Final Nordstrom Post...well maybe

Happy TuTuTuesday Folks!!

Can you believe it???  The Nordstrom Anniversary sale ends this weekend!!! If you haven't had time to shop get going, you will still find some amazing things to order.  I've still got a couple more on my radar too!


Just so you know I'm not completely selfish this time of the year I did order Hubster new dress shoes.  They weren't included in the sale (gosh..I gotta teach this man how to shop) but he needed new black dress shoes so we went searching.  He was incredibly flabbergasted by the free shipping both ways policy with Nordstrom as we had to send these back and forth a few times to get the right fit for him.

Johnston & Murphy dress shoe:
After much back & forth, he settled on these and in the end was quite pleased.
Price:  $159


Kiehl's lotion:  Ok, I hear ya...lotion?? You ordered lotion???  Well yeah!!  I mean seriously people I go through lotion like crazy. I mean it's scorching in Texas, we have super hard water and I like soft skin so lotion is a must for me.  This should last me quite some time and Kiehl's is a trusted brand.  It is 82% allergen free and for me that is an acceptable level for body lotion.
Sale price:  $52

Kept- It has a nice light scent that isn't noticeable once on so I don't smell like a candy factory.  

The next items are arriving soon and I'm pretty excited.  This is the last order I've placed.

Birkenstock clog

I ordered these after the failed Ugg's order.   I know I'll love them and if you want a pair, they seem to be restocked a little bit once again!   I wanted the navy pair but when I ordered the only color in stock  in my size was this Port Suede color.  I'll make my decision once they arrive if I'll keep this color or swap for the Navy Suede.   

Sale Price: $92.90   (These are regularly $139.95 so this is an amazing price)

Verdict:  Kept and I'm keeping the Port Suede color.  It's a beautiful burgundy and I think it will be right "on trend" this year.      Who doesn't need to be "on trend" when you are going back and forth to yoga??!!  haha   Seriously, this is a really great price for Birkenstocks so if you think you want a pair then I'd definitely grab these up. 

J Crew oversized wool blend cardigan: 

In all the available cardigans this one slipped past me until I saw several fashion bloggers feature it.  It's a hidden gem and since I was so much in love with that Lavender sweater I returned this filled in for my search for something in a soft lavender.  It's also available in an olive green color and sizes are limited but available.   

Sale price:  $65.90

Verdict:  Keeping    I seriously love this sweater.  The color is gorgeous and it is incredibly soft.  I'm glad I found this sweater I'll be wearing it a ton this year.      I would also like to note that while I have more than a few longer cardigans like this in my closet I do wear all of them.   It's Texas and the normal for us doesn't require heavy coats in the winter very often.  If I'm out running errands and getting in and out of the car a big coat gets in my way and most of the time a sweater over a long sleeve shirt is enough warmth. 

Kut from the Kloth bootcut jeans:

I need a nice pair of boot cut jeans because you know sometimes skinny jeans just don't work.  I have a pair of Kut from the Kloth skinny jeans and denim shorts so I'm hoping these fit the bill for me and this was a pretty good sale price.  Nordstrom does run the Kut from the Kloth on sale off and on during the year but not quite as good as Anniversary sale time.  

Sale price:  $59.90 

Verdict:  Keeping, you guys...this denim is so soft!!!  Now, I am going to have to find a tailor to hem them but otherwise they are perfect.   These are also mid-rise which is much more keeping to my age and there is a good amount of stretch to these.  This brand of jeans occasionally will get knocked for stretching out but I'm personally a big fan of day 2 or 3 jeans more so than just out of the laundry jeans.     If you are in search of some nicer denim but don't want to pay a premium price for it then I encourage you to check out the Kut From the Kloth brand and try a pair before the sale is over.  It's free shipping both ways so you've got nothing to lose!

Just to give you an idea of what's still on my "wish list".

Paige verdugo ankle skinny jeans:

Sale price:  $132.90   (down from $199) so it's an awesome price.  I honestly will probably still not order these.  I just don't love denim enough to spend $130 much less $200!!   I am on the lookout for a great pair of olive denim though so I could change my mind by Sunday before the sale is over. 

Verdict:  I won't be ordering.  I JUST CAN"T with the price, while the sale price is great I just don't think I can justify the price with the little amount I wear denim.   I am going to keep my eye on the Kut From the Kloth selection and see if an olive color pops up in that brand at a price I'm more comfortable paying.  

Treasure & Bond athletic stripe cardigan

Sale Price: $52.90

In the world of "do I really need another cardigan" comes this cutie.  I mean it would look so incredibly perfect with those wine colored Birkenstocks and a cute graphic tee and jeans...right???

