Well. TODAY IS THE DAY! Hand me a paper bag, remind me to breathe, and fetch me a coffee. Never mind that I don’t drink coffee, MAMA NEEDS A COFFEE! It’s opening day FOR CARDHOLDERS for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! And lucky me, I’m a cardholder! #duh And lucky y’all, I shopped the sale yesterday (and was a MACHINE)…. so I already have pictures of some AMAZING items to share with all of you!
Today I’m going to be showing you MY VERY FAVORITE items so far! Make sure you are following me on facebook and instagram too because I will also be posting often there today and through the weekend. I’m hoping to have some outfits on instagram stories as well!
I’m ready, ladies. I got a good night’s sleep (just kidding, I slept like 1 1/2 hours), and I ate a hearty breakfast of egg whites and steel cut oats (just kidding, I had a glass of V8 and a handful of Cheez-Its). STILL. No worries. I. AM. READY. I do my best work under pressure.
Let’s talk strategy for a quick second before we get started. Because Nordstrom has FREE SHIPPING and FREE RETURNS, I wouldn’t recommend browsing leisurely and waiting till the weekend to place your order. I promise you, certain items will be gone if you do that. I heard it time and time again last year. (Throughout the post, I will be highlighting the items I think are going to go especially quickly.)
If you have a handful of things you know you want, order those IMMEDIATELY. After you place that first order of YOUR ABSOLUTE MUST HAVES, go back and place another order if you’d like after you have more time to casually look around. You can place 25 different orders if you want to :), and unless you choose to expedite your order, all the shipping will be free, so it won’t cost you a thing. #thatswhatimtalkingabout
OKAY, LADIES. LET’S DO THIS.
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Right off the bat…right out of the gate…we need to talk about the new HOODED BLARDIGAN.
IT IS SOFTER THAN SOFT…. IT HAS A HOOD….IT’S COZIER THAN COZY….AND IT HAS POCKETS.
YES. FREAKING. M’AM.
I’M IN LOVE. And you will be too.
Like do not pass go, do not collect $200, just buy it before your size and color of choice are gone. I present to you….the HOODED BLARDIGAN. Take as long as you need to ooh and ahh appropriately.
Size References: I’m wearing the x-small/small. The arms aren’t quite as tight as the original or the baby. And I’m telling you, IT’S GLORIOUS.
Wear it with denim jeans. Wear it with colored jeans. Wear it with leggings. Wear it over pajamas. HECK, wear it with nothing on underneath at all. Wear it out to the movies. Wear it to dinner. And wear it at home every dang day of your life. It will be the most worn item in your closet.
Listen, somebody commented on it when they saw me wearing it in the dressing room today. I told her to pet it….she did….and then she marched her happy little self over to lingerie and bought it immediately. #goodgirl
FYI: Everything I’m wearing in this picture is in the anniversary sale…and I actually purchased everything seen in this picture. All of the items are great basics that you are going to be seeing on me again and again in different outfits throughout the next several weeks (and all fall and winter long)!
Size References. Everything is true to size. X-Small/Small in the blardigan, a small in the tee, a 27 in the jeans, and a 6 1/2 in the booties. You save almost $40 by buying this during the sale!
hooded blardigan /plus size hooded blardigan / blush tee / gorjana earrings / articles of society jeans / booties / embellished tote
Barefoot Dreams pieces are simply the most cozy items you will EVER put on your body. Click HERE to see all of the items included in the sale (original blardigans, baby blardigans, blankets, robes, etc…)
Order one of these blardigans for you. Order one for your mom. Order one for your sister. Order one for your mother-in-law. I’m telling you, it should be a BLARDIGAN Christmas this year (if it wasn’t already last year). Or…maybe it’s going to be a blardigan Christmas again. Also, if you know somebody that’s in the hospital or has a family member in the hospital and spends a lot of time there, it’s a perfect thing to give to somebody you love. It’s like giving them a big hug. I find myself giving it to others a lot in those situations where you want to feel helpful, but don’t always know what to do. I seriously feel like I’m giving the gift of comfort! And it’s PERFECT for new moms! Also, I have soooo many teachers tell me that they keep one on their chair at school because it’s the perfect thing to throw on in a cold classroom.
