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My favorite sale of the year is here! As much as I hate to think that school starts exactly one month from today, I am excited for a new school year with both kids starting milestone school years (Jonah middle school and Baron Kindergarten!), the anniversary sale is the best time to snag some fall back-to-school pieces on sale and grab some tried and true favorites for a capsule wardrobe (sweaters, boots and denim). We’re also building a home, so the anniversary is also a great opportunity to shop for home decor items at a great value.

This year the sale takes place July 28 through August 8 (though Nordyclub members can shop Early Access starting July 16)

Here are my top picks for this year’s sale:

BACK TO SCHOOL

 

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At Home

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Fall Days Ahead

 

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Date Nights

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Self Care

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What’s on your Anniversary Sale wishlist?

 

 

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This was our first official family portrait session since moving to Texas – we’ve been here for 2 years already! And to celebrate a milestone birthday, I wanted some special photos of my family so this fall weekend was the perfect time to plan for a family portrait session.  We hired Julia Nigro Photography (IG:@julianigrophotography) to capture some special moments of our family as we wandered around the Dallas Arboretum during their annual autumn festival. We had fun exploring the pumpkin villages and pumpkin displays this season. Although the weather in Dallas this time of year is still in the 90s, it was still fun to dress up in our Sunday best wearing fall outfits with warmer colors and textures.

 

Outfit Details | Dress: Zara (sold out), similar here |  Booties: Splendid L.A. (sold out) similar here  | On The Kids: Baron’s Pants: Cat and Jack , Shoes: See Kai Run Jonah’s Pants: Cat and Jack , Shoes: Cat and Jack | On John: Philip Lim for Target, Boots: Clarks

 

Julia was so great with making the kids feel at ease and engaging with them so she could capture those special candid moments.

Thank you Julia for capturing these special moments with our family!

 

 

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Here it is! Early Access Weekend of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and I’ve found so many good pieces in this year’s sale. I’ve narrowed down my favorites and only included what I loved. I edited it down to the basics with a minimalist approach – classic pieces that can build upon my wardrobe and can be worn through several seasons. I’m especially excited to see the best big cozy blankets and pillows, and home decor pieces  included in the sale!  Happy Shopping!

What’s your favorite thing from this year’s Anniversary Sale?


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Tips to shop the 2019 Anniversary Sale

SHOP EARLY

Nordstrom cardholders can shop a week before in the early access sale from July 12-18. The sale opens to the public on July 19th, and prices go back up to full price on August 5th.

TAKE INVENTORY BEFORE THE SALE STARTS

Take a look at what you already have in your closet before shopping the sale. This is helpful so that you aren’t just buying things because they are marked down and are actually searching for pieces that are missing from your wardrobe.

THINK FALL

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is made up of mostly brand new essential items that will go back to full price in August. Go ahead and get a new pair of boots or a classic sweater while they are marked down.

STOCK UP

Many beauty items are included so I always stock up on multiples of my go-tos and gifts.

AVOID THE LINE

I personally like to order online to avoid the crowds!

KNOW THE DATES

Icon 7/9 Pre shop in stores only

Icon & Ambassador 7/10 Pre shop in stores only 7/11 Pre-shop online before early access

Early Access 7/12 – 7/18 Only Nordstrom Credit and Debit Cardmembers get to shop 7 days early before public access

Public Access 7/19 – 8/4 For non-cardholders, the sale opens up to the public

8/5 Prices go back up

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One of the many perks of traveling or moving to a new place, is discovering must-shop stops in the various cities and towns. Highland Park Village is one such find— it also happens to be America’s first outdoor shopping center, and is best known for its luxury shopping, amazing restaurants and beautiful Spanish architecture.  Highland Park Village became the prototype for retail destinations all over the country when it opened in 1931. Originally conceived to be a town center, it’s now a bustling hub for all things fashion and food.

Where to shop… anywhere you can afford, CHANEL, Hermes and Valentino have been long time staples with new designers & boutiques rotating in yearly such as Alice & Olivia, GOOP, FRAME, Dior, Vince, James Perse to name a few. My favorite new store is the hip Veronica Beard.

Where to eat… Austin favorite, Royal Blue Grocery is the spot for specialty food and market provisions and sandwiches. The tiled entry floor is instaworthy for a shoe pic! No trip is complete without a stop at the beautiful and chic Bird Bakery. They make the freshest baked goods daily, while their cafe menu features delicious fresh sandwiches featuring breads baked in house and yummy soups. They also have beautiful cakes if you’re needing something special.  The bakery is not only beautiful, but kid-friendly!  The back of the cafe has several tables, and larger farmhouse table and benches, and little TV stations for kids. For a more refined yet casual dining option, Bistro31 is the quintessential Dallas brunch spot.  The menu specializes in cuisine with French, Italian, and Spanish influences and is surrounded by European decor.  For a more cozy and luxe setting, between the bright outdoor patio and terrace villa, head up to Lounge 31 where you’ll find the most beautiful bar interior featuring a Spanish-style Carrera marble bar and an indoor champagne lounge with plush velvet tufted seating.

 

The Beautiful Bird Bakery

 

Marble and Brass throughout the interior – my two favorite materials in the world

 

Wandering and admiring all the architecture. These tiled stairs are goals!

Blazer: Save here Wild Fable Splurge here: Anine Bing | skirt and Belt Bag Who What Wear | Mules: Nic + Zoe on sale!| Eyewear: Ray Ban

 

LOCAL

Over the weekend, my family and I enjoyed a relaxing morning at HP Village LOCAL. LOCAL is a seasonal neighborhood market featuring a variety of Dallas-Fort Worth’s favorite vendors, farm-sourced produce, games and entertainment the third Saturday of each month.  Can’t wait for the next one where the weather will definitely feel more like fall. I’ll be featuring my favorite cozy fall sweaters in the next HP Village LOCAL post.

 

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There is nothing I love more than finding fashion that is both chic and budget friendly! If you follow me on Instagram, you would have seen some of my favorite pieces I’ve worn on repeat from the latest Who What Wear Fall Collection, available in stores and online at Target. It got me so excited for fall. I was able to style different looks and play around with some key fall trends.

I have been a huge fan of the Who What Wear line since they launched at Target in 2016. Not only does the brand offer fashion forward styles, but everything is under $60! The new fall collection has some major key pieces to help you transition into the cooler months. For me, fall is all about timeless/classic staples that can be paired with fun statement pieces- and the Who What Wear Collection does just that.

For this first look, I was immediately drawn to the leopard print asymmetric slip skirt . I have been loving burnt orange, honey and mustard colors lately and I thought this skirt had a unique animal print. It also had a great cut, fit and length for a midi. I paired the skirt with a simple white cropped tee.  I finished the look with these dad sneakers . I love how the skirt is so versatile allowing you to dress it up with mules or pointed toe booties, or worn casually with sneakers. The slip skirt also comes in a burnt orange color which I styled with a black and white stripe puff sleeve shirt and finished with black mule loafers.

The second look features the puff sleeve top in red styled with wide leg pants on sale! , and finished with a black stack heel sandal for a more dressy-casual look for the office or out to brunch.

 

Another summer to fall transition piece I loved is this puff sleeve midi dress . This dress has a nice lightweight crisp fabric perfect for the warm weather, but can also be layered for the cooler temps when fall hits.  It features a tailored waist for a perfect fit and even has pockets!   

What do you guys think of the new Fall Who What Wear Collection? Comment below!