Everywhere you look, all everyone is talking about is the Nordstrom Sale, and this year it’s no different. It might be pushed back a few weeks, but it’s still happening. And everyone is talking about it. The sale opens August 7th for early access, and then it opens to the public the 13th-30th of August.
How to stay sane while shopping the Nordstrom Sale and $500 Giveaway!
In years past, I’ve always gone full out and kind of followed other bloggers to see what they are shopping, and what finds they found that I didn’t. I’ve also discovered quite a few new brands through this sale, which I love, adore, and wear daily -> TopShop, Spanx, Zella, and BP to name a few.
However, this year is way different.
I’m still going to be shopping and covering the sale to share some of my favorite finds, but it won’t be like a fire hydrant spraying out everything! It’s going to be very specific to things I’m personally shopping, brands I adore, and tried and true staples for my closet. Pieces I think are staples for everyone, regardless if it’s for today or 3 years down the road. Clothes are necessary, but collecting as many as you can of sweaters, jeans, leggings, and dresses can put a serious strain on so many areas of your life!
Ok, so back to it. I should let you know, as usual, there’s affiliate links in here and if you so choose to purchase with them, I get a small commission and do a happy dance š And it also keeps my hubby happy that I’m spending time shopping for y’all instead of simply shopping for myself! But I digress….again.
I’ve noticed every year, I see other bloggers covering the Nordstrom Sale that live in places where cold happens so much sooner than in the desert. Because of this, I always want to buy the same super thick things they buy. Yet, I never wear them, until like December here š And because this isn’t specifically a Nordstrom blog dedicated to only them, I sometimes struggle to get it right. So I will try my best!
I should also let you know, I’ve teamed up with some other blogger friends to gift two people $500 to shop the Nordstrom sale in whatever way they see fit! Here are the details on that!
Giveaway
Ready to shop this year’s Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? We’ve got you covered!
I’ve teamed up with a group of bloggers to give TWO winners
a chance to win a $500 Nordstrom Gift Card!
To enter:complete the steps in the rafflecopter below. The more steps you complete, the more entries you receive, and the better your chance at winning! This giveaway runs until Sunday, August 9th at 12am EST
Winner will be announced on the widget below. Good Luck! *this giveaway is in no way sponsored by Nordstrom.
First thing I will say I’m shopping for is Spanx leggings and workout wear.
If you’ve been following my stories on IG or even on TikTok, you know I have been loving my workout wear! The next thing I want to snag up is clothes and shoes for the girls. They are seriously growing like weeds right now. And if I can get them something on sale, and it still be super cute, I’m all about it!
I will then follow these with Shoes and boots for me. I dig Sam Edelman and every year. They have such a great selection! Dresses are a big item on my list, always. It’s so hot here until at least October early November and even thinking about jeans or a sweater in public makes me sweat now! BP always has the most comfy and affordable white tees that I layer all year long. So those are probably one of my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale hidden gems.
This year, as I’m furnishing 3 homes, (our personal home, and then our 2 Airbnbs/VRBOs). I’m thinking about home decor. I love how soft and luxurious feeling the towels are from Nordstrom. And they last so long! I haven’t really ever shopped for home decor and home items, and this was supposed to be a fashion blog for the Nordstrom sale, oops!
So, you will see lots of giveaways, lots of photos with things people are buying, and I wanted to wrap with this. Even if you see all of these things, take the ideas, and see how the items would fit into your life and closet. If they are pieces you don’t think you would wear or that would just sit in your closet, save your money.
Here’s a few things I’ve added to my wish list which I plan to grab.
If you plan to shop, you can also make a wish list so you can save what you think you’d want, and by the time the sale arrives, you can decide if you still want it or not.
Tee shirts and cardigans never go out of season. They are either a basic or a layering piece staple, and both should be in a capsule wardrobe. Pink Blush to the rescue!
