I photograph and show y’all wayyyyyyyyyy more than I actually keep for myself.
I thought you all might want to see a final report of the things I’m keeping for myself now that all the dust has settled and I’ve decided what I’m taking back.
I have to say, I was SUPER impressed with this year’s sale. I absolutely love the things I’ve ended up keeping. To be honest, when I placed my orders, I thought I would be taking a lot more back than I am…but I just don’t like what I’m keeping….I really do LOVE what I’m keeping.
And I feel confident these will be staple pieces for me that I will get lots of use out of. And the prices were just too dang good.
(Remember, y’alls SCORE REPORT is going live on Friday and entries are due by tomorrow night! Make sure you send your 10 BEST pics to ptmtcontest@gmail.com)
Today’s post highlights the items I kept for myself…
and some of them you haven’t even seen yet!
So these first pictures were taken last Thursday.
It was almost 100 degrees outside, and I could have easily passed out.
#i’maslavetofashion
Just kidding, I’m not.
Don’t worry, I ran back in the house and was in seasonally appropriate clothing faster than you can say HEAT STROKE.
How cute is this outfit going to be come fall?!?
I’m not going to lie, these pants make me feel SASSY.
I think the details are great, and they are super flattering.
layered shirttail sweater / ankle moto skinny jeans /
multi-strand necklace /
circle hoop earrings / grey buckle booties / ray-ban sunglasses
Not the best picture of me, but I think the pic does a nice job of showing the details of the clothes.
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circle hoop earrings / grey buckle booties / ray-ban sunglasses /
my fringe bag (stock low)- you can find other fringe bags HERE
Here’s another look at the same outfit (indoors this time) without the fringe crossbody.
For size reference, I’m wearing a 26 in the jeans, so I suggest sizing down 1 size. They are stretchy, VERY soft, and have a very nice fitted look. I have them turned under right now on me (I’m 5’4″ and they were several inches too long), but I’m going to take them to Nordstrom and have them hemmed to an ankle length! But that’s good news for you tall girls because they will probably work for you!
I’m wearing a PETITE X-SMALL in the shirt. This year’s shirt was quite a bit longer than last year’s version. In fact, I thought it was way too long. So, I returned it and ordered the petite x-small.
I wonder if I would like the petite small fit better so it would be a bit looser? I’m not sure, but I’m VERY glad I got the petite. I like the length soooooo much better.
Get The Look For Yourself Here:
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So this next outfit has the same earrings, booties, and grey skinny jeans as the picture directly above! I just switched out the MUST HAVE shirt for the plaid popover, took off the necklace, and added a vest!
plaid popover / vest (black sold out, but still available in grey!) / grey stretch skinny jeans /
circle hoop earrings / grey buckle booties /
Here’s a close up of the jeans.
Again…for size reference, I’m wearing a 26, so I suggest sizing down.
I LOVE THESE JEANS. For $44.90 I’m thinking you should give them a shot also.
After I get them hemmed they are going to look great with booties and flats….but they are so fitted that they will also be perfect to tuck into tall boots!
grey stretch skinny jeans
During Sale Price: $44.90 / After Sale Price: $69
But even though the black vest is sold out, you can still get it in grey!
I loved it in grey as well when I tried it on at the store!
Insulated Vest HERE.
During Sale Price: $72.90 / After Sale Price: $109
I absolutely adore the puffy collar that conceals a hood.
I agree with the sizing recommendation to order a size up. I’m wearing a medium.
Other items in the picture are THESE ZELLA LIVE IN LEGGINGS (YES!) and THIS NIKE PULLOVER, also both part of the sale.
(I already had the leggings, and I bought the pullover in black.)
And here I’m wearing the same outfit found two pictures above, I just switched out the vest for the faux leather jacket.
faux leather moto jacket
The jacket is ONLY $63.90 right now, but will soon go up to $98!
And here’s the same outfit as above just without the jacket and with the addition of the fringe bag.
plaid popover
The green one I have is almost sold out, but the red seems to still have a good amount of stock.
For size reference, I’m wearing a small in the popover. And just so you know, when it was shipped to me it was tied in a knot like a pretzel! Like, I literally had to untie it, which is why it was so wrinkly. Sure, I could have run an iron over it before taking pictures, but I wanted to get these pictures taken before we left town, and I just didn’t have time.
