It’s AWESOME!
UPDATE – Written at 6:05 p.m. Thursday evening
The little fella has an ear ache 🙁 , so we are about to head to the doctor.
This is of course going to delay me posting my FAVORITE FINDS to the blog.
I’m imagining it will be around 9:00 tonight before things are on the blog, but go check me out on facebook for several sneak peeks!
Find me on facebook HERE, and say a quick prayer for the little guy! 🙂
THANK YOU!
Well.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Somebody hand me a paper bag.
Somebody else remind me to breathe.
And if somebody else could slip me some major cash that would be great too. 😉
If you are a cardholder, click HERE right now, log in so you can be granted access, and just take a minute to let it all sink in!
BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER, PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE REPORTS THAT THE NORDSTROM SITE IS MOVING A BIT SLOWLY THIS MORNING. JUST BE PATIENT, CHECK BACK, AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER. I CALLED IN AND THEY ARE WORKING ON FIXING IT RIGHT NOW. NO NEED TO PANIC!
IF YOU CAN’T ORDER, NEITHER CAN OTHERS, THERE WILL STILL BE BLARDIGANS IN A COUPLE OF HOURS! 🙂
on the blog tonight!
Why? Because you girls are all members of the Inside Scoop Group and I am going to start posting some of my favorite things I try on today after I get home tonight!
I got a good night’s sleep (just kidding, I went to bed at midnight and woke up at 5:30), 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’m sure they have plenty in stock, but part of me is so worried that it’s going to sell out.
(If you didn’t get that, I was doing my best Oprah right there.)
THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $30!!!! If you’re buying 3 blardigans (which I am),
that’s a savings of $90!!!!
If you are new to the blog
The “blardigan” is part blanket and part cardigan.
blanket + cardigan = blardigan
You can definitely wear it in your house all year long (just ask Andrea!), but you can also wear it out of the house when it’s cold.
I do both.
In fact, once when I was sick, I wore it 5 days in a row at home.
I’ve also worn it out to dinner, to the mall, to the movies……pretty much everywhere.
Here I am in it last year with my must have shirt, skinny jeans, and tall boots.
I wore this exact outfit all fall and winter long.
Oh, and fyi, it washes beautifully.
So, top priority for all of us should be buying at least 1 blardigan.
(I have heard from a couple of you that you are buying a 2nd one for yourself. Just to have a back up.
Hey, I can respect that.)
Here’s what I’m most excited about trying on today:
BEBE KNIT AND FAUX-LEATHER HOODED MOTO JACKET
Click HERE
Item # 85469
$79.90 / After Sale $128
Fun detail on this one!
TREASURE AND BOND COLLARLESS MOTO JACKET
Click HERE
Item #981586
$218.90 / After Sale $328
I hope I love this as much in person as I do in the picture!
ECCO SULLIVAN LEATHER BOOT
Click HERE
Item #824985
$189.90 / After Sale $279.95
Totally loving the detail of the wrap around buckle on these boots.
I’m SUPER excited about these next two items.
Both are so cute and both are AMAZING deals!
HALOGEN FAUX-FUR TRIMMED JACKET
Click HERE
Item # 665389
$84.90 / After Sale $128
KUT FROM THE KLOTH CATHERINE BOYFRIEND JEANS
Click HERE
Item #798535
$52.90 / $79.50
REBECCA MINKOFF BAGS
Bag on left HERE ($196.90 / After Sale $295)
Bag on right HERE ($250.90 / After Sale $375)
KENDRA SCOTT EARRINGS
Click HERE
Item #518228
$33.90 / After Sale $52
These should be another top priority for you! And again, think about the fact that these would make great Christmas presents!
And click HERE for all other KS items included in the sale! Including some really great pendant necklaces!!!!
COLE HAAN SINGLE WRAP BOOTIE
Click HERE
Item # 741471
$184.90 / After Sale $278
I like the black leather and the brown heel.
