Theory Inis Wool sweater | $263 at Nordstrom (definitely not buying!)
Eileen Fisher silk cardigan | $212 at Nordstrom (not buying)
James Perse notch collar jacket | $179 at Nordstrom (totally not buying)
The Nordstrom anniversary sale started for card holders today (you won’t be able to view items at Nordstrom unless you sign in with your card, sorry!), and even though this isn’t my favorite sale, I still shop it. I have a hard time buying things I can’t wear RIGHT NOW, and this sale is full of glorious fall & winter items. Tempting, but nothing I need right now, or want to spend my money on. I did buy a pair of SoLow lace inset leggings because I need to replace older leggings that are too big for me now, and seriously, I couldn’t pass those up…
I would usually buy a pair of UGG slippers or shoes during this sale, and/or a few bras and some underwear, but this time, I’m passing. I’m tempted by the Vince suede sneakers, but I know I don’t need those. It’s an AMAZING price though ($149!!!). And I’m in desperate need of a blazer, of course the James Perse one is perfect, but I’ll have to wait on that until I have money to spend.
What are you buying? Anything? Do you shop for things out of season?
More sale items – the sale starts for the public on 7/18:
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I’m probably not buying anything at the sale, but will probably wander into the store to try on a few things:
Vince booties
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vince-yarmon-almond-toe-calfskin-leather-chelsea-boot-nordstrom-exclusive-women/3722346?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=6311&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_15_B
Smythe jacket
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/smythe-leather-elbow-patch-houndstooth-jacket/3751500?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=1777&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-2_7_D
Leather skirt
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-pleat-leather-skirt-regular-petite/3672618?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Black&resultback=1288&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_4_B
Coincidentally, all three of these would go nicely together too. But again, it’s probably November until I can think about wearing any of these in Northern California, so probably will wait and they’ll be around and on regular sale then. Or I’ll have found something else I like better.
Do I? Do I!!!
But it’s really hard to get into Fall and Winter items when Summer just barely arrived. I’m not in the mood. So, no, not this time! (V for Victory and Val! 😉 )
Groan! I can’t believe that Zella all shired up top is $37.90 ~ of course, I paid full price for it (and haven’t even worn it!) .. I’ll have to see what else is on sale for Zella though .. love their workout stuff.
Monica.
totally agree. and yay val!!!! 🙂
will they price adjust for the anniversary sale? i thought the sale items were usually new things they put on sale at first, then go back to regular price?
i like a lot of the zella stuff, but i can never find anything to fit me very well. i don’t know why,,,
those booties are INSANE.
that’s another of my problems with this sale – i feel like i’ll find something i like better when it’s actually TIME to shop for fall/winter. maybe i’m moving away from that now, though, as i’m trying to build a more minimal (in style and quantity) wardrobe. if something is classic/minimal, it’s always going to be what i want, or should be anyway. but that doesn’t solve the issue that i can’t shop for cashmere or wool when it’s over 100 degrees outside…
I’ve been looking for a pair of booties the last couple of years that are slim enough on top that I could wear them with a skirt without being too clunky, but also not with super-femme pointy toes and heels. Basically, I want a slimmed down, grown-up version of the Doc Martens I wore in 1992 😉
Oh man! Those booties are perfect!
The most boring Anniversary Sale ever! I haven’t found a single item I want. Which is good for my budget, I guess.
I ordered that Theory Inis sweater and the Wacoal bras you’re showing (along with some other items) right when I got up this morning! I love shopping for Fall and look forward to trying on my new goodies!
love that theory sweater!! i’ve wanted a sweater like that forever, but i don’t need it…please let me know how you like it!
and i usually use the sale to buy bras, maybe i still will 🙂 i like the wacoal and natori bras
haha! good 🙂
i didn’t find a lot, but as soon as it cools off, I’ll probably wish i had some things.
Will LYK for sure!
I am considering the Vince suede slip on sneakers. I am not sure what color to get. I wear a lot of black…I am wondering if I should go with a contrast like the black cherry or charcoal? Hmmm…what do you think?
I have the black hair calf sneakers and love them. And I wear almost only black! I like the contrast of the white sole with the black. For a first or only pair I think I’d go with black. But the other colors are nice too…if I get a second spur it would be charcoal.
My rec: get the black! Last year I got bold and got the burgundy suede Blairs and kept wishing they were black.. But Vince shoes are so well made and comfortable I wore them anyway. This time around I ordered these anniversary sale Bowens (wonder what the diff is from the BLairs, higher vamp?) and the JP black notch lapel jacket. CAN’t wait:)
did you order your true size? i feel hesitant recommending that people size down 1/2 size since i haven’t tried those on, but in my experience, ALL vince shoes run at least a 1/2 size big…but nordstrom doesn’t recommend straying…
MAN. i am so jealous that you got that JP notch jacket!! please let me know how you like it…i may be able to swing it before the sale is over if it’s AMAZING 😉
I love this time of the year!! I’m sick of summer clothes at this point and am actually looking forward to fall.
I ended up buying a pair of Zella leggings since I kept hearing people talk about how great they were. I figured $34 is a good price to pay for workout pants. I also got some leopard Nikes that I love, a pair of otk suede Dolce Vita boots, an ALC top and a pair of plaid pants. I’ll probably take the boots back but overall I didn’t do too much damage. I tried to shop with the mindset of getting only things I really like and know I’ll want to wear.
what a great haul!!!
i wish zella worked on me…they seem well made and the price is great. i’ve just tried on so many that were sort of “meh” that I’ve given up…
let us know how you like everything! (i miss your blog!!!! – have i told you that enough??)
The Innis sweater was delivered today…the fit is so flattering, and will work well for work, and play once the weather turns colder. The wool is so soft, I had to look at the label and make sure it wasn’t a blend. Love how the sleeves are extra long, and the high/low hem is right on trend…totally worth the splurge!!
nice! so glad you’re happy with it!!
Ask Nords to credit you the $ difference. I bet they would STILL do it…months later.
I LOVE the Zella stuff.