Let’s Shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale – Today’s Shopping Haul and Top Picks

In the event you missed the memo, the Nordstrom Anniversary Early Access Sale began yesterday. What is Early Access? If you have a Nordstrom Retail Card, you have the ability to shop the sale 8 days before it goes public. After visiting the store today, I am here to tell you, if you have your heart set one something, get it now! I’m blessed to have a wonderful personal shopper, Bella Baynard in the Accessory Department at the Stanford Store in Palo Alto, who since I couldn’t make it in to the store yesterday, was able to take my list and ring up my items for me. Many items, including the olive-grey nubuck Rebecca Minkoff Julian Backpack that I had to have, sold out online yesterday. But thanks to Bella, it’s in my shopping bag at home!

Google ‘Nordstrom Anniversary Sale’ and you will find a slew of blogger picks. I couldn’t possibly list all my favorites, but I do have some juicy ones to share. I shop lingerie, handbags, shoes, accessories and activewear – it’s just to hot here in California for me to get to excited about sweaters right now. That said, if sweaters are what you are looking for, there are some great looks with bell sleeves, long lengths, shirts layered over sweaters, vests and ponchos.

What did I pick up?

The Rebecca Minkoff Julian Backpack in Olive Nubuck (I am loving this color for fall!) (HERE)

7 for All Mankind Denim Jumpsuit (this will either be fabulous or a total 90’s flashback bust!) (HERE)

I restocked my Chantelle Seamless (HERE) and Natori Bliss panties (below, and HERE), Zella high waist leggings for working out – a must-have and now available in crop length (HERE) and full length (HERE) | The full length Zella Legging was reviewed in this AskSuzanneBell Archived Post (HERE) along with the Lysee faux leather legging, also on sale (HERE)

Kate Spade ‘in a flash collar necklace” in neutral (HERE)

Today I shopped with 2 girlfriends, all 3 of us left with the Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Lite Hooded Cardigan (HERE). When my girlfriend Kanesha got home with hers, her son put it on, loved the hood, and said, “where’s mine?”. I’d say that’s a winner!

Trends

I always look to this early fall sale as a preview of what’s to come. What caught my eye? All the crushed velvet, backless loafers (a fall must-have), 90’s inspired booties, printed velvet short boots, crop flare denim continues, long cardigans, all shades of olive and grey, bell sleeve sweaters, jumpsuits appear to be sticking around, embellished sneakers, backpacks (at every price!), large totes, and for color; taupe-grey leather was everywhere, in everything – could it be replacing cognac? Stay tuned! Red will be coming on strong, and burgundy; now a more oxblood shade.

Our Adventure

Shopping is always more fun with friends. Luckily we had the most patient personal shopper, Bella Baynard in the Palo Alto Store as our tour guide!

First Stop, Accessories and Sunglasses…

Ahh, the Shoes….

Steve Madden nailed the printed velvet look-for-less bootie, under $90.00.

Vince Camuto

Rebecca Minkoff does it again with these slip on embroidered sneakers

The year of the backless loafer

A 90’s must have flashback bootie!

Next up, Handbags!

All Saints Raye Tote (HERE)

Longchamp ‘Lepilage’ Expandable tote is a Nordstrom Exclusive, water resistant, perfect for travel, and everyday; a must-have in my book (HERE)

Lingerie and Women’s Active…

Barefoot Dreams Cozychic Lite Hooded Cardigan (HERE)

And that’s a wrap!

Next up, more fab Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Finds…

Thank you Bella! xx

A Few Favorites:

Apologies for the following items not having direct links. I’m not sure if it’s due to the Early Access or my computer – but I could not get these to link up in a set. I included the names and prices for you, so you can easily find them online by going to the Nordstrom Early Access Site (HERE)

I personally have tried all of the foundation pieces above. My girlfriends and I love all 3 of these panties, Commando offers a thong version and the Chantelle and Natori offer brief options.

Did you shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?

Any fab finds to share?

Do you shop and stock up or look for new trends?

Feel free to drop me a line, or ask any questions down below and have a fabulous weekend!
XOXO

Suzanne

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