It also appears that I have a “thing” for wrap around buckles on boots.
B.P. TRAIN MULTIPLE WRAP STRAP BOOTIE
Click HERE
Item #725291
$79.90 / After Sale $119.95
Yep, I’ve for sure got a thing. AND WHAT A GREAT PRICE!
Other things that have caught my eye in the catalog:
Hanky Panky Underwear
(I try to buy 1 or 2 pair every time they are on sale! I’m slowly trying to replace all of my underwear! My favorite is the regular rise thong. And if you are new to Hanky Panky…they are in fact One Size Fits All. I know it doesn’t make sense, but it’s true!)
Hudson Collette Skinny Jeans
Steve Madden “Yale” Belted Boot
Treasure and Bond Paneled Moto Jeans
a new Natori bra
(I got one last year, and I hope to get a new one every year during the sale! It’s the best bra I’ve ever owned. It’s also the most expensive bra I’ve ever owned, but I found out it’s SO WORTH the money.)
UGG Alexandra Wedge Bootie
Jo Malone London Collection (I’ve heard such great stuff about these scents.)
Bobbi Brown Nude on Nude Collection (This set is only $85, but it’s a $205 value!!!!)
PLUS..
who knows what other treasures I will find today?!?
Last year I didn’t give the MUST HAVE shirt a 2nd look in the catalog, but I obviously ended up falling in love with it and becoming straight up obsessed!
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!
FINGERS CROSSED I WILL FIND A NEW MUST HAVE!
Am I going to buy everything I want? Of course not.
But I PROMISE YOU I will try tons of it on and report back to you!
I know many of you don’t live near a Nordstrom (sorry bout that), and I know there are others of you that would just prefer to avoid the crowds and shop from home. I totally get that, and I’m your girl!
Remember….make sure you come back tonight and I will start posting pictures of my finds from today!
And fingers crossed I will get to use this:
GAME ON LADIES.
GAME. ON.
p.s.
It’s 5:45 a.m., and I’m up and slowly making my way through the sale online. There are several things I’m finding that weren’t in the catalog!
YOU GUYS!!!!!! AMAZING THINGS ONLINE THAT WEREN’T IN THE CATALOG!!!!!
Like THESE Tory Burch boots. My sister used to work at Nordstrom, and she said the Tory Burch boots rarely made it to through the cardholders sale.
Click HERE.
LADIES! THE MUST HAVE LEGGINGS ARE ON SALE!
MAKING THEM ONLY $23.90!!!!!!
Click HERE.
OH MY GOODNESS!
Check out THESE Kate Spade studs!!!!! Only $24.90!!!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Look at THESE!!!!!! It’s a new spin on the MUST HAVE Shirt! Look at the gathering detail around the shoulders! LOVE!
I’m getting black (remember the other colors show wrinkles). And if it runs like the last shirt, remember to size down. I had an x-small last year.
Click HERE.
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
p.s.
Everybody leave a comment saying the Anniversary Sale items they are most excited about!!!!
And if you are getting a blardigan, tell me how many you are getting! 😉
Amy Dalon says
So far (lol), I've ordered a blardigan, 2 bras, 2 hanky panky panties (doing the same as you, buying when on sale trying to replace all of mine), all 3 colors of the Hue wide waistband leggings (so excited to see those included in the sale!), the kut from the kloth boyfriend jeans, the dogeared balance necklace, 3 infinity scarves (including the leopard one!), some cute Hinge boots, and some stuff for my girls. Half of it is being shipped, and the rest I'm picking up today in store- can't wait to see what else I can find!
Sheaffer says
Amy. Here's the deal. I think we need to be besties.
That is all.
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
Amy Dalon says
If only Ohio was closer to Texas, lol! I woke up at 3:15am (must have been that fear of missing the blardigan deal!), and couldn't resist picking up my phone to browse the sale. And then I started shopping. And now I'm going to need to be hooked up to a caffeine IV today! Happy shopping!! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
I've been shopping it since 4:00 am! Eeks!!!!! Someone hand me a bag too!