If you are new to the blog, the “blardigan” is part blanket and part cardigan. I named it 3 years ago. And it’s awesome.
blanket + cardigan = blardigan
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AG jeans are my absolute favorite jeans and have been for about 3 years now. I rarely wear them anymore on the blog for two reasons: 1) my exact pair has been sold out for awhile now and 2) y’all prefer me to show jeans that aren’t so expensive. HOWEVER. I of course want to mention them at this reduced price.
My AG jeans hold their shape, I’m not tugging on them all day, they are super flattering, and they just look great. I know many of you are going to be excited that these don’t have holes in them, only a small amount of distressing on one of the pockets. The hem is a raw edge, but at 5’4″ they were a little long for me to wear with booties. I solved that problem by cuffing them up once, and I liked the look! If wearing flats, I could wear them without a cuff.
Size Reference: I’m wearing a 27, so they are true to size. They have the perfect amount of stretch in them, so they are comfy, but they don’t sag.
My favorite pair in the sale can be found HERE (seen below). If you buy them during the sale, you will be saving $75!
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Now let’s talk about these Articles of Society Carly jeans. If you’ve been reading this blog for the last 6 months, you know I have 3 pairs of the Carly jeans (a denim pair with a frayed hem, a white pair, and a blush pair). They are LIKE BUTTAH. In fact, they are so soft, stretchy, and cozy that I’ve named them #pajamajeans. And I’m not being dramatic. THEY ARE THAT COMFY. I could literally sleep in them if I had to. AND Y’ALL!!!! The sale price is $38.90. #thatsjustcrazy
I somehow didn’t get any good shots of just the jeans, but you can click HERE for them, and you will be seeing them in lots of upcoming posts (because they came home with me).
Size Reference: I was wearing a 27, which is true to size for me. They will look good with booties, with tall booties, with sneakers, with converse, with flats, everything! And COME ON. Under $40.
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I also love THESE from Articles of Society (seen in the picture below). Just as stretchy and comfy, but they have some distressing on them. I’ve cuffed them as well, but if you are a bit taller than 5’4″, you wouldn’t need a cuff.
If y’all followed along during the sale last year, you know the Leith cardigan (what I’m wearing below) sold out within the the first 48 hours…and it was never restocked. Sadly, for some reason I didn’t fall in love with this year’s version as much, but I knew y’all would still want to see it. It was a little bit longer and shaped a little bit differently. I also want you to pay attention to MY NEW FRYE BAG!!! Y’ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN’T! I’ll talk more about it in a minute, but I wanted you to see it on! #splurge #worthit
And this tee? Well, it’s only $17. I KNOW.
easy circle cardigan / blush tee / gorjana earrings / articles of society jeans / booties / Frye bag
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SHOES! SHOES! SHOES!
Well, ladies. I’m sad to report that I don’t think the shoe selection is nearly as awesome as it was last year. HOWEVER, the shoes I did get, I really love….the selection was just much smaller. These are staples I’ll be wearing all year fall, winter, and spring! And the sale prices are just too good to pass up.
I don’t mean to panic you, but I’m betting that these first 2 pairs of shoes are going to sell out quickly (especially in the most popular sizes). They are the two shoes that are in most of my outfits today (and tomorrow), so you’ll be seeing a lot of them.
These Vince Camuto booties have a low profile heel, darling whipstitch detail, come in 3 colors, have sassy little cut-outs on the side, a zippered back, and a great perforated design. I like that they don’t come up high on the foot, because I find that to be flattering when some skin peeks out between your booties and your jeans. You can’t wear socks with them, so keep that in mind. They are true to size. I also liked THESE from TOMS for another low heeled bootie.
These higher heeled booties are also from Vince. I saw them across the room, and it was love at first sight. They are very flattering on, and I think the cut-outs around the heel are kinda sexy! The zippered back allows them to go on and off very easily, and they add a lot of sass to outfits. The stacked heel gives you height, but they are still comfortable! Plus, they really elongate your legs, which is always a good thing. Click HERE for these booties. True to size.
Need a new pair of sneakers? Check out these babies! True to size, very comfy, and just plain cool looking. I’ll be wearing them with athleisure wear of course, but I will also be wearing with jeans and casual tops.
