Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2021

July 28, 2021 MyGoldenBeauty

Today I am sharing with you all my TOP PICKS from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. There are sooo many good sales this year I can't even hide my excitement! The sale includes BRAND NEW fall merchandise and of course wardrobe staples. Keep reading below for details!

WHAT IS THE NORDSTROM SALE?

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale also known as the #NSale is one of Nordstrom's biggest sales of the year which goes for a few weeks.

WHEN IS THE NORDSTROM SALE?

Key dates for the #NSale are shown below. In order to shop the earlier dates you need to have spent a certain amount of money (it’s in tiers) and also need to be a Nordstrom cardholder. In order to become a Nordstrom cardholder - apply HERE!

WHY SHOP THE NORDSTROM SALE?

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is probably the BEST sale of the year and among any retailer. The sale has brand new items for the upcoming fall that are marked down which is very exciting (prices go back up after the sale). This is the best time to stock up on your sweaters, jeans, boots, shoes, makeup, handbags, etc. Not only can you stock up on your fall items alot of wardrobe staples go on sale as well such as workout gear, jeans, leggings, cardigans, t-shirts, etc.

Unlike other sales where items start at full price and then get marked down, Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is the opposite. Items start on sale for a selected period of time and then prices will go back up in August.

To avoid getting overwhelmed I always have a strategy in place when shopping the Nordstrom sale. First I go through my closet to see what I need. Do I need new pair of boots? Leggings? Tanks? Sweaters? After putting together a list of items I need, I then browse the Nordstrom catalog to get a sense of what will be going on sale. I jot down brands, styles, and prices so I know which departments to go to first. It's like creating a road map! I also use the “Wishlist” tool on the Nordstrom website to save any items that I want to buy - this is a great tip for staying organized and only buying what you need to buy!

Nordstrom offers curbside pickup and expedited shipping. Nordstrom makes it super easy to shop from the comfort of your home. I know I’ll be doing alot of online shopping over the next few days!

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE 2021 TOP PICKS

To make things easy for you all I split out my favorite picks in a couple of different categories below.

WOMEN

Screen Shot 2021-07-25 at 6.28.58 PM.png

WOMEN - ATHLEISURE

Screen Shot 2021-07-25 at 7.37.17 PM.png

MEN

BABY

10 Swim Essentials for Baby

July 22, 2021 MyGoldenBeauty

bahamar-bahabay-bahamas-waterpark-swim-essentials-baby.JPG

Vacationing with Veer has been so much fun! It’s been so amazing to see him in the pool and on the beach - sooo many giggles and smiles! We came prepared for our trip to the Bahamas since during the summer months it can get extremely hot and babies skin is so sensitive that you’ll want to take extra precautions in the sun. I thought it would be very useful to round up our baby must haves for the pool and/or beach.

10 Swim Essentials for Baby

We love making these beautiful memories with Veer!

Baby Boy Half Year Birthday

July 8, 2021 MyGoldenBeauty

My Outfit - Dress: Banana Republic (Old - Similar Here)
Baby Veer’s Outfit - Romper: Target

Happy Half Birthday to Baby Veer! These six months have flown by so fast and I swear time goes faster when you have a child. I wish time would slow down, things felt so slow in the first few weeks of coming home from the hospital but sped up like no other. Each day brings something new and fun. Being a mom is the best thing in the world!

To Veer, I love you very much and I am honored to be your mother. You always light up the room with your smile and bring us much joy. You make us complete in a way I could never have imagined.

Vendors:
Balloon Garland: Amazon
Cake Topper: Amazon
Cake: Taste by Spellbound

Tips for Flying With a Baby

June 8, 2021 MyGoldenBeauty

Baby Sleep N Play Outfit: Target (3 pack for $12.99!)

Baby Veer took his first flight at around 5 months in May 2021 to Arizona to visit family. Leading up to the flight we did alot of googling and reading through the airline website on what we could and could not bring for a baby. For all you parents out there having major anxiety on traveling with a little one, below are some tips on flying with a baby. It doesn’t have to be a scary process and with the right tools this can be a seamless process if you are prepared. We were really surprised at how well he did and can’t wait to plan our next vacation!

