Monthly Archives: July 2018

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018 blogger picks

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nordstrom anniversary sale 2018 blogger picks fall sales deals

from top left: cardigan sweater / sunglasses / green floral wrap blouse / red and gold earrings / black booties / cropped ankle boyfriend jeans / split shaft ankle booties in white / cropped asymmetrical hemline jeans /

Can you believe the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018 is already here! Where did the time go? If you are reading this and asking, “what in the world is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?” well, let me tell you, it is the most fabulous sale of the year!

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018 is when you can find brand new fall 2018 merchandise, which isn’t on other store shelves yet, on major sale! The sale only lasts for a limited time, so you need to act fast in order to grab exactly what you want. The sale begins today, July 12, 2018 for Nordstrom Cardholders, and opens up to the public on July 20, 2018. Then, the sale ends on August 5, 2018. When the sale ends, all of the merchandise featured in the sale goes back to regular price.

If you don’t already have a Nordstrom, I highly recommend applying for one so you can get early access to the sale! You can apply online here.

There is so much merchandise on sale for fall 2018 during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, it can be a bit overwhelming. I recommend looking for basics during the sale which you would buy anyway during the year. This is a great time to stock up on jeans, underwear, pajamas, beauty products, workout clothing, or anything classic. This will ensure you already have the basics you need for the season and then as fall goes on, you can add fun, trendy items to your wardrobe!

If you aren’t sure what you need yet, be sure to check out my How to Shop Your Closet for Fall 2018 post and also my Fall 2018 Shopping Strategy post. They will help you make your fall shopping list for the sale!

I bought most of the items featured above. Can’t wait to start wearing them! C’mon weather, cool down!

I scoured the sale and found the best items in each category. Then, I assembled them into the shopping widgets below. Simply click the photo of what you like and then you can shop it! Happy shopping!

Best clothing from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018:

Best shoes from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018:

Best accessories from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018:

What I bought from the sale:

You can check out the entire sale online here.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy this fabulous sale for the fall season!

XOXO

Cathy

SOMA Intimates Enbliss wireless bra collection review

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soma enbliss wireless bra collection review

pictured: Enbliss wireless bralette in black c/o SOMA Intimates / Enbliss wireless bra in slated c/o SOMA Intimates /

SOMA Intimates Enbliss wireless bra collection is a fabulous new collection of bras from SOMA. As someone who needs, shall we say, a little extra support. . .I always steer clear of any bra without an underwire. I remember the days when I could wear wireless bra’s, you know, back in middle school. haha They were so comfortable and seemed to stay put better than their wired counterpart. So, when SOMA Intimates introduced their new Enbliss wireless bra collection which promised ample support, I was intrigued!

The collection features two distinct styles; the Enbliss wireless bra and the Enbliss wireless bralette. The thought of a bralette scares me to no end, but I gave it a try!

SOMA Intimates Enbliss wireless bralette

soma enbliss wireless bra collection review

This is the bra style I thought I would never wear again. I can’t believe I even tried one! The new SOMA Intimates Enbliss wireless bralette features no wires what-so-ever. It is soft and feels like a cropped tank top instead of a tight and constricting bra. It is sooooo comfortable! I could seriously sleep in this bralette!

The Enbliss wireless bralette has soft, molded cups which offer ample support. This is a great bra alternative for when you want support, but want comfort too. Also, if you like to go camping like I do, this is perfect because it is soft enough to sleep in! So, you don’t have to worry about changing in and out of your bra in your tent. This is huge!

SOMA’s Enbliss wireless bralette does not have any hooks, or hardware. It is something you slip on over your head. The bralette comes in sizes Small through XXL. It has soft seams so it is invisible underneath a tee. Love that!

SOMA Intimates Enbliss wireless bra

soma enbliss wireless bra collection review

This is my favorite of the two Enbliss wireless bra’s. While the bralette is fabulous for comfort, travel, and camping, the bra version is more of a workhorse. The bra offers just as much support as a wired bra. From underneath a tee, you can’t tell the difference between the SOMA Intimates Enbliss wireless bra and a regular underwire bra. Love that!