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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!
This Frye bag is STUNNING in person. The leather is gorgeously distressed, it’s a rich cognac color, and all of the details are just beautiful. The stitching, the shape, the handle, the cross body option….I love it all. And it’s the perfect size for me (big enough for all of my stuff, but not so big that it will collect junk).
This was the size of bag I was looking for last year, but they were all too small or too structured. The cross body strap is detachable, so if you prefer just over the shoulder, you can just take the strap off!
Click HERE for the bag. If you buy it now you will be saving $143! WHOAH! This is a bag I will be carrying for years to come.
This embellished tote is the one I’m wearing above in my hooded blardigan picture. It comes in several colors, it stands on it’s own (bags that slouch over when you set them down drive me crazy), and has a snap closure. It doesn’t have any interior pockets, but it does come with a zippered pouch. It’s big, but it’s not huge!
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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I’m dressed head to toe in Annivesary Sale finds in these next several pictures.
This jacket is special. From the buttons on the sleeves to the tiny pleated peplum hem, it’s so stylish. I sized up to a medium. (I often size up to mediums in jackets.) And here I am in the blush tee again. It’s such a pretty soft color. I’m wearing a small in the tee (which is true to size for me), and it’s a slouchy fit. I’m wearing a 27 in the jeans, which is true to size for me.
ruffle hem military jacket /blush tee /earrings / necklace / vigoss jeans / booties
I wanted to highlight the above jeans with a close up. I’ve been all about AOS jeans lately, but Vigoss were the first brand I was loyal to! These are true to size, mid rise, have a good amount of stretch, and just feel good on. Click HERE.
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Look at this cute little hooded sweatshirt (with ruffle back)! I have on grey here, but I actually ended up getting the blush. And boy oh boy is it soft on the inside. It has a darling little double ruffle in the back, and it totally elevates the sweatshirt. I’m wearing it here with my new shoreline converse (true to size for me) and love the casual vibe. THE CONVERSE ARE ONLY $35.90 right now!!!! I normally size down a 1/2 size in shoreline, but I didn’t in these. I think the popular sizes will go fast. The Madewell transport tote is another items that I expect to be gone very soon. Buying it now will save you $68!
soft hoodie / plus size soft hoodie / Articles of Society jeans / shoreline converse / Madewell tote
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The Pardon My French tee is another FAVORITE FIND (and an item I fear might fly off the shelves). It’s only $25.90 during the sale. I sized up to a large in this tee, so keep that in mind (I wanted it slouchy). The cinch waist cardigan is soft and has the great little ties on the inside that allow you to cinch it in if desired. I’m wearing a small in it.
pardon my french tee / cardigan / earrings / jeans / booties
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I know you’ve seen some great jewelry on me today, but tomorrow I will highlight what I think are the jewelry MUST HAVES. This adjustable necklace is my favorite, but it isn’t in any of my pics (because I didn’t see it until I was on my way to pay). And this leather and brass bracelet is going to be such a nice accent to fall and winter outfits, but I’m afraid it’s going to be gone in the first couple of days. #sogetitwhilethegettinisgood All jewelry found HERE (LOTS of great stuff!).
The watch department is really good this year. Here’s just one of them I really liked. The face of the watch is much smaller than I’m used to, but I thought it was so dainty and pretty. Very Michele-esque. I liked the mixed metals, the bright white face, and the bling!
Kate Spade watch HERE. Gorjana bracelet HERE.
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Next up, two VERY IMPORTANT items….
The famous NATORI BRA!
I got this exact bra several years ago during the sale, and I hope to get a new one every year during the sale! It’s expensive, but I have found out it’s SO WORTH the money. I named it a MUST HAVE a couple of years ago, 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 (the straps are a little different last year, but it’s the same bra)! Click HERE for the bra! True to size for me.
BLISS UNDIES
If your only purchases during the sale are the bra, the undies, and a blardigan….I would still feel like I did my job. And improved your quality of life. 😉
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Tomorrow’s post will have several more outfits, I just didn’t have time or space to get them all in today’s post! You will get to see a pair of green skinny cargo pants, a pair of deep wine skinny jeans, some more cardigans, and some close ups of my favorite jewelry from the sale.
