SHUT! UP! :)

What?
A NORDSTROM SALE?
YES MA’M!!!!!
It’s the NORDSTROM HALF YEARLY SALE!
AND IT’S DOUBLE POINTS!
SHUT UP!
So, you know what that means….
IT’S TIME TO SHOP OUR FACES OFF!!!!
*NEW items were added under the highlighted turquoise text early Thursday morning!*

(I originally had a post scheduled for today about my fall uniform:  stripes and a military jacket.  However, after getting lots of e-mails in the last 2 days and seeing the items that went on sale at Nordstrom, that stripes and military jacket post will be coming to your inbox sometime
 next week BECAUSE PRIORITIES PEOPLE!)

So before we start shopping our faces off, I want to address 3 things
 that I’ve been getting a ton of e-mail about:
1)
I’ve been getting lots and lots of questions about the white shirt that I named a FALL STYLE STAPLE.  Everybody wants advice on what size they should get.  At first I ordered a small, but then I ended up exchanging it for the medium so I could wear it with my leggings (on the advice of a reader, thanks Kim!).  I’m so glad I did.  Not only can I wear it with leggings now, but I also like the roomy look when I wear it with skinny jeans!  
Here I am wearing it with my MUST HAVE clean cuffed jeans (HERE), my Sam Edelman leopard flats (square toe just about sold out but rounded to HERE), and my new favorite Stella and Dot earrings (HERE).
It’s such a simple outfit, but I LOVE it.
The shirt is total awesomeness.
I know it’s not cheap, but this is going to be a staple in your wardrobe for years and years to come.  I cannot imagine ever finding a white button up shirt that I love more than this one.
Click HERE for the shirt.

And here it is again with my leggings:

And here is a collage of the leggings styled 3 different ways.
Seriously, these leggings are the bomb.
 Click HERE for the ultra wide waistband leggings.

3)
You ladies are both confused and awe-struck with the idea of The Blardigan.
First of all, I want to say how delighted I am that all of you accepted my word and are referring to it without any hesitation as the blardigan.  That flat out makes me happy.
YOU ARE MY PEOPLE, and it has a nice little ring to it, doesn’t it?

I received this e-mail about the blardigan that I thought had some good information in it:

Sheaffer,
I have 2 of the blardigans. I got one for Christmas last year from my mother in law, and when I found out it was $90 I about fell over. I just don’t spend that kind of money on clothes. However, I will tell you that after wearing it all the time (both in and out of the house like you said), I bought myself another one Monday morning. They are worth every single penny and then some. It washes so well, holds up so well, and is by far my favorite piece of clothing in my closet.
So, I’m now going to keep mine from last year for wearing around the house, and my new one is going to be for wearing out and about.
And getting them as a gift is a great idea. People will love you!
Gwen

Thanks for the e-mail Gwen!

Here are some of the questions I received that I would like to answer now.
Question:  Is it really that soft?
Answer:  Oh yes ma’m it is.
Question:  Would you really wear it OUT of the house.
Answer:  Oh yes ma’m I would.
Question: Is it going to keep me warm?
Answer:  HECK YES.
Question:  Is it really going to wash well?
Answer:  I haven’t washed it yet myself, but each review that addressed this subject matter said it washed beautifully.  Some people commented that they had it for years and it still looked brand new.
Question:  Is it really worth $90?
Answer:  I know that $90 is a lot of money. 
However, after reading how well it washes, I plan on wearing this baby both in and out of the house.  It’s going to EARN IT’S KEEP if you know what I mean, and I have no doubt I am going to get my $$ worth out of this little beauty.

I recommend the black in the must have shirt so
it won’t show wrinkles. And remember to order a full size down. Mine is an
x-small.)

I also received this e-mail about the blardigan:
Funny thing about the “blardigan”- the people that make it also make baby
blankets! We received the blankets as gifts when both my babies were born and I
tell you what- softest/best blanket, EVER! I’m SO glad that company finally
figured out how to make it into a wearable piece of clothing! Totally ordering
it right now…

And I received this one just this morning!
I just bought the Blardigan last night. I wasn’t going to get it
because I am 4″11 (and a half). My husband thinks I don’t need to say
“and a half” but he is 6’4″ so he just doesn’t understand. Anyway, I
thought it would be too long since you said if you were under 5″4″ it
wouldn’t be for me. I happened to walk past it and tried it on and it
was just fine. I was with my 16 year old daughter, and trust me, she
would have told me if it was too long. I am going on a long flight over
Christmas so I know it will be great to sleep in on the plane with the
wide band leggings, must have shirt, and my Sam Edelman flats. It
really is soft and worth every penny. 
 Just wanted you to know that my
fellow short girls can get one too! 
Anonymous

Thanks Anonymous!
Good to to know!  

