It’s a super fun What’s Up Wednesday because I’m partnering with my favorite retailer Nordstrom and ShopStyle in this sponsored post to share all the things ANNIVERSARY SALE!
Woohoo!
I have so much to cover…and this accidentally turned into one of the CUTEST posts I’ve done in a long time!
One minute I’m on vacation and then the next, I arrive home to find all of my #nsale goodies! I couldn’t wait to open the boxes and see my new amazing fall items from the sale! I went from summer to fall right there in my foyer 🙂 .
You gotta love the Anniversary Sale and today, IT OPENS TO THE PUBLIC! That’s right, anyone and everyone can officially shop the sale beginning today! I have so much to say about it!
As always, on the last Wednesday of every month, Sheaffer and I host this little linky party where we share what’s going on with us right now. It’s a little food, a little family, a little what we’re wearing, a little what we’re doing, a little what we’re watching and a little bit of everything else all in one post.
Let’s get to it, friends! It’s #nsale day!!
1: WHAT WE’RE EATING THIS WEEK:
I really needed a solid Meal Plan this week after coming home from our vacation. If you need one too, try my MEAL PLANNING MONDAY! That salad, y’all…it’s SO DELICIOUS!!!!! Speaking of salads…
Today’s recipe is extra delicious (and easy!)! Make sure you check out my Grilled Shrimp Buffalo Wedge Salad!!
2. WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT:
Of course it would be our trip 🙂 .
If you missed my first three recap posts, you can see them here:
Cape Cod Vacation: Chatham
Cape Cod Vacation: Martha’s Vineyard Part 1
Cape Cod Vacation: Martha’s Vineyard Part 2
3: WHAT I’M LOVING:
I was so excited to finally see my Anniversary Sale finds (they arrived while we were on vacation!), and friends, there were so many things I LOVED!! Yesterday, I brought my packages up to my office and was working at my desk. Well, my girls asked if they could open the boxes and pull out their new Anniversary Sale goodies for this fall…and well, they turned it into a photoshoot. I sat at my desk working while these three had the most fun taking pics of each other and “styling” each other. There were so many giggles that it made my heart SO happy! Take a look…
I think this is the third or fourth year in a row for new PJ Salvage pajamas from the #nsale! These are my girls’ very favorite and they wear them all year long! They are the SOFTEST and wash and wear so well.
We love a light dress that has fall colors…but is easy to wear those first warm weeks of the school year! And of course, her sequin shoes light up when you jump up in down or take steps. They’re perfect for PE too!
Selfies aren’t as easy as they look 😉 .
Last year, my little girls both wore these leggings almost daily. WE LOVE THEM! If you look back on my blog or IG, I bet you see them wearing these exact leggings in at least 50 pictures each. We love them so much that I bought each girl two pairs now that they’re on sale! Leggings with a soft pullover and suuuuuuuper adorable sneakers? Yes, please!
These sneakers are her FAVORITE item of the sale!!
Oh my word! How cute is this pic?! I’m telling you, my girls were getting creative!! This dress comes in other patterns too!
And then, my big girl took her own selfies 🙂 . How cute are these kid-sized Spanx leggings with this top?!
And here they are with this adorable top too!
Those Spanx leggings work great with this sweater here!
Seriously, y’all…WHERE DID MY BABY GO??????
This dress is so adorable…but wait…
…look at this cuuuute faux-leather jacket on top!! I cannot believe the price of this one!
And finally, a chambray romper to end the photo session 🙂 .
4: WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO:
5: WHAT I’M DREADING:
I’m not dreading it…but school starts back up for us in two weeks. It’s so early this year and my heart isn’t ready to give up summertime.
6: WHAT I’M WORKING ON:
All the emails. We still have a few weeks until school starts but seriously, I’m already getting like 4 million emails about the beginning of school stuff. It’s stressing me out. Agh!!!!
7: WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT:
Speaking of which…believe it or not…before the school starts back up, I have one more trip to check off my list! #eeeeeeeks!
