fall 2018

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale fall 2018 dressing room diaries

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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

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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

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