This next outfit has the faux leather jacket again!
But actually, even though I love the jacket, I’m not keeping it. I got a brown leather jacket last year that I still love, and I don’t think I need this one too. Still, it’s a great jacket so I wanted to show it to you girls in case you don’t have one from last year! It’s a really great looking jacket. AND CHEAP!
white blouse (I would actually recommend THIS one over the plain white one.)/ similar necklace
white $8 earrings / ankle moto skinny jeans / grey buckle booties /
faux leather moto jacket
I recommend the patterned blouse instead because it doesn’t show wrinkles at all, and I can’t say that about the solid colors. I do suggest ordering down a size in the blouse (both solid and patterns). I’m wearing a regular x-small.
This next outfit has the grey skinny jeans again, and I went for a monochromatic look by pairing them with this grey white layered sweater, one of my absolute favorites from the sale!
layered sweater / short white necklace/ circle hoop earrings/
grey stretch skinny jeans / grey buckle booties
For size reference, I’m wearing a small in the sweater. It also comes in a great burgundy and navy, and I love all 3 colors! You do have to wear a cami under this sweater because the back is the pleated sheer material.
Get The Look For Yourself Here:
I ordered these next jeans due to the advice of a reader.
blouse/ cami / crossbody bag/ similar jeans with great reviews /
nude patent flats / earrings / necklace / watch
For size reference, I’m wearing a small in the blouse, so I would say it’s true to size. I’m wearing a medium in the cami, so I would suggest sizing up 1 size.
This Pleione short sleeve shirt. is another favorite I’m keeping.
It’s soooooo much better than last year’s version!
I think it looks great with jeans, but it could also be worn with nice pants or a skirt for an office environment.
Click HERE for the shirt (available in 10 patterns/colors) in both regular and petite!
It’s also available in solid colors HERE (but I recommend the patterns because they don’t seem to show wrinkles, where the solid colors do.
And available in plus-size HERE!
Similar jeans HERE (with great reviews), THESE booties, and similar necklace HERE.
I can’t wait for Friday for y’all to see what everybody else got! I’m going through HUNDREDS of pictures, and it’s so fun seeing what everybody ended up with!
One last thing before you go today, I’ve got Part II of Nordstrom Kid’s Clothes and Shoes.
Like I told you last week, I always buy Carter some great basics during the sale to start back to school with in the fall. And since he’s all about being cozy, a nice cozy tee and hoodie were a definite must.
long sleeve tee / hoodie/ jeans / shoes
If I let him, he would wear elastic waist sweatpants and knit pants every single day of his life. But I can pretty much guarantee if he has on jeans, he at least has on a cozy top!
Carter didn’t love the shoes (said they hurt the top of his feet), so we are taking them back and we’ve already ordered THESE by Stride Rite instead!
Get Carter’s Look Here:
This was his outfit from Part 1:
stripe sleeve tee / jeans / sperry boat shoe (that velcro!) / sunglasses sold out
So, the only thing I’ve ordered so far for Chris is THIS pullover.
But I received a message from a reader about THESE tees for men, and I’m thinking I might order a couple for him to try!
Sheaffer, not sure if you have posted anything for men (& I’m pretty sure I read all your posts!) but I just want your readers to know about Robert Barakett Tshirts! They are buttery soft and wash so well! They only go on sale during the anny. Sale ($38, reg. $52) so be sure to pick one up for the guy in your life!
Deanne V.
Thanks Deanne! I think I will!
See y’all back here on Wednesday for the Bachelorette recap AND for my Santa Alert post!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
Charming Lucy says
Thanks for the recap. I bought two pairs of the Toms booties in black for my daughter and I – love them. I also bought a black Pleione top. I am not sure if I am keeping it – a little boxy. Would the petite be better? I am 5'4". I am hoping to pick up that sheer back sweater and maybe the Ugg boots this week! Thanks!! Susan
Sheaffer says
Yes! You are tiny! I'm 5'4" as well. Definitely get the petite!!!!!! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
thebusybrunette says
Sheaffer,
Thank you so much for being the personal shopper for so many of us! I always start with your blog before I even LOOK at the anniversary sale because I love your detailed, honest reviews. Too bad we don't live closer — I would absolutely love to go shopping with you! 🙂
"The Busy Brunette"
http://thebusybrunette.blogspot.com
Erika Slaughter says
You did good. Like really good. After seeing your cute new house we might be calling you, Joanna after all. 😉
Mix and Match Mama says
Those grey jeans! I am like obsessed with you in those grey jeans! You should wear them 24/7. Like to the pool even. Yes, wear those to the pool. They're a-mazing!
