Nordstrom Anniversary Sale fall 2018 dressing room diaries

wearing: on Dawn: blazer / blouse / jeans / On me: dress (sale price under $60!!) /

Dawn from Fashion Should be Fun and I stopped by the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for fall 2018 yesterday, and we had so much fun! We tried on a ton of clothing, and checked out all the accessories in person. I feel like this year the boots and the jeans are the star categories of the sale. I ordered two pairs of jeans, which I am waiting to receive, and I purchased two pair of boots; with more on my wish list. It’s hard to justify buying a ton of boots-although I do wear them often during the fall and winter months. . .so. . .I could buy more. . .mmmmm

pictured: open toe booties / western style pointed toe boots /

My favorite part of the 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has to be the boot selection. This year there are sooooo many boots, it is really hard to decide which ones to pick! I ordered the black pair shown above and can’t wait to get them! They are classic-with a twist. Love that!

These are all the boots I saw in person an fell in love. How I wish I had a money tree in my backyard so I could buy them all! Which pair is your favorite?

I loved this pretty green top! It has short sleeves which are perfect for warm fall days. The front twist is flattering and comfortable. As you can tell from the photo, this fabric will need some ironing; but other than that, it’s a cute top for daytime wear! It also works well with a black pencil skirt for the office or trousers. I love pieces which are great for both work and play!

Dawn is rocking this fabulous fall trench coat! As you know, trench coats are the IT coat style for the fall season, so this is an amazing find during the sale. The mixed fabrication combined with the body conscious fit, makes this trench coat a must-have! Can you believe it’s priced waaaay under $100 during the sale! This is such a great steal!

So Dawn and I loved these casual tops for fall. They are both cool weather tops, so they will be great for late fall when temperatures start to dip; or the fog decides to roll in! The sweater Dawn is wearing has a loose, relaxed fit which is great with jeans. The long sleeve tee I am wearing has an early 1990s vibe with a button up boat neck and dropped shoulders. The only thing missing are the shoulder pads! ha! It comes in multiple colors and the fabric is really soft. I plan to pick one up, just can’t decide on color yet. Which color do you like?

Here is what I bought so far during the sale:

These are the pieces I tried on, but haven’t purchased-yet 😉

Have you been shopping the sale? If so, what have you purchased so far? To learn more about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, check out my blogger picks post!

Thanks for stopping and happy shopping!

XOXO

Cathy

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2018 blogger picks

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

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