Blame It On The Deal

Blame It On The Deal / July 17, 2017

#NSALE Dressing Room Diaries

Can you tell I’m excited for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale??? I’ve already placed a hefty order online, but decided I couldn’t wait for the clothes to arrive and took a trip to my local Nordstrom store to shop the sale in person. I typically prefer ordering online because I think the selection is much bigger, but like I said, I just couldn’t wait any longer. I wanted to share with you my likes and dislikes. First up, I’m going to start with what I liked.

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THE SOFTEST SWEATER ON THE PLANET

Dreamers Tunic Sweater – This by far is the softest thing I have ever put on my body. WARNING: People will ask to feel you while wearing this sweater. The best part is, it’s less than $30!

SWEATERS AND TEES

Jeans: Not on the website yet but similar here –> Vigoss – Less than $42.
Left: BP Ruffle Bell Cuff Sweater – True to size and sooo cute! I love the bell sleeve detail. Wearing in XS. Less than $32!
Middle: BP Pocket Tee – True to size. Wearing in XS. Less than $19!
Right: BP Boatneck Pullover – True to size. Wearing in XS. Can be worn off the shoulder and regular. I absolutely adored this sweater. Less than $25!

OLIVE MOTO JEANS

Caslon Utility Pants – Less than $50 and true to size. Wearing here in size 26.
Left: Caslon Striped Tee – Pretty tts. I’m wearing here in small but think an xs would fit better. Less than $20!
Right: Caslon V-Neck Tee – Runs large. Wearing here in xx small. Less than $18!

SCALLOPS AND JEANS

Halogen Scallop Edge Sweater – True to size. Wearing in xs. Less than $40!
Caslon Frayed Hem Jeans: I’m a sucker for a frayed hem! Less than $50 and true to size. Wearing in size 26.

SHOES

Sam Edelman Tall Boot – I am totally swooning over these Sam Edelmans! Less than $150!

Vince Camuto Prasata Booties – I actually didn’t like these as much in person as I thought I would. They were out of stock in the tan color which I think I would’ve liked more. Under $100, though!

Blondo Booties – These booties claim to be WATERPROOF! Still a little pricey but to me waterproof booties are worth it. They fit true to size and I am adding them to my wishlist.

Now, for what I didn’t like/didn’t work for me.

LONG SWEATERS

I love the long sweater trend but unforutnately I think I’m just too dang short to be able to pull this off. I also found the BP sweater (left & right) to have a lot of fuzzy pieces flying everywhere.

Left & Right: BP Lightweight Cardigan – Runs big. Size down at least one. Wearing in size xs. On sale for $31.90.
Middle: BP Rib Knit Cardigan – Also runs big. Wearing here in xs. On sale for $31.90.
Gray T-Shirt: – Lush Raw Edge Side Slit T- Shirt – Fit true to size. Wearing in xs. On sale for less than $16!

MY PURCHASES

Since I already bought a lot online, I decided to only purchase two things. Here’s my favorites that came home with me.

Left: BP Boatneck Pullover
Right: Dreamers Tunic Sweater

And that concludes my Nordstrom trip! For all things #NSALE, be sure to follow my facebook page! What is everyone else buying this sale?

Blame It On The Deal / July 13, 2017

My Top Nordstrom Anniversay Sale Picks

IT’S HERE! IT’S HERE! The most wonderful time of the year! I’m talking Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale! If you have a Nordstrom credit card, you can shop early access TODAY before it’s open to the public on July 21, 2017. Never fear, if you don’t have a credit card yet, you can apply for one here. You can also browse the sale if you don’t have a credit card but will be unable to “checkout.” The sale can be overwhelming so I put together my top picks to help you shop. All items are under $100 (except the premium denim!)

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Booties

Toms Block Heel Booties // Naturalizer Buckle Booties // Steve Madden Kylie Booties // Lucky Brand Perforated Booties

Flats

Halogen Calf Hair Flats // Halogen Wrap Flats // UGG Slippers// Ballet Flats

Jewelry

BP Pendant Necklace // Nadri Ear Crawlers // Panacea Bib Necklace // Madewell Pendant Necklace

Handbags

Chelsea 28 Faux Leather Tote // BP Cross-Body Bag // BP Braided Handle Tote

Whew, that was a lot to sort through! I need a nap. Stay tuned for another blog post about what I actually purchased!

What is everyone else planning on purchasing during the sale?

