summer 2022

Casual dress under $50 three ways

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Casual summer dress under $50 three ways from left: stripe dress / sea green statement earrings / gemstone bracelets (under $50, local designer) / summer nail polish / black top handle bag / black and white sneakers /

Outfit two: black dress / gemstone bracelets (under $50, local designer) / summer nail polish / green cross body bag / black and white sneakers /

Outfit three: silver hoop earrings / sunglasses / necklace (similar here) / blue dress / denim jacket / gemstone bracelets (under $50, local designer) / yellow pouch (avl in many colors) / summer nail polish / sneakers /

OK, you have seen me in this dress, in all three colorways, all summer long. There is a good reason! This dress is not only super affordable, it is really comfortable and flattering. Plus, it is easy to throw in the cold water wash! Love that!

I started off with the blue version of this dress and instantly fell in love. This dress is really easy to dress up or down. As you can see, I enjoy wearing it casually with sneakers. It also looks great with sandals and slides. Sandals can really dress it up; especially in a darker color. If you are looking for a dress you can easily wear day into evening, I recommend picking this one up in black, or one of the darker hues, and pairing it with sandals. Even better if your sandals are gold! Gold is the hot new trend in sandals.

As you can see, I have been wearing this dress around town for different occasions. The stripe dress was photographed at the opening of Eataly at Valley Fair. I wore the black version and photographed it, at my daughter’s Girl Scout award’s night. The blue one I photographed when eating lunch out with my mom. Of course, I wear these dresses often and don’t photograph them. I only take pictures the first time I wear something. I really do live in these dresses this summer!

This dress is so affordable, and it comes in so many colors, plus, I find it very flattering. The gathering on the side helps accentuate the waist. Love that!

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So, if you are looking for a casual summer dress that won’t break the bank, this one comes in tons of colors! I hope you love it!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

BAF Weekly IT List

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BAF Weekly IT List from top left: blue dress (under $50, avl in tons of colors!) / summer nail polish, sea green, coral, pink / green handbag / yellow sweater (on sale for a limited time) / earrings (on sale for limited time) / golden handbag (hot trend) / small hobo bag (on major sale!) / golden boots (hot trend, on sale limited time) / straw tote bag / black top handle bag /

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is in full swing, and I am patiently waiting my turn to shop. If you haven’t checked out my “Best of” post yet, you can read all about the best of the sale here.

I plan on snapping up the yellow sweater, golden boots, and earrings shown above. The sale this year is a mix of summer basics, pre-fall items, and closet staples. I usually recommend stocking up on closet staples during this sale, but for me personally, I don’t need anything. Therefore, I plan to grab a couple pre-fall items to kick off my fall capsule wardrobe which is still in the planning phases.

Golden accessories have been a hot trend for a couple of years now. For the fall season, it looks like we will be seeing even more golden handbags and footwear. I am loving the handbag shown above as it comes with two straps and it is just the right size for daily use. The boots from the Nordstrom Sale seem perfect for fall too since they offer a golden tone and classic boot silhouette. The wooden heel makes them a little bit casual, which is just my style. Love that!

Hobo handbags and small handbags are still flying off store shelves and will remain hot as move through the remainder of 2022 and into 2023. Look at a change as we move into 2023 on “how to wear your handbag.” Shoulder bags are starting to go back to being worn over the shoulder as we move away from wearing them cross body. Keep that in mind as you adjust your straps! I am having a hard time with it! haha, I love wearing my bags cross body. It really is convenient. We shall see if the trend takes off, or if consumers are stubborn and continue to wear their shoulder bags cross body. What are your thoughts on this trend?

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XOXO
Cathy

Best of Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2022

 in General Fashion / Handbags / NSALE / Shoes / Shopping  tagged fall 2022 / nordstrom / nordstrom anniversary sale / summer 2022 by
best nordstrom anniversary sale 2022

Best of Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2022 from top left: black handbag / casual belt (under $50) / hairdryer / statement earrings / yellow sweater / moto jacket / henley sweater / black boots / street sneakers / split shaft boots /

The annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here! Today, Nordstrom’s big spenders get to start shopping the sale early. Tomorrow, Ambassador level customers are able to shop the sale, followed by Influencer level shoppers on July 9, and the general public on July 15. Basically, if you have a Nordstrom credit card, you will fall into one of the first three categories-and chances are, you already know where you fall!

This sale can be very tempting, but if you are not careful, you will over-shop. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a combination of summer items, year-round basics, and pre-fall merchandise. You won’t find anything trendsetting or groundbreaking in the sale. This is a sale which is ideal for stocking up on basics, and necessities you might need right now, or anticipate needing in the fall season. Remember, the real fall merchandise will hit stores in early August, and throughout the month. This is pre-fall and not a reflection of incoming trends.

Before you make your shopping list for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, take an inventory of your closet. What do you have from last year that still works? What is your wardrobe lacking? What basics do you need? This sale is a great time to pick up underwear, socks, workout clothing, and basic fall needs such as neutral boots, sneakers, and classic sweaters.

There is a lot of merchandise to go through in this sale! It can be overwhelming! Plus, when you go in store, there is total chaos. Shopping online is the best way to score what you want from this sale, and also maintain sanity. Who wants to shop with the vultures? Not me! I’m shopping this sale from the comfort of my own home, in my slippers. Love that!

So, without further ado, here are my favorites from the sale; in addition to what is featured above. To shop, go to the scrollable shopping widget below the collage and click on the photo of the item you are interested in. You will be taken directly to that item.

Best Handbags Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

best handbags nordstrom anniversary sale

The sale has some classic bags, as well as on trend items such as this clutch! I also love this grey hobo bag. As you know hobo handbags are huge this year, and this grey one is classic and clean. Love!

Best Beauty Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

best beauty nordstrom anniversary sale

I am a huge fan of the nail polish remover, mascara, eye pencils, and hand cream pictured above. I own and love all of them!

Best Sweaters Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

best sweaters nordstrom anniversary sale 2022

Aren’t these sweaters fabulous? I plan on buying the yellow sweater, the Henley, and hopefully one more from this collage. I just have to wait my turn!

Best Shoes Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

best shoes boots nordstrom anniversary sale 2022

Platforms and golden footwear are huge for fall. I am hoping to pick up one of these golden boots for the fall season. I also love the croc printed pair at the bottom of the collage. Love!

What are you loving from the sale? I can’t wait to hear what you buy!

Happy shopping and stay fabulous!

XOXO
Cathy