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Casual late summer early fall outfit

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wearing: Kendra Scott earrings / Chanel summer lipstick / black and white fall 2017 blouse / red shoulder bag / Chanel summer nail polish / black leather watch / dark rinse fall jeans / fall booties (so comfy!) / On Dawn: red cold shoulder top / black slip-on sneakers

Last Friday, Dawn and I went back to Nordstrom at Valley Fair in order to check out the Anniversary Sale on the first public access day. Since I borrowed my Mom’s Nordstrom card to shop the sale early, this was my first chance to do some additional shopping on my own, non-Nordstrom card.

In addition to checking out the sale, this was the Friday before my daughter’s eleventh birthday, and she wanted a shopping trip to Justice as her birthday present. So we combined the sale, and her birthday shopping, into one trip! It was so much fun!

I was surprised at how much was sold out from the first week of the sale! A lot of the things I was waiting to get during public access were gone! I am so glad I snagged my must-haves during the early access portion of the sale. I was able to pick up a few things for my teenage daughter; which was a godsend since school starts in four weeks! Eeek!

This blouse was one of my purchases from the early access portion of the sale, and it is still in stock online! It has turned into my favorite clothing purchase from the sale; these booties being my number one favorite purchase. This blouse does not wrinkle at all. It is so amazing! I know if I take any trips this fall, this blouse will be the first thing I pack in my suitcase. It is perfect for travel!

The fabric is also lightweight enough to wear in late summer, and on foggier summer days. It will be perfect during the fall months. When winter hits, I can throw a jacket or coat over it and this blouse will carry me through until the spring season. I know it will be go-to blouse. The black and white pattern is easy to pair with jeans, trousers, or a pencil skirt for the office. Love that!

My daughter took these photos at the mall, she did a great job didn’t she! I’m so proud of her, she loves photography and will be taking it as an elective in sixth grade. She enjoyed hanging out with Dawn and I; she felt like one of the girls, and so grown up!

What treasures have you picked up at the sale?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale public access and restocks 2017

 in Bay Area Fashion / NSALE / Shopping  tagged fall 2017 / nordstrom / nordstrom anniversary sale / outfits / proenza schouler by

wearing: rose gold earrings / Chanel summer lipstick / blue winter coat (also comes in a pretty pale pink color) / black v-neck tee / Chanel summer nail polish / Proenza Schouler Hava satchel / fall girlfriend jeans / fall 2017 booties (avl in black and taupe too)

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is open to the public starting day! Whoopee! I am so happy because I am not a cardholder, so now I can buy a few things without asking my Mom if I can borrow her Nordstrom card. haha

Today I bought this pair of tapestry slides (so hot for fall!!) and this pair of silver slides (also a hot fall trend). I cannot wait to receive them! Slides are one of the hottest, must-have trends for fall 2017, and these prices are SO GOOD!

Can we talk about this classic and cozy coat for a bit? I bought this coat at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale last year, and it sold out within the first two weeks of the sale. I didn’t even get a chance to post it on the blog last year! Despite it not making an appearance on the blog, I wore it all. the. time! It fits well, and it is super cozy. I thought my eyes were deceiving me when it re-appeared in the sale this year! I did a label check, and even looked at it in-store to make sure it was the same coat. It is the same coat! It is also offered in a really pretty pale pink this year. If you are looking for a comfortable and cozy, classic coat for the late fall, and winter seasons, this is the coat! The price is crazy good, and this coat is extremely good quality. Doesn’t it look new? I wore it to death last year! I plan to wear it to death this year too!

These booties are turning into my favorite pair of shoes; despite the hot weather. They are super comfortable, and they seem to match everything! Nordstrom just added them in black today, so you can choose from black, taupe and charcoal. Love them!

So far, these are my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale purchases, what have you picked up so far from the sale? Remember, it ends August 6, 2017; and then the prices go up to regular price!

Happy shopping, and stay fabulous!!

Cozy fall sweater for cool summer mornings

 in Bay Area Fashion / General Fashion  tagged fall 2017 / jw anderson / outfits / summer 2017 by

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wearing: rose gold dangle earrings / Chanel summer lipstick / black v-neck tee / cozy grey sweater (fall 2017!)/ red shoulder bag / rose gold cuff / Chanel summer nail polish / black leather watch / dark rinse girlfriend jeans (fall 2017!) / black Gucci slides (also love this pair under $100)

I am so happy the fog has been coming in overnight, and giving us cool mornings before the day heats up. This cozy fall sweater is turning into the perfect go-to piece for combating the cool, foggy mornings of summer.

This sweater is great for throwing on when the fog is in, then, when the fog burns off, it is easy to take off and either carry, stuff into a tote, or leave in the back of the car. It does not shed or leave fuzz behind; making it easy to wear over black. Love that!

My adorable little ten-year-old daughter snapped these pictures the other day before the fog had completely burned off. She is getting so good at using the camera! When I took the sweater off at lunch, my teenage daughter started eyeing it, and asking if she can borrow it. Hopefully it stays in my closet, and doesn’t end up in hers! I’m in love with it!

Today is the last day of early access for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and things are already selling out! Have you purchased anything yet?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

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