Have y’all heard the news? Nordstrom is trying to make nice with all of us for the site being down yesterday, and they are doing something HUGE! Due to the outage yesterday (which was obviously incredibly frustrating and annoying), Nordstrom made yesterday a 10x points day for everybody who ordered with their Nordstrom cards! The points were automatically applied to your account. AND THEY’VE EXTENDED IT TO TODAY AS WELL (until Midnight)! WOOOOOOHOOOOOOO! THANK YOU, NORDSTROM! I would expect nothing less with the level of customer service that I’ve become accustomed to with them. So happy they are doing something!
Okay…on with the post!!!!
Ladies. I think I’m going to need a taco or 7 today. In fact, I might need one every hour on the hour just to make it through. I’m exhausted, in the best possible way of course…but I just know tacos will fortify my strength and make everything better. #andamargarita #andanap #butthatsneitherherenorthere
I highlighted many of my favorite items yesterday (click HERE for yesterday’s post if you missed it!), but I’ve got MORE ITEMS today! If you’re new around these parts, the NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE introduces fall and winter items at a deeply reduced introductory price. The items are introduced with SALE PRICES, and then when the sale is over, the prices go back up. It’s Nordstrom’s way of encouraging us to start buying fall stuff when it is still 100 degrees outside. AND IT WORKS. Because the deals are fantastic. #andweareallsuckersforagreatdeal
So…..Turn off the t.v., get your kids a snack and tell them to go read quietly (or let’s be real, hand them an ipad! ha!), and ignore your husband for the next several minutes. GAME FACE GIRLS.
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So I think we can all mostly agree that the sale is really lacking great tops this year. Everything seems to have a tulle bottom, a huge bow, cut outs in the back, a bell sleeve the size of Texas, etc…..there just weren’t enough cute and normal tops.
HOWEVER. What the sale lacks in tops, it more than makes up for in cardigans. BECAUSE MY WORD AT THE CARDIGANS. I showed you several yesterday, and I have another one today. This one is from Madewell. Size down, I’m wearing an x-small.
I paired it with some really awesome skinny cargo pants! I’m wearing the $17 white tee. If wearing it by itself, it will require a cami…but it doesn’t need one if you are wearing it with a layer over it.
I’m wearing my same booties, bag, and earrings that I showed you yesterday…I just added a new sparkly necklace!
oversized cardigan /slim utility pants / plus size slim utility pants / white tee / earrings / tassel pendant necklace / booties / frye bag
Get The Look For Yourself Here:
Here’s a close up of the pants.
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
And this next picture shows you the exact same tee, cardigan, earrings, necklace, and booties in the picture above…I just switched out the cargo skinny pants for these great wine colored skinny jeans. There are only $52.90 right now! These are stretchy with a really fitted look. My picture doesn’t capture the color well, but they are a very deep and rich wine color. And I’m carrying the embellished tote from yesterday!
oversized cardigan /wine colored skinny jeans/ white tee / earrings / tassel pendant necklace / booties /embellished tote
Get The Look For Yourself Here. Pay attention to the color of the pants. Pretty, right?:
Just to show the versatility in the pieces…..
The tee, cardigan, earrings, necklace, and booties are the same in these side by side outfits. I only switched up the pants and the bags. This is fall and winter dressing at it’s best!
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Do y’all remember this long cardigan we all went crazy for? Well, it’s available in new colors and IN THE SALE!
Let’s talk about the cardi for a second. I’m wearing a PETITE small. This cardigan is obviously meant to be long, but I didn’t want it to overwhelm my 5’4″ frame by hanging below my knees. If 5’4″ or under, I would definitely recommend going for the petite sizing…but I’m thinking that you taller ladies are going to absolutely LOVE the length. This cardigan is very light and is more of a spring, summer, and early fall cardigan.
long linen blend cardigan/ white tee /tassel necklace sold out/earrings/$14 bar charm necklace / similar jeansIN ANNIVERSARY SALE/ leopard belt / color block tote bag / nude flats (color is “classic nude”)/ gold bangle / spike bracelet
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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. The flat lay below shows you all of the jewelry I came home with. These are great basics that I know I will reach for again and again. I’m clearly have a moment with gold.
