Blame It On The Deal

Blame It On The Deal / July 1, 2019

Tips & Tricks for shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

It’s Christmas in July! The Nordstrom Anniversary is my absolute favorite sale of the year and it’s approaching faster than a Kardashian can get divorced. I’ve learned a lot about this sale over the past couple of years so, here’s everything you need to know including important dates, tips, and tricks for shopping the sale!

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IMPORTANT DATES

The sale begins for Nordstrom cardholders on July 12, 2019 at 12:30 pm EST and will be open to the public beginning on July 19, 2019. I know that some people don’t like credit cards but in my opinion, it’s worth signing up for in order to get early access. Things go FAST and many items will be sold out by the time the sale is open to the public. Last year things weren’t restocked for public access so having a card is key. It’s important to note that you don’t have to actually USE the credit card in order to get access on July 12, you just need to have one. Prices will go up August 6.

SIGN UP FOR A NORDSTROM CREDIT CARD

Right now, if you sign up for a card, you will receive a $60 Nordstrom note (which is free money) when you make a purchase upon approval. This is $20 more than last year! You can spend ANY amount and still receive the note! Since shopping early is the only way to ensure you’ll get the items you want, having the card is key! Sign up for a card here.

IMPORTANT INFO

The items that will be available for sale are all NEW women’s fall items! The sale will also include home decor, kids, mens, jewelry, and beauty!
You will be allowed to use your “triple points” days during the sale.
Popular brands that are typically part of the sale include Barefoot Dreams, Caslon, Born, Vince Camuto, Halogen, Ugg, Blondo and much more!
The catalog is available to browse browse now but I never find the catalog very impressive. The catalog mostly shows high end pieces and the sale typically includes much better/ more affordable items. Browse here.

TIPS & TRICKS

Shop early! It’s best to shop as soon as the sale goes live which once again will be July 12, 2019 at 12:30 pm EST.
Nordstrom does not save stock to be released throughout the sale but you can keep checking back for restocks on popular items as returns come back.
Shop online! The stores can be crowded and the selection can be extremely limited. More importantly, who likes shopping while wearing pants anyways? #notthisgirl
Hit “checkout” immediately! Since everything is free shipping, I suggest checking out every time you place something in your cart in order to avoid the item getting sold out.
Most importantly, 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 follow me here. I will also be doing several giveaways throughout the day 🙂
I think that about covers it but if you have any questions at all, just drop ’em below or on my facebook page!

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Blame It On The Deal / May 22, 2019

Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale – Top Picks

Second to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, the half-yearly is the happiest time of the year! This is the magical time of year when the bigwigs decide to take pity on us shoppers and slash their prices up to 75% off! The sale can be overwhelming so I dug through an obscene amount of pages (#ineedalife) and put together a few top picks separated into categories.

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Happy Shopping!

Blame It On The Deal / April 13, 2019

To Prime or Not to Prime…is that really a question?

Amazon Prime is probably the best thing to come along since the invention of chocolate covered bacon. I’ve used Prime for quite some time to order everything from face cream to toilet paper but have recently gotten more into their clothing. Not only is everything so well priced but because it’s prime, it ships and returns free! Here’s a little roundup of a few hits and misses from the wonderful world of Amazon Prime.

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Floral Blouse

[Top, Jeans, Heels]

Let’s give things started off on the right foot with a big #amazonwin. This top is the perfect pattern for spring and has the cutest neck detail. I’m quite the possibly the worst picture taker in America so my hand is covering the button around the neck which means you just have to trust me…it’s cute! It’s not quite long sleeve and it’s not short sleeve making it the perfect length for springtime temps. I would suggest sizing up, I’m wearing a small.

Romper

[Romper]

This romper though!!! If you’re not blinded by the pastiness, you should be able to see how adorable this romper is! It’s super soft, has pockets, and a stretchy waistband that helps hide any extra “fluff”

Leopard Top

[Top, Jeans, Heels]

This leopard top is quite possibly my favorite Amazon clothing purchase I’ve made to date. Maybe it’s because I’m still leopard obsessed but I love everything about it. It can easily be dressed up with black pants for work or jeans for the weekend. I’ve also worn it unbuttoned with a black tank for a more casual look (see below.) I suggest sizing up, I’m in a small.

