Friday Favorites
Happy Friday! I don’t know about you but I am so ready for the weekend. It has been one of those weeks where it’s been hard to catch my breath. The weekend is going to be a busy one as we head just a short drive away this evening and tomorrow for Dillon’s last baseball tourney of the season and then rush to pack both kids up and head to camp on Sunday. Next week I am definitely looking forward to only being responsible for me!
Well, I shopped the Nordstrom sale both in person and on line. While everyone else seems to have been receiving packages at lightning speed I still have yet to receive my online purchases from July 14th. If you shopped early access on the first day, you know there were major computer issues. I finally sent a chat this morning to ask about the order because I’m worried (not like life altering worried) my order may have just gotten caught in limbo. So while I really hoped to show you guys some “real” live pictures of things I purchased, you will have to settle for the things I loved in the store!
First day of the sale and the Halogen cardigan was only available in navy or black in my size. I actually purchased in black with this same dress pictured but in a maroon shade but I have also ordered the sweater in grey. It is super duper soft and I really do think I’m going to love the longer cardigan. This “body-con” dress is also super soft but I felt thick enough to hide some imperfections. It is definitely a piece that can be dressed up for work or down with converse.
This little shirt jacket is just so cute. It is lightweight and soft but it does run really big I felt. I bought the medium but ended up returning and ordered it in a small to try in the burgundy color. Y’all, I have really long arms and there was no way I could have worn the sleeves unrolled. I’m considering ordering in a petite just to see the difference. So, so cute though and I can see this being a year round option in Texas due to the weight.
My closet is missing a great pair of black jeans. At least I think it is! I have ordered this pair to try but in the mean time grabbed the pair I’m wearing in this picture which are amazing but definitely a splurge. If I’m going to splurge I will typically do it on a great pair of jeans or shoes because both I know I will get every dollar out of. The hem on these was jagged which gave them a little something extra. I showed this layering top on Tuesday and I still love it. It is a nice weight and super soft but I did size up to a large. I’m really sad I can’t find this sweater online for you guys! It is super soft and I loved that it had a drawstring closer to create a little cinch at the waist. It is so, so soft too!
I try to grab a Natori bra during the sale every year or sometimes during the year as they are marked down. I really love the fit and the fabric. I grabbed this exact one and have already been wearing!
I also loved this Chelsea 28 top and initially it came home with me. After giving it some thought and realizing it was really similar to a recent purchase, I returned. Loved the fit though and think it would be so fun to dress up for work or a holiday party but equally as fun for a date night.
And, y’all, these booties are so cute but I’m still debating whether or not to keep. They are a slightly different color than a pair I have but so, so close. I’m trying to find some girl math to justify them! Oh..and excuse the fact that momma is in desperate need of a pedi! I really am not sure I am going to be able to part with them as they are as comfy as they are cute!
Overall I really think this will add up to be the year I saved the most…..because I actually think I will keep way less!
What has been your favorite find this year?
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Loving your N Sale finds, especially the booties and the layering top! I love that you highlighted how soft everything is because that is definitely a major selling point for me too, ha!
Me too Jess! If it’s soft I definitely want to wear it! There were several tops this year, even by some of my favorite brands, but the fabric was just meh.
Great finds! Love those black jeans on you! I am hoping the black ones I ordered work out as well!
My best picks this year were again jackets! I just can’t get enough of them! lol!
Which black jeans did you order Vanessa? I also ordered the DL1961 which were finally delivered today and I tried the Wit and Wisdom too.
I ended up ordering the Articles of Society Sarah ones and the Caslon Skinny jeans. I am still undecided on what I am keeping and sending back at this point. I guess I need to try them all on again this weekend and make a decision :/
Great finds! I love those booties! I also love those cardigans!
I am going to try the longer cardigan this year. The short ones just do not fit me right for some reason and it drives me nuts. I think my boobs are too far apart lol.
I got the Halogen cardi but foolishly ordered the blush. I only say that because I also ordered the Leith in blush and I’m keeping it for sure. I want the Halogen in black or gray but of course it’s completely sold out for now. I’m going to hold on to it and try to exchange once they restock. I think I’m going to order the peep toes and try too. They’re so cute. Are you an affiliate for Nord? Major probs for reporting that first day too😭 Have a great weekend sending off the ‘happy campers’!
I ended up ordered the grey and red in the halogen…and bought the black. We will see which I keep! I am not a Nordstrom affiliate.
You got some CUTE stuff, girl. I ordered my stuff this morning but sadly, most of what I wanted was sold out. I’m hoping I can find some stuff leftover in the store in ATL Tuesday when we go. Not holding my breath, though! Have a great weekend!
I seriously can’t believe how fast things sold out Lindsay! It was crazy.
Love that first look with the dress and long cardigan! I’m not a Nordstrom shopper but feel like I hit the jackpot at a Ross today of all places with some new shoes! Woohoo! Hope the baseball tourney goes well- good luck with packing- My kiddies come home Sunday and I have to wash, dry, and repack within 24 hours for the next trip- AHH!
Oh joy…the laundry is always fun! It’s 7:30 on Saturday night and we are still not packed…but my kids are old enough now that they are pretty much handling theirselves and I just have to double check! We ran around allllllll day today grabbing stuff for theme nights. 🙂
Oh do I know busy is to put it mild right! So happy next week will be more laid back for you. I made some major time mistakes for the NSale and lost out on a lot, but lord knows I didn’t “need” any if it, just wants, lol. You always find the cutest pieces in the sale! Go do this baseball thing girl and relaxation is within your grasp!
I definitely think I will have the fewest purchases this year for the sale…..I feel like I’ve made really great choices the past two years grabbing staple pieces that last and I really don’t need anything like that this year. Hoping I did grab a few gifts that will work!
EEk! The velvet top!!
I know! I really loved it and it was more flattering than I thought it would be. Hope you are having a fun weekend with your hubs!
Can you believe that this post just showed up on my Bloglovin feed today? Tuesday? I thought you were taking a break because I hadn’t seen any posts! Ugh. Those booties are so cute, I really wish I could wear them but my feet would refuse to grant me that pleasure,ha! I love the black jeans on you hot momma!
xo,
Kellyann
Isn’t that weird?!! No telling what the heck the deal is with the Bloglovin’ feed. I am on a bit of an unintentional break..so stinkin’ busy at work right now! I decided today…booties are staying for sure! And I got the other pair of black jeans (DL1961) that I wanted to try yesterday. As much as I love the Paige jeans hem, I think they are going back because these others are $40 cheaper!
Cute picks. I am not so sure I am ready to jump on the velvet train myself yet. It reminds me of too many childhood fashion tragedies, lol! I think my favorite is definitely that shirt jacket. I am a sucker for jackets.
Love the perplum jacket! I scored one item from the sale. I wasn’t really looking but someone on Facebook shared a pair of Converse for really cheap so I snagged them thanks to the sale and coupon I had. I’ll share them once they arrive.
I have tried the jacket in two colors and several sizes….going to show the differences on the blog tomorrow. Can’t wait to see which converse you snagged!
I wish I could have gotten that cardigan in burgundy! It’s such a cute piece!
I grabbed a burgundy last year during the sale of a different cardigan…definitely a great color to add to your closet!
Cute booties and I love the green pepulum top. My packages came slow too and I just received them yesterday. Happy Friday!
I so wish the peplum top would have worked for me Ashley!! It’s adorable but I tried multiple sizes and it just did not work for my bod. Hope you are finding some wins!