)

1.  Kendra Scott “Elle” Drop Earrings:  The smaller, lighter, (and in my opinion, more wearable) little sister to Kendra Scott’s original “Danielle” style, these earrings give you that classic KS silhouette in the bold colors we all love.  Because I’m wearing a lot of melon (pastel orange) this summer and that I always wear a ton of both bright & burnt orange in the fall, I chose them in Orange Cat’s Eye but they come in a handful of other beautiful fall colors, too.  Sale: $33.90 — After Sale: $52.00

2.  rag & bone “Newbury Bootie:  Footwear favorites of Jessica Alba & Reese Witherspoon, I’ve had my eye on these boots for awhile now.  However, the $500+ price tag has kept me watching & waiting for them to go on sale.  Once I saw them –for nearly $200 off!– in the preview catalog, I immediately put them on my shopping list!  This style from rag & bone has been around for a few years now, but that just proves classic reliability and that they’ll be stylish for years to come.  They’ve got a heel to ’em but are so comfortable AND are featured in a cool distressed/crackled suede.  This is my most exciting find from the sale.  Sale: $359.90 — After Sale: $550.00

3.  Nike “Free TR Connect 2” Training Shoe:  If you need new gym shoes, this is the perfect time to nab some fresh new kicks at a great price.  I usually wait to get my athletic shows at Nordstrom Rack, but I had to jump on this super-fun color pattern.  They call it “Black/Grey” but I call it Snow Leopard.  I’m loving all the latest leopard print shoes popping up in various styles but also feeling a more subtle, classic black & white footwear look.  –These shoes are the prefect combination of both.  Besides looking cute in the gym, I’ll also be pairing them with black leggings & a long cardi to run errands around town.  Sale: $72.90 — After Sale: $110.00

4.  Chantelle Intimates “Basic Invisible” Memory Foam T-Shirt Bra:  Two things:  1.) I’m getting crazy irritated noticing bra lines under my shirts and 2.) I really need full coverage these days, rather than my old demi push-ups.  I had an Oprah-like ‘ah-ha’ moment during my first visit to Nordstrom’s Bra Specialists:  she found I was wearing the wrong size all around…both the cup size and my measurement number was off!  These comfy, full coverage bras by Chantelle are a dream to wear — no nip slips here!  I usually don’t buy two of the same bra at once, but I couldn’t help but take home the Light Pink and Toffee colors.  Sale: $45.90 — After Sale: $69.00

5.  Lush ‘Perfect’ Tunic Henley (Juniors):  This simple tunic top has an ultra-flattering cut while still providing booty coverage.  Perfect with leggings & boots in the Fall!  Sale: $28.90 — After Sale: $44.00

6.  The Honest Company Baby Arrival Gift Set:  These Honest Co. products seem to be all-the-rage in babyland, no?  This gift set is a good value at the Anniversary Sale price and is an economical way to try-out the product line-up.  Plus, I feel like gift sets are an easy way to make sure Mom has a nice selection of what she needs, all wrapped up in a nice bundle package.  –The perfect Baby Shower gift!  Sale: $32.90 — After Sale: $49.95

7.  BP. High Waist Seamed Moto Leggings (Juniors):  These bottoms boast an interesting ‘moto’ gathering on the front thigh and an extra seaming detail around the knee.  These textural elements, combined with their unique washed-out coloring, sets this pair apart from your regular everyday leggings.  They are cut for teens (translation:  they run small) so if you don’t get to try them on in-person, I recommend sizing-up.  Sale: $24.90 — After Sale: $38.00

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