Sheaffer says
Next year, we are doing this together! Either a slumber party or an early morning date. PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR! 🙂
Gwen L. says
I stayed up late and started shopping when the sale went live at what was midnight here on the west coast. Trying so hard to be good and not buy all the new fall colors of the Kendra Scott "Elle" earrings.
Sheaffer says
Gwen, I admire your determination! And yes…I will definitely be checking out the KS earrings today! Check back tonight!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
Jenna says
GO! I'm cheering you on from the sidelines!!
Anonymous says
I bought 5 blardigans. 5. 1 for me, and 4 for gifts. Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! I'm not done shopping, but I went ahead and got those ordered, because like you I had nightmares about them selling out. Hahaha!
Caroline
Lindsay D. says
I'm buying three blardigans. One for my mom, mother-in-law and a second one for myself! About three years ago I tried on a blardigan at the Anniversary sale. I loved it, but was already buying a lot. I couldn't stop thinking about it, but the sale had ended. I had to pay full price, but even then totally worth it!
Natalie says
I am FREAKING OUT! I want ALL the boots! Also I'm dying over the Kate Spade studs, can't wait to see what else you find!
Kathy Olson says
The Halogen Collarless Button Front blouse (sheer -navy star print) looks so pretty – I hope you try it on! I saw several things, but will have to look more later. I can't wait to see what you find!
Dana D'Orsi says
Shopping now!!! Will share my purchases later…Got a Nordstrom card this very week just so I could get early access to the sale!!! Thanks for the tip!
Christie says
Ordered Ugg slippers, Frye Phillip boots and some Nike Free's, all by 6am. I'm about to hit round two.
Narci says
I love the jacket with the fur collar! It will be mine!! So many great sale items! Love!!
Kimm Atwood says
Blardigans for me, my mom, my daughter, oh and another one for me…,and well after I hit nordstrom you'll know what else I end up with. This is seriously my favorite time of year…like Christmas is my favorite holiday, then this sale, yes this should be considered a holiday
Mugsy the Girl says
Is it too late to apply for a credit card? (Just take my money.)
May need to drag the kids shopping today. They will not be excited. Although I can leave them in a bookstore. Hmm.
I plan to get a blardigan for myself and one for my bestie. Hope she likes it.
Andrea says
Thoughts on the Sam Edelman Pembrooke boots? Tempted to order!
Sheaffer says
Hi Andrea….not sure about these boots yet…hope to try them on today! Check back tonight and there will hopefully be a picture!!!!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
Tracy says
I just ordered those boots!! They remind me of the Penny boots from last years anniversary sale. I was kicking myself for not getting them so I jumped quickly on these! Good luck!
Tab & Erika says
You're like my own shopping version of Erin Andrews!!! hahaha!! Can't wait to see what treasures you find!
Kimm Atwood says
Love your comparison girl!!!!
Dani {Adventures of a Pharm Girl} says
Love the booties and blardigan!! I can't wait to see what else there is 🙂
This Gingers Journey says
I am not a Nordstrom card member!! AND I can't open one right now because we are in the middle of buying a house and the hubby said so. BOO!!!! Fingers crossed they make it to next week! #hedoesn'tunderstandmyblardiganNEED! Ummmm and the Hue leggings too… just sayin 😉
Happy Shopping!!!!!!
Johnna says
Maybe you could do the Nordstrom Debit Card. It doesn't ding your credit.
Sherry says
This is so exciting!! I just bought the Tory Burch Reva flats in gold, my first blardigan(!!!!!), hue leggings, updated must-have shirt in blue and gray, Kendra Scott earrings, BP booties, and I am headed to North Park when they open! This is almost my favorite day of the year!!
Sheaffer says
Sherry! You got some amazing stuff!!!!! And I expect a hand-written thank you note when you receive your blardigan! I'm soooo excited about the updated MUST HAVE shirt, and I have those BP booties on my "try on" list!!!!!