So….now that I’ve answered questions and highlighted reader e-mails…let’s get right down to it!
Wait for it…..
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Tim for my Nordstrom SALE picks…
and it’s DOUBLE POINTS!!!!!
Click HERE if you want to sort through the sale yourself.  Remember to use their tools by sorting by size, price point, etc!
 I will be updating this post as I see new sale items that I think you ladies need to know about throughout the day.  So, you might want to check back late Wednesday, and or late Thursday to see if I have added any new bargain that you need to take advantage of!
Piperr boots HERE  / Cristo boot HERE  / Overt boot HERE 
 Gino bootie HERE/ Addison bootie HERE

 These went on sale last week, but I thought you might want to see them again:
**Hillari wedge bootie HERE

These next 2 Michael Kors pieces are going to fly off the shelves at 40% off!
Michael Kors cognac satchel HERE
LOVE LOVE LOVE This!!!  I love the cognac color OBVIOUSLY.
I love the size, I love the structure, and I love that it has a crossbody option!
Michael Kors tortoise shell watch HERE
Tortoise shell is so huge right now!!!
If you love one of these items, jump on them!
Then tell your mom, hubby, boyfriend, whomever to wrap it up for you and put it under the tree!

There are now 3 pairs of MUST HAVE jeans that are 40% off!!!!!
(Oops….one pair only had 1 size left, so these are the two that have several sizes to choose from.)
AMAZING jeans for under $40!!!!!
If you’ve been stalling on purchasing one of the MUST HAVE jeans, NOW IS THE TIME!
SEIZE THE DAY!  🙂
FYI: Last time the MUST HAVE jeans went 40% off, most sizes were gone by the end of the day.
Click HERE for all 3 both pairs below!

I have the left pair (except in a lighter wash), and here I am wearing the right pair in the Nordstrom dressing room.  LOVE.

Other fantastic items:
Michael Kors shoulder bag HERE
Lots and lots of Zella gear on sale HERE.  
pretty black patent pumps HERE 
If you’ve become a firm Natori bra fan (pun totally intended) like I have, click HERE for all Natori on sale.
And I’ve never tried these myself, but I’ve probably received no less than 10 e-mails since the anniversary sale telling me about Hanky Panky underwear.  Apparently it’s the best thing out there.  It’s pretty expensive, so everybody says they only buy it on sale!  Well, you’re in luck today, because some of it’s on sale!  
Click HERE for Hanky Panky! 


This one color of the MUST HAVE shirt is 40% off HERE.

 The maker of THE BLARDIGAN (Barefoot dreams) has a robe on sale for 55% off which makes it under $40!
This would make a great Christmas present for somebody!
Click HERE.
 
EVERYTHING below this turquoise line are sale items that were added early Thursday morning! 

Click HERE for Nordstrom’s famous cubic zirconia earrings.
There is a big selection that are all 40% off and would make a fabulous gift for yourself or somebody else! 

There are a TON of Kate Spade items for sale!  Some up to 60% off!
Click HERE to sort through all of the Kate Spade stuff on sale! 
One example is THIS small crossbody bag that is now under $60!

 I am TOTALLY LOVING THESE Ugg Moccasins in this happy Sangria color!
You can wear them out and about town, but lots of people buy them exclusively for wearing them at home!  I can see me totally wearing these at home and then running out to do some errands in them.
They look SO cozy AND they are DARLING!

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And last, but certainly not least, another SANTA ALERT!
I saw this Bobbi Brown Everyday Pretty Lip and Eye Palette (HERE) online and knew I had to see it in person.  Good news! It was totally just as fabulous in person.
2 pretty lip colors, 3 pretty eye colors, and a gorgeous lip gloss.  
This is perfect for travel or just to throw in your purse for everyday.
Click HERE for the set while supplies last.

And if you love Bobbi Brown, check out THIS lip gloss trio. 
It’s a $72 value or $42!
You could give all 3 lip glosses to one person.
OR…
You could give all 3 as stocking stuffers to different girls, or they would make GREAT friend gifts divided up and wrapped up with a cute little ribbon.
OR…
you could keep one for yourself and give a couple away!

Or if you’re more of a MAC girl, click HERE
for Limited-edition mini kits—
featuring Lip Gloss, Tastitints Lip Conditioner or Pigments & Glitter.

Click HERE if you want to see all 3 Santa Alerts that have been announced so far!

That’s all for today girls!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