The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale started last week and it’s now open to all card holders – and everyone else can shop starting July 28th. I shopped last week and picked up a few things I wanted to share.

I usually approach this sale as a good time to stock up on basics, which is what I did again this year. I got 3 pairs of pants; jeans, vegan leather pants (went down a size) and leggings. They’re all staples that I’ll wear for a long time. I also got a fun new hat and necklace.

mirror, mascara, powder

eye shadow sticks, facial cleanser, la mer kit

lip gloss, sunscreen powder, sunscreen

cleansing balm, cleanser, tula kit

infant car seat, plate set, pjs

bows, shoes, jacket

stroller, high chair, blanket

convertible car seat, plate, diaper bag

Shopbop’s big sale started yesterday and I always head into the sale with the same motive and that’s to snag any of the higher end pieces I’ve been eying. It’s a buy more, save more sale so the more you buy, the more you save. I like to invest in staple items like high end denim, swimsuits, sunglasses, a nice dress, etc. You get free shipping and free returns so if you don’t love something in person you can easily send it back. Today I want to share items I own and love as well as a few things I’m eying in the sale.

The details of the sale:

15% off orders of $200+

20% off orders of $500+

25% off orders of $800+

beach riot workout set – top, bottoms // madewell beach pants // ray-ban aviators

agolde shorts // gorjana necklace // loveshackfancy dress

agolde jeans // free people long sleeve tee // freedom moses slides

agolde shorts // peixoto coverup // levis jeans

bikini top and bottoms // top // shorts

dress // leggings // swimsuit

slides // tote // earrings

dress // coverup // bikini

It’s that time of year… the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Whether you love shopping it or hate hearing about it, there are always great deals included in the sale. But it can be extremely overwhelming combing through the thousands of items listed. Today I wanted to post about all my tried and true items that are all on sale and likely to sell out fast. Most of these items I’ve had and loved for years and stand behind 100%.

Before I get into them, here’s how the sale is working this year…

The sale opens to the public August 19, if you have a Nordstrom card you can shop earlier depending on your card status:

Fashion:

Spanx leggings – mark my words, these will go fast! They’re a major wardrobe staple for me. When it’s colder I wear them at least once a week. They’re high wasted and really flattering. Available in regular and petite (I wear the petite).

**also included in the sale: Free People lace bralette & Adidas

Barefoot Dreams Circle Cardigan (other barefoot dreams cardigans) – another major wardrobe staple of mine. If you’re not familiar with this brand they make the coziest blankets, robes, cardigans, lounge wear and baby blankets. I wear this cardigan both out and around the house.

** also wearing the Free People jeans, Brixton hat (in another color).

Free People jeans (also pictured above) – I’ve loved and worn these jeans for years now. This photo is from 2017! I think this darker wash is perfect for fall and winter. They’re also available in black and run true to size.

Ray-Ban Hexigonal sunglasses – Jeff got me a pair of these sunglasses for Mother’s Day a few years ago and loved them so much he got them for himself too. They’re the perfect everyday sunglasses… completely unisex too.

Brixton hat – this is the perfect wide brim, structured straw hat. Its comes in a few colors and sizes (key for someone like me who has a small head). Great price point!

Gorjana crescent necklace – I’ve had this necklace for at least 4 years and continue to wear it. When I want a long necklace this is the one I always reach for. It comes in both silver and gold.

Pajama Set – I have this set in black and wore it in the hospital when I gave birth to both kids. It’s incredibly soft and well made. It’s lasted me several seasons.

Baby:

Uppababy Vista – hands down the best stroller out there and really the only stroller you will ever need. This one comes with the bassinet for the sleepy newborn days when you want to stroll around your neighborhood. I’ve had this stroller since before Crosby was born and continue to use it daily with both kids. It truly grows with your family and could not be easier to use/collapse.

Thule Jogging Stroller – another longtime favorite. We’ve had this stroller since Crosby was a baby, it’s great for jogs (Jeff’s used it more for that than I have), hikes and can even handle being pushed on the sand. It also comes in a double – I wish we had that one!

Nuna Rava convertible car seat – the convertible car seat we’ve used with Crosby for 2 years and recently started using with Wilder. It’s extremely safe and comfortable.

Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair – we researched high chairs front to back while we were pregnant with Crosby and this one was the clear winner. I’ve used it for 3 years now and continue to be impressed. It’s really durable and easy to clean – plus it can grow with your child and become a chair for the toddler days when they don’t need a high chair anymore.

Beauty:

t3 curling iron – what I use to get my weekly waves. t3 makes the best hair tools and this iron is worth every penny.

** Also included is the t3 blow dryer.

La Mer set – La Mer is a huge beauty splurge and their products basically never go on sale. I love this set to try out some of my favorite products.

Tula set– it’s no secret I’m a big fan of Tula products. This set has a bunch of my favorites; eye balm, cleanser, exfoliator, primer and is such a great deal.

Laura Mercier eye shadow sticks – I received these in a press package at the beginning of the year and was a little intimidated by them at first. But then I used them and fell in love. They’re really subtle but buildable and are my favorite way to add a little shimmer to my eyes without much effort.

It’s so hard to believe Memorial Day weekend is here! Between the haze of the past few months and it being a little earlier this year, it really snuck up on me. I always think of this weekend as the unofficial start of summer, but our weather has been so great lately it kind of feels like it already began. There are always amazing sales this weekend, it’s a really good time to use the sales on bigger ticket items like furniture/outdoor. I’m rounding up all the best sales from my favorite retailers below.

