#nsale GIVEAWAY DAY!

Happy Tuesday, friends!  Guess what?  It’s one of my favorite days of the year!!  It’s my annual ANNIVERSARY SALE ROUND UP AND GIVEAWAY!

For those of you who are new, let me explain!  Every year, Nordstrom has their HUGE Anniversary Sale where they mark down NEW FALL STUFF!  Friends, I do an Anniversary Sale post and GIVEAWAY EVERY year because this sale 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.)

Starting today, if you are ICON STATUS (must be a cardholder), you can shop.  Everyone else, can add browse, add items to their Wish List and then wait until their “day to shop”.  Here’s a breakdown…

For those of you who aren’t card holders, you get to begin shopping on July 17th.

Here are the details…

Tuesday, July 11th (today): Icon status (must be a cardholder)

Wednesday, July 12th: Ambassador status (must be a cardholder)

Thursday, July 13th: Influencer status (must be a cardholder)

Monday, July 17th: all non-card holders can shop

Last week, Nordstrom released everything that’s going to be on sale so that you can click through now to check it out and even add items to your Wish List so that you’re ready to go when you can shop (or shop today if you’re an Icon level cardholder).

I looked and added to my Wish List the things I’m most interested in/will be buying this year in the Anniversary Sale, and then created a few collages so that you can see my TOP FINDS.  

Today, I’m sharing:

MY TOP PICKS

ITEMS I ALREADY OWN AND LOVE (my favorite category!)

MY TOP PICKS UNDER $50

MY FAVORITE SWEATERS & TOPS

MY FAVORITE SHOES (INCLUDING BOOTS!)

MY FAVORITE ACTIVEWEAR

So, settle in, take a little look and then, as always, I have my annual GIVEAWAY below too!

Here we go…

These are my TOP PICKS FROM THE SALE THIS YEAR!  As you can see, neutrals are my new go-to 🙂

#1 Boat Neck Long Sleeve Top
#2 Packable Hooded Rain Jacket
#3 Dual-Ended Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick Set $76 Value
#4 Cubic Zirconia Earrings
#5 Mini Pavé Initial Necklace
#6 V-Neck Sweater
#7 327 Sneaker
#8 Best Kept Kiss Lipstick Trio $48 Value
#9 Moonlight Eco Short Knit Pajamas
#10 One-Shoulder Rib Sweater
#11 Cassady Loafer Mule
#12 Chantria Puff Shoulder Faux Suede Jacket
#13 High Waist Ankle Skinny Jeans
#14 ‘Ab’Solution Ankle Skinny Jeans
#15 The Dazzler Ripped Mid Rise Ankle Slim Jeans
#16 Hybrid Jacket

Now, below is my FAVORITE category!

These are…

…ITEMS I’VE ALREADY PURCHASED AND LOVE!

You’ve heard me rave about each of these items over the years and right now, THEY’RE ALL ON SALE!

Just look…

#1 Ab’Solution High Waist Ankle Skinny Jeans

My #1 pair of jeans!  Don’t forget, in this brand, YOU SHOULD SIZE DOWN ONE SIZE.  So, instead of my normal size 2 in pants, I bought these jeans in a 0.  They are so comfortable that you will want to wear them every day.  I love how the waist isn’t too high or too low, I love that there is just the right amount of stretch to make them comfy but not so much that the bootie sags after one wear.  I love these so much!  The only pair of pants I *might* love more in my closet are my…

#2 Faux Leather Leggings

I could probably post 200 photos of myself in these leggings.  I LOVE THEM!  During the wintertime, it’s hard to find me not wearing them.  I now have three pairs because I just don’t ever want to have to wait to wash a pair to wear a pair.  There is a reason these have a cult following…they’re perfect and seriously, no other faux-leather legging compares.

#3 Glow Duo $64 Value

You know, you know…I wear this sunscreen EVERY SINGLE DAY.  If I’m adding makeup on top, this works as my “primer” underneath my foundation.  If I’m skipping makeup, I just top my face with this after applying my daily moisturizer.  This isn’t greasy or shiny, it’s just the perfect amount of glow to give my complexion that extra oomph!

#4 Blush Duo $64 Value

The ONLY BLUSH I WEAR.  Period.  End of story.  It’s the most perfect shade and works year around.  Over the years, I bet I’ve purchased twenty.