I’ll continue to post throughout the sale of course, but here are a couple of categories you might want to check out today:
Don’t forget ZELLA GEAR! I’ll have pictures of it in a future post, but there is A TON OF IT IN THE SALE! The high waisted leggings are my absolute favorites.
And I will definitely be picking up some Under Armour the 8 year old Under Armour freak that lives with me and pretty much refuses to wear anything that doesn’t have an elastic waistband. ????
GAME ON LADIES. Go forth and shop your faces off. AND EVERYBODY REPEAT AFTER ME: WE’RE NOT SPENDING MONEY, WE’RE SAVING MONEY. #thinkit #believeit
Also…..since shopping is more fun with friends, I have a fun idea to expand the party! It’s THE SCORE REPORT CONTEST! If you are on instagram, JUST SHOW ME WHAT YOU SCORED! Please post pics of you actually in the items (it can totally be just a selfie!), tag me @sheaffertoldmeto and then hashtag it #sheaffertoldmeto. All pictures will be entered into the contest, and some pictures will be highlighted on the blog! The winner will be randomly chosen by the Random Number Generator and will receive a $250 Nordstrom Gift Card!!!
This will give all of us a way to see TONS of different items highlighted on tons of different people and body types! I’m hoping it will be helpful and FUN!
That’s it for now. Again, make sure you are following me on facebook and instagram for lots of extra Anniversary Sale fun! Now, excuse me while I go collapse. ????
Oh, wait! Just one more thing. You can also click HERE to get to the widget I’ve created of all of my Nordstrom Anniversary sale items that I’ve featured. It might not be live in the morning, but it will be by the afternoon. It’s just an easy way to see all of the items I’m highlighting in one place!
I hope the post was helpful and that you scored some amazing deals! Also, since this post was written in the wee morning hours, please forgive any mistakes there might be. After it goes live, I will be reading it again for edits, and I will be correcting things as I see them. If you refresh your post throughout the day, you will see the corrections!
Please leave comments saying what you got and what you are most excited about…because shopping “together” with girlfriends is more fun!!!!
Ashley says
Is your blardigan the cocoa or the carbon? Thank you!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Ashley! Mine is the cocoa! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Katie Mitchell says
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!! Scored the hooded blardigan, Zella leggings and Carly jeans already!! Thanks for all your hard work!!!
Kellee says
Thank you so much for this post! You opened my eyes to many more items! My only purchase so far is the Leith cardigan, but I plan to shop more throughout the day!
Kimberly says
I may or may not have purchased several blardigans and several different bras. Plus a few pairs of jeans. My husband thought I was crazy when I woke up st 5 am! Oh! And a Patagonia Jacket that I have been eyeing!!
Ok. I did. I purchased them all. Four orders. Thanks for the advice to place lots of orders!!
Susan jeffries says
Thank you so much! Picking up some blardignas for Christmas and those bras!! Why am I not a card holder yet??
Sheaffer says
Susan! I can’t believe you aren’t a cardholder! You’ve been a reader for 4 years!!!! Since the beginning!!!! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Rach says
Thanks! Huge order placed so I don’t miss out on my favorites, then off to the store later this morning. I scored this coat last year, and it’s in the sale again this year. It is stunning! http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/guess-envelope-collar-double-breasted-coat-regular-petite/4341904?origin=category-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=BLACK
Suzanne says
Love!!
Margaret says
This is my 3rd year to follow your Anniversary sale posts, but this year I’m living temporarily in England. I really appreciate you sharing information on sizing since I won’t be able to pick up my purchases for a few months until I return to the states. Cheers!
Marilu says
I got up early to score that hooded blardigan and two bras. I can’t wait to get it! I might blast the air so that I can wear it!
Michelle says
Been up since 4 am shopping, but totally worth it!
Shay Shull says
No time to comment! Gotta shop! xo
Laura Watkins Ryner says
Can’t wait to head out today with my 13-year-old daughter. I’m definitely going to try on those AG jeans. And who in their right mind would not get a new blardigan.
Jaclyn says
Ahhhhh! So many links open on my phone! Thank you for putting this together!!