Narci says
Love, love, love that puffer!! It is just so cute!! Also, the grey skinny jeans are precious! Love!!
Sarah Kuykendall says
You have me excited for flare jeans! You look amazing in them!
Amy McNamara says
Can we all persuade you to keep that moto jacket?! It looks so good on you! That outfit with the jacket, white blouse, and grey jeans is so cute!
Jordan says
I need that puffer vest!! Also, I have the white blouse and it actually didn't show many wrinkles by the end of the day! I kind of like the solid better than the print 🙂
MommyLu says
Such a fun post! Thanks for all of your help finding great deals. 🙂 The only thing I got my hubby from the sale is a new pair of OluKai Mea Ola Flip Flops. They're $79.90 in the sale…$120 after. He already had the brown and loved them, so we picked up the black. He lives in flip flops when he's not working and loves these!
Anonymous says
Sheaffer!- SO, Iv'e been reading your blog for about a year & a half, reading all about that blardigain…..well, I don't live near a store, but i finally made it to one this weekend, and OH MY. YOU ARE RIGHT. That thing is so deluxe! I thought it would be frumpy somehow, but its not! It is so much thicker than I was expecting. Like in a warm, soft, comforting way. Not in a bulky way. But anyway, I just had to say how right you have been. I'm waiting for my N note to come to pick up the midnight ombre pewter one. I'm dreaming about how cozy Ill be this fall & winter, so THANK YOU!
PS- I had a field day in the store. Was there for 4 hours with my list I made of all the things I wanted to check out thanks to you. SO FUN. Love Nordstrom! 🙂
PSS- I saw in one of your earlier posts you circled in the catalouge a vegan brown tote for $31. Im curious if you got that? What do you think of it?
Sheaffer says
Hi there! So glad you had such fun during the sale! And YES to the blardigan!!!!! I never even saw that tote. They didn't have it at either of the stores I went to, and I didn't need it because I have my Barrington brown tote that I love. Sorry I'm not more help there! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Anonymous says
Thanks for writing back!! Thats ok, I ordered the tote online, just havent seen it yet, but I'm hopeful about it.
Also, I loved your RayBan post so much a while back that I was inspired to shop for them. Well, in store, I learned that I fell in love with the brown lenses, vs black because my hair is pretty blonde. I thought it warmed up my face a lot, especaillly with the gold trim. So, just a plug for the brown lenses for your blonde readers 🙂
{Hi Sugarplum!} says
You look super cute in both of those gray jeans…and adore that popover and vest on you!! Is that Carter's bed at home?? So fun! S is sitting in my lap having a fit over how cool his room is!
Lisa says
You are too dang cute! I keep finding new things to order every day!? Loving the Faux Leather Moto Jacket! What size are you wearing in it?
Sheaffer says
Hi Lisa! Thanks! It's a medium! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Emily says
Hey Sheaffer! I love your blog!!! Also, you're adorable! So my mom and I did some serious outlet shopping this weekend and I scored a darling gold sequined pencil skirt. I think it will be perfect for my husband's company Christmas party. I'm having trouble hitting a home run on a top to go with it. Any thoughts…suggestions…ideas?!?!?! Thanks!!! 🙂
Sheaffer says
Sounds adorable Emily! Hmmmmm..I'm thinking a black silky button down? Could that work? Thanks for reading! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Angie says
I bought the plaid popover too, and while I love it, I was bummed how short it was in the front. Granted, I am 5'11'', but I usually have no problems with shirts. I almost wonder whether mine is somehow defective, because it does not look short on you at all.