Disclaimer:: Items were gifted by Pink Blush but opinions are my own.Ā
Living in Arizona, itās either 1,000 degrees out or normal. When itās super hot out, itās freezing inside from the air conditioning. In both instances, my favorites are a cardigan and a tee. And this season, it seems like Fall isnāt near for anywhere else in the country, until late.Ā
Iām a sucker for a print thatās a pastel as well as lace, even though I may not look like it š I also love a cover up, but my style is flexible across the board.Ā
But I will take comfort any day of the week!
I love Pink Blush because they have these staples for any stage of your journey, including Maternity, and for your littles. And the price point is perfect with the quality being unwavering on any and all products. Which is super important to me!Ā
Lately, Iāve been trying to find companies that arenāt the big box stores, where I can share great quality goods with you. Pink Blush is one of those options.
The quality of the lace in this tee is just as if the entire top was made of lace. Itās incredibly soft and comfortable. Iāve had lace before that was inflexible and so uncomfortable! I never wanted to wear it!
This is the opposite! I could wear this tee daily and never tire of it. The length of the top is also great, and I love that itās more fitted than loose.
Makes it such a great layering piece this way.
While I love a cardigan thatās super thick and warm, I also love one that is lighter weight and good for a throw piece. This one has great color to it, is perfect for fall and spring, and can be thrown in a bag for travel days.
Itās a good quality material that wonāt tear easily (like so many others out there). And you can wear it at any stage of your life ā pregnant, nursing, toddler life, and older. Itās very versatile and the cute batwing sleeves make it not just trendy for this season, but for several to come.
When life is hectic as it has been of late, I lean on staple pieces I can count on to make the transition from drop off to work meetings to pick up to date night. My favorite way to wear this cardigan is around the house over loungewear! It gives the exact warmth from the chill of the A/C but isnāt so hot that I need to shed it immediately when I go outside.Ā
Lately, itās been chilly in the mornings here in Arizona and this cardigan has been perfect to wear over a tee or tank top and then shed when it warms up later in the day. I was gifted a Medium in both of these from Pink Blush.
These cute pieces from Pink Blush are perfect staples and layering to help us transition from one season to the next. That is, whenever Mother Nature makes the decision š
I was first introduced to this high end Boho brand at a blogger crawl here in Scottsdale at their branded store in Kierland Commons.
The second I checked out their IG, I knew I needed more of them in my life! Their color scheme, the Boho vibes, and after visiting their store, the feel of the clothes.
Go ahead and click on the IG and check it out, I will wait…
Ok, now that we are back. One thing I wasn’t sure about when I first visited their website was the price tag. Chalk it up to my humble upbringing but spending well over $200 for a t shirt or casual dress seemed crazy to me!
The thing I realized was this — I’m not (most likely) going to have an entire wardrobe from Johnny Was without my husband having a heart attack. So more likely it will be capsule pieces that are timeless.
The quality and craftsmanship put into this clothing line makes the price tag not only understandable, but so worth it.
These aren’t what I like to call “throw away clothes.”
Meaning the price is low enough that if it gets stained, washed wrong, shrunk, stretched, ripped, etc. I just toss it and buy something new. — (I know, not environmentally good on my part, I KNOW!)
Quality is reflected in the price. The silk is real, the velvet is velvet, not velour. The embroidery work is flawless.
Side note — I worked for an embroidery shop that mostly did hats and jackets in my 20s off and on for trade shows, so I know the quality and precision of embroidery work.
In addition to the clothing line, the silk scarves have such vibrant colors and if you’ve never felt real silk just go to either the Johnny Was location or Neiman Marcus to feel them.
AMAZING.
The soap and candle scents are none like I’ve ever smelled. I’m usually not much of a floral scent fan but they have me sooo hooked!
And the coolest part is their soap packages and all their labels match that of the colors of the stores. The soap comes wrapped in a little piece of velvet while the clothing tags have a tassel and embroidery work of the brand’s name.
Attention to detail hasn’t slipped on this brand, they make even the smallest details stand out.
It’s no wonder Johnny Was has been around in the luxury fashion scene and will continue to stay for infinite time! You can find them in Neiman Marcus and a few luxury websites.
I know they are going to be in my closet for a long time coming!