Anonymous says
Ugh, I need a Nordstrom credit card. How much were the Tory Burch Reva flats???
lyndamf says
I bought the silver flats! Loved them!
Mary says
Just ordered the blardigan in marine/gray-hope I love it as much as you do Sheaffer!
Paula says
I bought the navy striped with lace sleeves this morning. Excitedď
Susanne says
just went online to order the ombre blardigan and it's already gone! i am so sad. i ended up getting the cocoa/midnight one. do you happen to know if nordstrom will do an exchange after the sale?
Sheaffer says
Hi Susanne! The ombre blardigan wasn't included in the sale. Only 3 colors were included. Sorry!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
Susanne says
oh ok–thanks. i don't feel so bad now! have you seen the cocoa/midnight in person? just wondered how it looked?
Sheaffer says
Hi Susanne! Shay has the cocoa/midnight and loves it! I've seen it and I love it too!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
Katie @ Mishaps and Mayhem of a Solitary Life says
EEEEEKKKK…I am overwhelmed!!! My cart is full! But I am going to wait to see what you find today!! I think the make-up deals are good, I want to get a crossbody bag and I may have to get those Kut Boyfriend Jeans!! And is it wrong to think I need another blardigan just for me?!? LOL Also, would you mind terribly if I put you, this sale, and your graphic on my blog tomorrow as one of my Friday faves…because seriously this is!!
Sheaffer says
I would LOVE that Katie!!!!! Thank you sooo much!!!!!
And no…it makes PERFECT sense to have a 2nd blardigan once you understand it's magical powers. 🙂
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
Sarah Kuykendall says
Hi! I am excited to buy more Hue leggings, those great Natori bras, some undies, and a great blardigan!
TwIndy Mom says
Ok. I don't see any votes for those hot black moto jeans that are in the catalog a couple times. I'm KICKING MYSELF for misplacing the catalog because I'm not seeing them online. Ergh. But! Good news prevails. I ordered those Kut camo jeans that PTMT told me to, and they're GREAT! Photo coming whenever it stops being 90 outside. Have fun shopping! I mean, researching!
THE Stephanie says
I'm WAY TOO OVERWHELMED trying to do this myself. Can you just tell me what to buy? I'l obey, I promise 🙂
Tracy says
I was shaking when I woke up this morning. All because of the sale! I grabbed my phone and started shopping. I got two blardigans (my first one!! and one as a gift), Sam Elderman Pembrooke boots in black and the updated must have shirt in black. I never got one last year and I regretted that!! Thank you so much Sheaffer for introducing me to Nordstrom!!!
Anonymous says
ok, just had to sign up for a card, thanks for you!!!! I hope you get credit for it! I clicked the link from your blog, just in case!!! 🙂
I need a blardigan for winter… I can't stand seeing you in yours without one of my own any longer!
Thanks !
Jan Fisher
[email protected]
mitzi.tsuk says
Ahhhh! I live in Morocco right now but I sent my alarm so I would be up when the sale went live this morning! Ordered 4 blardigans (1 for me and 3 for Christmas gifts) and 2 pairs of KS Elle earrings for gifts as well. Such great deals! We won't be home for a visit until Christmas time so until then I will just be dreaming about my blardigan that is waiting for me at my dad's house in Texas! LOVE the 2 must have shirts that I already have so I may have to grab a couple more of those as well. Can't wait to see all the goodies you find today!
Nicki says
I definitely ordered 3 blardigans and 2 pairs of the Hue leggings. Along with maybe some baby gifts, a pair of shoes for my 6 year old, more cardigans for me and pants for the hubby…. how can I say no when it's all marked down so much?! 🙂 🙂
April Parrish says
I really didn't think I would be this excited, but I am!!! I didn't have a Nordstrom card, but you just totally made me go and apply for one! I am now able to shop the anniversary sale…of course on line because I am one of those deprived ladies that doesn't have a Nordstrom nearby! 🙁 Oh well I can shop in the comfort of my home!
Keep the goodies coming Sheaffer!!! and be safe today shopping! 🙂
Alexandra says
It's my 25th birthday AND Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Day! Could this day BE any better?! Well, maybe if I didn't have to pay my card bill next month.;)
Annie Cox says
The first thing I did this morning was ordered the blardigan before it sold out! I have a shopping cart full of stuff but want to wait to see what else you find after your shopping trip. I don't have a Nordstrom near me so I put complete faith in your selections and that they will also work for me. Ha! I can't wait to finalize my shopping cart and hit the complete purchase button. Love this time of year!
Ashley Ferguson says
Do you like the cocoa white one best or cocoa midnight? Trying to finish my order now.
Ditto That says
I can't decide what color blardigan to get…I have the ombre black/grey from last year. I was thining the cocoa might be different wearing in public, but am uncertain. What color are you ladies getting?
nichole says
So far I bought the Halogen grey leopard print heels, a Michael Kors pencil skirt, and a Betsey Johnson winter coat (I've lost about 100 pounds in the last year and by the end of last season I was SWIMMING in my winter coat). I'm tempted to go back for the blardigan and a Michael Kors jet set tote (in grey)
Jessica Shrock says
So far I have ordered, a blardigan, 2 Kendra Scott earnings, the Kate Spade studs, 2 Natori bras and the Pleione Tunic. I can't wait to see what else you find!
Anonymous says
Do you know if the Hunter Rainboots are on sale? Happy Shopping!!
Sara says
First order placed! Blardigan, Tory Burch cross body bag, 4 pair of Hanky Panky underwear, a Rebecca Minkoff bracelet and TOMS booties (not on sale but dying to have them), I'm counting on you to find the perfect fall jacket Sheaffer so I'll be checking back tonight and tomorrow to see your finds!
Tiffany {A Touch of Grace} says
I don't even know where to start! The leggings! The blardigan! All the awesome bras and panties! And the boots, oh the boots! And the Kendra Scott earrings! My Nordstrom card isn't going to be able to handle this year's sale.
holly tripp says
Just bought 3 blardigans … one more for me and two for gifts! and 2 pair kut from the kloth boyfriend jeans…need to do more shopping but wanted to make sure the blardigans didn't sell out! 🙂
Anonymous says
question about the blardigan. im not super skinny like you and your bffs, I average a size 12. would this make me look bigger do u think?
April says
I'm a 12 and I think it's flattering. But it's so incredibly awesome I don't think I would care if it wasn't!!
Darcy says
Ohhh my gosh!! I seriously just went and signed up for a credit card just so I could buy those TB boots! hahaha
http://www.amemoryofus.com
nichole says
So I went back in – I ordered the blardigan for me 🙂 As well as christmas gifts for my soon to be sister-in-law, my father's girlfriend, and my sister. Which means I'm now halfway through with holiday shopping 🙂
Anonymous says
Sheaffer,
I love your blog! I am short. like ALMOST 5'1. Is this blardigan going to look silly on me? Its ok if the answer is yes! Thanks, you're the best. Also, Do you think I could find one to try on at Stonebriar or North park? Yup, We are neighbors! Thanks, Amy
salcam says
Two blardigans (both gifts for Christmas), a Plieone shirt (love love them), a leopard spotted scarf (another gift), and a gorgeous Men's polo shirt (and..yep..gift). I feel like I've got half my Christmas shopping done! Woo hoo!
Therese says
I just signed up for a Nordstrom Card just for this sale. Today is my birthday and my mother gave me shopping money. There is no Nordstrom near where I live but I just ordered some awesome Kendra Scott jewelry for myself. I normally hate to shop so I appreciate all of your tips and suggestions and it makes my life so much easier!
Anonymous says
Well so far I have ordered 4 bladigans, 2 for me 2 for gifts. I also ordered a second pair of black and gray must have leggings (for fear something will happen to my other pairs) and the BP booties in brown. Can't wait to see updated post tonight. Love your suggestions!
