Hi Pretties!

As someone who used to be employed by Nordstrom, I am well aware of the Anniversary Sale and how awesome it is. Never heard of it? I'll clue you in. Every July, Nordstrom brings out brand new Fall merchandise at a reduced price. The first two weeks of the sale are the "Pre-Sale" and are only available to Nordstrom card holders. After that, the sale is open to everyone. When the sale is over, all the pretty Fall things go back to full price. It's pretty genius if you ask me! PS. As far as dates, the pre-sale portion ends on Thursday July 18th and the sale will be open to everyone starting Friday July 19th and going through the end of the month!

This year I told myself I would only buy two or maybe three things and really keep a budget in mind. Well.. I failed. The deals were too good to pass up and of course I am going to show them to you so that maybe y'all will go crazy too and I won't feel so bad about my purchases.. or something.



one. Wit & Wisdom Black Skinny Jean-
So here is a little secret.. I don't own a single pair of designer jeans. Okay that is a lie, I have a pair of True Religions I got on super sale and they don't fit me anymore. ONE DAY PEOPLE, ONE DAY! Anyways.. I am a huge fan of this line of jeans. The material is soft, the fit is amazing, and the quality is outstanding. The price? Under $50! Can't beat that. I am excited to rock these black ones in the fall with a chunky sweater and some booties.

two. Wit & Wisdom Dark Skinny Jean-
Same exact jean as above, but in a dark wash! I only buy dark wash jeans because they are slimming and my thighs love that. Another reason why I bought two pairs is because I am down a size in jeans and I'm hoping to be down a few more sizes soon. I didn't feel guilty about the price of these knowing they may not fit in a few months!

three. Kate Spade Gramercy Grand Bracelet Watch-
Going into the sale I knew I wanted a nice gold watch. I have a silver Michael Kors that I love, but all of my gold watches are from Target and don't work anymore. I wanted an investment piece. I loved this one from the moment I saw it because it was simple and classic and pretty! I feel like such a grownup owning this watch. You really can't go wrong with Kate Spade!

four. Steve Madden Barton Boot-
These were definitely an unplanned purchase. I had no intention of buying any boots, but once I tried them on I had to take them home. Steve Madden is my holy grail for boots. They are good quality, comfortable, and don't break the bank. The has always been my go to but I loved the hardware on these. You can't see from this angle but they have a gold zipper that runs up the back as well. Swoon.

five. Nike Free TR Fit 3-
Another item that I knew going into the sale that I wanted! I purchased a pair last year and they have been my tried and true workout shoe. Last year's were the Nike Free Run, so I was excited that the Training version was available this year. I had every intention of getting a black pair, until I saw these beauties. I feel like people always stare at my shoes when I'm working out, but I like to think they are just jealous. Duh.

six. Zella Barely Flare Booty Pants-
These were a new find! I love the cut and they made my booty look amazing. The name totally makes sense. This brand is my favorite for workout pants because they are great quality, thick material, and the best part is the price is very reasonable. I think that they are comparable to Lululemon without the price tag. Try them and thank me later.

seven. Zella Booty Pants-
Same exact thing as above in a slightly different cut. I bought these ones on the sale last year and I decided that I needed another pair! I would live in these pants if I could. They are that good, trust me on that.

eight. Taylor Ponte Sheath Dress-
I picked this one up on a whim and wasn't sure I was going to purchase it, but my Mom and Aunt talked me into it. It's a really cute dress that can be worn both for work and to events. I think it will also look great with some tights in the winter. The material is soft and forgiving on curves and there is some really cute mesh detailing at the neck and shoulders. I hope I find a good reason to rock this pretty soon!

nine. Bobeau Camo Sweatshirt-
The more that camouflage stays on trend, the more I have wanted to break down and get something. This sweatshirt is perfect because it's not too much pattern and the colors are really neutral. It's also crazy soft and comfortable and I can't wait to throw it on in the Fall with some skinny jeans when I am running around on the weekend! Did I need this one? No, but the price was great and it was fun.

ten. Pleione Mixed Media Roll Sleeve Top-
Last but not least is this gorgeous purple top. I picked up the same top during last year's sale, but this year's version is even better! It's soft and flowy and something that can easily be work to work or with jeans. Versatile pieces are the name of the game. Oh, and I could definitely not say no because I was able to get this one in a SIZE MEDIUM. It's been a hot minute since I've purchased a size medium and I was doing a happy dance about it.

Well, there you have it. Do me a favor and don't try and add up how much I spent. It's a little crazy. However, I haven't been shopping and won't be shopping again anytime in the near future!

Did you shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? What did you get?