Look at the cute pouch the initial necklace comes in. And the pendant necklace is adjustable!
initial disk necklace (in cute little bag) / crystal embellished teardrop earrings / semi precious stone drop earrings/ leather cuff/ adjustable pendant necklace / gold bar necklace
You can also click on the pieces you are interested in here:
These little filigree necklaces would make awesome Christmas presents and these Nadri blingy hoops are a great staple for all of us to have!
Yesterday I showed y’all the mixed metal with bling Kate Spade watch, but I love THIS one from Tory Burch too! The little TB logo rotates with the tic of each second! I can’t decide which one I’m going to get, but I know I need to order today!
turquoise beaded bracelet / watch
And I teased this item on facebook the other night. I asked y’all what you think I ordered in TONS of different colors. Many of you guessed tees. NOPE. Panties. #whohatesthatword
I promise you, you will forget you are even wearing them. And after you try one pair, you will want to replace your entire underwear drawer with them.
There has been some confusion over these because they are called “Bliss Cotton Girl Briefs” and they come in lots of pretty colors. Lots of you are assuming that they are for little girls…but I promise they are not! These are ladies sizing! Click HERE for the below women’s underwear.
And for those of you still loyal to Hanky Panky, you can find the ones in included in the sale HERE.
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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
Get The Look For Yourself Here:
One more new item to talk about today. I don’t have a picture of myself in these fabulous boot cut jeans yet, but you’ll see them on me on Monday! THEY. ARE. AWESOME. They will make you look taller and skinnier than you actually are. NO LIE. I know lots of us fell in love with this brand a couple of years ago, and they have TONS of jean choices in the sale (in both regular and plus sizes).
I have them in the regular 4 (not petite), but I have to wear really tall wedges, heels, or boots with them. If under 5’4″, you probably want to go with petite. You will feel amazing in these jeans. They are such a nice change from all of the skinny and cropped jeans out there. And I’m telling you. TALL. AND. SKINNY.
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Again, if you didn’t see YESTERDAY’S POST , you need to go there right now!!!! Below you will see a review of many of the items in yesterday’s post……but if you need information on sizing or thorough reviews of anything seen below, just head to yesterday’s post to get that.
REVIEW:
hooded blardigan /plus size hooded blardigan / blush tee / gorjana earrings / articles of society jeans / booties/ embellished tote
soft hoodie / plus size soft hoodie / Articles of Society jeans / shoreline converse / Madewell tote
pardon my french tee / cardigan / earrings / jeans / booties
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
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. 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.
MUST HAVE Natori bra /MUST HAVE Natori Bliss undies
I hope you are all scoring amazing deals and are going to be thrilled with what you got! I also hope my posts have been helpful to you ladies. Have a wonderful weekend with your people!
Oh, wait! Don’t forget about THE SCORE REPORT CONTEST! Please post instagram pictures of you actually in your anniversary sale items, and then tag me @sheaffertoldmeto and hashtag it #sheaffertoldmeto. JUST SHOW ME WHAT YOU SCORED! 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!!!
Good luck, everybody!
Nikki says
I’ve got the hooded blardigan coming my way. And, the Pardon My French t-shirt and cocoa colored cardigan for my daughter. Thank you for putting together a great post! I ordered before the crash…think I’ll still get the extra points?????
Sheaffer says
Hey, Nikki! I’m 99.9% positive everybody gets is!!! A lot of people fired off morning orders, and then tried to order again later and had trouble! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Kay says
Hey! Are you planning to do a kids post? I did buy myself some zella gear and some kendra scott goodies but in addition to that I found some great tea collection dresses for my 4 year old and am on the hunt for more school clothes (boy and girl!) Thanks!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Kay! I’m not sure yet. Maybe! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Mary says
Love the Natori Bliss Cotton Girl Panties. Bewildered why there is no basic black in this style. I like my underwear to kind of, sort of match. The dark grey is pretty, but with a black bra, it looks like my drawers have already been washed 100 times and faded . . . .Thanks for all your suggestions. My daughter and I agree tha the tops are woeful, but we bought a few of the long plaid shirts to wear with our Zella midi (read full length–we are short) leggings.
Lisa says
After years of enjoying your blog, I treated myself to a baby blardigan and the hooded blardigan!! I can’t wait to get them!! I’ve been planning this move for a couple of years now, saved my Christmas/ birthday money so I could get them guilt-free, and today is the day! WooHoo!!
April Parrish says
More great stuff that I need!!!
The green utility pants–would you say they are low rise or medium rise?
Thanks!
Sheaffer says
Hi, April! For sure medium rise!!! They are great! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
April Parrish says
Thank you!????????
sydnee says
I have the original blardigan and just bought the updated one with the hoodie. Can’t wait to cuddle with it! 😉
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Kristi Mitchell says
Hi Sheaffer, just an fyi, when I click on a link like “jewelry in the sale” or “tons of jean choices in the sale”, it says no results for whatever you were trying to link to. This only seems to be a problem when you’re trying to link to a list of results instead of a specific item.
I ordered a blardigan, baby blardigan, and those wit and wisdom jeans so far 🙂
Sheaffer says
Thanks for letting me know, Kristi. It did that to me yesterday too. Not sure why it keeps “breaking” after I’ve made the link, but thanks for letting me know! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Megan says
I thought it was just me that felt like ALL the tops involved, ruffles, peplums, or bows. That didn’t stop me from finding plenty of goodies to order yesterday. #sorryupsman
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Erika Slaugjter says
Wahoo for all the points!! That peplum ruffle jacket-I’m hoping you wear it everyday from November 1st to February 28th-its so cute!!
Alexis deZayas says
We ordered a hooded blardigan for my sister and I yesterday, and my mom got another baby blardigan! I’m feeling comfy just thinking about it!
Mary says
Thanks for featuring the utility pants! I had my eye on them yesterday (in plus of course) and when you recommended them I pulled the trigger. And I didn’t realize the blush cardigan came in XXL so I got that too. I thought I was done shopping but 10 point days? Stop the madness!! No don’t stop!! You are the BEST!!! Happy Anniversary Sale!!
Shay Shull says
I mean…I don’t even know where to start?! I want ALL OF IT!
Alicia F says
I THINK I ordered my first blardigan… is this one??!?
!http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/barefoot-dreams-cozychic-lite-calypso-wrap-cardigan-nordstrom-exclusive/3112763
We are headed to China to adopt our little girl in a few weeks and i was thinking this would be a great airplane cold accessory.
Hopefully I ordered the right thing!!
Sheaffer says
Yes, Alicia! That’s the original blardigan! It will be perfect for your trip. Congratulations on your little girl! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Holli says
You are 100% right on the poor top selection! I didn’t realize it at the time, but most of what I ordered were basic and graphic tees. I just can’t get on board with a lot of the styles out right now. I did snatch that free people top up yesterday though! Hoping it’s not too small after hearing your sizing recs. I also ordered those utility pants and Halogen cardi..I don’t know why it never occurred to me to order petite (5’4 also)!!!
Angela says
Hi Sheaffer! What size did you get in the wine colored skinny jeans. Wondering whether I should go with petite. I am 5’3″. Thanks! 🙂
Sheaffer says
Hi, Angela! I got the 4P! I’m almost 5’4″! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Jamie says
Thanks so much for your guides! Do the WIt and Wisdom jeans run large like last year? I’m usually a 27, but in last year’s model I needed a 2, which I never do! I’d like to get petite sizing this time, and am debating between 2P and 4P. Thanks!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Jamie! I think it varies between styles. I think most of them are running true to size…but there’s one pair that was running small on me (it was a light wash skinny jean). I would say probably go with the 4P. It should be a little bit smaller in the waist to because of the petite sizing. Hope this helps! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Sheaffer says
Hi, Jamie! Gosh, I don’t know. I would maybe order both and send the other back? I hate to tell you the wrong thing and then have the other size sold out! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Keisha Dawson says
Oh girl! I just can’t stop! Thanks for sharing all of these amazing finds!
Dawn says
Leith cardigan or baby blardigan?! I can’t decide!