8: WHAT I’M WATCHING/READING:
My July Book Review will be out TOMORROW!! I have read so many books this month, so you’re not going to want to miss that post! Don’t forget, you can catch all of books I have read and reviewed so far this year RIGHT HERE!
Annnnnnnnd…give me all the Olympics.
All of it.
I am that crazy person checking stats in the middle of the night.
I love it.
I love it all.
9: WHAT I’M LISTENING TO:
The house is quiet, my people are sleeping…I’m listening to sound machines and stillness. I love early morning time.
10: WHAT I’M WEARING:
I bought a few things from the Anniversary Sale for myself this year too! Since we were out of town, I didn’t buy much for me, but I thought I’d share what I got…spoiler alert, the shoe selection was great for me!
Jeans (I tucked them in but I’ll get them hemmed!), the perfect sweater and these booties!!!
I buy a pair of booties every single year during the sale and they NEVER LET ME DOWN!
This year, I also bought these gorgeous heels too 🙂 .
Aren’t they pretty?!
And a pair of tall boots for the win!
What I’m loving the most though?
This neutral lip set and the initial necklace 🙂 .
This neutral set (there are others!) is so good! The lipstick is on top and gloss on bottom. Love it!
My typical uniform…joggers, tank and of course, Ugg slippers. Always, always, always Ugg slippers.
Well, as excited as I am about all of my new fall items from the #nsale, I’m still wearing some swimsuits right now. These three tops are all from Nordstrom, and I love them all!
I never wear strapless tops but this one fits so well! It holds up, washes and dries without stretching…I love it so much that I bought it in multiple colors!
This bikini top here is super comfy! I loved this one so much that I wore it multiple times on our trip! It also comes in other colors too!
And then finally, I really like this top too! It can be worn both with our without straps, and I love the detail across the front! It also comes in multiple colors.
The day the sale first launched, I shared with you all of the items from the #nsale that I already owned this year and love (you can read all about it HERE!). Many of the items are still in stock! Just look…
1: Ab-Solution Skinny Ankle Jeans • Wit & Wisdom • Sold Out
2: Comfy Joggers • BP • Sold Out
3: Power Pocket Workout 7/8 Leggings • Sweaty Betty • Sold Out
4: Faux Leather Leggings • Spanx • Sold Out
5: Joan of Artic III Lexie Waterproof Wedge Bootie • Sorel • Sold Out
6: Cozette Genuine Shearling Slipper • UGG • Sold Out
7: Nordstrom at Home Kennebunk Bliss Plush Throw • Nordstrom • Sold Out
8: Bliss Oversize Throw Blanket • Nordstrom • Sold Out
9: CozyChic Lite(R) Circle Cardigan • Barefoot Dreams • Sold Out
10: The Double Shot Round Blow-Dryer Brush Set • Drybar • Sold Out
11: Riki Skinny 10X Lighted Mirror • Riki Loves Riki • Sold Out
12: Intimately FP Adella Longline Bralette • Free People • Sold Out
13: Absolute Camisole • Halogen • Sold Out
14: Liana Long Sleeve Recycled Blend Performance T-Shirt • Zella • Sold Out
15: Discovery Travel Fragrance Set • Atelier Cologne • Sold Out
16: Sunset Dreamscape Face & Eye Palette Set • Charlotte Tilbury • Sold Out
17: Bold & Bare Stay All Day(R) Liquid Lipstick Set • Stila • Sold Out
18: Regular Rise Lace Thong • Hanky Panky • Sold Out
19: Red Carpet Convertible Strapless Bra • Wacoal • Sold Out
You can read all about each item and how long I’ve had it, why I love it, how I use it (like my very favorite bra EVER!) on that post! I also shared this too (now updated below!)…
1: MAC Lip Primer, Lipstick & Lipglass Lip Gloss Set • M·A·C • Sold Out
2: Initial Pendant Necklace • Bracha • Sold Out
3: Full Size Collagen Lip Bath Lip Gloss with Pillow Talk Set • Charlotte Tilbury • Sold Out
4: Heidi Over the Knee Boot • Treasure & Bond • Sold Out
5: Cedar Bootie • Steve Madden • Sold Out
6: Sarris Bootie • AllSaints • Sold Out
7: KARL LAGERFELD Cieone Sandal • Karl Lagerfeld Paris • Sold Out
8: Welland Bootie • Vince Camuto • Sold Out
9: Faux Leather Leggings • Spanx • Sold Out
10: Live In High Waist Leggings • Zella • Sold Out
11: High Shine High Waist 7/8 Leggings • Sweaty Betty • Sold Out
12: The Charlie High Waist Coated Ankle Skinny Jeans • Joe’s Jeans • Sold Out
13: Comfy Joggers • BP • Sold Out
11: WHAT I’M DOING THIS WEEKEND:
We have a suuuuuuper fun weekend planned!!!