Anonymous says
Love the stuff you got, especially the gray skinnies and booties!!! I was wondering if you could tell me the difference in this years short sleeve pleione shirt? I have several from last year that I love. Thanks! Michelle diniakos
Sheaffer says
The shirt is almost the same, I just like the cut/design on the new ones even more! I think it's more feminine! Hope this helps Michelle!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
StaceyWalden says
Hi Sheaffer! I have followed your blog for a while but mostly just "window shop" all of the wonderful items you feature. This year you convinced me to make some purchases!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Wit & Wisdom skinny jeans–hello life-changing! I have never been a skinny jeans girl because I'm a size 4/6 with curves and thought they would make my hips & thighs look big. I love these jeans! I didn't want to take them off after they arrived in the mail. They will be a fall/winter staple for me for sure. I also love the Turquoise glitter studs from Kate Spade, and the Caslon Space Dye Tunic in Teal. I was so sad that the layered sweater w/pleated back didn't work on me–I felt like it shortened my torso.
Also, not a part of the sale but I ordered the Kate Spade Aurora Borealis studs and I think I'm going to be obsessed with them, especially for fall!
Thank you for all of your great suggestions!
–Stacey
Deborah says
I haven't had time to take a picture but I love this sweater dress!
http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/caslon-three-quarter-sleeve-sweater-dress-regular-petite/3947081?origin=keywordsearch
Leigh Clark says
I just can't get into the jeans – either the grey or moto…..is that because I am 37 years old? Please no. I LOVE all the other recommendations but just can't get there with those jeans!! 🙁
Hazel says
Hi sheaffer! Love love love your blog. You have definitely made me shop this years sale WAAAYYY more than I thought I would #goteam. Question on the grey and white layered sweater: you originally posted it wearing all three colors in an X-small but now post it as wearing a small. Should I size down or go with my regular size?
Sheaffer says
Hi Hazel! So I just checked, and it is an x-small that I'm wearing, so I did size down. So sorry for the conrusion! I'll change it on the post after I get home! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Elizabeth Morrow says
Do you know if the white and gray pleated hem blouse is sold out? When I click the link the only options are navy and maroon.
Sheaffer says
Hi Elizabeth! That means it's sold out. However, check back a lot if you really want it, because returns get restocked and you might get lucky!!! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Kami says
OMG. I was so excited that the berry blardigan was restocked I clicked that sucker in my cart & headed to checkout. Guess what?! It's gone! My poor husband is about to witness a full blown tantrum. ?
Tiffany Bagalini says
Love those grey skinny stretch jeans and just ordered them! Would love to see a post on outfits with the grey jeans 🙂 hint, hint
Amy Benson says
Oh, and do you have recommendations of an alternate pair of grey jeans in the anniversary sale?
Sheaffer says
Hi Amy! There are a pair of Kut from the Kloth ones, but those are almost sold out as well. Just search "Kut from the Kloth" grey on the Nordstrom site and they will pop up!
Mya Heston says
Like I've said before I love your blog! I don't live near a Nordstroms so I do a lot of online shopping. I just ordered the blardigan and I'm obsessed! It will be my go to for fall and winter! I also ordered your "must have" black shirt. Can't wait until it comes in the mail. Thanks so much for all of your reviews! You are adorable and you inspire me to look cute everyday!
Diane says
Hi! Are you going to do a stocking stuffer post? That would be awesome 😉
Sheaffer says
Hi Diane! I'm not really doing a stocking stuffer post….but I will be doing some Santa Alerts before the sale ends (not sure when exactly). xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
sewfrench.com says
Because you said so, I bought the gray booties last week. They seem to slip on my heel, when walking. It's the first pair of booties I have ever owned and I am wondering if this is common/normal. I really don't think I could go down in size. They aren't cheap, but SO gorgeous what's a girl to do??? Did you or anyone else have this issue?
Sheaffer says
Hi there! Did you go down a 1/2 size? I had to….and all of the readers that went down a 1/2 size say they are perfect! Hope this helps! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Kami says
I'm doing a happy dance, I just scored the berry blardigan at the Oregon store, by mail because I'm not from Oregon lol! Don't give up ladies, even if something isn't showing up online as available! Can't wait to get it. THRILLED!