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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2023 top picks

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale top picks from top left: ivory sweater / lipstick set / bright pink coat / CZ earring set / black loafers / grey sweater / eye pencil set (love these eye pencils!) / hair styling set / blue sweater /

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here! If you are a cardholder at Nordstrom, you may already be aware that Icon level spenders get to start shopping today. Ambassador level spenders start shopping on July 12, while the rest of us cardholders can start to shop on July 13. If you are not a cardholder, the sale will open up to the public on July 17. So, start your wish list!

If you are new to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, it is an annual sale which includes basic items and pre-fall items from participating brands which are offered at sale prices for a limited time. Prices will go back to retail on August 6. So, the last day to shop will be August 5. After that, you will spend more for the same item.

It is really important to not go crazy during this sale, or you could blow your entire fall budget. Use some restraint and make your shopping list, based on what you really need, before the sale starts. Once it starts, stick to your list, or your cart will look like it does at the supermarket when you go hungry before dinner.

If you are wondering how to make a list, shop your closet first. Take a look at what you have from last year and see if you still plan to wear it. This is a great time to divide your wardrobe into keep, store, and donate piles. Once you have everything organized, make a list of what you need to replace, and what you actually need. Oftentimes, this sale is great for basic items. I would steer clear of trendy items because it is a pre-fall sale, and when fall hits the stores, the trends could be a little bit different. This is a sale for shopping basics, and timeless items. Also, they usually have good deals on beauty items!

Normally I make a shopping list for the sale filled with basics such as layering tank tops, solid-colored tees, and workout clothing. I usually pop one or two other items into my shopping cart such as a pair of boots or a cute top. This year, I am smitten with all of the sweaters! Oh my! The sale has so many cute sweaters! I am going nuts! Obviously, I cannot buy all of the fabulous sweaters I see, but I have a wish list! One of these sweaters will come home with me, I am not sure which one yet. haha

If you want to have some fun during the sale, grab something in pink! After all, this year is all about the upcoming Barbie movie and wearing pink to celebrate it. Love that! Hence, the pink coat I have my eye on . . .

I recommend shopping this sale online for your first go-around. You can have everything shipped directly to you and return anything that doesn’t work. The sale gets crowded and chaotic during the first few days. It is so much more luxurious to shop from the comfort of one’s own home. Love!

Shop my favorite top picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2023 online:

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What are you loving from the sale this year?

Thanks for stopping by, and happy shopping!

XOXO
Cathy

IT bags under $1000 summer 2023

 in Handbags / Shopping  tagged coach / investment dressing / loewe / mulberry / summer 2023 / toteme by

IT bags under $1000 from top left: black saddle bag (sale price under $1000) / brown clutch converts to shoulder bag / black convertible cross body bag (under $500) / ivory moon shaped bag (under $500) / basket bag / m frame bag /

The anonymous handbag is in full swing, and you don’t have to break the bank to find a beautifully crafted IT bag. While there isn’t technically a standout IT bag for 2023, this brown handbag is made from one of the hottest designers of the moment. They are known for high quality and understated style. There is typically a waiting list for this handbag, and it is open right now!

The best handbags of the moment are anonymous. They bear no visible logo and stand out based on timeless style, and high-quality fabrications. These are handbags which can stand the test of time and remain in your wardrobe for decades. They only get better with time.

The black saddle bag pictured above is a timeless style from Mulberry which is not only crafted from the finest leather and highly skilled artisans, but also made in an eco-friendly factory with low emissions in the UK. This bag is normally priced well over $1000, but there are a few seasonal colors on sale right now which are not trendy; they are timeless. All of these colors are worth the investment and will not look dated. I recently purchased one, so stay tuned for my full review! I am excited! Love that!

Shop IT bags under $1000 for summer 2023 around the web:

These beautiful and anonymous handbags transcend season, with the exception of the basket bag. This means you can invest in one now and wear it any season of the year, year after year. Love!

What is your favorite handbag style for the summer season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Handbag wish list summer 2023

 in Handbags / Shopping  tagged bottega veneta / coach / cult gaia / mansur gavriel / mulberry / proenza schouler / summer 2023 / tory burch / wish list by
handbag wish list summer 2023

Summer 2023 handbag wish list from top left: turquoise mini bag (under $1000) / studded handbag / sparkling handbag (IT bag under $500) / top handle bucket (IT bag under $1000) / beige shoulder bag / tan shoulder bag (under $500) / grey tote bag / pale turquoise tote / black hobo bag /

Well, as you know, I love handbags! I have a huge handbag wish list, and for the summer 2023 season, my list is long! Of course, I will not be able to indulge in all of these bags, but a girl can dream, right?

This summer 2023 season, I really want to add one, beautiful investment bag to my collection. A beige or tan bag would be ideal since my collection is mostly black bags. In addition, I don’t have a grey bag! I have always wanted to invest in a grey handbag, but some other color always catches my eye (cough cough, black). So, I need to really focus and invest in a grey bag! I love this beautiful and classic tote bag in grey. It is a style which transcends trends and can be worn in every season. I have had my eye on it for quite some time, so snapping one up in grey would be a wise investment.

I also love fun colors in the summer months! How cute is this little mini bag in bright turquoise?! I love the pop of color for summer.

Studded bags are always a favorite of mine. I had a medium brown Prada bag twenty years ago with beautiful studs on it, and when I stopped wearing it on a regular basis, I sold it. It is the one bag I regret selling. I will never sell a studded bag again! This beautiful, slouchy ivory bag with studs is high on my summer investment list. Isn’t it fabulous? The studs are edgy, yet the ivory hue and slouchy silhouette give it a relaxed and feminine vibe. I am in love!

Shop my summer 2023 handbag wish list online:

Which handbags are you wishing for this summer season? Are you staying neutral, going bright, or mixing it up?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy