It’s finally here! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale went live today for card holders, and it did not disappoint. I’m guessing that most of you know all about this sale (and your Instagram feeds have likely been blowing up with different posts about it!), but for those who are unfamiliar; this is a huge event that Nordstrom holds annually where new items for the upcoming season are offered at a substantial discount (sometimes up to 40% off!) There is a lot of hype about this particular sale because items sell out very quickly, and prices go back up in August. This is the perfect time to stock up on closet basics, and investment style pieces you may need for fall. Navigating through the sale can be overwhelming, so I’ve combed through thousands of items and hand selected a few of my favorites (so far!) I also wanted to share a few tips and tidbits of general information:

-Important Dates-

• Early access (July 12th- July 19th) is only available to Nordstrom card holders. This allows you to see the first of the selection and grab your sizes before the sale opens to the public. If you’d like to apply for a Nordstrom card, you can do so here.
• Everyone will be able to shop the sale once it goes live to the public which is on July 20th.
• Prices will go back up on August 6th.

-Helpful Tips-

As I mentioned earlier, shopping the sale can be a daunting task. I recommend going through your closet, and taking inventory of what you actually need. Going into this without a plan is not only costly, but may also hinder you from making smart buys and taking advantage of this opportunity to score pieces you will need. It’s also a great time to save on a big designer purchase if you’d had your eye on something specific, like a handbag or coat- you can save big by purchasing these items during the sale.

One of the best perks about Nordstrom, is their option to order online and pick up in store. In my experience, you can get a better grasp of what’s offered in the sale from the website, rather than in-store. It’s hard to find certain items depending on what department your local Nordstrom has them in, and who doesn’t love shopping from the comfort of your own home? What you order online is usually ready for pick-up that same day, and with way less hassle. Nordstrom also has the best return policy in the business, so if your items don’t work out- returning them is no problem.

Now as promised, here are my picks! (Click each item to shop)

I have to highlight a few of the items above because I’m so excited (and surprised) that some of these pieces are offered at such a steal! I have the LeSpecs sunglasses in black (purchased for full price), and honestly get so many compliments on them. The frames are durable and very flattering on many different face shapes. I love the tortoise shell option! This Free People Cardigan was such a popular item last year and I was shocked that it was offered at a discounted price in new colors. I’ve added this to my wish list, but I am sure this will sell out soon.

I love this weekender bag from Sole Society, especially in the chic ‘mushroom’ color. Perfect to use as a carry on, or for quick local trips; super roomy!

I’m always looking for lightweight cami’s with pretty details, and love this one Nordstrom included in the sale! So perfect to dress up or down, and a great closet staple.

Beauty Picks

Last year, I picked up that Stila liquid eyeliner and lipstick duo, and absolutely love it. The eyeliner is $22 alone, and totally worth it! I will say that I’m happy to see the Anastasia pencil and gel included in the sale. I love the pencil, but find that it runs out too quickly for the cost. The fact that the gel is included for $28 makes the price more bearable. I’m a huge fan of Kiehls, so I’m stoked that they included this set (valued at $105) containing one of my favorite eye products (the avocado eye cream!)

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Thank you all for reading! Be sure to follow along on Instagram, and liketoknow.it where I will be posting daily outfits and sale updates!