It’s here, it’s happening, it’s all anyone on the internet is talking about.
It’s the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. And it’s HUGE. Like, I’m pretty sure the whole world is shopping it right now. BUT FOR A GOOD REASON! They are marking down NEW FALL STUFF! Friends, I do an Anniversary Sale post and giveaway EVERY year because this stuff is AMAZING! (And when you’re asking me in November where I got my booties, I’m going to say “the Anniversary Sale” and then you’re going to be sad you have to pay full price.)
So, I typically don’t post “what I bought” until the sale goes live to everyone (and not just card holders), buuuuuut things sell out so quickly, that I decided to do it today PLUS, I’m going to giveaway…wait for it…
…ready…
…4 people will each win a $500 Nordstrom gift card!
Woohoo!
I love doing this stuff!!
So, whether you’re shopping now or shopping on Friday when it goes live to the public, you can WIN! I will pick one winner today through Thursday and then announce them all on Friday morning when the sale goes live! So…you need to enter every day for your chance to win! All four winners will receive a $500 Nordstrom gift card to shop the sale!
Enter the Rafflecopter today and the winners will be announced on Friday morning!
I always shop the sale the same way every year: I buy good quality fall stuff for me and I also buy Christmas gifts for my family and friends. Christmas? In July? Yes! Because come December, I LOVE pulling out my stash of stuff that I already bought for my favorite girls. I feel like a total superhero at the moment :).
Because I’m a Nordstrom card holder, I shopped online last week and my stuff was delivered to my house (because with free shipping and free returns, why would I take my 4 kids to the mall?!).
Now, if you see something you love but it isn’t in stock in your size/color, come back and check on Friday (and then again after that). History tells me that they do restock items. Most of the items are going to be sold all fall and winter long (especially boots!), so if you don’t see your size/color, make sure you check again. I also want to say, that the things I ordered that I did not love, aren’t on here.
Here we go…
1. My favorite items for the Anniversary Sale
2. My favorite gifts for Christmas
3. A giveaway where FOUR of you will win at the bottom!
Let’s kick things off with…
…this cute sleeveless top. I love sleeveless tops in dark colors like this because they transition so well from summer to fall! Even in September, when the weather is warmer but you’re tired of the bright/summery tops, this will look like fall without making you hot. This top comes in one other color pattern and I bought it in an xsmall.
This one makes me so happy!
Now, I bought five pairs of jeans but am returning four of them…including this pair. I LOVED the fit and fabric of this pair (which is why I’m showing you), but for this 5’3″ girl, they were a bit too long. If you are a little taller than me, I highly recommend them though! I also bought three pairs of booties this time and will return two of them. I am keeping these because I LOVE THEM! Look how cute they are?! I’m obsessed! They come in two other colors. I bought them in an 8 which is my normal size.
One pair of simple gold earrings for the win this Anniversary Sale! They’re light, they’re easy to wear and they’ll go with everything!
And a dainty little bracelet too 🙂 . This would be an excellent Christmas gift!
I topped it all off with a leather jacket. Now, I do not need another brown leather jacket (my go-to in life), but I couldn’t resist ordering this one, and I don’t think I’ll return it. The leather was so soft and the fit perfection. It also comes in black but brown is my fave 🙂 . And for only $11, I topped it all off with…
…a leopard scarf. I mean, YES!!!!
I love light scarves like this because it looks like fall…but it’s not heavy and bulky! And for only $11, it will make an excellent Christmas gift!! I bought this leopard scarf this year along with…
…this cute one too! This scarf is black and dark red. It’s a little heavier than the other one, but boy, it’s cute!! I was really thrilled with both scarves this year! Underneath that cute top up there, I’m wearing one of those camis that I wear EVERY DARN DAY! I have talked more about those camis than any other garment I own. I love them. I wear either white, black or navy just about every day. So, when I bought a pair of workout leggings from the sale but not a top…
…I just paired it with the cami I already had on 🙂 . These leggings are like buttttttttter. Me oh my oh! I am going to look so cute and be so comfy doing yoga. Or let’s be real, sitting around my house because yoga pants like this are my preferred choice over really getting dressed 😉 . I bought these in an xsmall.
These give me all the happy feels! Speaking of which…
…how cute is this top?! It comes in four colors, but I thought the red rumba just screamed FALL!
Isn’t it too cute? They call it a “tee” online, but I think it leans more sweater. It’s like a sweater and a tee had a baby…this would be the baby. It’s lighter than a heavy sweater, but not thin like a tee. So, I took off the other jeans (even though I loved them!), and put these on instead…
…that cute hem HAD ME! This is the pair of jeans that I kept. They are comfy, they are stretchy, they are more mid-rise (so my undies are showing!), and the length was great! Pair it with those booties and I’m good to go! Speaking of good to go…
…this sweater is only $35 and it is SO SOFT!
I was actually blown away by how soft this is. I am uber sensitive to itchy sweaters (something my mom has heard me complain about for 36 years), but this one was so soft and not itchy AT ALL! Can’t you see me this winter? Jeans, booties, sweater, repeat! Speaking of which…
…give me ALL THE FLEECE TOPS. You already know that about me…
…this is my uniform in life. This cozy top comes in six colors, but they gray and white stripe had me.
Now, this top surprised me! I bought it in purple surprise, but it comes in other colors too. I thought it was darling!
Looks cute with those earrings…
…and the booties too! This sweater isn’t heavy, so I see myself able to wear it right when fall begins!
I bought one more of those sleeveless tops for fall. It’s cute, it’s darker, it’s sleeveless…it will work for fall even on warm days.
This top also comes in red, but I loved the black.
Thennnnnn…I paired this top with gray jeans and some cute wedge booties. I loved the jeans so much, but they were a little too long for me, so I’m sending them back, but they really were so soft and comfortable. If the length would have worked, I would have kept them in a heartbeat. The price will shoot up in a few weeks, so now is the time! I loved the booties too…
…so cute, right?! I decided I only needed to keep one pair from the sale, so even though I loved them, I picked the gray ones instead. This pair does come in other colors though!
All so cute! Someone hand me a pumpkin spiced latte. STAT! I’m ready for fall!
Want to know what surprised me most from the sale? These next two things…
…this dress right here! I’m obsessed!! It is just so cute!!
I don’t know? I was really not expecting much, but I love this one!
If your size is already sold out, come back. I bet they get it restocked!
And go ahead and get ready…
…to see me in this dress 100 times over the next six months. This dress was my FAVORITE thing from the sale! Now, it’s out of stock right now…but since it’s Madewell, I’m just really thinking it will be back in stock ASAP! It’s soft, it’s cotton, it’s not too shear, it’s PERFECTION!
Loooooove!
I paired this dress with these peep toe booties right here. Aren’t they cute? I think I’m going to return them…but they are so darn adorable!! Peep toe is the perfect transition shoe for fall!
Love 🙂
Here’s a close up of all three pairs of booties…
…and my favorite, these 🙂 .
Now, there are a ton of great beauty buys in the sale. Like seriously, SO MANY GOOD THINGS!! Remember me telling you how much I love the eyelash stuff that makes them grow in so long and thick? IT’S IN THE SALE!! I bought these two things…
…this Bobbi Brown Deluxe Cheek and Eye Set which has a value of $380, but is on sale now for under $100. I was waaaaaay impressed with this set! They are full sized eye shadows, a bronzer, a shimmer bronzer and two blushes in one cute case. I also snagged this from Bobbi Brown…
You can see even more of my faves if you scroll and click below…
You can see all of the discounted beauty items (from skincare to hair to makeup and more!) HERE.
Now, it wouldn’t be an Anniversary Sale if I didn’t buy pjs…
…how cute are these?! I took a few pics at night before I went to sleep and then a few more the next morning. PJ Salvage is my favorite brand of pajamas and these are super, super cute! They come in four patterns. PJs and robes are my go-to Christmas gifts (like my blardigan which is on sale!).
Speaking of pjs…look at these!!
Eeeeks! Aren’t they so cute?! Kensington still wears the PJ Salvage pajamas from last year’s sale, so I bought her a fresh new pair and Ashby one too. You can see all the slippers from Nordstrom HERE. Slippers and pjs make great Christmas gifts for kiddos too!
Looking for great Christmas gift? The home section of the sale is FILLED with them! From Moscow Mule cups to monogrammed cutting boards, I was super impressed by this department! Just look…
Andrew got online and shopped the sale himself. He purchased everything from shoes to body wash…
I’m going to do a whole post soon on back to school stuff, but in the meantime, these were my faves in the sale…
And then look at these outfits here…
…eeeeeeks! So cute!!! The dresses, the leggings and the shoes all make me so happy!
