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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

The Perfect Fall Dress

I love a good fall floral. Most people think floral patterns are just for springtime but I beg to differ. This dress is perfect for beating that early fall heat while still embracing the season. I love breaking up my fall plaids with fun floral outfits like this one that are full of falls best colors: olive, burgundy, and mustard. I think I like wearing fall florals more than spring florals. But that's probably because fall is my favorite season. 

I snagged this dress in the Nordstrom sale and I'm so glad I did! I love it's loose flowy fit and the bell sleeves are so cute. I think this color is low in stock now, but I'm sure they'll restock it. I love this dress so much that I'm thinking of ordering the black. How cute would it be in the fall paired with a fur vest? Also I 100% recommend these booties. They're also a part of the sale and such good quality and majorly comfortable. Plus, with their coloring, they will go with almost any outfit.












Floral Dress: Lush (on sale for $31.90, reg. $48) // Booties: Treasure&Bond (on sale for $79.90, reg. $119.95) // Necklace: Baublebar (on sale for $22) // Purse: gift but love this one!

Thank you for reading!

xoxo, Abby 





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Thursday, July 21, 2016

Nordstrom Sale Try On & Review


Hey ya'll! I'm so excited to share with you a few of the items I ordered from the Nordstrom sale. Everything I ordered came in late yesterday, so today after class I scrambled to get a few pictures of everything that I love! These are blurry iPhone pictures so bear with me. The sale opens up to the public tomorrow so I wanted to get this post up before so ya'll can see what I'm loving.


Outfit #1:

BP Cardigan ($31.90): I really love cardigans in the fall. This one is the perfect weight and super soft. I ordered the XS and I would say that it runs TTS. It also comes in 7 colors. I got the burgundy one as well! Tbh, I may go back and get the olive. It's such a good price point and I pretty much live in cardigans and sweaters in the fall, so why not?

BP Pocket Tee ($15.90): Tees are my jam. Year round. The End. So this purchase was a no brainer. My other white tee was starting to look dingy so I purchase this one to replace it and I'm so glad I did. Its great quality and super soft. I'll probably go back and order a few more before the sale is over. It comes in 6 colors. I really like the olive and tandoori spice color. I ordered a small.

Plaid Scarf ($24.90): Another one of my fall must haves: a plaid blanket scarf. I will admit that I have like 10 plaid scarves but I can definitely say I don't have one with these colors! Mine may be sold out by the time the sale goes live to the public but I'm also loving this plaid scarf, and this leopard scarf!

AG Jeans ($163.90): Ok guys so these were a splurge for me. I've been wanting a pair of AG jeans for a while now and I snagged these up while they were on sale. They're regularly $245!! I've heard that these are amazing quality jeans and don't stretch out with wear. Even if you wear them a few days in a row (like me). They are really comfortable on and feel like leggings so if you're in the need for a nice pair of jeans, give these a try!

Treasure & Bond Booties ($79.80): Booties are my go-to in the fall. They look great with everything - shorts, jeans, dresses. These booties are perfect. I was looking for some in this exact color and I'm so glad I found these. The height is great and the color makes them super versatile. I'll be able to wear these with just about any color! They run TTS. I'm normally a 7 in boots and that's what I ordered!



Here's a close up of the plaid scarf.


Cardigan love!


This tee is perfect!

Here's a close up of the booties!



Outfit #2:

Thread & Supply Utility Vest ($37.90): I didn't expect to love this vest as much as I do. But I should know myself better. I love my green utility jacket and I love vests... so this thing was made for me! Its amazing quality and runs a little big. I ordered the XS and definitely have plenty of room. This turned out to be one of my favorite sale purchases.

BP Striped Tee ($17.90): Who doesn't love a striped tee? This one is perfect for fall and looks great paired with a plaid scarf. I also love that it's long so it can be worn with leggings, which I already plan on doing. This tee runs a bit big too. I ordered the XS.

Plaid Scarf ($24.90): I actually ordered this scarf last year, but was so happy to see it's back. It's the perfect fall shade of orange. I think it may be already sold out but I'm linking it anyway because they may restock it overnight. 

Steve Madden OTK Boots ($112.90): I've been wanting OTK boots for like 2 years now and I'm so happy to have ordered these! I think they were the cheapest OTK included in the sale, but they don't seem cheap at all. I love the chestnut color and the material. I also love that they have a smaller calf circumference so they aren't baggy on my calves at all. They are TTS and also come in black.  


Here's a pic without the scarf so you can see the vest better. I love the gold accents.


Really loving this plaid/stripe combo.


In love with these OTK boots!



Outfit #3:

Bell Sleeve Dress ($31.90): This dress is really pretty! I love that its super flowy and light. Here in the south, its 90 degrees into September. This dress is the perfect alternative to wanting to wear fall-like items but not wanting to suffer in the heat. I love the dark green and burgundy floral pattern. It just screams fall. 

Burgundy Booties ($79.90): The boots pictured are old, but there's an even cuter burgundy pair in this year's sale. They're also a lot cheaper than what I paid for mine. I'm obsessed with this burgundy/maroon color for fall. At first I didn't think I would get much use out of these, but boy was I wrong. I wear them all the time in the fall and have gotten countless compliments on them. This style bootie also comes in 5 colors.