Verdict:  Not ordering, and I may regret it but I went back through my cardigans and I really don't need another one but I have a feeling this one will haunt me.  haha  

That's it...Finally!! haha    Yeah, I appreciate a good sale and the quality of products from Nordstrom's rarely disappoints and being able to ship back and forth at no charge to get the right size is an incredible bonus for me.   I'll update on my last items when they arrive but don't forget the sale ends Sunday, August 5th!

Nordstrom Order part 2

Hi Ho Peeps!!

I updated my previous Nordstrom post earlier about the shoes that I ended up keeping and what I'm going to order next.

This was my second order and I have actually received it and have decisions made so let's get started!

Leith Ribbed Shawl Cardigan:  I ordered this one in the Tan Etherea Heather and I LOVE IT.  Leith always does a great cardi for the sale and this one is awesome.
Sale Price:  $45.90

Keeping:  I'm keeping this one and contemplating ordering the Teal Surf (which looks light blue) as well.

Leith Rib Wrap Sweater:   Oh my goodness, this sweater is totally gorgeous but a bit cropped.  If you can do the high waist jeans thing or if you don't mind showing a little skin then grab this sweater.  It's so cute and the Purple Moss color is gorgeous.  I so much wanted this to fit.

Sale Price:  $39.90

Returned: Sadly too cropped for this girl. 

Zella Live In High Waist Leggings: Run don't walk to pick up these leggings.  I ordered them in black last year when I first caved in to all the rave reviews. REVIEWS don't lie, just order these.  

I picked them up in this Navy Maritime color this year.  

Sale Price:  $35.90

Keeping of course!  I didn't even hesitate, ripped them out of the package and tore the tags off and tossed in the laundry.  They're already in my closet.  

BP Balloon sleeve sweater:  I have this still in the "maybe" pile.  I mean I think I love it but I just am not 100% sure.  I ordered in this Ivory color which appears to be sold out at the moment but I'm hanging on to it.  I need to try it on again with jeans before making my final decision.  The green color that is still available is gorgeous and very tempting.  

Sale Price:  $31.90

Still on the fence with to keep or not with this one. I ended up keeping this one, it is a wee shorter in the front than I like but it is so soft and so cute.  LOVE the on trend balloon sleeves.

BP Plaid Shirt:  I loved this on other bloggers and it is very soft and a great shirt, it just didn't work for me.  I ordered in the Black Daily Plaid as shown but there are several other great colors available.

Sale Price:  $31.90

Returned:   Maybe someone less "busty" would have better luck. 

Natori Bliss :  Ok, if you know me and hear me when I say "watch out I have my sassy panties on" then these are the ones I'm referring too.  I order 3 more pair every year during the Nsale.  They are the bomb diggedity of undies.   No riding up, no wedgies and cool cotton but not granny-ish at all.

Sale Price:  $12.90/each or 3 for $36

Kept:  Another one of those rip out of the package, toss in laundry and already in my drawers purchase. 

Natori Rose Dream bra: I have one other Natori bra that I'm sure I ordered during last years sale and I LOVE it.  Just like the undies they are great bras and when you can grab them at a great sale price then you should.  

Sale price:  $47.90    

This hasn't arrived just yet but I'm only imagining that an exchange would be the only reason it didn't stay with me. Perfect fit, incredibly comfortable.   These are another Nsale staple items to pick up. Kept this one indeed. 

Treasure & Bond plaid boyfriend shirt:  I ordered this shirt after I had already ordered the BP plaid shirt.   I think this one may be more suited for me.  Similar colors but this one has a little rose pink going through it.  I figured I'd pick the one I liked the best after they arrived.  

Sale Price:  $45.90

This one has not arrived just yet, here's hoping I like this one.  THIS one...yes, it's so soft and slouchy but not too slouchy.  I debated other colors but one is enough.  

Today is the last day of early access which means the sale opens up to everyone tomorrow.  I hope you have your picks made and drop me a line to see what you've found!

I'm not done shopping yet!  

Nordstrom Sale 2018 *UPDATE**

***I have updated what I kept and what I sent back ***

Yes, Yes I too have fallen deeper and deeper into the #Nsale hole.

I couldn't sleep last night and since the early access started this morning I went ahead and got up and started my shopping.   Please note that I'm fairly new to this whole Nordstrom sale in the scheme of the blogging world  but I've been lucky AND disappointed the past few years so I've learned quickly.  Things sell out and sometimes they never get restocked even when they go to full price.  Also note, especially to the Hubster, that I will not keep everything I order.  This sale is one of those if you think you want it then order it and don't wait, thinking too long has cost me in the past.  Nordstrom has free shipping and free returns/exchanges so don't regret the purchases you didn't make because you just weren't sure.  

