Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2021

How to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

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Best of Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2021 from top left: oversize stripe tee / drop earrings (under $100) / ivory hobo bag (under $200) / eye pencil set (I’m addicted to these!!) / light blue v-neck sweater (under $50) / distressed crop jeans / chain booties (under $100) / chain loafers (under $100) / nail polish remover set (I love this remover and always stock up during this sale!) / mini satchel (I own this in yellow and love it! See review here) /

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2021 is here! If you are a big spender, you already have access to the sale today. Every two days, another level has access-and you know who you are! If you are like me, and you don’t have an account at Nordstrom, then we are all waiting for public access which begins on July 28, 2021. I am waiting, not so patiently!

In the past, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has been marketed as a way to snag great deals on new, fall merchandise. While this sounds great on paper, are you ready to shop for fall? I know I am not ready yet. I have found the best way to shop this sale is to stock up on essentials that I need all year long.

The two most important things I like to score a deal on during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale are nail polish remover and fitness clothing. Yes, you read that right, nail polish remover! This set lasts me a full year, and I use it once a week. If you have been following me for awhile, then you know I am addicted to nail polish, and constantly changing the color of my nails. This requires a nail polish remover which is gentle on my nails, and gets the job done. This one does! I am a huge fan!! If you get nothing else from this sale, buy this nail polish remover! It is the first thing to drop into my shopping cart.

I also plan to stock up on a few new pairs of workout leggings. I love this pair, and I always buy a few every year during this sale. In addition to nail polish remover and leggings, I am excited for this set of eye pencils from Laura Mercier. I have been using these pencils for close to two decades, so this set is a dream!

Casual clothing is always a good option to stock up on during this sale too. I love this oversize stripe tee, these jeans, and this lightweight sweater which is great for foggy days during the fall season.

Chain details are a huge trend right now. If you are looking for something trendy to save money on during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2021 then these two pairs of chain detail footwear are for you. I definitely want to get at least one pair. Which pair do you love more? The chain detail booties, or the chain detail loafers? They are both fabulous!

I don’t really need earrings, but I want them! This pair of rose gold drop earrings are definitely going in my shopping cart! I am also eyeing this classic handbag by Coach. It’s a great price! Here are a few of my favorite things from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2021 we can all shop online:

What are you planning to get during the sale? Be sure to bookmark this post so you can check it out when it’s your turn to shop the sale!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: hot IT bag / summer nail polish: sparkling pink, sparkling brown / convertible IT bag (under $300) / maxi skirt / yellow puffy slides / black woven slides / black classic IT bag / small straw tote bag (IT bag under $500) /

The BAF weekly IT list is here! We are all still loving IT bags, both classic and current. The chic ’90’s look for handbags is still going strong, and should continue well in the next season. This classic straw tote bag is also hot, and it is selling out at many retailers. I linked it where you can still find it in stock.

This flowing maxi skirt has a prairie skirt look along with a beautiful pattern on the fabric. It’s a great closet staple which can be worn casual with sandals or espadrilles, and also dressed up with heels or slides. Love it!

Puffy slides and woven leather are hot trends in shoes! These two pairs are comfortable, and they are perfect for the summer season. The black slides can easily flow into the fall season; since temperatures usually remain high during the fall.

What are your favorite summer street style trends right now?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Hobo bags for 2021

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Hobo bags from top left: YSL hobo bag / woven bag (popular IT bag) / small convertible shoulder bag (popular IT bag under $300) / slouchy hobo bag (under $300) / hot IT bag / Tory Burch hobo bag (under $500) /

The hobo bag is back! Yes, I am serious! I know, I know, for the past few years I have been telling you that hobo bags are coming back; but seriously, they are finally here! This is an important handbag trend for 2021, and well into the next few years.

Hobo bags slowly began to re-emerge as a handbag trend a few years ago when designers began to take inspiration from the 1990s. Everyone in the 1990s owned a black hobo bag; big or small. As the new millennium came in, hobos bags continued for a few more years, even presenting themselves as extremely oversized. Watch out for that on the runways in the next couple seasons. But I digress. . .

Last year, we started with the Coach Swinger, a classic from the 1990s, and the new Prada Cleo. These structured hobo bags offered a retro vibe, and took us back to the end of the grunge era when minimalism was king, and hobo bags rested upon our shoulders.

Fast forward to 2021, and designers are giving us classic and chic renditions of the hobo bag. These modern hobo bags could easily have been pulled from the archives of designers in the ’90’s. They are chic, simple, and timeless. Love!

If you still have your favorite hobo bag from 20-30 years ago, pull it out of the back of your closet and rock it! If not, it’s time to invest in a new bag! There are small hobos, micro hobos, medium hobos, and large hobos. Pick the size that works for your life. You can also be like me, and invest in more than one! Why not? This is a classic style you can wear even when it’s not on the runway.

As you know, I love the Coach Swinger and the Prada Cleo, but I do have my eyes on a slouchier style too. One can never own enough handbags I always say!

Which type of hobo do you like? Are you a structured hobo fan? Do you prefer a soft and slouchy hobo? Are you like me, and want both?

Thanks for stopping by, and happy hobo shopping!

XOXO
Cathy

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