Whew! So much goodness, right?! Anyone else ready for fall now?
I saw this on Pinterest and it made me laugh so hard!
So, who wants to be the first winner of our giveaway?! All you have to do is enter the Rafflecopter below! Every day, I’m going to wipe this one clean and start a new one. Enter all week and then bright and early on Friday morning, I will announce all four winners when the sale goes live to everyone. I will even get you your gift cards out early that morning if you like.
Happy Anniversary Sale Monday, everyone!! Best of luck below! If you’re not on social media, you can still enter by signing up for my daily emails. To do that, click HERE.
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Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Oh my gosh, what a generous giveaway! So excited, thank you so much, Shay! 🙂
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Susan Jeffries says
Thank you for the review! I added several items to my cart for my daughter. She will be a senior in high school this year!! She loves the peep toe booties!! I am not a card holder (too dangerous for me) so I am patiently awaiting Friday!!
Nicole says
Yay!! My 30th birthday is Saturday!! This would make the perfect gift!!! To myself! ???? Thanks, Shay!!!
Erika Slaughter says
Now THAT’s how you kickoff a Monday! Your girls are absolutely precious in those outfits and pjs!! And I’m loving your finds! All those tops are cute! Bring on the cool weather!!
Leslee says
Ditto on all of the above!
Elspeth Mizner says
Wow great review! So many great purchases
Shea says
Wow, such an awesome giveaway! You picked out so many great things. I especially love the Madewell dress 🙂
Sheaffer Sims says
OH MY GOODNESS! You got some great stuff! You highlighted a couple of things that I’ve never even seen! Loved that purple sweater and I’m going to just hope with everything I have that the striped Madewell dress gets restocked. Now that’s a closet staple everybody needs! Also, I’ve ordered both Bobbi Brown products and can’t wait to get them! This year’s stuff is AMAZING.
Audrey Dawkins says
So many cute things. We are going on a trip to DC over Christmas. Def need some warmer clothes.
Kimberly says
I love that you have such a generous heart! It all looks so great! Between you and Sheaffer, I have some serious choices to make ?
Sarah Shaneyfelt says
I ordered a couple pair of jeans, too, and will be keeping just one pair! Love love LOVE those gold earrings!!!!
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Jordan Deffenbaugh says
What an awesome giveaway! Thanks so much for doing it! Random question- can you share what rug you have in your closet? I love the style and have been looking for a similar one for our dining room. If it’s a Magnolia one (I’ve been looking at all the ones by Joanna Gaines and it is super similar to those!), do you know the exact name?
Mix and Match Mama says
That’s it! By Joanna Gaines. I don’t know the name though.
Cori says
Thanks for the scoop! What size did you do in the purple surprise sweater?
Mix and Match Mama says
xsmall!
Jen says
Do you keep purchasing throughout the sale? How about some boy clothes!?
Mix and Match Mama says
I haven’t found a lot of boy stuff that I love this year. I need to go back and check again!
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams says
Woohoo so excited for this! I have my anniversary picks for Wednesday but I already saw a few things I missed! Those scarves, those wedge booties and the mini bobbi brown glow set. I love my tanner mini glow set from that line so much in the summer. Thanks for sharing your picks!
xo
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
Kathy Lang says
Great pics from the sale! I love the leopard scarf, the red rumba top and the zip sweater, so they’re all in my cart now!
Tanya says
WOW, what a way to start the week. It can only get better from here 🙂
Quick question, how you do always find the cutest outfits? Do you search by type, color or does NS recommend stuff to you based on previous items you bought? Cant imagine the amount of time once spend on the site to find the best deals. x
Mix and Match Mama says
I typically just look through all of it and find things that really look like something I’ll wear all fall and winter long (except for those dresses, I’ll wear those now!!). Thank you! Have a great day!
Kristen Walters says
Happy Monday!! This brightened my morning☺️ It’s dreary and rainy here today so this was the perfect pick me up!! So many fabulous finds in the sale!!!
Narci Dreffs says
Oh those booties are just adorable!! Great picks, friend!!!
christine weeks says
Oh my gosh I think this is the best ever sale and giveaway!! 🙂
Kris says
Great round up! I love everything you shared! What size did you get in the Madewell striped dress? (While I cross my fingers and hope and pray it gets restocked!!)