Warner’s Bra

{Bra}

I’ll spare you the pic of me in this bra but for this fantastic price, I had to give this one a shot! So far, my bosom is enjoying it 🙂

Jumpsuit

{Jumpsuit}

I absolutely LOVE this jumpsuit but it’s way too long on me. I think I may actually get it hemmed because I love it THAT much!

Leopard Kimono

{Kimono, Mules}

I SO wanted to love this Kimono but it’s a big long on my 5’1″ shrimpy frame. I do think it would work well as a cover up though! Wearing size small.

Camo Top

{Spend, Save}

This camo top is a fantastic dupe of the Express version I’ve been eyeing for about a quarter of the price! The Amazon version fits TTS, I’m wearing xs. It says it’s a crop top but I don’t really think that it is.

L’oreal Foundation

{Foundation}

To wrap up this post, I leave you a giant picture of my mug 😂 I tried this drugstore foundation and found it to be just as good as my higher end foundations! It covers well, lasts long, and doesn’t look “cakey”

There you have it, folks! Have you found anything you love recently on Amazon?

Blame It On The Deal / February 22, 2019

(Bathing) Suit Up!

In the famous words of Barney Stinson, (bathing) suit up! I will tell you that there’s probably not much worse than bathing suit try-ons after a long winter of hibernating and stuffing my pie hole while cooped up on the couch 😂 I took one for the team and tried on a few suits from various places to find you the best one! Warning: make sure to shield your eyes from the pasty glow.

Two Piece Leopard

Let’s start with the one that I didn’t even take a picture in because it was SO bad. I’m talking pieces parts were flying out everywhere and I wouldn’t been banned from the internet. Some of the reviews are pretty good but it was definitely a no go for me.

Bow Strap One Piece

This Bow One Piece suit from Target was definitely a contender for one of my favorites! The bow tie on the sleeve was so stinkin’ cute! I did find it to run a tad big though. I’m wearing a small here but need an XS. Right now it’s BOGO 50% off!

Monokini

This monokini was the first one I tried on from Amazon and I liked it a lot! It was supposed to come with straps but I think one of my cats took off with them and they’re yet to be found 😂 I’d definitely feel more comfortable with the straps but overall it’s a super cute suit! It fits true to size, I’m in a 4-6.

Scalloped Top, Scalloped Bottoms

OK, this suit is adorable!!! I love scallops on my body or in my belly 🙂 The top was a bit tight so I suggest sizing up but the bottoms fit perfectly! Also, this leopard kimono from Amazon was a definite winner!

Halter One Piece

Winner winner chicken dinner! This one was by far my favorite of the bunch! The fit is super flattering and just look at that back 😍 It’s also got tummy control 🙂 I sized up to a 6 in this one (I’m normally a 4)

Now all that’s left to do is wait for some warm weather! Until next time, xoxo.

Blame It On The Deal / January 30, 2019

Trunk Club Review

This is my third time using Trunk Club but first review. I think it took a couple tries to get things I actually liked and that fit properly (for the most part). If you don’t know what Trunk Club is, allow me to explain. Trunk Club is a Nordstrom company that sends you a trunk full of clothes upon your request. You can opt to schedule a trunk whenever you feel like or choose to subscribe to monthly, quarterly or any other specific intervals. The fee is $25 but is waived if you are a Nordstrom cardholder which is a pretty great deal in my opinion! You get a stylist that you can chat with online or by phone and tell them everything you’re looking for, what you like what you don’t like, what works for your shape etc. Then, they send you a preview and you can decide which items you want sent. You can also choose a different color or decide to skip the entire trunk altogether. You can also pick your price points but sale items typically aren’t included. Your trunk then magically shows up (via the nice delivery driver) right at your door! You have five days to decide what you want to keep then just put everything back in the trunk and schedule a free pickup! Easy peezy! Of note, is that if an item does go on sale within 14 days, you can request a price adjust. Nordstrom is also really good at price matching so if you find a better price of something in your trunk, just ask them to price match! If you’d like to give it a whirl, you can sign up through my referral link here. OK, enough jibber jabber, let me show you what I got!