Dee says
Bought the hooded blardigan in black and Zella leggings in multiple sizes earlier!
kali says
small in the Caslon soft hoodie that you got in blush? I ordered, but making sure I got the right size!! 🙂
Sheaffer says
HI, Kali! I’m wearing an x-small, but I wish I would have tried the small. The small is my regular size and I think it might have draped better! Hope that helps! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Terri says
Which blardigan do you recommend for the blardigan virgin? I’m looking for gifts for moms and mom-in-laws (I have four instead of the usual two, thanks to two sets of divorced parents). Most are short’ish, and they are a variety of shapes, though none is particularly thin. I’ve never touched or seen a blardigan in person, but it sounds like they will make great gifts for this crowd.
Sheaffer says
Hi, Teri! You will DIE when you touch them….and yes, they will make perfect gifts! I promise that you can’t go wrong. The original blardigan is most suited for lounging around the house. I lounge in the baby too, but it’s much more fitted and quite a bit shorter, so it can be worn out of the house easily as well. The new hooded blardigan is a dream. I’ll be wearing it both in and out of the house, but it’s pretty long. Hope this helps! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Terri says
Thanks! Sounds like the original or baby would work best. Perhaps I’ll split and go 2 and 2.
Allison says
I can’t find the. Any blardigan in the sale. Can you help?
Sheaffer says
Hi, Alison! Lots of blardigans are in the sale! The original, the baby, and the new hooded! Paste this affiliate link in to your browser, and you will find them all: http://rstyle.me/n/cqb5pzpvje
Narci says
So many great items!! I love it all!
Liz says
I finally caved! Got the card and purchased my baby blardigan that I’ve wanted for over a year. (Oh, and a pair of converse, because I’m worth it.) 🙂
Alison says
Thanks for your hard work! Do you feel this Natori bra is basically the same as the “Pure-Luxe”?
What color are your VC low booties in the picture?
Sheaffer says
Hi, Alison! Yes, the sales person said they are the exact same bra, just with a little bit different straps. My booties are “new foxy”! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Erika Slaughter says
Britt woke up in the middle of the night but I had a smile on my face. I headed straight to the computer!!
April Parrish says
Oh my goodness…I feel rushed, excited, nervous—am I crazy?!?!?! I seriously want it all!!! Trying to decide which cardigan to get—I’m a huge fan of the blardigan, but I kind of like the cinch waist one also. I guess I should just order them both!????
Love the new Frye bag…Enjoy! Thanks for sharing all your great finds!
Connie says
Saw the Free People jacket yesterday in the store! Loved it!
Courtney says
Couldn’t decide between the hooded abs baby blardigan, so ordered both and will decide when they’re here! Also snagged the Frye purse and the undies! Thanks for all your research!
Xo,
Courtney
Christina says
Always love you Sale post! I was up at 3 placing my order and placed two more this morning. I’m so excited I was able to do store pick up on about half the items so I get them today! I have 2 blardigans (regular and baby) and wasn’t going to get the new one but caved! Is it lighter weight than the others? Did you see the $30 BP lightweight cardigan? I ordered it as well and have high hopes. I also got a ton of booties coming to try.
Sheaffer says
Hi, Christina! I did see the BP cardi, but I didn’t love it. 🙁 Hoping you will! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Jacqui says
Thanks for pulling this all together for us. So far I have the hooded bardigan in my cart. Love the Zella high waisted leggings, so hoping one catches my eye.
Kelley says
Natori bras and panties
Spanx Racerback Bralette
Nordstrom Cami
Stila Eyeliner and Lipstick Duo
Baby Blardigan for my daughter’s Christmas present
I was excited to see you can select today as “Triple Points Day” when you are checking out!
Thanks for your help Sheaffer!
Kim says
Check out the UGG Hayley Long Cardigan. I bought it last year during the sale in charcoal and I wore it all fall/winter long. It is back in this year’s sale in new colors.
Kim Kauffman says
You look so cute in everything!! I’ve already placed my store pickup order for the AG jeans and have the high waisted Paige coming. There’s a super cute Hinge blouse that I can’t wait to try on in store today!