American Eagle – 25-50% off everything

Anthropologie – 25% off clothing, shoes and accessories

Bloomingdales – 30-50% off a lot of regularly priced items and up to 50% off clearance

CB2 – up to 40% off outdoor

Crate & Barrel – 50% off summer accessories, up to 40% off outdoor & 30% off pillows and throws

Levis – up to 50% off site wide

Loft – 50% off everything with code FRIEND

Lululemon – up to 50% off everything

Nordstrom – up to 60% off clearance

Nordstrom Rack – Levis up to 65% off and select dresses up to 70% off

Old Navy – tees, tanks and swim 50% off

Overstock – up to 70% off

Pottery Barn – 10% off $100 / 15% off $250 / 20% off $500 / 25% off $1500

Ray Ban – 20% off select styles

Revolve – up to 65% off

Serena & Lily – 25% off site wide with code LIVEWELL

Urban Outfitters – 30% off sale

Wayfair – up to 70% off Memorial Day clearance

West Elm – 10% off $100 / 15% off $250 / 20% off $500 / 25% off $1500

World Market – up to 40% off site wide

Hope you have a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend – thank you so much for stopping by today!

Shopbop is having their spring sale now through March 8th. It’s one of my favorite times to stock up on items that rarely (if ever) go on sale. And the more you spend, the more you save.

Jewelry:

You know how much I love Gorjana, and all of her pieces are included in the sale. Some of my favorites I wear all the time are this dainty star necklace, adjustable bracelet, coin pendant necklace (pictured above), lock chain necklace, gold huggies, coin necklace, and crescent pendant (I’ve had this one for about 5 years and continue to wear it all the time).

I’m a big fan of the shell jewelry trend and some pieces I’m eying are… this gold bracelet, shell barrette and pink bracelet. 

Denim:

My two current favorite pairs of high-waisted jeans are both included in the sale. The Agolde Jamie jeans (left) and Levi’s 501 Skinny (right). Both pairs are lighter wash, slightly distressed and can be worn tons of different ways.

I ordered two pairs of Agolde shorts and only plan to keep one pair. The Parker vintage cuttoffs and Parker vintage loose fit.

Dresses:

We’re going out Friday night to celebrate a friends birthday and I’m debating between two dresses in my closet. I’ve been wanting to wear both! The first is this sequin fringe dress from BB Dakota (pictured above), I love how unique it is. The second is this vegan leather dress from Rebecca Taylor, it’s such a great LBD and I know I’ll continue to wear it and love it for years.

Swim:

I’ve always been obsessed with swimwear and have more bikinis than I could ever wear. I love buying new ones every year and this neon green smocked bikini (top, bottoms) is my latest that I cannot wait to wear. I’m going to Tulum in a couple months and will definitely be bringing it. I also just got this leopard top and matching shorts that’s a really cute alternative to a coverup. Plus my favorite pom pom coverup is included in the sale and comes in 3 different colors.

*these sunglasses have been a favorite of mine for the past 5 years.

Odds & Ends:

• I wear these spanx faux leather leggings a few times a week and love them so much. They’re incredibly flattering and can even be dressed up.
• I love Clare V. bags in the spring and summer, this tote is one of my favorites.
• Another spring/summer staple of mine is this clutch from Cult Gaia.
• I’ve almost purchased these white mules so many times, I think they’re so versatile, they also come in snake print.

Hope your weekend was as relaxing and overindulgent as mine. Yesterday Jeff made me and Crosby Belgian waffles with coconuts and chocolate chips and a banana syrup, if that tells you anything. It’s honestly a miracle my pants will button. For Cyber Monday I want to share deals on some of my favorite items, hint my Uppababy stroller is on sale!

Did that get your attention? You can get $100 in rewards when you buy this stroller, or anything $300 or over on right now at Buy Buy Baby. These strollers almost never go on sale so it’s a great time to buy one… or another big ticket baby item on your list.

I have this Babyletto Crib (currently using it as a toddler bed) for Crosby and this one for Wilder.

Other amazing sales & deals

Abercrombie & Fitch has everything 50% off! They have some really cozy looking coats and I’m loving this puff-sleeve sweatshirt.

Aerie has all sweatshirts and leggings 50% off. I have this sweatshirt and couldn’t love it more. It’s a slightly oversized fit and so comfy.

Old Navy is also 50% off everything. One of my favorite places to shop for babies and toddlers.

GAP is also 50% off everything. Another one of my go-to’s for the kids.

Freshly Picked is still 30% off everything and 50% off if you sign up for their membership program (first month is free and you can cancel at any time) with code FPxAshnfashn

Elemis makes some of my absolute favorite skincare items like this cleansing balm, marine cream and oil. Everything is 30% off with code CYBER19

Crate & Barrel is 20-30% off site wide. My favorite wine glasses, soup and sandwich plates and the waffle maker I mentioned are all from Crate & Barrel.

Serena & Lily has 25% off everything. One of my favorite things in our living room is this rattan hanging chair.

Minted has a great sale going on right now. I’ll definitely be taking advantage of it today and ordering our holiday cards.

Tula is another skincare favorite of mine. I live for this eye balm, cleanser and primer. This kit has all three + more and is such an amazing deal!