Tank Top  |  Utility Skirt  |  Cork Mules
Bracelet  |  MK Tote  |  Lipstick "Eat Cake"

TGIF!  There are many reasons I'm glad it's Friday, like being able to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!  Call me crazy but there was cool weather this morning and I am already looking forward to the fall season.  This sale always gets me in the mood with the gorgeous fall sweaters.  I'm also in a good mood because this outfit gives me all the feels!   You know an outfit feels and looks good when there's a big grin on your face in every picture.  Both the tank and the utility skirt are from the Abercrombie summer collection.  I just love the tortoise buttons! The skirt is amazing quality plus very flattering on the figure.  All the details make this piece a 10 out of 10.  Abercrombie sells the skirt in 5 colors and I do believe it is still on sale for $30!  It would make a great wardrobe staple for all you boss babes.

Not sure yet what this weekend will hold.  Honestly, Darin and I have a lot of house stuff to do.  This week has few by and I feel so behind on daily things!  I'm also hoping for slightly cooler weather so we can play tennis.  Starting Saturday there will be an extra dog at the house!  We are watching my sister's dog for a week and I know Odin will love the company.

Apricot Cami  |  High Waist Shorts  |  Necklace
Slide Sandals  |  Leopard Print Scrunchie

The objective of my outfits lately has been to wear lightweight, breathable pieces to beat the heat.  I realized a few weeks ago that my summer wardrobe was severely lacking tank tops.  So naturally I browsed online for cute camisoles that I could wear both in a casual setting and dress it up for work.  Ella and Rose is a new boutique that sells some pretty adorable pieces!   This apricot ruffle cami was one of the first pieces to catch my eye and I love that the straps are adjustable.  I also purchased the necklace I'm wearing which is just darling!  It's a two in one necklace with a gorgeous gem.  A perfect neutral piece that can be worn with anything.

Quick reminder that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is tomorrow!  If you have any questions, see this blog post.  Don't feel obligated to shop the sale or to buy things you don't want.  It can easily become overwhelming with all the hype surrounding the sale.  I mention this in my post but I want to reiterate the importance of making a list of what you NEED.  Set a budget and stick to it.  There are even checklists other bloggers have made on Pinterest to help keep from over spending.  It pays to be prepared!

For those of you that don’t know, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is the BIGGEST sale of the entire year and the one that there’s the most hype over – and it starts in just two days!. Today I’m giving a few tips and tricks to shopping the sale the best possible way. There are also a few changes from the previous years that I want to make sure you are aware of!

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (sometimes known as the #NSale on social media) is when Nordstrom releases brand-new fall merchandise at seriously discounted prices. This includes both designer merchandise and the more affordable brands. The prices are always insane and some items are marked down by several hundred dollars.

Unlike other sales, where items start out at full price and then are marked down, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is opposite. Items start on sale for a selected period of time, and then prices go back up in August. You won’t find deals like this on brand-name items anywhere else for the rest of fall and winter, most people buy now and wear later.

This year, Nordstrom is doing things a little differently! If you are are a Nordstrom cardholder at the “Icon” or “Ambassador” level, you can begin shopping the sale online on July 11th at 12:30pm EST.  Regular Nordstrom cardholders can shop from July 12-18. During this time, ONLY Nordstrom debit or credit cardholders can shop the sale. This is important because items usually sell out quickly and you get the first pick, so your size is guaranteed to be available. If you want to shop the pre-sale, you can sign up for a Nordstrom debit or credit card here. It takes a few days to process a new card, so if you want to shop the Early Access Sale on July 12th, you should go ahead and sign up!

The sale opens to the public on July 19th, and prices go back up on August 5th.

You need to have a strategy for shopping the sale. Begin by making a list, go back through your fall and winter clothing.  Are there essentials that need a refresh?  Are you missing any closet staples? Take inventory of everything you have, and make a list of new items you’ll need for the fall and winter. Write them down! These should be items that you look for online during the sale.  If you need help or inspiration, a lot of big time bloggers have already shopped the sale and tried items on.  Watch their Instagram Stories, read their blog posts about the sale so you can get an idea of how items look and fit.  Many bloggers will give very detailed sizing information which is important if you are buying a brand you are unfamiliar with.


Below are a few items that are on my shopping list this year!
*click to view item details

Set of 9 Pearl Hair Clips

Let's talk hair clips! Okay, not going to lie, I love the trend. Loved it the second I saw them on social media.  Some may see the hair clip trend as childish but I personally think it's retro - like when the color block windbreakers were hitting the stores and I hadn't seen those since before my teenage years.  I love it because it keeps the hair out of my face! I wear them on days when I’m just running errands simply because I enjoy not having to push hair out of my face or to tuck away the short baby hairs I get when the collagen kicks in.  It definitely adds a bit of style to a basic hair look to make it seem as though you put a lot of effort into a hair style.
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I’ve done some extensive internet browsing and tried to pull together a round up of the best hair clips / hair barrettes I can find! The pearl embellished hair clips are the most popular – and honestly I think they are most appealing! Mine are a set of 9 that I found on Amazon and in my opinion are the best bang for your buck.