Mix and Match Mama says
xsmall!
Taylor says
Well I thought I was done shopping the sale but I think it’s time to pull my credit card back out and shop some more!! You always do the best reviews!!
Lisa says
Hi Shay!! What size did you go with in the Love by Design sweater? Thanks so much!!
Mix and Match Mama says
xsmall
Keisha Dawson says
You found some really great stuff!
Tracy says
Great give-away! Question about the tee/sweater. The neckline on the website looks like it has a large/wide opening that wouldn’t cover bra straps. I couldn’t tell from your pics but does your bra show?
Mix and Match Mama says
I’m wearing a strapless one!
Kimmy Ripley says
WOWZA and thank you for this incredible opportunity to win such an amazing gift card! I would be over the moon thrilled to win. I can usually only afford to shop at Target. I love all of your picks and you look fabulous! This gift card would take me from frumpy to fab that is for sure. My anniversary is coming up and I need a new look that will blow my hubby’s mind! Nordstroms has so many gorgeous dresses. Thank you again for the chance to win. Fingers and toes crossed!
SS says
Shay,
Have your kids ever watched the show with that little girl in the Meme? It’s called Good Luck Charlie it was on the Disney channel!!! LOL!!!
Happy Monday!!!
Sabrina says
So excited! I love when you post your finds…they are usually things I haven’t seen yet which makes me excited because I love your style! Thanks for the generous giveaway…what a great way to start a week! Xoxo
Yley Allen says
That blue dress! I have to have it! Hope it’s available when I can shop the sale-I really should just get a card already. thanks for the great find!
Melanie Smith says
Love it all Shay! Thank you for the giveaway! ❤️
Trisha Pham says
I love your picks, especially the gray half zipped sweater and those boots.
emily @ a little bit of emily says
I am SO ready for fall, too! Fall-ish tanks are such a great idea to stock up on. Perfect for those days when it is still blazing!
Patricia says
I wasn’t going to shop this sale … darn you for finding so much cute stuff! Now I’m going to HAVE to win so I can pay for all the fun stuff I just put in my bag…
Erin Port says
Those booties you are kept are darling! The kut jeans are on my list too! So cute and love that brand! What a great giveaway too, thanks Shay!
Beth Knecht says
I can’t wait for my purchases to arrive and thanks to some more suggestions from you my cart is already full for purchase #2! I loved so much of the denim and an anxious to see how they fit!
Helen says
Such great picks!
Diana Smith says
Between your kids, your trips and your clothes, your blog is the perfect blend of adorable and inspirational! Loved your picks – you looked so cute in everything (and so did the girls!). Thank you.
Constance says
Cute outfits! Can you do a review of your LV bags? I see you have quite the collection! 🙂
Olivia says
What an awesome giveaway!!! I keep buying all the sweaters and fleece tops…even though I live in arizona haha.
Lauren says
Hey Shay! Random question but I always notice your bed when you post pics! Can you share where you got your comforter or Duvet covers from? Thank you! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
The actual bedspread was bought from a store called Weir’s and the rest is Pottery Barn 🙂 .
Angela Patterson says
Thanks for sharing your favs! I’ll be shopping for those cute things 🙂 And loved reading about your family vaca!!
Alison says
Great post! Just curious, you said you were keeping one pair of jeans- did you mention which ones? Sorry if I missed that!
Thanks!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I’m keeping the Kut from the Kloth ones with the fun hem!
Shana says
Can you tell me the brand of shoes that Andrew loves? You’ve mentioned it in a post before, but when I searched I couldn’t find it…my husband has been looking for some great quality comfortable shoes for over a year now and always ends up disappointed even after spending $$$. Thanks in advance!
Mix and Match Mama says
He ordered those exact shoes on there today. The sneaker style that he loves is Magnanni and they’re in the sale! I just saw them! His exact ones!
Mix and Match Mama says
http://bit.ly/2NULd88
Shana says
Thank you!! 🙂
Hallie says
Hi shay I was just wondering if you were wearing the petite length in the kut from Kloth jeans? I’m a little bit shorter than you! Love all the finds!
Mix and Match Mama says
I am not! Regular length!
kellie carrara says
Well you are just ALL set for fall! I’, going to start Christmas shopping early…nest candles, patagonia, and for the love of all things, I NEED a blardigan in my life!