Let me stop for a moment and explain something that you may or may not know about this sale.   It is NOT a summer clearance sale, this is new merchandise.  This is the time to stock up on your fall & winter wardrobe basics hence the reason you'll see higher price points and higher quality items.

This was my first order of the day as I wanted to get shoes out of the way lickety split.   A couple of these will sell out for sure.   (yes, I'm aware I said first order and actually I have placed a second already)

Hunter Chelsea Boot :  I love these because I have larger calves and the regular Hunter boots don't work for me and sometimes you don't want to wear a tall boot.  Hubster bought me the regular Hunter's for Christmas and I very sadly had to return them, he's been after me since then about getting a pair that would fit.   I do wish these came in more fun colors but this  dark slate color should be really versatile.
Sale price:  $99.90  
KEPT:   This are great and I think the color is going to be very versatile.  Bit of warning: they are NOT easy to slip on and off.  

Ugg Milana II Moc:  This is the shoe I hoped to score and truth be told I have a second pair in my cart that I'm debating.  This shoe will sell out very quickly.   I purchased the charcoal color but I have the chestnut color in my cart and seriously, the red nubuck color is gorgeous (thankfully I don't wear much red so it wouldn't be practical for me).  
Sale price:  $64.90    (now you see why I'm debating the second color)
RETURNING:  WAH WAH   I so much love these shoes and my heart is breaking over returning them but they run just a wee bit on the small side in the toe area and I'm afraid I'll end up not wearing them at all.  Ya'll this one breaks my heart to send back but there is no 8.5 in this shoe and the 9 will be way too big.  :-(

Caslon Braided Bootie:  I saw these on several fashion bloggers posts and I totally fell for them.   Do I need another pair of booties? Nope   Do I have a feeling I'm going to love these? You betcha!   I ordered the Light Pink Suede color, I've never worn Caslon shoes so I'm interested to see how this turns out.

Sale price: $79.90

Returning:   Yep, these are going back but only because I realized that I really do NOT need another pair of booties. This fit great, the color is so pretty but alas they are packed to go back to Nordstrom.

Steve Madden Trace Studded Mule:  These are the most iffy shoes I ordered, I'm either going to love them or hate them.   I have one pair of mules but they are most definitely summer shoes, I really wish these were in a leopard print instead but like I said before, there's a potential sell out because of the price point and they're Steve Madden. 

Sale price:  $49.90

Returning:   Oh ya'll these are cute, like really really cute and super comfy but I could not for the life of me keep them on my feet.  

That's the end of my first order but I have these in my cart on stand-by:

Halogen Calf Hair Mules : my back up shoe in case I don't care for the snakeskin mules.  I didn't go for these right away because they felt more "business-like" than the other pair.  I've seen these in several blog posts so they may sell out before I make my decisions and I'm ok with that.

Sale price:  $64.90

These are still hanging out in my cart....can't quite pull the trigger on them.  I just feel like I'll find a more casual leopard option to replace mine that I had to toss. 

Ugg Milana II Moc:   The Ugg's in the color Chestnut.   

Sale price: $64.90

Sadly I will not be ordering these either.

Just to give you an idea, these are the Red Nubuck color......gorgeous, right???  

Birkenstock Clog:  I really have a feeling these shoes will end up at my house before the sale is over, fingers crossed they don't sell out before I decide to bite the bullet and order.   They may not be the prettiest shoes but you can't beat the Birkenstock for comfort & support.  I literally wear my sandals every day and this navy suede color will go well with everything. 

Sale price:  $92.90

I'm going to go ahead and move these over to my cart, I know I'll wear them but my heart will linger with the Ugg slippers. 

That's it for the shoes and I only have one purse in my cart.  

TB Small Marsden :

It's spendy but a classic that won't go out of style anytime soon.  Right now  I have the Nut color in my cart.  

Sale price:  $322.90     (see, that's why I really want to make sure I love this purse) 

** I still have this in my cart but I'm still not sure I want to pull the trigger on this big of a purchase

but I also really like this Light Oak color.  Decisions, Decisions.

If you are a Nordstrom card holder you can shop now, otherwise the sale opens up to everyone on July 20th.

I'll be back later with my other purchases, Happy Shopping!!!

                                                                 

p.s. Nordstroms doesn't know me from Adam so I don't receive any type of compensation or kickback for the links included or any purchases you may make because of this post.   You should however let me know what you found because you know we've all got until August 5th to shop!  :-)