Blame It On The Deal / July 12, 2017

Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette Review

I am obsessed with all things Naked. Get your minds out of the gutter people, I’m talking Urban Decay Naked palettes! When I saw they were releasing a summer palette, I knew there was no other option but to buy it and just “blame it on the deal.” First off, the packaging of this palette is be-autiful! I also love the brush that comes with it. I use it every time I use this palette and think it works really well for a “comes with a palette” brush.

Look how puuuurty the outside is! Hard to believe but the inside is even puuurtier!

Review: I found this palette to include a great selection of colors for summer. I think it looks pretty good on my skin tone because I’m fair skinned but, it may not work as well for those with darker skin. I also found the shimmer shades to be highly pigmented. PRO TIP: apply concealer before you apply the shimmer shade (it really makes the color pop!)

Here’s a look I created with this palette.

Does anybody else have this palette? What do you think of it?

Blame It On The Deal / July 10, 2017

5 Tips for Shopping Nordstrom’s Annual Sale

Break out the special shopping bags because the best time of year is upon us! I’m talking about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale which begins on July 21, 2017 and goes through August 6, 2017. The sale can be overwhelming so, here’s 5 shopping tips to help you through this massive sale.

Important Dates

SIGN UP FOR A NORDSTROM CREDIT CARD
In order to get early access to the sale beginning on July 13, 2017, you can sign up for a card here. If you don’t want to apply for a credit card, you can also sign up for a debit card and still receive early access to the sale.
START SHOPPING NOWAdd items to your cart or wish list today. This will put all your favorites in one place and easier to see if they go on sale. You can also browse through the catalog here.

Catalog Details & Style Staples
SHOP ONLINE
The stores can be crowded and the selection can be sparce. More importantly, who likes shopping while wearing pants anyways? #notthisgirl
THINK FALL
I know with the summer in full swing, colder weather is the last thing you want to think about but, trust me, your October-Self will thank you! I personally find the fall to be the best clothing season. Booties, sweaters, jeans, leggings, oh my! They’re all so much fun!
FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK
I will be posting like a mad woman throughout the sale. I also plan on ordering a bunch of items to review and post styling ideas. Make sure to check it out here.

HAPPY SHOPPING EVERYONE!

Blame It On The Deal / July 7, 2017

Create Your Own Stitch Fix (using Stitch Fix brands on a budget) – July Edition

With summer now in full swing, it was time to create a couple “fixes” for July. Like usual, I created a casual outfit and a work outfit using all Stitch Fix brands. If you missed my latest “create your own fix” post, you can check it out here. Also, if you aren’t sure what Stitch Fix is or haven’t tried them yet, you can check out my latest review here. I challenged myself again to only include Stitch Fix brands but at lower prices. If you are familiar with Stitch Fix, you know that each fix contains 5 items and a note. Now, let’s get on to the clothes, shall we?

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For this first “fix” I focused on a nautical/striped theme. To me, nothing says summer like stripes! Pair the Tart striped top with the Liverpool shorts and white Seavees and you’ve got yourself a super casual summery look. The Kensie dress will also pair well with the white Seavees for that comfy “running to the grocery store for hot dogs look.” The Urban Expressions cross-body purse is perfect to throw over either of these two outfits.

Tart Striped Top – $16.97
Liverpool Shorts – $34.99 w/ free shipping!
Kensie Dress – $22.93
Seavees – $44.99
Urban Expressions Crossbody Purse – $17.98
TOTAL: $137.86

The second “fix” focuses around workwear and you can never wrong with a classic black and white office look. For this fix, pair either the white or black Daniel Rainn top with the Level 99 trousers and Nine West heels. If your office feels like the arctic due to the blasting a/c, throw on the Kensie blazer to keep warm.

Level 99 Trousers – $39.99
Daniel Rainn Black Top – $24.97
Daniel Rainn White Top – $19.97
Kensie Blazer – $53.99
Nine West Heels $23.70
TOTAL: $162.62

What do you think of these two fixes? Which one did you like better? If you are interested in scheduling an actual fix, fill out a style profile here.

If anyone has any requests for outfits they would like me to create, drop it in the comments!

Tops

Sweaters & Cardigans

Sweatshirts

Jackets/Coats

Denim Under $100

Premium Denim

Dresses

Booties

Toms Block Heel Booties // Naturalizer Buckle Booties // Steve Madden Kylie Booties // Lucky Brand Perforated Booties

Flats

Jewelry

Handbags

Important Dates

Catalog Details & Style Staples