OH MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS.  TODAY IS THE DAY!

When Nordstrom reached out and asked if I would create a post announcing PUBLIC ACCESS to the sale, I was like….YES, SIR.  DONE.  😉

If you are not a Nordstrom cardholder, I’m imagining it felt like a SWEET FOREVER waiting for this sale to go live.  Well, NOW IS THE TIME LADIES!  The sale is finally live for everybody!  Try to regulate your breathing and remain as calm as possible.  And let’s cross all our fingers and toes that some of the popular items were restocked!

I’m going to try to make shopping the sale as easy as possible for you today, because it can definitely be overwhelming.  I will start off by highlighting some great NEW items for everybody to check out!  I will also show highlights from my previous posts of items that are still in stock (you can click HERE if you know there are previous posts you want to scroll through).  Today’s post is supposed to serve as a reference guide.  If you don’t like a picture, just skip over it and head to the next item!

Also, don’t forget the instagram SCORE REPORT contest I have going on.  Post a pic of something you got from the sale on instagram, tag me at @sheaffertoldmeto and hashtag #sheaffertoldmeto.  The winner will get a $250 Nordstrom gift card, and you will get it in time to shop the sale!  There aren’t many entries yet, so your chances would be good!

Let’s start off with the NEW items!

NEW ITEMS

If you follow me on social media, then you saw me highlight these itty bitty boot cut jeans already, but this is the first time they are making it to the blog during Anniversary Sale Coverage.  I’ve been a fan of these jeans for a couple of years now, but my one complaint about them was that they had white stitching!  In fact, I even did a post about how (after the advice of a reader) I used a Sharpie to color in the stitching!

WELL!  This year’s jeans have darker stitching!  WooHoo!

And here’s what I love most about them.  I truly feel like they make me look 2 inches taller and 10 pounds thinner.  Um, YES PLEASE.  I really wanted to show off the jeans, so I just paired him here with a simple white tee and lots of gold jewelry.  It’s a classic look that I love.

I am wearing a nude cami with this tee.  The white tee is the only I think requires a cami.

white tee / itty bitty boot cut jeans / plus size boot cut jeans / leopard belt /  earrings / initial necklace / adjustable pendant necklace / bracelet /stack heeled booties /  frye bag

Get The Look For Yourself Here:

 

 

Here’s an up close shot of the jeans.

When I posted these jeans on facebook and ig, it became obvious that people are either OBSESSED with them like I am…..or they wanted to be obsessed, but they just didn’t work for them.  Apparently, these jeans are pretty polarizing.  I absolutely LOVE mine, and have already worn them twice (even in this heat!).

I’m wearing the 4 Regular here with 3 1/2 inch block heels.  I will say that I have a really short torso and pretty long legs for my height, but the Regular length was really what I needed.  If you want to elongate your legs, you really need to try these jeans. The boot cut opening is narrow, so it’s not a really wide flare that will overwhelm you.  These are an easy way to usher yourself back into boot cut jeans! Most people are saying they sized down 1 size in these, and I probably could have, but I didn’t even try the 2s.

Let’s talk for a second about the “ab-solution technology” that is built in to these jeans.  The ‘Ab-solution’ flatters with power-mesh panels to mold and hold, including a waistband with interior control and booty-lift construction.  And y’all.  I’m a believer in the technology.

I wanted you to see a shot of the booties as well.  I pair wedges with boot cuts a lot, but in the past I’ve always had difficulty finding fall and winter shoes that were appropriate for boot cut jeans or flares.  WELL!  THESE BOOTS FIT THE BILL!

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And here’s the exact same outfit…I just swapped out the boot cut jeans for these grey jeans  and I took of the long necklace.  Looking at the picture, I should have left it on.

The jeans are lighter than they appear in the picture, and the grey color is just a nice way to change up an outfit that is otherwise predictable.  I bought my first pair of grey jeans about two years ago, not sure how often I would wear them.  I definitely surprised myself by how often I reached for them.  They go with black, white, olive, wine, cream, and purple…but my favorite color to pair with jeans is a really soft pink.  I’ll be showing this on Monday, but I picked up this cardigan in “pink smoke”, with these grey jeans in mind!

I’m wearing a 4 Regular in these jeans, which is true to size for me, but some say they are sizing down.  These have the ab-solution technology as well, which sucks you in without having to sacrifice breathing. Which is good, because I like to breathe.  😉  In the pics below, the grey looks darker than it actually is, and I have the jeans cuffed up just once (the width of the tiny hem).  I just wanted to be able to show a little bit of ankle with the booties.

white tee / grey jeans / leopard belt / earrings / initial necklace / booties

Get The Look For Yourself Here:

 

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Back to the bootcuts.  Here they are dressed up a bit with a pretty and super feminine blouse (instead of just a tee) and the addition of a leopard belt (everybody should have one).

This blouse is AWESOME.  I ordered it on a whim, not really having a lot of expectations for it, but I absolutely love it.  I’m wearing the small, so it’s true to size.  It has a loose fit, but it’s not baggy or slouchy at all.  It just hangs really nicely, and there are these lovely ruffles that cascade from the cap sleeve down the side.  The top is both chic and fun!  It looks great with jeans, and it will look awesome with a pair of nice slacks or a pencil skirt.