12: WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH:
Since school starts…am I allowed to start talking about pumpkins? I sure hope so 😉 .
13: WHAT ELSE IS NEW:
That’s it! Don’t forget, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is now officially open to EVERYONE! I hope you all find great pieces to enjoy all fall and winter long!
Nordstrom is the one-stop shop for all your needs, whether you’re shopping for yourself or your family! I always love shopping at Nordstrom because not only do they have everything my family needs from beauty to shoes to home, clothes, bath and more, but they have impeccable service, free shipping, free returns and curbside pick up…which in 2021 is invaluable. You can get all of the details about joining their Nordy Club HERE as well!
If you blogged WUW today too, make sure you link up below!
I’ll see you back here for BOOK DAY tomorrow! xo
Natasha says
Canada never does as well in the Summer Olympics as we do in the Winter ones so I might be the only person who isn’t watching them right now! My husband stays up later than I do, so with the time change to Tokyo, he fills me in on what I need to know Olympics-wise.
Lauren says
I think we need an entire post dedicated to Kensington’s outfits– that girl knows how to put an outfit together!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I thought so too! I thought she did such a great job!!!
Elspeth says
What a fun roundup! Kensington looks so from up in those selfies and just like you!
http://www.elspethsdaybyday.com
Jackie says
I would love to hear about how you come back to your routine after a trip, with eating? What does that look like? I always want o jump into some sort of detox, but I know you balance it all well. Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh I don’t detox…I just resume normal. Yesterday, I ate my normal breakfast (egg frittata from TJ with an avocado), a salad for lunch and then we made tacos and guacamole for dinner. I drank a ton of water…and just resumed normal life.
Jackie says
Love that so much!! Thanks!
Christina says
Oh goodness Kinsington looks so grown up. I love the fashion show my girls do the same thing.
Taylor says
Your girls are so cute! I bought the Charlotte tilbury palette this year from the sale and OMG, you were so right..it’s so good.
Mix and Match Mama says
RIGHT?! That bronzer is the BEST!!! I love that palette so much!!!
Laci Murray says
I would love more post on Kensington clothes!! I have a girl around her age and shopping is hard right now with the new crop trend.
Kelly says
Welcome home! Your girls are naturals in front of the camera, take after their momma:)
Michelle says
The girls’ pics are awesome! And K is so grownup! ??
CH says
Love the Olympics too! But highly recommend watching Michael Phelps’ documentary ‘The Weight of Gold’ if you haven’t yet. A sobering look at how mentally exhausting the whole thing is (especially in the midst of Simone Biles dropping out). A great conversation starter.
Carly says
Can’t wait for Nantucket posts!! Living vicariously through you!
Arika says
Super random question: does Andrew pick out and buy his own clothes, or do you shop for him? Just curious!
Mix and Match Mama says
He always does it himself (which is why I rarely acknowledge or link to his clothing…I have no clue where it comes from!).
Krista says
You are soooo lucky Andrew does all his own shopping!
Amie says
Yes lets talk pumpkins!! We have one starting kinder this year, so exciting!!
Gail Morgan says
I’ve been following along with you since the blog posts with all the Bundt cakes…lol. You have the cutest family. Kensington and Ashby look so grown up in the photos! Wow, time is just flying by. Seems like just yesterday that I was following along as your family was headed to China to bring her home….