Natalie says
Hi Sheaffer! Love your posts so much…this mama seriously is running on empty today (I blame the super fun painting part we had last night…and no I don’t mean the painting party with wine and amateur Picasso’s…I mean the one with four walls and a roller brush), but reading your posts in the morning literally makes me LOL and gives me a jumpstart to my day! Thank you for that! I have 2 questions for you if that’s alright. First, what size are you wearing in the Leith cardigan? And Second, did you happen to see the Ice color they offer in the Frye bag? Is it a genuine grey or more taupey? I can’t tell in the pictures. Thanks so much!!!
Sheaffer says
Thanks for the sweet words, Natalie! I’m wearing an x small in the cardigan, but think I might have liked the small better. If I remember correctly, the bag was grey! Xoxo, Sheaffer 😉
heidi says
I don’t even live in the states and my palms are sweating and my heart pounding. Ladies don’t dawdle run to that laptop and get ordering. Lol
Jennifer says
Do you find the hooded blardigan to be heavier than the other two?
Sheaffer says
Hi, Jennifer! No, I would say it’s the same weight! xoxo, Sheaffer
Brittany Friar says
Ahh!! Nordstrom site is down!! I hope it saves all my items in the bag. So stressful!!
Stocking up for post-baby with high waisted leggings and a baby blardigan!! thank you for all the ideas!! ????????
Sheaffer says
Hi, Brittany! This is so frustrating! I’m so sorry, and I’m assuming they have a ton of people working on it! Hoping it’s resolved soon! xoxo, Sheaffer
Gloria Heinze says
Hi Sheaffer!
Quick question on the hooded blardigan… is it the thick version like the original?
And did you happen to see the other “coat cardigan” Barefoot Dresms had?
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Sheaffer says
Hi, Gloria! Yes, it’s thick like the original! I didn’t see the coat cardigan. I’ll look for it next time I go! xoxo, Sheaffer
Alexandra says
Their site is down. You can’t log into your account. You get this error page: “Our site hit a snag, but we’re fixing it. Please try again soon. You could also chat with us or call 1.888.282.6060.” If you call the phone number, all you get is a busy signal.
This is a pretty amateur move on their part, especially with all of you bloggers pimping for them…
Sheaffer says
I know, Alex! This is terrible. I cannot believe it’s still down. Fingers crossed it all gets resolved soon!!!! xoxo, Sheaffer
Priscilla says
Sheaffer, your readers have blown the Nordstrom site! It’s not working:(
Sheaffer says
Priscilla! This is terrible!!! Hopefully they have a whole slew of people working on getting things running again!!! xoxo, Sheaffer
Pam says
Checkout site is down! :(:(:( I’m having anxiety. LOL Thanks for the tips. The panties are a MUST. I learned from your post last year. Have a whole online cartful of what you recommended! Now take my money Nordstrom!!!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Pam! I can’t believe the site is having issues! Fingers crossed they get it resolved soon! xoxo, Sheaffer
Lisa says
Which color are you wearing in the Vince Camuto Prasata booties?
Sheaffer says
Hi,Lisa! I got the “new foxy” color!!! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Valerie says
Anyone else having problems with the website? It will not let me sign in!
Sheaffer says
Yes, Valerie! They’re working on it, but my goodness they need to get it fixed asap! xoxo, Sheaffer
Katie says
Is anyone else not able to check out? It keeps saying the page is temporarily unavailable. 🙁 Get it together, Nordstrom!! I need my goodies!!!
Sheaffer says
I KNOW! GET IT TOGETHER, NORDSTROM!!!! WHAH!!!!!!!!
Meredith says
Is anyone else having problems with the Nordstrom website? So frustrating
Sheaffer says
YES! It’s TERRIBLE! 🙁 I’m so sorry and I hear they working on it like crazy! xoxo, Sheaffer
Angelina @ Peonies & Orange Blossoms says
Yay! I have been looking forward to your Nordstrom report since I was emailed the catalog a few weeks ago! Thanks for shopping hard for all of us ladies! I have to get the Pardon my French shirt!!
Kayla says
Love this post! I have the original blardigan already (and love it of course!), but saw the Barefoot Dreams Travel Shaw in the sale. Have you ever tried it on? Looks sooo cozy and perfect for an airplane or lounging around the house!