The Enbliss wireless bra has a hook closure in the back, and adjustable straps. The seams are soft, making it a great bra for underneath a tee. This bra is super soft, yet very supportive. For perspective, I have had three kids and absolutely no plastic surgery; so if I say it is supportive, you know it is!

So, now I plan to ditch my underwire! These two bra styles are super comfortable for day-to-day wear, and they look great underneath tee’s!

You can find the Enbliss wireless bra collection online at Soma.com.

Shop the SOMA Intimates Enbliss wireless bra collection:

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*sponsored by soma intimates, all thoughts and opinions are my own

Fall 2018 shopping strategy

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pictured: Custo Barcelona fall 2018 NYFW

Fall 2018 is just starting to trickle onto store shelves, this means we need to shift our shopping focus to a cooler season; and ignore the heat wave outside! The fall season is showing us both old and new trends. Store buyers have chosen what they think consumers will love from the runways and stocked stores with those trends and items. What buyers thought wouldn’t sell, won’t make it from the runway to the street.

The first thing we all need to do before we shop for fall, is to shop our closets. Check out my how to shop your closet for fall 2018 post before making a shopping list for the autumn season. After you read it, come back here!

Now that you have shopped your closet and you know what you have for fall, you can start making your shopping list! When making your list, and checking it twice, always omit any trend that doesn’t fit your personal style. You want to make sure what you buy, you will love and wear often.

Without further ado, here is your fall 2018 shopping strategy:

Fall 2018 shopping list: Outerwear

The fall 2018 season is bringing us new and old favorites when it comes to outerwear. The types of jackets and coats you need for fall include single breasted car coats, trench coats, moto jackets, plaid menswear blazers, and teddy coats.

 Fall 2018 shopping list: Clothing

Clothing for the fall 218 season offers both repeats from last fall, and new trends. Look for shades of yellow, green, blue, red, purple, and lilac. Black, grey, and white are your key neutrals, followed by a soft medium brown.

You will want to fill your closet with wrap shirts, wrap dresses, stripes, fall florals, leopard print, pencil skirts, fluted skirts, asymmetrical hemlines and lines, menswear, plaid, western themed looks, cropped pants, skinny pants, trousers, skinny jeans, and clean boyfriend jeans. Ditch the distressed look.

Fall is pumping up the volume, so look for 1980s style shoulders, puffy sleeves, and exaggerated sleeves. Matching sets are also staying in style, so look for suits, sets, and anything matchy-matchy. You may even spot handbags that match a dress or outfit. It’s all about matching and being tonal.

 Fall 2018 shopping list: Shoes

Shoes for fall 2018 aren’t that different from last year. Look for street sneakers, mules, ankle boots, split ankle boots, lug soles, and thick, stacked heels.

Fall 2018 shopping list: Handbags

Handbags for the fall 2018 season aren’t changing that much either. Keep your white bags, circle bags, box bags, and fanny packs. They are all remaining hot for the fall season. Small backpacks are also creeping into IT status for the fall season. Don’t go as mini as you did in 1995; fall 2018 is giving us small backpacks which fit what we need, without the kitchen sink.

If you are looking for something new when it comes to handbags, logo bags are getting hotter as we speak. If you don’t already have a closet full of LV, look for some fun new logo bags to add to your wardrobe in the autumn season.

Fall 2018 shopping strategy: Where to save and splurge

The best way to maximize your budget, and stay under it, is to save on some trends, and splurge on others. The best way to save money is to look for items priced under $150, or $100, which seem trendy or won’t get a lot of wear. I would look for bargains on fluted skirts, fanny packs, and western themed pieces. These items are on the trendier side and may not have a long shelf life beyond winter 2019.

When it comes to splurging, look for investment pieces which are classic and will have staying power. I would invest in a beautiful moto jacket, a trench coat, a pair of ankle boots, and a wrap dress. These items are considered timeless, even when they aren’t on the runways.

There you have it! Now that you have shopped your closet, and made a list, you are armed and ready for the upcoming Nordstrom Anniversary Sale; as well as every stores’ fall offerings. So, what do you plan to buy first? I’m planning on getting a wrap dress, a wrap top, new ankle boots, fall florals, and a fluted skirt.

Fall trends to wear now:

Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

XOXO

Cathy