Finds and Flops – Nordstrom Anniversary Try On

Good morning friends!  After a somewhat casual weekend we heading into a week with a little work and a roadtrip to Lubbock, Texas.  I know, don’t be too jealous!  While Keith accompanied Dillon to Atlanta for a baseball tourney earlier this month, I drew the short straw and will be taking him to Lubbock.  Thankfully we have some sweet cousins in the area we can’t wait to catch up with.

In the meantime, my first “big” Nordstrom order arrived and I thought I would share what I’m keeping and what I’m returning.  It seems to be the norm for me every year to end up with lots of new shoes!  While past years has seen the addition of lots of booties, the one pair I ordered this year are heading back.

Please note….these are all straight out of the iPhone, dirty mirror, dog hair and all!

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The one thing I’m missing most in my closet right now is shoes for work.  These pumps are so classy looking and actually comfortable so they are definitely a win and also come in 3 other colors.   I’m wearing my DL 1961 jeans which I purchased earlier in the year but they are available as part of the sale.

I hesitated to grab any sweaters just because it’s currently 100 degrees here and, well, I seem to have so many in my closet but the short sleeves on this cardigan had me interested.  It sold out super quickly and I’m glad I grabbed because I really think it will be a huge staple in my closet for fall, winter and spring.

Oh, did I forget to mention I also ordered it in pink!  I wasn’t super crazy about this color when it first arrived as it is more mauve than pink.  Even though the color didn’t jump out to me it actually is in my color wheel evidently because it did compliment my coloring.  I was able to find multiple items I already own to layer underneath so I’m kind of thinking it’s staying.  Now to decide do I really need the same sweater in both colors…hmmmm.

I grabbed this pair of leopard heels from the Nsale but also ordered this pair which is no longer showing a sale price but were only $55 when I ordered on a price match.   Both are so comfortable and it was time to replace the pointy toe pair I love but can only wear if I know I don’t have to walk much.  I’m hoping these will be more comfortable for a full day at work.  I had a really hard time deciding between the two but finally settled on these because the wooden block heel made them just a tad different.

Okay y’all, this blazer was a flop but only because I just can’t see owning a knit blazer in white.  It did convince me I absolutely need a white blazer in my closet.  Love the look but this one is going back.  These shoes, however, oh my goodness.  Sorry you can’t see better how cute they are in this picture but trust me they are precious and so comfortable!  

This is the sweater everyone raves about.  I will attest it is so incredibly soft and the hooded style is cute but it does not at all work for me.  

Ya see all that junk in the trunk?  Yeah, it definitely gets in the way with a style like this!  Definitely returning this one as this style just does not work for my short waist and thick hips.  

This bag was probably my biggest disappointment.  From the outside I love it y’all.  So darn cute!  But I did not follow my own tips for shopping online with this one and did not look at all the pictures.  Had I done that I would have realized that, while there is an interior zipper pouch that is connected, there are zero compartments or pockets inside this bag.  No way is that going to work!  So while it did fit my laptop perfectly with plenty of space, I really need some easy to access pockets.  It is going back.

I really don’t “need” another pair of workout pants but fell in love with these in the catalog.  I’m not sending these back immediately but am going to think about them a little more before I wear them to the gym.  I love them!  However, even the sale price is a little more than I typically spend on workout pants….but…so cute!  The workout top is an easy no and will be heading back. It just fit really, really weird on me and as Carly said…”too much side boob mom”.

I didn’t really need any booties this year but grabbed these to try.  For obvious reasons they were returned.  First of all, the color really just didn’t speak to me in this rusty red.  Secondly, the gab at may ankle was just not going to work and looked fairly ridiculous on me.

Here is a closer look at the shoes I’m keeping.  I’m 100% positive you will be seeing them ALOT in future outfit pictures.

Every year I tell myself I’m only going to order a few things and only one time and every year once the sale gets rolling I continue to place orders.   I have a few more things coming but it’s doubtful they will arrive before my roadtrip so you gals will  have to wait until next week to see if I have any more keepers.

Hope you all have a super week!