Sheaffer says
I know lots of readers have it and love it, Kayla! xoxo, Sheaffer
Darcy Sexson says
I’m getting the Naturalizer wide calf boots, new Tommy Hilfiger sheets for my kiddos, Nike Dri-fit socks for my hubby (I get these every year, they never go on sale), the Gibson bell sleeve sweatshirt and a new pair of Hue leggings. 🙂 Now just yo figure out what jeans I want.
kristie says
Do you know if you debit card holders are eligible for the pre-sale or only credit card holders?
Sheaffer says
Hi, Kristie! I’ve been hearing reports that they don’t even have the debit card anymore?!? Maybe that’s the problem?
Erin says
Hi Kristie!
I’m a debit card holder and was able to shop today! 🙂
Sheaffer says
That’s GREAT news, Erin!
Claudia Garcia says
Glad I woke up at 5am to shop before site went down.!!!! I snagged the Carly jeans and the Bliss undies! I’m still on the fence on the hooded blardigan. I’m worried about the length and it looking like a robe 🙁
Does it come to your knees? I’m 5’6″
Sheaffer says
Hi, Claudia! I’m almost 5’4″ and it almost comes to my knees, but I will feel comfortable wearing it out of the house. All of the cardigans out there are long right now! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Kelly says
The Nordstrom website is so jacked up today- It has taken me 5 hours so far (and still counting….) to try to place an order. I’m really annoyed about it (first-world problems for sure, but who has time for that?)
🙁
Sheaffer says
I know, Kelly! It’s sooooo frustrating! I actually think it might be working now, so try again right now! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Susie says
So, ordered 2 blardigans – one for me and one for a Christmas gift – woohoo! Also, just like you I always order the bliss undies – greatest pair anywhere!
Also order several of the booties and the jewelry.
Thanks for doing the shopping – glad I got up early to order. Trying to order a second round and site is still down. Maybe it is a sign that I spent enough already!
Rachel says
Torture is having a full cart of goodies and not being able to check out! I’ve been trying for hours, fingers crossed it’s fixed soon!
Christine says
Still down for me. 🙁 Hope I don’t lose the items in my cart (hooded blardigan – I’m looking at you!)
Sheaffer says
This is so frustrating! I’m so sorry!
Amy says
I placed a big order this morning thanks to all of your tips. Not sure if you saw my question on instagram but with the Caslon grey hoodie with ruffle back…did you size up? Also did the Vince Camuto booties seem like they ran narrow. They look like they are and I do see they offer a choice in the width. Already purchased the foxy color. Between the black and the greenish color which would you choose?
Sheaffer says
Hi, Amy! I didn’t size up in the hoodie, I’m wearing a small. I don’t feel like the booties ran narrow. Between those 2 colors, I would get the black. Hope this helps! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Susan says
Almost 6 hours later and I finally got my order placed! Don’t give up ladies!
Sheaffer says
Hoorah!!!!
Elizabeth Kelleher says
It finally worked!! Got bra and panties! Thanks!
Jaime says
Finally got in so frustrating, I am working on borrowed time with nap time. Sheaffer I think the link to the Natori bliss undies link might be for little girls. I wasn’t sure but when I looked at the sizing on the link it was for girls sizes. I don’t think the womens ones are on sale unfortunately,I love them and definitely need more.
Sheaffer says
Hi, Jamie! I thought that too at first, but it’s the right link! I bought them in store yesterday in the women’s lingerie department! Order more with no worries!!! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Amanda Miles says
I placed an order early this morning around 5:30am. Came back to place another order and had such trouble, but it finally went through! YAY…
I ended up with a Natori bra, baby blardigans, and a few other things…for now!
Nicole Dhillon says
The website is still a little janky, but after a few hours and much nail biting later, it says one of my orders went through. YAY!! I’m so excited. I scored the Articles of Society Jeans (seriously my favorite jeans ever), a blardigan, and the leather and brass bracelet.
I now have decided I definitely need the military jacket and the cute sweatshirt with the ruffles in the back, too. If a few pairs of booties and tees happen to fall in my basket, so be it. 🙂
Holly says
I’m a Nordstrom Anniversary sale virgin! This year, I decided I was going join in on the fun. I applied for a card and was told it takes 7-10 days to arrive and I can’t shop online until I receive the card. Crocodile tears! Next year I’ll make sure I’m ready to go in time.
