Sale PSA (elsewhere around the web): A leopard turtleneck from Givenchy, now 60% off (I know still expensive but love this knit), a simple stripe button up from J.Crew, now $13 with code EPIC, and waffle knit joggers from Theory, now $87 (there’s also the matching pullover).
Hello! I was originally not going to do a Nordstrom anniversary sale post this year (I feel like I say this every year so it’s probably true). However, I a) would like to fulfill reader requests, b) found quite a few things I like, and c) want to save Nordstrom from being a Covid casualty. PLEASE 2020 gods, you can take some of the others (if you must, I’d love for all of them to survive) but Nordstrom is my favorite. There are some great items this year in the anniversary sale – this year is a change, I really didn’t find many clothes that I’d recommend (except for some shoes and joggers). Everything else is beauty and home. Let’s go!
Home:
Giraffe at Home leopard throw, $140. Will I look like a (low rent) member of the Real Housewives in this? Maybe but that is part of the appeal, no? I forsee a LOT of time spent at home this winter and I think just seeing a fun cheery throw would do me some good. Buying this one.
I also really like this Barefoot Dreams version.
Diptyque travel candles, $55 (I always recommend these and I always love them). I’m thinking about trying out these concrete Le Labos but I find them quite pricey for the amount? I don’t know.
Pendleton roll up cotton throw, $49: Super chic for camping/outdoors. I like that it is cotton outside. Also like this shearling throw they have for $79.
Donna Karen silk charmeuse quilt, $300. You spend likely around the same for a silk dress and this is a blanket you can use every day! So luxurious and I would personally use it with a duvet cover just so I don’t have to deal with dry cleaning. Very nice and who isn’t retreating to their bed at the end of the day now?
Shoes:
Aquatalia bootie, $269. One of my favorite boot brands of all time and I REALLY like this bootie. I really like the lug sole. Ordering these for sure to try out and I will update how they work!
Also a few of you have already recommended these Blondo boots, which look to be a great (and far more affordable!) alternative.
Hidden wedge Ugg Boots, $120. Because I am short but I still want to wear Uggs. I have the feeling that in the middle of my homeschooling winter I will not want to have cold feet as I sludge outside to conduct my mandatory “PE class”
Timberland Sneaker Boots, $50. I really like these!! A great alternative to Uggs or sneakers and I like the little 1” inside heel. The price is nice and all the reviews mention that it is LIGHT. I might give these a try.
Kids:
Tucker and Tate glow in the dark pajamas, $22. My children have never asked me for glow in the dark pajamas and yet I will buy it as I would have been thrilled when I was a kid. I hope this will also make them more eager for bedtime. ….OK.
Adidas Swift run sneakers, $35. Because they are slip on (I know I’m supposed to teach them to tie laces but we are in a PANDEMIC)
Tucker and Tate animal ears hoodie, $22: Could not resist, super cute. And my daughter loves hoodies.
Clothes:
Zella jogger pants, $39. I’m kind of surprised it took Nordstrom so long to come up with these, no? As soon as I saw them I thought they made perfect sense….because honestly even leggings are too much for me these days, I need looseness! I like how many size options there are.
Patagonia Los Gatos fleece, $69. This is their classic pullover (which I love cause it is so fuzzy) and I feel like it’s rarely/never on sale? I have it bookmarked, waiting for my size to reappear.
Beauty:
L’Occitane Hand Cream, $38. I really like these. They are the OGs in my book. They keep going in and out of stock, maybe because our hands are all dry from all the washing? Or maybe I’ll just get the Kiehls.
NARS Lip Balm set, $49. My God, I really did not think I would want anything from NARS. Because NARS is a makeup brand and I’m kind of…not wearing much makeup. But I am definitely buying this. It has three full sized lip balm/stains (my favorite lip products), and a very cute clutch. This is awesome!
By the way, if you are into cute makeup pouches – this Dior set is a good deal too.
Slip pillowcase duo, $125. I think I’ve posted before how much I like my Slip pillowcase. It’s been a few years now so I’m thinking about adding this to the mix. I do notice a difference the next day in how my face feels, etc after using mine (to be honest though when I’m lazy and can’t find it I also just switch to cotton and it’s fine). This is more like a nice indulgence if you’ve been thinking about it.
Okay that’s it…for now! What are you getting (if anything) from the sale?
7 Comments
Sharon
August 17, 2020 at 7:59 amI ordered those Zella joggers too. I also TRIED another pair of Aquatalia booties…but my order was cancelled. I like the ones you ordered, but I have several similar pairs.
Liz | wannabeliz.com
August 17, 2020 at 8:08 amI also bought the NARS lip balms. I have Wicked Ways and love it! It is moisturizing and the color is gorgeous. The box feels like the makeup containers. I’m really looking forward to the two new colors in the set. I also bought the Bobbi Brown tinted duo. The new rose color is exclusive to Nordstrom for the sale. My Mother and I always looked forward to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
Kat
August 17, 2020 at 10:50 amOoh! Thanks for the tip on the BB!
Anonymous
August 17, 2020 at 8:46 amLove your picks, have added a couple of items to a watch list. My most surprising purchase this NAS was the Ilse Jacobsen Tulip 139 Perforated Slip-On Sneaker in navy. I wasn’t totally sold on how they looked, but oh my goodness they are so ridiculously comfortable. Highly recommend checking them out.
Diane W
August 17, 2020 at 12:32 pmI have several pairs of the Timberland sneaker boots. They are REALLY comfortable. While they look like they’re a boot, the uppers are totally soft. I love hiking type boots but usually have trouble finding ones that don’t hurt my feet. IMO you can’t go wrong with these.
Lissa
August 17, 2020 at 3:11 pmI got the Zella joggers and Veja’s. I got a bunch of sweaters that I thought were just cheap looking along with pointy booties that didn’t work with my feet (6 different pairs) so heaps went back. I’m liking the eyelash stuff and nuface stuff so far… we’ll see. Love the Nordies blankie – super soft and affordable. I had to send back the BD blankets – the undertones didn’t work with the other textiles in the room. Most clothes were sent back – just didn’t thrill me this year. Oh – and had to send back 5 pairs of men’s pants that were sewn incorrectly and caused an awkward pucker.
Helen
August 18, 2020 at 11:03 amA lot of the anniversary items are sold out. Zella’s 100% cotton jogging pants and sweatshirts are sold out. I did buy the sweatshirt but the arms are way too long so it was returned. But I am glad to return it to someone who loves it.
Definitely stocking up on Natori bras and underwear.
The selection is not as great as last year, especially clothes. I did pick up a Missoni scarf. I like the happy colors. Need some cheerfulness during these odd times. Can you believe Wuhan is having a pool party per CNN with tens of thousands of people gathered? Damn Trump. https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/18/asia/wuhan-water-park-party-intl-hnk/index.html
Our economy is tanking while the Chinese are moving on. Please vote in November!! Hopefully things will change for the better and the Russians and the Chinese don’t interfere with the election (which you know they will).
Everyday I wake up thinking this pandemic sucks. At least the Nordstrom CEO and other executives are taking zero income to keep Nordstrom afloat. I agree with you Kat. I hope they can make it. My Nordstrom store is dead. It’s as empty as empty can be during this early access sale. They use influencers to make people shop indoors, but it is not the same. A lot of workers, a handful of buyers. And this is in an affluent area.
Thank you for the post! Take care and keep your family safe.