What are your thoughts on this lux brand? What are your thoughts on luxury Boho? I’d love to continue the conversation with you.
The start of school signifies the end of summer. And everyone turns their eyes to fall, Pumpkin Spice, sweaters, boots, and football, etc.
Except in Arizona. — expect we still love football in this house too. –>> Saturday’s are Cream and Crimson and Sunday’s are all about Colt’s Nation š
For at least 2 more months in the Valley of the Sun, we expect to see triple digits. And high double digits until at least November. Right now, It’s nearing the end of Monsoon season, and we can almost sleep comfortably at night…almost.
August, most of September, and some of October still lends well to wearing swim suits and playing in the pool. If you have a working pool heater, or a staycation at a local resort, you could don a suit well into the holidays. And then again as early as February!
If we don’t get moving on the new house remodel, we may be hopping in the pool well into December!
Hence, a swim suit, sun glasses, and swim cover up are necessities for everyone here!
rockflowerpaper cover ups
Here’s my weekend look for the rest of summer! Use the code AMYJCO for 25% off!
I was so happy to be able to partner with rockflowerpaper designs to help bring awareness to their swimwear line. It made total sense as swimming is a near year round activity here! Along with their swimwear line, they make scarves, totes, women’s clothing, and home accessories. Each piece is inspired by the businesses’ women’s own personal travels around the world. The line began with hand-painted watercolors and prints out of their San Francisco Bay Area studio.
We also try to visit a tropical place with beaches in the winter, so water is always on my mind! Like the post I published about traveling to other places very affordably HERE. You can travel to lots of places without spending all of your savings too! rockflowerpaper has a great, affordable line that won’t break the bank, yet keeps you stylish at home, or on the beaches of the world.
Their line is carried in departments stores as well as online, and with the code AMYJCO , you can save 25% off by clicking HERE.
The piece they sent me is amazing. I love the muted hues and pop of color the tassles give on the strings around the neck. This piece was genuinely thought over and developed for use on the go, for fashion and function. The fabric is so soft and comfortable that I could wear it for an entire day with ease.
One thing that I personally look for when shopping for swim cover ups is coverage. I want –scratch that, desire good coverage over my suit but also be breathable enough to let air flow through without making me feel like I’m completely naked.
This one is thick enough and fashionable enough to wear to the grocery or somewhere else without having to worry that people will know it’s really a cover up. It’s light enough fabric; the slits up the side allow for breathing and airflow to help you dry off. I nearly wore it to school pick up as a normal dress the other day! It is so comfortable and cute!
Are you planning a vacation the rest of this year, or looking for next year? Grab one, or several, of these up!
Use my code AMYJCO to save 25% on their website HERE.
Lately, it’s all I can do to see one outfit after another on Instagram and blog posts. Let’s not forget all the emails and sales offers for updating your style that flood our inboxes.
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is one that comes top of mind when thinking of updating my style. If you are a card member, access is open now. If you aren’t, public access opens July 19th. Just remember that some items come in limited quantities, so not everything is available.
The other place I look for updating my fashion is on Amazon, which has their sales coming the 15th and 16th of July!
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Top Picks Week One
But first, here are my picks for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and you can head over to my Instagram to see my try ons and sizes I picked!
Here are the links with the corresponding numbers making it super simple to shop! I also have included the notes of what I thought when trying on, making it easy for you should any questions arise!Ā
Hopefully you find something you love to add to your closet as staple pieces to wear for a long time. If there’s something else you find, I’d love to know so drop me a line!Ā
The second I checked out their 
Quality is reflected in the price. The silk is real, the velvet is velvet, not velour. The embroidery work is flawless.
the strings around the neck. This piece was genuinely thought over and developed for use on the go, for fashion and function. The fabric is so soft and comfortable that I could wear it for an entire day with ease.
without having to worry that people will know it’s really a cover up. It’s light enough fabric; the slits up the side allow for breathing and airflow to help you dry off. I nearly wore it to school pick up as a normal dress the other day! It is so comfortable and cute!
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