Sheaffer says
Oh no! So sorry, Holly!
Aditi says
Call customer service!! They will give you special instructions to use to shop online!!
Holly says
I was talking to Customer Service and they told me I COULD NOT shop online until I received the card in the mail. I thought it was so weird!
Erin says
Holly- I also applied for a card today and was able to shop. I just had to put in the last four digits of my phone number, last name and zip code, and it let me shop. I have already placed one order, and it went through. I don’t know what screen it was, but it said something like, “Don’t have your card yet?” and I clicked that.
Sheaffer says
That’s awesome, Erin! THANK YOU for the tip!!!!
Holly says
Thank you Erin! The Customer Service Rep I spoke with must of been an Anniversary Sale virgin as well! 🙂 I’ll extend some grace and try again!! 🙂
Sue says
Sheaffer, the link to the blush tee in the first picture didn’t work. Is that a Madewell Tee?
Sheaffer says
I just fixed it, Sue! Thanks for letting me know!!!! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Kathryn says
Thanks for all these great ideas! I can’t get any of the links to the blush tee to work? It says page cannot be found.
Sheaffer says
I fixed them, Kathryn! Refresh the page and try again! xoxo, Sheaffer 😉
Kristen says
The shoes were a big bummer for me this year, too! The TopShop colorblock stripe cardigan is my fave purchase. It runs huuuuuuuuge, but I think I will love it with skinny jeans and boots. Also loved the Treasure & Bond ruffle track jacket. I came *this close* to buying the Frye bag in green, but it was just too big. Combine that with a dark interior and I will spend most of my time digging around like a fool trying to find anything!
Erica says
So I got the hooded cardigan and the cozy chic light wrap cardigan and I cannot decide which one to keep. ???? Any thoughts on which one I might be happy I kept long term? Thank you!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Erica! Are you planning on wearing both in and out of the house?
Erica says
Yes, probably some outside but definitely inside. I really am loving the way the wrap cardigan hangs but I’m worrying I’m passing up something great if I don’t keep the hooded ????????????
Sheaffer says
If mainly inside, I really like the wrapability 🙂 of the original! SO DANG COZY. xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Kristine says
I went to Nordstrom which I affectionately call “Nordies”. I bought the the hooded Blardigan in black. At first I was on the fence due to being 5’2″. Several sales associates told me to get it so I obeyed. I bought the circle hem Blardigan for my MIL for Christmas. I am wearing my Blardigan at the moment even though I live in AZ and it’s HOT outside. I think Santa needs to bring me another one. Love your blog!! I read it religiously.
Sheaffer says
Thanks so much for the sweet words, Kristine!!! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Sejal says
Hi, what color are u wearing in the low heel booties?
Sheaffer says
Hi, Sejal! They are called “new foxy”! xoxo
Julie says
Sheaffer, if you had to choose a blardigan and never owned one, which would you choose? I’m having a baby this winter, but also could possibly wear it outside the house or to work, but not sure.
Thanks!
Sheaffer says
Gosh, Julie! I like all of them for different reasons! If wearing out of the house too, I would say the baby blardigan or the hooded blardigan. The original blardigan is perfect for never leaving the house and cozying up in. With a new baby, you might want that one! I truly do love them all, and you can’t go wrong! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Susan says
Hi Sheaffer, Greetings from Connecticut. Love your blog, you are my personal shopper and beauty expert!!! I scored the hooded blardigan, articles of society jeans, the booties, natori bra and bliss underwear plus some Kendra scott jewelry for me and xmas gifts. Also got a hooded blardigan as xmas gift too. Thanks for all your great work. Scored!!!
Feebs says
Love the baby blardigan. Considering my 3rd one this year. I called customer service today because I couldn’t figure out how to pick today as my triple points day and they said because their website was having problems that all customers who use their Nordstrom card in store and all orders online will be 10X points for July 13-14. Even more incentive to shop!
Sheaffer says
I heard that too! AMAZING!!!!!
Melissa says
Love your post…thank you! In your photo of the Carly jeans from yesterday the model is wearing tan sneakers. I liked the look of those with the jeans. Do you happen to know who makes those?
Sheaffer says
I don’t know! So sorry, Melissa! 🙁