#5 Soft Curl 1 1/4-Inch Curling Iron

I know my curling iron is expensive…which is why I HIGHLY recommend you buy it now while it’s on sale.  I purchased this after reading so many great reviews online and then loved it so much that I bought a second one for Nantucket.  One time on vacation, Erika borrowed it and after one use, she purchased one.  It’s that good.

#6 Double the Sun Bestseller Set $56 Value

#7 Bliss Plush Throw Blanket

In the background of every single office photo, you’ll find my two favorite blankets!  I gift these OVER AND OVER AGAIN!  They’re great for birthdays, new moms, I’m sorry you’re not well, holidays, new neighbors, grandparents, parents, kids…legit, I love both the PLUSH THROW and the COZY CHIC throw (both in so many colors!).

#8 Dacey Clog

I bought these clogs last fall to wear to Oktoberfest and ended up wearing them all fall and winter long.  They’re so cute and actually really comfy!  Now, they are pricey which is why, I’m super pumped that during the sale, they’re over $100 off!  They come in so many great colors too!  I really wore these waaaaay more than I ever thought I would.

#9 Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush

Don’t forget..

#10 CozyChic™ Throw Blanket

In the background of every photo are my two favorite blankets 🙂 .

These two items here are LITERALLY THE TWO MOST WORN IN MY CLOSET AS I WEAR THEM EVERY.SINGLE.DAY…

#11 Original Rise Lace Thong
#12 Red Carpet Convertible Strapless Bra

YUP…my undies and bra 🙂 .

Seriously, how many YEARS have I been gushing about these?!  These are absolutely the only undies I wear.  True story, if you’ll recall, last August, I had bladder surgery and well, let’s just say I didn’t realize I would be required to wear normal/boring underwear post-op until I was being discharged. So…my sweet husband had to make an emergency run to Walmart after getting me home from the hospital and into bed for “normal” undies because I only had these amazing butter soft fabulous you’ll only ever want to wear them Hanky Panky undies at home.

As for the bras?!  You guys!  I wear them almost every single solitary day because they are truly just so comfortable.  I LOVE THEM!

#13 Pintuck V-Neck Camisole

Bought it, wear it, love it.  It comes in several other colors too!

#14 Cashmere Crewneck Sweater

The BEST deal in cashmere sweaters.  Truly.  They’re so unbelievably soft too and come in so many color options!

#15 V11 Extra Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

I’ve done at least one (maybe two?) entire blog posts on my cordless vacuum.  I love it so much that I now have three at home in McKinney and one here on Nantucket.  I never pull out a big bulky vacuum…I always, always, always pull out this one.  It’s so easy, so simple, great for stairs, under beds and couches, under the table and all floor types (rugs/wood/tile).  I love it!

Whew!

I just love that collage 🙂 .

Okay though, what about items on sale right now that are UNDER $50?!

I found so many great ones…

#1 In Hindsight Eye Set $62 Value
#2 Mini Pavé Initial Necklace
#3 Felt Panama Hat
#4 Care & Cool Lip Set $27 Value
#5 Relaxed Long Sleeve Slub Jersey T-Shirt
#6 V-Neck Sweater
#7 Dual-Ended Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick Set $76 Value
#8 Moonlight Eco Short Knit Pajamas
#9 Maison Set of 5 Tin Candles
#10 2-Pack CozyChic™ Socks
#11 Glow Duo $64 Value
#12 Square Zip Jewelry Box
#13 Carter Move Mug with 360º Sip Lid
#14 32-Ounce Wide Mouth Water Bottle
#15 Bliss Plush Throw Blanket
#16 U-Neck T-Shirt
#17 Live In Pocket Joggers
#18 Double the Sun Bestseller Set $56 Value

I also rounded up my FAVORITE SWEATERS & TOPS from the Sale…

#1 Balsam Cap Sleeve Sweater
#2 Organic Cotton Blend Crewneck Sweater
#3 Mozart Mixed Stitch Cotton Sweater
#4 Emma Faux Suede Moto Jacket
#5 Longline Shawl Collar Cardigan
#6 Mock Neck Flutter Sleeve Top
#7 Dolman Sleeve Rib Sweater
#8 Split Neck Popover Blouse
#9 Boat Neck Long Sleeve Top
#10 Vhari Turtleneck Sweater
#11 Open Front Cardigan
#12 Quarter Zip Pullover
#13 Rumpled Satin Blouse
#14 Mountain Top Stripe Cotton Blend Sweater
#15 Sterling Wrap Sweater

Plus, it wouldn’t be an Anniversary Sale without…

…BOOTS AND SHOES!  This category here is probably the one I am most grateful for come fall when all of these shoes will still be available…but at a higher price.