I have tried many of your recipes from Meal Planning and love how easy they are to follow and make-plus taste great!
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh Gail! I could cry! Thank you so much for being a part of my little world for such a long time! You have blessed me so much!!
Kerry Rehberg says
When did Kenningston turn 16??? She looks so grown up. All the girls are darling. Random question, the blue boat picture in the background. Art or Art TV? Details please! I just LOVE IT!!
Thanks
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s my TV!! It’s the “wallpaper” on the TV (like a screensaver). Isn’t it fun? I change it all the time!
Kristine G. says
Love Kensington’s style! I could totally see my 9 yo wearing all of those outfits. Can’t wait for your book review tomorrow! I just finished Malibu Rising and can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
Erin says
Looks like all your girls had fun doing their photo shoot. They are all looking so grown up. Time needs to slow down
Marie says
Hi Shay,
I loved how cute my girls looked in wedges but then I read more about (small) heels and kids…:-(
Just in case you didnt know about high heels/wedges and kids health: “The bones in children’s feet aren’t finished growing and forming until they reach adulthood. By allowing your little kids to wear high heels, you are doing more damage than you know”. (https://drdina.ca/high-heels-little-girl-lifelong-harm/)
“As a Chiropodist, I see first-hand the damage that high heel shoes can do to feet. (…) They [women] suffer with terrible corns, arthritis, and toes that point in different directions than they were originally intended to. They have shortened their Achilles tendon so much that they can’t wear anything flat. So they continue to stuff their feet into a shoe with a heel.” (https://drdina.ca/high-heels-little-girl-lifelong-harm/)
Sharon says
Sorry this is really off, topic but did you see the pictures on Sean’s Instagram where he turned his kids into old ladies? They were hilarious! Do you happen to know what App he used? I would have asked him but I think my question would get lost in his 3,000+ comments.
Mix and Match Mama says
Ohhhhh! I don’t know??? I can ask!
Amanda @ That Inspired Chick says
Oh my word! Ashby in that leopard dress–she looked so old! And then Kensington in that first picture! They have all grown so much this summer!
❤ That Inspired Chick
Lisa says
Can we talk about Ashby in the sweater and leggings? ❤️ She looks like a teenager!
Mix and Match Mama says
I know!!!!!!!!
Bri @ Tumbleweed Vibes says
Black bean & shrimp tacos sound so good! Perfect for summer!
Carol says
Andrew better get the baseball bat out and by the front door…he’s going to need it soon for all the boys who are going to be trying to charm Kensington!
Stephanie says
Where is your cute yellow phone case from?
Mix and Match Mama says
Amazon!!
Kelly Menou says
I love that Kensington looks at the mirror in selfies! So many (including me) look at the screen:) her way is better;)
Sheaffer Sims says
WELL GOOD GRIEF! Your girls did an EXCELLENT job!!!!! All 3 are absolute beauties!
Sarah Shaneyfelt says
Ashby’s hair is getting so long!!!! I love how the girls had their own little photo shoot with their new clothes 🙂 I used to love putting on a fashion show for my dad when I got new clothes!
Kristy Moore says
So I did get my self to our very sad and depressing version of Nordstrom up here in Calgary today. Nothing close to the Nordstroms you guys have in the States, but I still scored some cute Converse for a great deal! 🙂 However, my exciting shopping news of the day is Athleta is coming to Canada!!!!! I may have to drive 10 hours west to get there, but I”m so excited they have finally decided to come north!!
P.S. I LOVE the girls fashion show of their Nordstrom finds-so cute!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yay!!!!! I’m so excited you’re getting Athleta!!! That’s such a game changer!!
Lauren says
What bikini bottoms are your favorite?? ?
Mix and Match Mama says
Athleta’s!! I love their solid mid-rise ones!
Tricia says
Hi Shay!
I spy… a new phone case and pop socket combo!! Can you please link?!
Thank you!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Amazon!!! Same one as before, just a different color!