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My Black Friday Damage + 7 Sales You Can’t Miss

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Black Friday Sale Shopping

Yesterday, I insisted that there was just one item I wanted to buy this weekend: a metallic silver Rebecca Minkoff bag. At the time I scheduled that post to go live on Friday, I didn’t know if the bag would even go on sale. Well, it did. And I ordered it. And then I shopped a few additional sales. :: blush :: Seriously, I have zero willpower when it comes to holiday shopping for myself! I purchased a Rachel Roy sequin dress to wear to Dave’s company holiday party in a couple of weeks. (It’s also available here and in plus sizes here and here.) I also ordered a pair of jeans since I only have one pair that I actually wear and it seems practical to own a second. And, finally, a set of floral pajamas by Ted Baker. It’s surprisingly difficult to find short and cami sets with a triangle top. I like having the seam under the bust for a bit of support and shaping.

7 SALES TO SHOP TODAY

  1. Anthropologie – 30% off sitewide with code LETSGO – Buy a full skirt for yourself, unicorn booties for a baby girl, and a bronze French press for your most caffeinated friend.
  2. Jenny Bird – 30% off sitewide with code THEBIG30 – My favorite jeweler of the moment is having an incredible sale. Buy the oversize earrings that I have and love, dainty ear jackets that still pack a punch, and an eye-catching mod cocktail ring.
  3. J.Crew – 40% off sitewide with code HOLIDAY – I’ve managed to avoid this sale so far, but I’m not sure if my resolve will last. I love this striped v-neck sweater for weekend wear and this pajama set for Christmas morning. Shopping for others? These socks were a hit last year and you can’t go wrong with a plaid scarf for men or women.
  4. Crate & Barrel – 15% off full-price items with code SAVE15 – I received four of these bowls last year and they’re our most often used kitchen item. The size is perfect for pasta and rice dishes. These sleek Moscow mule mugs are great for your cocktailing friend and I love this rustic serving board and cheese knives for the hostess.
  5. Truffle – 25% off full-price items with code GETGIFTING – I’ve been toying with the idea of getting this TSA-approved pouch for flights and I love this leather-trimmed version for keeping things organized in a tote bag.
  6. Lele Sadoughi – 20% off sitewide with code GETITNOW – It’s almost impossible to narrow down Lele’s incredible gems to just a few favorites! I love these earrings (I have them in white), this oversize ring, and this tassel necklace which will get a ton of wear next summer.
  7. Ann Taylor – 50% off sitewide with code CELEBRATE – This blouse! This dress! This faux fur stole!

Thoughts on the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

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Best of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2016

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The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, or #NSale as you’ll see on social media for the next few weeks, is touted as the best sale event of the year. And, on its face, it is an enticing event with fall merchandise on sale before the season even begins. However, I don’t think the hype around the event is justified. I muddled through all 96 pages of the women’s sale and struggled to come up with a list of my favorites. Many items are inexpensive pieces from lower-end brands, others are just ugly (who is wearing this or, worse, this?), and some pieces are simply lackluster. I don’t know how many people are waking up today thrilled to discover a surprisingly high number of socks at discounted prices. I just don’t think the sale is as great as bloggers make it out to be.

Eventually I did find a few pieces I could get behind (listed above) and I’ve even added a couple to my wish list to revisit after the early access portion of the sale ends on July 22 and opens up to everyone. While there’s an option to sign up for a Nordstrom credit card or a debit card that pulls from your bank account, I’m not doing that. I’ll roll the dice and see if anything is available in a week. By then, I suspect some of the sale sparkle will have worn off anyway.

You can browse the sale merchandise here, and if — unlike me — you do spot something you can’t live without, snag it before the sale ends on Aug. 7.

The Best of the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale

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Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale 2016

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Nordstrom’s anticipated Half-Yearly Sale is back with up to 40% off select styles through June 5, making it the perfect time to scoop up your spring and summer favorites just as the season kicks off. As you might expect, the selection of home goods has also captured my attention with our house hunt in full swing. (We see another house on Sunday that seems to have potential. Here’s hoping it’s the one! I purchased this doormat for our eventual home.) On the sartorial front, I’m beyond enamored with this clutch. Below, you’ll find my top ten picks in a few additional categories that I’m scouting out for summer:

DAY DRESSES

FLAT SANDALS

BAGS

SWIMSUITS & COVER-UPS

SUNGLASSES

 

Top Trend :: Pastel Handbags

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Pastel Handbags for Spring

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Spring weather has been absent from Wisconsin after the unseasonably warm temperatures we experienced in February and March. I suppose we had it coming, but it hasn’t stopped me from yearning for springlike accessories to beat the why-won’t-winter-end? blues. My suitcase for Denmark and Belgium is full of sundresses, pastels, and florals; and I’m optimistic that Mother Nature will take pity on me. (I grudgingly threw in a sweater and a pair of jeans juuust in case.) If not? Well, at least there are candy-colored accessories, like these gorgeous handbags, to keep me in sunny spirits.

 

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This post is in collab with House of Fraser, but my unapologetic love of warm-weather clothing and accessories is all me!

It’s the Last Day of the Shopbop Sale

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Shopbop Sale Picks

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Rise and shine, ladies, and get those trigger fingers ready to breeze through the rest of your shopping list on the last day of the Shopbop sale. This is the best time to stock up on spring merchandise that you’ll wear all season, classic pieces you’ll reach for throughout the year, and items that rarely go on sale. (I’m looking at you, Ferragamo.) My top picks are above, but I’m staying strong and saving that money for our trip (even though I’ve wanted those Loeffler Randall sandals forever and the tassels on this bag are incredible). Let me live vicariously through you! What did you buy?

DISCOUNT
Spend $250+ Save 15%
Spend $500+ Save 20%
Spend $1000+ Save 25%

CODE
BIGEVENT16

Before you start clicking away, here are a few strategies to make sure you make the most out of this sale event:

  • Check in with your loved ones to see if they have any items on their wishlists from Shopbop or East Dane. You can combine orders to get up to that $1,000 threshold for 25% off.
  • Log in with your Amazon Prime account for fast two-day shipping.
  • If something doesn’t work out, no sweat. Shopbop has a great return policy. (And it’s free.)
  • Items are reserved in your cart for 30 minutes. Add everything you love–especially if there’s low stock–and edit before you check out.

Note: The following brands are excluded from the offer: Canada Goose, Hanky Panky, and Kate Spade New York. Other items excluded from the promotion will have language stating “Shopbop Staple,” “East Dane Staple,” and/or “this item is excluded from the current promotion.” These items are excluded on their product information pages. Such items do not qualify, regardless of the nature of the item.

Last Day of the Shopbop Sale