Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: My Top 5

Finally, you say, right?

Well, here it is...my top 5 recommendations after spending 3 1/2 hours today in the Early Access tents at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.  These are the items that I found to be a great deal for the money and wardrobe essentials at the same time.  I am not saying that you must purchase all 5 of these pieces, but each one is a great staple to have.  I love the styles Nordstrom has of each piece and think they are a good buy for the money:

1) Hunter brand rain boots:  If you live in the Chicagoland area and have been outside this past spring and summer seasons, nothing could be more useful.  I love the style offered at the Sale, especially the quilting on top.

2) Premium Denim.  You pick the brand that fits you best.  I saw Paige, Mother, Hudson, AG, Citizens of Humanity, J Brand.  All great denim.  The prices are excellent.  These jeans retail for $175 to $200 and are on sale for a little over $100.  Everyone needs denim that fits well.  Enough said.

3) A short leather jacket.  The sale is replete with leather.  The prices range from under $100 for a faux leather to anywhere over $100 to maybe $500 or $600 for authentic leather.  Whatever your style or price range, a leather or faux leather jacket is right on trend.  And it will be for quite awhile.

4) Boots (tall, short or booties).  There are so many great pairs, I couldn't recommend just one.  I did not go with the Tory Burch ones this year, but went for the Aquatalia.  It is my first pair of Aquatalia.  These are adorable with quilting and a buckle and are a little higher than a short boot.  They are called the "Ora" boot in the black calf color and are weatherproof as well.  Once in awhile, I buy something practical, and this is it.

5) A new fall handbag.  I especially liked the Kate Spade "hancock park-jeanne" in gray, but there are also lots of cute Marc Jacobs, and there are some Tory bags too.  I was able to refrain from buying a new bag at the sale this year.  I have so many options at home.  If you are in need of a new bag, this is the time to get it.

The only other guidance I have is not to forget about your kids too.  The Ugg boots for girls are always a great buy, and there are tons of North Face jackets and coats also!


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