The outfit would have been just as cute without the leopard belt…but with my leopard clutch and some black heels.  I was going to show you the sassed up look as well (with the heels and clutch), but they were behind closed doors, and there were sleeping puppies between us…so that didn’t happen. #neverwakeasleepingpuppy

blouse / earrings / leopard belt / itty bitty boot cut jeans / heeled booties

Get The Look For Yourself Here:

 

And here’s the same blouse with my wine colored skinny jeans.  Mine are Kut from the Kloth (women’s sizing), and they come in regular and petite!  They are a nice mid-rise, so you won’t be tugging on them all day, and they have a good amount of stretch in them!

blouse / leopard belt / earrings / wine colored skinny jeans / black booties

The website picture actually does a better job of highlighting the side ruffles. And the sale price is ONLY $34.90!!!

 

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You saw this flat lay last Friday…

Well, I went ahead and tried it on!  The lighting is messing with the color of the jeans (like I said before they are definitely grey, and not black), and they will be a year round staple for me.

Sizing Tips:  Again, I’m wearing my regular 4, but others have reported sizing down.

white tee / MUST HAVE denim jacket (not in the sale!  anybody can get it now!) / grey jeans c.o. Wit and Wisdom/ similar leopard belt / booties / initial necklace/ pendant necklace / frye bag

Get The Look For Yourself Here:

 

This top was just about sold out yesterday, but I’m including it in today’s post because I have my fingers crossed for a restock!!!!!  And I love the pink with the grey jeans!  I’m wearing a small, so it’s true to size.

ruffled back sweatshirt/ earrings / grey jeans / booties/ embellished tote

Get The Look For Yourself Here:

 

And here’s the grey jeans one more time, with a wine colored sweater that has the cutest little ties on the side.  The side slits are pretty high, so I think most people are going to want to wear something under this. The sweater is soft as can be and comes in tons of colors!   I’m wearing a small, so it’s true to size.

cashmere side tie sweater/ earrings / initial necklace / grey jeans / booties/ Frye bag

Get The Look For Yourself Here:

 

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NOW IT’S TIME FOR A REVIEW OF OTHER FAVORITE ITEMS THAT ARE STILL IN STOCK and all my TOP PICKS FROM THE SALE!

Let’s start with my TOP 3 EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS.

THESE UNDIES.  Get them.  NOW.  #itsforyourowngood

Fyi:  They are called “girl briefs”, but they are for women!

Another essential is this bra.  It is everything, and all of you ladies agree with me.  If you don’t have one, GET IT NOW.  You’ll thank me, and your girls will thank me.  It’s the best bra I’ve ever owned.  It’s also the most expensive bra I’ve ever owned, but I have found out it’s SO WORTH the money.  I named it a MUST HAVE last year, and I know soooo many of you are believers now too!  If you doubt me, just check out the online reviews!  The cups are perfectly rounded, it has just the right amount of lining, and the material is oh so comfy.  And look how pretty the straps are!  I know the price might be shocking to some of you, BUT TRUST ME.  Just try it, and I promise that you will feel badly for mistreating your boobies all these years.  😉  Click HERE for the bra!

If you aren’t a cardholder, I know you’ve been holding your breath that these next items would still be available during Public Access!  It’s quite simply the most cozy item you will EVER put on your body.  I’ve received soooooooooo many questions about which blardigan I would recommend if a person could only get one, so I’m going to talk about each of the 3 blardigans right now.

The new hooded blardigan is my favorite BY FAR right now.  I don’t know if I’m just making this up in my head, but I feel like it’s the softest one yet!  The cut, the fit, the hood, and the pockets are all great!  And I know a lot of you have commented in the past that the arms are snug on the other blardigans, but it doesn’t seem to be a problem with this one!  Here I’m wearing it with my new nightshirt!  For size references:  I’m wearing the x-small/small in the blardigan and a small in the nightshirt.

I prefer the original blardigan for cozying up and lounging around the house. The original blardigan is cut on the bias (I think that’s how you say it), so it’s easy to completely wrap up in and feel enveloped.  This is the one that Carter has (he got it for Christmas last year in blue).  He loves that it’s so big on him, because he totally snuggles up in it and wraps up in it like a blanket.  This picture is from several years ago. I throw mine on a lot when I’m just out of the shower and doing my make-up and hair.   Look at sweet Scout in the background.

Here’s Carter on pajama day at school this year.  He’s wearing his very own original bladigan, and his teacher is wearing her baby blardigan!  Love you, Mrs. Finney!

The baby blardigan is easier to wear out of the house, although I still wear mine in the house as well.  It’s quite a bit shorter (although it does cover your hiney!), it has a rounded hem, AND IT HAS POCKETS.  #enoughsaid  For size reference, I’m wearing an x-small/small in it. Here I am in it off instagram shots I just found over the last year.