Sheaffer says
NO QUESTIONS, DAWN. Baby blardigan all the way. More expensive, but they aren’t even in the same category. GET THE BLARDIGAN!!!! xoxo 🙂
Nicole Dhillon says
Sheaffer, you are so right about things selling out fast. Many of the booties are sold out of the popular sizes, and just about all of the pink cardigans in different brands/styles are sold out. I was still able to get some great things. Can’t wait to get the military jacket. It is too stinking cute!! I may head up to my local Nordstroms today to shoe shop!! Wish me luck!!
Shalee Holt says
Love all the posts! I’ve been eyeing that Frye bag…is it really worth it!? I LOVEE it, and just a little wary of spending that much on a bag. Trying to talk hubby into it for an anniversary present….our anniversary is in September hahaha
Sheaffer says
It’s GORGEOUS. No buyer’s remorse over here!!! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Steffanie Boots says
I NEED that Caslon hoodie with the ruffle in the back. What size are you wearing? Does it run big? Thanks!
Sheaffer says
I’m wearing a small, so I think it’s true to size!
Emily says
Thanks you for all the help and info. I made two orders yesterday and just went back and finally ordered the Leith cardigan.
How do the points work? Will we get them during the sale? Google seems to say they update monthly. Thanks!!
Sheaffer says
The way I understand it, they are just being credited to our accounts. I think the points show as updated once a month, so we should see it whenever that happens! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Pam says
Hey, Sheaffer. I totally agree with you on the less than stellar selection of tops in the sale. I so wanted there to be a better selection of tops that would last through this year. Seeing as so many are cold-shoulder or bell sleeves, what is your opinion on these styles in terms of longevity? Meaning do you see them as wearable in 2 seasons from now? Or do you think they are just flash in the pan now styles? I like to invest in nice tops that I know I can wear for several seasons, as I am really gently on my clothes & have to spend my $ wisely because we are a large family with many mouths to feed. LOL Thanks for your help. I love your blog!
Sheaffer says
I don’t think the trend will last more than a year or two. I think money would be more wisely spent on more classic styles! Hope that helps! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Mary says
Agreement over the poor top selection this year! Way too many gimmicks. How’s a person supposed to get a jacket or coat over some of those sleeves? Plus, if I can’t wear a regular bra with it, I won’t buy it, especially for Fall and winter. Thanks for all of your great selections yesterday!
Jamie says
I think i didnt hit post on my comment if I did-I apologize for asking again because I didn’t see my post! 🙂 Do you think the AG’s run true to size like your other AG’s. I ordered my normal size ( I have about 3 other pairs of AG’s) but of course now I see that some say they are running small!
Just thought I would ask you! I just got my tracking and they should be here tomorrow!!
Sheaffer says
Hmmmm…I was wearing my normal size, so they didn’t seem to run small on me. Hope your jeans fit perfectly!
Jamie says
Awesome!! Thanks!!! Love seeing all of your suggestions!!!
Nicole Dhillon says
I have placed four orders now. OK… maybe five! I just kept thinking about all the cute things you pulled together. Just FYI, I went back online and the Leith Easy Circle Cardigan was restocked in the really pretty pink color. It’s backordered, but I can’t wear it until later anyway, so I’m very happy I rechecked.
Thanks for all you hard work this week!!
E says
My daughter has followed you for years – she likes your recommendations.
This year she sent me your site and wow! My card melted yesterday but if you stick with the ‘classic’ looks you cannot go wrong!
She bought me my first blardigan a few years ago – recommended by you – and I just bought my forth !
Can’t go wrong on those ! I was disappointed on store selection at Stonebriar this year , not going to lie and the site was slooowww last night, good to know about the 10x points
Thank you- doing a great job!
Sheaffer says
Thank you so much, Erin! I’m glad to know of another blardigan addict like myself! 😉 xoxo, Sheaffer
Rebecca says
Tried sending message earlier, I don’t think it went through…..
So 2 questions.
1. Regarding the Kate Spade square watch. Is the face white or more mother of pearl ?
2. I know it’s hard but if you had to choose one of the barefoot dreams cardigans out of all three ( original, circle or hooded )which one would you choose ?