#1 Cassady Loafer Mule
#2 Danica Grand Crosscourt Sneaker
#3 Tamzin Waterproof Bootie
#4 Shale Knee High Boot
#5 Braxton Block Heel Bootie (Women)
#6 Hadix Bootie
#7 Hawti Pointed Toe Pump
#8 Flin Knee High Boot
#9 Cloud X 3 Shift Cross Training Shoe (Women)
#10 Miller 2 Water Resistant Boot (Women)
#11 Havannah Pointed Toe Bootie
#12 Monikka Western Boot
#13 Winslet Genuine Shearling Trim Bootie
#14 Haylan Chelsea Boot

Finally, I love this category so much because you can start wearing these finds right now…

There are so many great ACTIVEWEAR finds this year in the Anniversary Sale!

#1 Adrenaline GTS 22 Sneaker
#2 The Way Home Shorts
#3 At Your Leisure High Waist Leggings
#4 Anya Ottoman Knit Pullover
#5 Luxe High Waist Rib Flare Leggings
#6 574 Sneaker
#7 Power Workout Dress
#8 Altitude Running Shorts
#9 Studio Luxe Performance Jacket
#10 Relaxed Long Sleeve Slub Jersey T-Shirt
#11 Studio Cutout T-Shirt
#12 Front Twist Muscle Tank

Now, if you’re looking for a few ways to style these finds, no worries!  I have you covered…

JEANS//TOP//SNEAKERS//EARRINGS//TOTE BAG//LIPSTICK

BAG//SWEATER//JEANS//NECKLACE//BEADED BRACELETS//BOOTS

TOP//HAT//JEANS//SHOES//EARRINGS//ACRYLIC BOX CLUTCH

TOP//JACKET//JEANS//BOOTS//CHAIN NECKLACE SET//EARRINGS//LIPSTICK

SWEATER//JEANS//LEATHER BELT BAG//BOOTS//EARRINGS

TANK//LEGGINGS//JACKET//SNEAKERS//WATERBOTTLE

SHORTS//TEE//SWEATSHIRT//SNEAKERS//BLUE BELT BAG

Alrighty!  It wouldn’t be my annual #nsale post without..

…MY ANNUAL GIVEAWAY!

I loved the giveaway from last year so much that I’m bringing it back this year, but simplifying it 🙂 .

Here are the deets:

One winner will get TWO $500 Nordstrom Gift Cards to shop the sale!!  One for you and one for a friend/sister/daughter/mother/neighbor/co-worker/bestie 🙂 .

Every year, I love to do an Anniversary Sale Giveaway to kick things off!  This year, one winner will receive two $500 Nordstrom Gift Cards to shop this year’s Anniversary Sale!  I will announce the winner on Friday morning’s post (July 14th!)!  Please note, COMMENTS ARE NOT ENTRIES.  As much as I love comments, if I make them an entry option, things get too crazy and often, my blog crashes, so in order to enter you must complete the Rafflecopter below saying that you are  Subscribing to my Daily Newsletter.  

THAT’S IT.

If you already subscribe to my daily newsletter, fabulous!  Enter the Rafflecopter below.  If you don’t already subscribe, no worries!  You can do that HERE. Simple as that 🙂 .

This contest is open for both residents of the US and Canada.  THERE IS NO OTHER WAY TO ENTER THAN VIA THIS RAFFLECOPTER AND YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED IF YOU WON BY EMAIL FROM ME ON FRIDAY MORNING (your name will also appear on Friday, July 14th’s blog post!).  The contest ends Thursday, July 13th at 7:00 PM CST.

Here is the Rafflecopter…

a Rafflecopter giveaway

That wraps up our big ANNIVERSARY SALE day!

I hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday!  I’ll see you back here tomorrow! xx