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Rebecca Minkoff Bag, Levi’s Jeans, BP Chambray Top

Rebecca Minkoff Shoulder Bag (on sale for $228) – YOU GUYS. I swear there were angels singing when I took this bag out of the box. It looks like a pretty simple bag but the material and structure just made my heart go pitter patter. This is typically more than I would spend on a bag but I’m having an awfully hard time getting this little guy back in the box. Verdict – Undecided

Levi’s Jeans ($99) – Personally I wasn’t a fan of these jeans. They fit OK but the bottoms were just off for me. I’m a skinny jeans girl and these just weren’t for me. True to size. Verdict – Returned

BP Chambray Top ($59) – I really liked this chambray top if it had fit properly. It runs super small and buttoning it was like pushing biscuits back into the can after it had popped. Verdict – Returned

Zella Leggings

Zella Leggings ($54) – I’ve heard the hype of Zella leggings and now I get it!! These leggings were extremely flattering and super comfy! TTS. I really don’t need a pair of black leggings at the moment so I had to send them back. Verdict – Returned

Topshop Sweater, Steve Madden Booties

Topshop Sweater ($68) – I liked the look and feel of this one but it was just too short my liking. Maybe a size up or some high waisted jeans would work better? Verdict – Returned

Steve Madden Booties ($99) – I LOVED these!! The slit on the side makes them the perfect transitional bootie. The only reason I didn’t keep was because I have something similar and one more pair of tan booties into my house may send my boyfriend over the edge. (True to size) Verdict – Reluctantly Returned

Hinge Tweed Sweater ($79) – Oh my gosh, how cute is this sweater?! It fit perfectly and the colors are oh so cute! The only thing that got me on this one was the price point. I figured I’ll send it back and wait for a good sale. (True to size, wearing xs) Verdict – Reluctantly Returned (for now)

Ralph Lauren Trench Coat

Ralph Lauren Trench Coat (on sale for $110) – Go, go gadget wings! I felt a little bit of a mix between Inspector Gadget and Sherlock Holmes in this trench. It was a bit big on me as well so back it goes. Size down, wearing in xs and is too big. Verdict – Returned

Blank NYC Jacket

Blank NYC Jacket ($79) – I had tried this jacket on months and months ago and fell in love with it. I have been waiting for a sale but I have not seen one on this color. I’m taking this as a sign and keeping it anyways. Verdict – Kept

Chelsea28 V Neck Sweater

Chelsea28 V Neck Sweater ($69) – Another one I absolutely loved was this Chelsea28 sweater! So comfy and perfect for Valentine’s Day! I’m starting to think I *maybe* have too many clothes because I also own a super similar one so it has to go back 😢 (TTS, wearing in xs) Verdict – Reluctantly Returned

Sam Edelman Penny Boots

Sam Edelman Penny Boots ($150) – Yes, these boots are as amazing as everyone says they are. In fact, they are so amazing that I already own them in cognac. I figured I didn’t need black too…or did I? Verdict – Returned

BB Dakota Shift Dress ($88) – This dress was so cute! It was a tad short even on my 5’1″ self so I definitely wouldn’t recommend for someone taller. I have zero places to wear this to so back it went. Verdict – Returned

Overall, I truly enjoyed this Trunk. The ease of having clothing shipped directly to your door for try on is worth it’s weight in gold. Nordstrom truly makes the process effortless and I am thankful that they offer such a service. If you’d like to try it for yourself, please sign up through my referral link right here. Until next time xoxo

IMPORTANT DATES

SIGN UP FOR A NORDSTROM CREDIT CARD

IMPORTANT INFO

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