.Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

I can't believe that we are one day away from the biggest sale of the year;

 The Nordstrom Anniversary! I have been shopping this sale since I was about 13 with my mom. This is, hands down, the best sale that happens next to Cyber Monday. What makes it unique is that Nordstrom brings in their fall line at up to 40% off. It's all new and all on sale! It will go back up when the sale ends (August 5th).

Since this is such a huge sale and heavily covered by all bloggers, things will sell out FAST! I mean some of the top sellers could be gone within hours. Most things will get restocked but there are select items that won't. I missed out on a pair of sneakers last year, that I'm still sad about!

To help you have a better game plan, I am going to break everything down below. I am so thrilled that I get the opportunity to essentially be a personal shopper for all of you!! And if I miss your question, feel free to email me (kaylaotineru@gmail.com) or shoot me a DM on Insta (@kotineru) 

When Does The Sale Start?

July 11th // Level 4 Card Holder 

July 12th- 19th // Early Access to all card holders

July 20th- August 5th // Open to Everyone

Where?

Both in stores & online! You can always order online to avoid the crowds, but pick up in store. They send you an email/text when your items are ready and it's usually within hours! It's the perfect option if you want your items fast, but want to avoid the crowds. I also think it's the best way to ensure you get exactly what you want. I plan to order my favorite things online and pick them up in store when I go to do my try on.

What Can We Expect?

All things fall/winter at the most amazing prices! They will release everything from wardrobe staples, to on trend pieces. During this sale, the pieces included will be heavily discounted (example: Hunter Boots for $99!!) Once the sale is over, what is left will go back up to original pricing. So this is your chance to grab everything you need for cooler weather, at the best prices you will see all season! It's also a wonderful time to think ahead to do some Christmas or Birthday shopping! 

What I Recommend Focusing on?

Looking back at years past, there are certain items that usually go first. 

Hot items include: 

BP Cardigans // They are always at such a great price & the perfect piece for layering all fall & winter. I will be leaving with at least one! 

Jeans // Both budget friendly in the BP department and the higher end denim. 

Basic Tees// BP usually releases a very budget-friendly, excellent quality tee! Every year I purchase it in multiple colors and end up loving it! Sizes typically go fast. 

Adidas/Nike Sneakers// And with athleisure wear being such a hot trend, I predict they will go even faster this year!

Booties/Over The Knee Boots // These will fly!! And they typically release the booties that end up being the hottest style of the season. So now is the time to grab them! I have them on my list;)

Spanx Faux Leather Leggings // These are a wardrobe staple! I got my first pair last year and I have no idea why I waited SO long. They are magical and suck you in, in all the right places. They hardly ever go on sale.

What Will You See From Me?

If you caught my stories the other day, I mentioned I was pumped that this will be first time really covering this sale for you ladies! I love, love that I get to be your personal shopper and do all the hard work for you! 

Make sure to check back here first thing tomorrow morning because I will have a blog post rounding up everything that will sell out fast & all the must have pieces!! The sale starts at midnight, so I plan on brewing some coffee and diving right into shopping for you as soon as it goes live.

I will also be at Nordstrom first thing Thursday morning to try on alllll the things and take you along with me! I will show you the shoes, bags, sunglasses, clothing, kids section, and beauty! I'm also going to be with my mom, so I am going to have her join in on the fun.  She'll be styling and trying on outfits as well. It's going to be a crazy 24 hours, but crazy fun! Then throughout the sale, I will continue to cover it as items get restocked. I would love if you bookmarked my blog and checked back when you are heading to shop the sale! There will also be a Nordstrom tab at the top I update daily.

FYI- I touched on this a little on my Insta-stories, but when you guys click a link through my blog or swipe up on my stories and make a purchase I receive a small commission. This costs you as the consumer nothing, but means everything to me! It is how I am able to keep putting this much time & effort into covering sales for YOU! .....which I love by the way :)

I know this part can get confusing & a little uncomfortable (for me, lol) so I thought I would tell you

how I get credit for you shopping my links:

*clicking any link provided on my blog

*Swiping up on my Insta-stories and staying within that link and completing your purchase

*If you ask for me to send you a direct link, which I'm always happy to do!

*Following me in the liketoknowit app and clicking on those links

So while this sale is going on, if you plan to shop the sale, I know it's one extra step but I would love you forever if you stopped by my blog and clicked a Nordstrom link before you start your shopping. If you're planning to shop from your phone as soon as the sale goes live, I will have a swipe up in stories that you can easily shop within too!

Side note-myself and your other favorite bloggers do NOT get credit if you click our links and shop using the Nordstrom app on your phone. 

Now that we got that over with, on to my TOP tips.....

What Are My Top Tips For Shopping The Sale?

*Take Advantage of Free Shipping/Pick Up- Things can sell out while they are in your cart! It's happened to me. So if you love something & want to make sure you get it, place your order then continue to shop! Since Nordstrom offers free shipping, it's better to place more orders than risk loosing something you had your heart set on!

*Shop The Most Popular Departments First- Piggybacking off my first tip, if you plan to shop multiple departments start with the most popular! I would recommend shoes & handbags being the first since they have the biggest discount and then women's. Once you've conquered those, move on to kids & men's.

*Shop For Gifts- I touched on this a little above, but this is the best time to birthday & Christmas shop! Check some people off your list and save some money while you're at it!

*Set A Budget- This sale is great, but don't break the bank! There are great deals, but at the end of the day, it's not worth stressing yourself out over. So I would highly recommend going in with a number and not allowing yourself to go over it! I might be talking to myself a little right now ;) 

*Make A List- Following in line with setting a budget, I think it's a great idea to take inventory of what you have/what you need! That way you know what to focus on. 

*If You're Unsure About Sizing, Buy Two Sizes- Not only does Nordstrom offer FREE shipping, they offer FREE returns! This way you can keep the size that fits and send back the other. Then you don't risk the item being sold out when you go to do the return.

I really hope you found this post helpful! I want to be the best resource I can possibly be for you ladies. My hope is to make this sale fun for you to shop & that you get what you had your heart set on! Please reach out to me at any point if you have questions.

XoXo, Kayla

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