Thanks for the chance to win my wishes!
Amanda @ That Inspired Chick says
Just when I thought I was shopped out… 😉 I had to grab that purple sweater but got in beige since purple was gone. Boo. And that soft grey zip up sweater is so cute! Perfect for cold nights at the baseball field in the fall! Got it too! (And holy hotness girlfriend…you in those leggings and cami…For some reason, I don’t think they are going to look like that on me. hahaha) xo
That Inspired Chick
Amy says
Thanks for the chance to win! This teacher almost always needs a wardrobe update!
K says
I’m too lazy to look through everything on sale myself so I rely on others to do the dirty work for me– and you have so many cute things that I haven’t seen anyone else share! Thanks for this!!
Nicci says
I am so over summer (am I the only person that wishes summer only lasted for 2 weeks?) and ready for fall! Bring on all the cozy cardigans, scarves, and long sleeves! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
You’re not the only one 😉 .
Kay says
Thank you for this giveaway! Love following you and your family!
Cheryl says
You are amazingly generous! You are a blessing to all of us. God bless you and your family.
Holly Breton @ Pink Lady says
I look forward to this post every year! 🙂
Kim M says
Oh my word, I love your posts! I live vicariously through you ! LOVE your book reviews and can’t wait for your July one! I just am finishing up the Marriage Pact ( one of your suggestions from a couple months back ) and I LOOOOOOOOVE it SO much!
Kay M says
Love all of your posts but these give aways are the icing on the cake! Thank you so much for doing these!!
Angela Ellingson says
Eeeks! What a giveaway! I love that you not only included your finds for yourself, but stuff for hubby, kiddos, beauty and home as well!!! So helpful!
Leanne Gilchrist says
Oh good gracious! I’ve never won anything besides a scrapbook paper kit, and I don’t usually like to enter contests or giveaways…..but, I L O V E Nordstrom, and, I figured, why not, I think I need some TLC! It’s just that your blog is one of my two that I read. You’re so down to earth and just, relatable! I just turned 45 two weeks ago (should I have said that?!), and all of your finds and goodies look amazing. Plus, I have you to thank for my favorite Gibson blouse!! It’s been 100 degrees here in the Pacific NW, really unseasonably hot for us. So, I’m ready for my favorite season, AUTUMN!!! Thanks for always being real, Shay.
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you so much, Leanne!!! xoxo
Leanne Gilchrist says
Oh, a question for you: are you saying that we can enter every day? Thanks for letting me know, I didn’t quite understand, since I’ve never done this before!! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
YES!! That way, you have four chances to win!!
Amy says
Love your picks! Which color are those wedge booties?
Mix and Match Mama says
I loved that caramel brown color. I feel like it would go with everything!
Amy says
Me too but I can’t figure out which ones you got. Olive suede or sesame suede? Or was it a different one?
Mix and Match Mama says
Olive!
Janelle says
Who doesn’t love to shop!
Janelle says
Who doesn’t love to shop?!?!?!?!
Ralinn says
It’s fun to hear what everyone is purchasing. My Vince Camuto Pevista Bootie arrived today. I love them. I’m waiting for the rest of my purchases to arrive.
Thank you for the give away.
Michelle Reisel says
I just Love your blog. So many great options. Thanks for keeping us cute! Hey – can you share where you got your phone case. Random. I know. But I have been looking for something just like that. Thanks
Mix and Match Mama says
Amazon!!
Michelle R. says
Thanks for the opportunity for a great giveaway! I actually have a question too……do you wear no show socks with your booties?
Stephanie says
I have a question 🙂 I’m 5’3” too, what are your favorite go to jeans at Nordstrom? I’m looking for ankle ones, ones to wear with a cute bootie/wedge and ones that will fit nicely with boots(3 different types) 🙂 please help!
Mix and Match Mama says
AG makes great ankle ones and so does J. Crew (sold at Nordstrom too!).
Carrie says
Wow how exciting. Just started shopping here online so many fun cute pieces. ?. Thank you
Cathleen says
I LOVE YOUR WEBSITE!!!
Patty says
I also have the Wit amd Wisdom jeans coming my way. I am a little taller at a whopping 5 ft 5 inches so we will see how they fit on me . Appreciate the heads up that they run a little long. I grabbed two size becase Free Shipping and Returns!
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