The closest Nordstrom is 3 hours away from me so I use you as my guide 😉 Thank You!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Rebecca! 1) If memory serves, it’s just a white. 2) They are all great for different reasons. I love the original because you can totally wrap up in it because of the way it’s cut. It’s my favorite one to wear at home. The baby blardigan is really easy to wear out of the house as well because it’s shorter and has pockets. The hooded one is my favorite right now, but that’s probably just because it’s new. Hope this helps! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Rebecca says
Ok I couldn’t decide on which barefoot dreams cardigan so I got all 3!!! Please Lord make sure my husband isn’t home when my order arrives!!!!!
I’ll just tell him “Sheaffer told me to”
Sheaffer says
Laughing so hard, Rebecca! We should probably be besties. 🙂
Rebecca says
Totally agree! God bless you my friend!
Robin says
Thank you for posting the link to the plus size “blardigan”. I kept looking and looking but didn’t see them on the website. Now to decide if I really want to spend that much money on it. I am not a cardholder, so I don’t have the early access. I guess that gives me a few more days to make up my mind, huh?
Sheaffer says
Robin, you will wear it almost every single day at your house. So even if you never wear it out of the house…you will totally get your money’s worth. And I’m telling you right now, it will bring you JOY. I’m not even kidding!!!! Every single time I snuggle up in it, it makes me happy! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Kimberly says
Thanks for highlighting the Frye bag. Ordered it, got it yesterday, and I love it!!!
Sheaffer says
YAY, Kimberly! I love it so much! I actually have it in Monday’s post with a summer outfit!!!! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
mary says
I love how your recommendations are spot on -you know what is going to sell out and what is good- and you list favorites based on being amazing not just because your paid to, it helps us order better just because I can trust your picks 100%!! your the best! Great descriptions great picks and great sizing notes -so amazing!!
Sheaffer says
Thank you so much for the sweet words, Mary! So nice of you to recognize that I only highlight items that I truly love. THANK YOU! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Lisa says
Not sure this posted?! If so, I’m sorry….just want to know about the classic tee you wear in colors! Build is similar so wanted to know size, true to size, does it shrink? Do you dry in dryer or hang or lay flat to dry?! They look so good on you! I need to restock my tee’s & can’t find a great shaped one, think I did find it through you! Thank you!!!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Lisa! I wear a small! I dry for like 10 minutes and then hang to dry the rest of the time. They stretch a bit, but the Caslon scoop necks and the Madewell v-necks are my favorites. I size up to a medium in the Madewells! Hope this helps! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Lisa says
Hi Sheaffer!!!
Thank you!!! Yes, it def helps!! I have larger bust, small waist & short torso~not a good combo for finding clothes to fit besides being 5 ft tall……always having to do alterations! I’ve followed you years now, never have asked anything tho! I appreciate you answering me as quickly as you did~your the best!! I do love the Vigross jeans that you posted several years back…that is when I bought a lot of them!!! I love how honest you are, your posts, your style!!! Love your Mom give~a~way this time of year! Headed to shop today!!! I really appreciate your help!!! Your a GEM! ~Lisa
Sheaffer says
Thank you for being a loyal reader, Lisa!!! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Erin says
Hi Sheaffer! Could you please tell me how the Natori bra in the sale compares to the Natori Pure Luxe bra? I wait to buy the Pure Luxe bra each year, but this year they have Custom Coverage bra in it’s place. Thanks!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Erin! The saleslady told me they were the same except for the straps!
Cary says
Love your recommendations! I’m loving my new blush Caslon tee…well actually I got several colors 🙂 In the panties, do you buy the small or medium Natori Bliss cotton girl briefs? I normally wear a size 2.
Sheaffer says
You should for sure by the small, Cary! I wear the small, and I’m bigger than you!
Cary says
Dang, now I really want those Caslon Slim Utility pants! Have you had any trouble with them stretching out in your normal size? I noticed the size chart is off, it’s saying a size 2 is a 25 instead of the normal 26. A lot of commenters are saying they run large and to size down. What to do.
Sheaffer says
Hi, Cary! They do stretch, but I’m glad I have my normal size! If you are between sizes, you might consider sizing down! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