Lisa G.
Anonymous says
I am heading to the anniversary sale tomorrow night! Made an appt with my favorite sales consultant even. 🙂 I've already sent her a list by email of all the things I know I want to check out in person, and the blardigan is on that list! Can't believe I'm finally going to get one!! Looking forward to seeing all your fabulous finds tonight!
Kathy Lang
Cari says
Hunter rain boots and Kendra Scott earrings on their way to me!!! Now I can brush my teeth, eat breakfast, get dressed and stop ignoring my kids 😉
Sharon Anderson says
I am SO sad… I have a SLIGHT (ahem) shopping addiction, so I cut up/canceled my Nordy's card a few months ago (still paying off things I ordered from your suggestions, and more, ha!). So I can't pre-shop the sale. HOPING and praying some of the KS elle earrings are still available after the cardholder-only sale, and some blardigans. Crossing fingers!! 🙂 I need a job!
Shawnee says
I just ordered myself another blardigan and 2 for gifts. Also got a pair of the Zella capris and the navy/white striped shirt with lace sleeves. 🙂
Jenny T says
I ordered 3 Blardigans for Christmas! Couldn't pass it up. My husband bought the Ombre one for my gift, he just doesn't know it yet. Tell me, do you dry it in the dryer? Or Hang dry? Thanks!
Anonymous says
found the Pleione blouse in short sleeve too http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/pleione-split-neck-blouse-regular-petite/3829153?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Blue+Mazarine&resultback=214&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_1_A
Shelly says
I will be stalking the mailman today hoping my new Nordstroms card makes it!!!
Shalee Butler says
I am new to being a cardholder at Nordies and am soooo excited! I have been browsing the web all morning instead of working…whoops 🙂 So far i have bought a blardigan (cant wait!!), the sam edelman pembrooke boots in snakeskine, and a patagonia "better sweater" jacket. Also have my eye on some Kendra stuff just cant decide on what colors haha! Love your blog Sheaffer!!
Lisa B says
I woke up at 3 am to shop online. When it was finally light out I got dressed and headed to the store to get the things I had to see or try on first. Favorite purchase and biggest splurge were the Stuart Weitzman over the knee boots. Wish I hadn't fallen so deeply in love with them. Best bargain was the geo print hooded cardigan (juniors–$39). Bought 1 blardigan for myself, 1 as a gift. Btw if you have little boys there was a furry Chubaka jacket. Wish my son were still little. It was adorable. Happy shopping!!
Sarah says
your enthusiasm makes me excited for the sale! I need to try one of your bladigans…love it! I want those tory burch boots, but unfortunately won't fit my huge ginormous calves – boo!
Lora G says
Order number 1 (online, because I don't live near a nordstrom): shoes for hubby, hue leggings, KS earrings, and a juniors top that I know you'll find and try on and reaffirm it's fabulousness! Can't wait to see what you find.
lyndamf says
I bought the blardigan because of you, the must have shirt, the short sleeve Pleione shirt which needs to be a must have, the leggings, KS earrings, Frye boots, Tory Burch flats, and a bunch of stuff for my kids. woo hoo!
Domestic Engineer says
I bought 2 blardigans- one fkr me and my 21 year old. Since we will share, my math says they are half off. Also, the gold cup cognac sperrys I got for my hubby are sold out already. They were $50 off, makimg them $100. They are more than normal sperrys but the insoles are like butter and thicket than normal sperrys. They look so nice!
Kelly says
You are KILLING me. Seriously. I need to rob a bank. It's all your fault. I used to live near a Nordstrom and I was a cardholder, but I've since moved out to the country and shop exclusively online… I think I hear a blardigan calling my name!!
Lindsay D. says
Prayers for your sweet little boy!!
Unknown says
Love your necklace in your ootd to the anniversary sale. Can you tell me where I can find it? Thanx.