Book a Direct Flight

Where ever possible try to book a direct flight or a flight with a longer layover. Landing puts pressure on babies ears and causes pain, so less time having to take off/land (thus avoiding any tantrums) is worth it in my book!

Book a Spacious Seat

If you are able to do so, upgrade your seat to business or first class especially if your child is under 2 years old and are doing a lap seat so that you both will have more room. You can always use miles or points to upgrade!

TSA Precheck

We have had TSA Precheck for years now and I highly recommend having this especially if you are traveling with a baby. What makes it easy is that all items go through the X-Ray machine and you do not need to take anything out of your bag and do not need to take off your shoes. My husband put all our belongings (including our car seat and stroller base) onto the X-Ray machine while I took myself/baby through security. Veer is mostly on formula so we were able to bring a box of formula and a water bottle through security. Our diaper bag did get flagged because of the formula powder and large bottle of liquid so just know that TSA will look through your diaper bag if you plan on bringing formula, water, breastmilk., etc.

Gate Check

Why carry your baby around the airport when you can just stroll them around? We gate checked our UppaBaby car seat and UppaBaby stroller base and found this so helpful. Leading up to our flight we honestly did not know what to expect. American Airlines website says any strollers over 20 lbs cannot be gatechecked and for those of you who have the UppaBaby stroller know that the base itself weights 20 lbs so I wasn’t sure if we could bring this through the airport or not. We ended up bringing our stroller base with the car seat and did not have any issues. I do recommend buying a car seat cover (cheaper option) for the car seat and stroller cover because trust me, they will it get scratched up.

Another alternative way is to buy a travel stroller. There are so many out on the market but some of our favorite ones are: BabyZen YoYo and Doona (car seat and stroller in one!). We didnt feel like buying a stroller just for flying so we took our UppaBaby stroller.

Visit Restroom Before Flying

Right before we boarded we did a diaper change. Depending on how long the flight is you should be prepared to change a diaper in the small airplane bathroom (there is a tray that comes down in the bathroom for changing a baby). Make sure you bring wipes to wipe down the area in the bathroom, diapers, baby wipes and a changing pad.

Organize Your Diaper Bag

I always said to myself that I would never carry a backpack and here we are (lol). This is the diaper bag we use and I have found it so helpful to have my hands free - especially while traveling. In the diaper bag I have two large ziplock bags. One is for diapers, wipes, hand sanitizer, etc. The second ziplock has a extra set of clothes, bibs, burp cloths. I also kept a 9 oz bottle and water bottle on the side of the bag and a box of formula inside the bag. This diaper bag also comes with a changing pad which I have used multiple times. I also have a blanket in the backpack since it can get quite chilly on the plane. We kept the diaper bag easily accessible under the seat infront of us.

Pre Board

If possible, pre-board the flight. I always find it helpful for my husband to board infront of me so that he can wipe down the seats and put away our luggage. My husband had also already broken down the stroller base and car seat was in it’s bag ready to be gate checked. Another tip is to baby wear (using a baby carrier or wrap) instead of carrying them onboard.

Bassinet

Some flights (mostly international) have a bassinet you can request. I believe you can call the airline ahead of time to request this. Our first flight with the little one was domestic and there were no bassinets available.

Feeding

Feed your baby on take off and landing (nurse or give baby a bottle!). Encouraging swallowing really helps with their ears and I felt it kept Veer distracted.

Keep Baby Entertained

Bring your babies favorite toys and give it to them one by one. We love this and this - he hasn’t gotten bored of them yet!

Everyone was super nice to us and I would definitely travel with baby again!!

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

May 4, 2021 MyGoldenBeauty

Floral Dress: Misa / Heels: Sam Edelman
Baby Veer’s Outfit: Beetle & Thread

Mother’s Day is less than a week away so I wanted to pull together some Mother’s Day gift ideas at various pricepoints. Whether it be yourself, mother, grandmother or mother in law there is something for everyone below.

This Mother’s Day is going to be very special for me since it’s my first one as a mom. We have plans to go to brunch on Sunday at one of my favorite places in the city. While I am excited to celebrate on Sunday, this day can be a hard day for alot of people as well, just know that I’m thinking of you!