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There’s less than one week left of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, or as I like to call it, the fashion apocalypse. Is it just me or is this year’s sale absolute pandemonium? Things were selling out left and right. I even found myself stalking the website in hopes someone would return a pair of AG skinny jeans in my size (praise the fashion gods, I was able to scoop up a pair).
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The biggest sale of the year is here! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (Early Access) kicked off today. It’s always one of the highlights of my summer because I’m able to stock up on so many great items for the fall and winter season and save so much.
I know, it feels a little strange shopping for the cooler seasons when it’s SO HUMID outside. But I learned my lesson last year when I didn’t end up getting everything I had on my wish list. It was reverse buyer’s remorse and it cost me!
Anyways, if you’re a Nordstrom card holder you have early access to the sale this very second and through July 20th. Non-card holders can browse all the markdowns but you won’t be able to purchase online or in-store without the card. You’ll have to wait until July 21st before the entire sale goes public, so if you haven’t yet, apply for a card!
It was hard to narrow down my top Nordstrom Anniversary sale picks for early access but stay tuned for more curated roundups!
I’m a terrible blogger—while I’ve been beachin’ it in Ocean City, I’ve been slacking on checking my emails and keeping track of important dates… like the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. One of the biggest shopping events of the year kicks off this Friday but Nordy card holders have early access to shop now. I’ve rounded up five beauty exclusives under $50 below.
The Bold Lip Essentials:
I love a good bold lip and when I wear one, I always reach for NARS. This set includes their Satin Lip Pencil in Yu (shocking pink), Luxembourg (vivid watermelon), Provocative Red (a limited-edition fuchsia rose), and a mini sharpener. The lip pencils are so portable and easy to apply, you’ll use these year round.
NARS ‘True NARS’ Lip Pencil Set, $49 ($81 value)
To be perfectly honest—I had no idea the Norstrom Anniversary Sale was going on until my Bloglovin’ exploded with posts from my favorite style bloggers. It prompted me to check out Nordstrom’s beauty tab and to my pleasant surprise, I spotted quite a few beauty exclusives that are wallet friendly and I wanted to share them with you!
A gal can never have too many hair ties. These Emi-Jay Hair Ties are soft on tresses without creating any awkward crimps.
My vanity has been filling up with NARS makeup goodies—I seriously can’t get enough. This NARS Cheek Palette has been on my wish list for a while now and the price is so right.
I’m a nail polish-aholic so naturally this Deborah Lippmann ‘Recipe for Love’ set is perfect for anyone that loves painting their own digits at home.
There’s something about a tube of Christian Dior Lipstick that makes you feel instantly glamorous. I haven’t had any desire to wear much lipstick in this hot and humid weather but I know this will be my go-to come September! Life is short, buy the lipstick!
Collecting luxe candles is my new favorite beauty hobby… and they come in handy when the power goes out during summer thunderstorms! This Voluspa Two-Wick Tin Candle Trio is normally $40 but right now their on sale for just under $30.
You can shop more items from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale here.
That blog post title may come as a shock to you. Or not, because I do write a beauty blog. But yes, it’s true. Last weekend I went bankrupt. And I’m OK with that. My wallet? Not so much.
On Saturday I was invited to a special morning of brunch, beauty and bloggers. Nordstrom invited me to their Fall Beauty Trend Show on Saturday. It called for an extra early wake-up call (I’m talking like, 7:30AM) but luckily, no makeup required. After a larger than life three-course brunch (I mean is Nordstrom high rollers or is Nordstrom high rollers?), I was treated to the ultimate makeup date with Clarisonic, NARS and Aveda (read: the ultimate beauty shopping spree).
It didn’t take more than 60 seconds (because that’s how quickly you can wash your face with this device) with the Clarisonic rep as she demo-ed the skin cleansing system on my face. Sold! I actually have been meaning to purchase this for a while. I got the Mia 2 in ‘pacific sunset.’ Total spent: $150.
I shuffled my way over to NARS for my makeup consultation. Before I dive in to all the amazing techniques and products I discovered at NARS, let me preface this part of the post by explaining to you that I never considered myself to be a “NARS” girl. I mean I only own a handful of their lip products and a blush or two. NARS is a very artistic beauty line and to those who wear minimal makeup, it can be really intimidating. The biggest discovery I made that day: it’s not intimidating at all. The NARS rep explained each step in my makeup application and how to properly apply for an every day look. A few favorites I splurged on: their Cream Compact Foundation (I will never wear powder foundation again), NARS Creamy Concealer, The Multiple in Copacabana (this has been on my to-buy list for a while)… and the list goes on. (This is the part when I went bankrupt.) Total: $212. To say I’m addicted to makeup is an understatement.
My final consultation was with Aveda. After divulging my hair secrets, I ended up purchasing their Volumizing Tonic and Pure Abundance Style Prep. Both are supposed to help add some lift and life to my tresses, because right now my hair is slacking in that department. So far, I’m pretty impressed with the Pure Abundance product. You can use it on damp or dry hair and the formula feels weightless on locks. Total damage: $48.
Are you a makeup addict like me? What’s the craziest amount you’ve spent on a beauty shopping spree?
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