Outfit #4:

Olive Romper ($31.90): I saw this olive romper and knew I had to have it. It's a really soft material and so comfy. It'll look great with wedges and sandals now, but to transition it with fall, try pairing it with booties. I ordered the small and it's a little roomy for me! 
*I actually just checked and this romper is currently sold out, but I'm hoping they restock overnight!*

Ok, whew that was a lot. I hope this helps ya'll with sizing and colors! The sale opens to the public tonight. There's also a lot of beauty items on sale and I'm thinking I may order a few tonight before they sell out. I'll be back to update ya'll with more sale items in the next few weeks before the sale ends. 

Thanks for reading!













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Friday, July 8, 2016

Your Guide to Shopping the Nordstrom Sale


Hi guys! Today, I'm sharing with ya'll some information on how to shop the Nordstrom Sale and why it's my favorite sale of the year! 



When is the Nordstrom Sale?
For cardholders, the Nordstrom Sale starts July 14! We get a whole 8 extra days to shop the sale prices before everyone else. The #Nsale (as it's known on social media) starts July 22 for the public! If you're thinking about becoming a cardholder, Nordstrom is offering a $10 certificate for those that join Nordstrom Rewards before July 10! You can use the certificate on Nordstrom Sale items Jul 22- August 7. All of the sale items go back to regular price on August 8.

Why do you love it?
The Nordstrom sale is unlike any other sale. Most of the times when new styles for the season come out, you have to wait months for it to go on sale, but with the #Nsale, the new styles come out already discounted. It's usually always highly coveted fall styles like riding boots, booties, flannel shirts, and bags.

How do I get the all the items I want?
You have to be very strategic when shopping the Nordstrom sale. It can be very overwhelming. Go in with a plan of the items you think you want to purchase. This makes everything much easier when sifting through the sale. Go through you're fall wardrobe and see if you're missing anything. Do you need a new pair of boots or booties? Could you use a new pair of work shoes or do you need new bag? Make your list and stick to it! This will ensure you're not waiting around wondering if you should purchase a new bag or not! You can get what you want for sure, then come back later and shop for extra items.

What are the quickest items that sell out?
A lot of times, boots and booties are the first to go. Tory Burch riding boots, versatile booties, Hunter rain boots, and Sperry duck boots are always extremely popular. Also Tory Burch Handbags are very popular because they're usually over $100-$150 off. The sale includes highly sought after fall fashion items like fur vests and black leggings that sell out quickly. Make sure you shop the sale early if you are wanting any of these items.

Nordstrom has already released a catalog of some of the items included in the sale. I've gone through and picked some of my favorite items and included them below!

Bags:
Tory Burch Pebbled Leather Tote ($349.90, orig. $525)

Clothing:
AG 'The Legging' Ankle Jeans ($163.90, orig. $245)
Calson Draped Utility Jacket ($44.90, orig. $69)

I'm loving these bags! The Tory Burch bag is such a great neutral color to wear with any outfit, and the Rebecca Minkoff bags are perfect for fall!  I've been wanting a pair of AG jeans for a while now and I think it's time to pull the trigger because they're $80 off!

Nars Blush Pallet ($65) // Tory Burch Perfume ($125) // Mac Kit ($39.50)  // Purity Face Wash ($53) // T3 Hairdryer ($139) // YSL Lipkit ($72)

Nordstrom has some great beauty items included in the sale! I've really been wanting a nicer hairdryer and this is the one I think I'm going to get!


Via Spiga 'Beckett' Tall Boot ($236.90, orig. $395)
Hunter Original Redefined Rainboot ($129.90, orig. $195) 
BP. 'Tandem' Bootie ($79.90, orig. $119.95)

Why is it that I want a new pair of boots every single year? Probably because all of these are at such great prices in the sale. I'm really wanting to add an over the knee boot to my wardrobe and the top 3 are calling my name. 

Thank you so much for reading! 






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Friday, July 1, 2016

Your Guide to Fourth of July Sales!

Happy Fourth of July Weekend! There are so many great sales going on this weekend! Here's a list of  some of my favorite picks and a roundup of all the sales below.

Nordstrom



Asos



Old Navy





Ann Taylor // 40% off full-price; 60% off sale
Anthropologie // 30% off summer tag sale with code EVENBETTER
Asos // up to 50% off
Banana Republic // extra 50% off sale
H&M // $4 deals including tops & dresses
J. Crew // 40% off summer styles + 40-60% off sale with code COOLSTYLES
J. Crew Factory // extra 15% off + 50% off clearance with code HAPPYSALE
Kate Spade // up to 50% off + extra 30% off sale with code SUNSHINE
Macy's // 20% off with code FOURTH
Modcloth // extra 20% off sale with code MORE4U
Nasty Gal // extra 40% off sale
Old Navy // up to 60% off
Revolve // up to 50% off
Urban Outfitters // extra 30% off sale

What are your plans for the weekend? I'm headed to the beach!
Thanks for reading!