pictured: black and white blouse / blue flutter sleeve blouse

As you already know, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale started yesterday. In order to check out the sale, I met up with my friends Dawn (Fashion Should be Fun), and Laura (Have-Need-Want), and we tried on clothing, checked out shoes, and had some fun!

I wanted to share with you what the clothing and accessories looked like in person. It is always easier to shop online when you know what something is supposed to look like!

Both of the blouses Dawn and I are wearing above ended up in my shopping cart. They both fit really well. The black and white blouse has a nice fabric which is wrinkle resistant, while the blue flutter sleeve blouse will require ironing prior to wear. Size up if you order the black and white blouse.

pictured: burgundy tote bag

Laura from Have-Need-Want is eyeing this bag from the sale. I wonder if she bought it? The price was fabulous, and it is so classic! This tote is a perfect closet staple.

How cute is her little helper on her hip! I had so much fun babysitting him with Dawn while Laura tried on clothing in the fitting rooms. He is so sweet and fun! I even heard him say “Mama!” Love!

pictured: floral faux leather moto jacket under $125

This floral moto jacket is so fabulous! Despite being faux leather, it is really soft. I felt so comfortable in it! This jacket runs a little small, so order one size up to allow for thicker fabrics from your fall clothing. It is on my wish list from the sale!

pictured: embellished slides / booties

These booties and slides fit true to size, and are fabulous in person! I ordered the booties and can’t wait to wear them! Since cropped skinny jeans, and boyfriend jeans, are hot for fall, these booties will be easily visible when worn with jeans. They are a great way to add to a little sass to a casual outfit; plus they will also look cute with casual skirts. Love!

pictured: (if between sizes order one size up) The Blonde / The Brunette

Can’t take us anywhere can you! We had a little bit too much fun 😉

Here is what came home with me from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for fall:

What have you bought so far? What do you think of the sale?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

from top left: leopard print scarf (leopard is a huge fall 2017 trend! This is a great way to rock the trend for only $12!) / long cardigan sweater (great closet staple for when we move from summer into fall) / pink off the shoulder dress (so cute for brunch or date night!) / Burberry jacket (designer steal under $250!!) / MAC lipsticks / cuffed girlfriend jeans (no more distressed denim this fall! Look for chic jeans like this pair) / suede booties (classic and comfortable!) / shoulder bag (IT bag under $200!!) / black slides (slides are a hot trend for fall, this is a great everyday pair under $100!)

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017 is here, and these are my blogger picks from the sale! If you are wondering what this sale is all about, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a short period of time when Nordstrom discounts fall 2017 merchandise. When the sale ends, all of the fall merchandise goes back to full price. This makes the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale an important time to shop for fall basics, back to school necessities, workout wear, underwear, and general closet staples. I love this sale!

This year, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale runs from July 13, 2017 through August 6, 2017. The first week of the sale, July 13, 2017 through July 20, 2017 is reserved for Nordstrom cardholders only. If you have a card, great! If not, you can either apply online for a Nordstrom account, or start shopping the sale on July 21, 2017; or, you can be like me and buddy up with a friend or relative who will let you use their card for early access. My buddy is my Mom, without her, I would have to wait until July 21.

There is a A LOT of merchandise featured in the 2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, therefore, it can be a little bit overwhelming. My advice is to focus on stocking up on basics such as jeans, simple sweaters, tee shirts, basic shoes, and classic handbags. These are the items which will be the base of your fall 2017 wardrobe, and will allow you to easily add trendy items as the season wears on. Love that!

Since this sale can be overwhelming, I have scoured the sale for my favorite items, and I assembled them together as my favorite blogger picks for you. You can scroll through the shopping widgets below for my blogger picks, and I will also keep a shop page in my menu refreshed throughout the sale with my favorite fall trends, basics, and styles from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017.

Best clothing and my blogger picks:

Best shoes Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017:

Best handbags Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017:

Best jewelry:

Best beauty products Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017:

Best outerwear Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017:

Best fitness clothing:

What I bought already:

I can’t wait to hear what you buy from the sale for fall 2017! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