I did receive this e-mail about the baby bladigan yesterday.  And I receive so many just like it every year:  I’ve been reading this blardigan stuff since the beginning of your raving about it and could never pull the trigger because it was expensive and it couldn’t be that good. Well I decided to get the baby blardigan from the sale this year for my mom, my mother in law and myself and they have arrived and all I can say is I was wrong and you were so right!!! Sorry I ever doubted you It won’t happen again! – Renn

I get this type of e-mail ALL THE TIME, Renn!  So funny!

 Here’s a close up showing how I wear it around the house.  I pretty much throw it over whatever I have on.

Here are you blardigan choices in both regular and plus size.  They all come in 2-4 colors.

 

Oh, wait!  I just realized I billed this portion of the post as the Top 3 Everyday Essentials.  But I realize there are actually 4.  These deodorant wipes are now a MUST HAVE for me.  And during the sale, you get 2 for 1!

Last thing under Everyday Essentials.  And I realize now that this is a Top 5 list.  #oops  HIGH WAISTED LEGGINGS fom Zella.  Once you wear them, you will be sooooo annoyed when you have to put on the regular waisted ones.  In fact, you’ll find yourself doing laundry just so you don’t have to wear those stupid non-high waisted leggings.  Seriously.

Click HERE for all of the high waisted leggings in the sale (different lengths, colors, and designs).

But if you get only one pair, get the basic black.

SHOE REVIEW

I have 2 main pairs of shoes to talk about that I adore, and both are still in stock (for now, anyway)!

If you are going to get only 1 pair of shoes this year, it needs to be these perforated ankle booties.  You need to size up a 1/2 size for sure, but once you do, they are incredibly comfortable.  And they are $30 less than the first booties I introduced you too. #iloveagooddeal

A close second is these Vince Camuto heeled booties.  True to size for me, and quite comfortable for me while walking (considering the tall heel).

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MY JEWELRY and BAGS THAT I SCORED…

So, at y’alls suggestion, I ended up getting the mixed metal Kate Spade watch.  And I’m so glad I did.  #yalltoldmeto

It’s gorgeous.  The face is kind of a cross between just plain white and mother of pearl, and the bling all around the face, is just so pretty.  I love that it’s a square face, and I love that it’s smaller than the watches I’ve been wearing the last several years.  I was ready for a change.

And I’m telling you, it looks like a Michele watch.  I was even considering totally splurging and getting a Michele watch in the sale, but this one is wayyyyyyyyyyyyy cheaper and will do just fine!  I love it!

The jewelry in the sale is actually really good this year!  When I first hit up the jewelry section  yesterday, I wasn’t really very excited about the selection, but after I took some of it back to the dressing room I decided there were several pieces that I really loved.   These are great basics that I know I will reach for again and again.  I’m clearly having a moment with gold.

 

Click HERE for my bag.  If you buy it now you will be saving $143!  WHOAH!  This is a bag I will be carrying for years to come.  If you are in the market for a new bag, you have a lot to choose from!  I feel like they have a really great selection this year of all different shapes, colors, and sizes,

Click HERE for the tote.  Buying it during the sale will save you $40, which makes the bag UNDER $80! This is one of the items that I think will go quickly.

 

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NOW IT’S TIME FOR OUTFITS YOU’VE ALREADY SEEN (THAT ARE STILL IN STOCK)! 

Head back to previous posts if you want to see sizing tips and full reviews of all of these items.

cashmere poncho/ tee/ earrings / initial necklace / AG jeans (true to size)/ heeled booties (true to size)/ embellished tote

oversized cardigan /slim utility pants / plus size slim utility pants / white tee / earrings / tassel pendant necklace / booties / frye bag

The pants are stretchy, soft, and comfy FOR THE WIN.  I’m wearing a 27P, so they are true to size if you want them to hit at the ankle (I’m 5’4″).  They also have them in regular length and plus size!  If army green isn’t your thing, there’s grey too!  And they are ONLY $49.90 right now!

slim utility pants / plus size slim utility pants

 

This next top is a little out of the box for me, but I wanted to show it since it wasn’t a cardigan, and I do think it’s totally sassy and fun!  It’s pretty lightweight and such a cute fit.  I’m wearing a small, but the part around the waist is very fitted.  If I were to get it, I think I would size up to a medium for a more relaxed look.

off the shoulder pullover / earrings / initial necklace / articles of society jeans / heeled booties / embellished tote

hooded blardigan /plus size hooded blardigan / blush tee / gorjana earrings / articles of society jeans / booties/ embellished tote

ruffle hem military jacket /blush tee /earrings / necklace / vigoss jeans / booties

easy circle cardigan / blush tee / gorjana earrings / articles of society jeans / booties / Frye bag

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And last, but not least…here are a handful of new items that I haven’t had the chance to photograph yet.  You’ll see them on Monday, styled with other pieces from the sale that I’ve already shown you!

 

That’s it for today ladies!  Let’s all have a glass of wine and take a nap!!!! SHOPPING IS HARD!  😉  I actually had hoped to have some additional new items to show you today, but my delivery was delayed (ugh!), so I hope to have them to show by Monday!

I really hope this post was helpful to you.  If there is something I talked about previously that you didn’t see in this post,just click HERE and scroll back through the posts.

So, what are you waiting for ladies?  SHOP!  SHOP!  SHOP!  Thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post!