Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020 Top Picks

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!

You can preview the catalog items in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020 Catalog.

WHY SHOP THE NORDSTROM SALE?

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is probably the BEST sale of the year and among any retailer I would say for the whole year. The sale has brand new items for the upcoming fall that are marked down which is very exciting. 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. Also with women’s I have compiled a list for home, men’s and baby.

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!

Also this year with COVID, I know that many of you are probably hesitant to go into the store and shop. Luckily Nordstrom offers curbside pickup and expedited shipping. Nordstrom makes it super easy to shop from the comfort of your home.

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE 2020 TOP PICKS

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

WOMEN - TOPS

WOMEN - BOTTOMS

WOMEN - SHOES

WOMEN - ACCESSORIES

BEAUTY

MEN

BABY

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Favorite White Maxi Dresses for the Summer

Maxi Dress: Express (50% off) / Jean Jacket: Uniqlo
Necklace: Kate Spade (15% off) / Sunglasses: Ray Ban
Purse: From Greece (Similar) / Shoes: Greece Slides

Now that the temps have been skyrocketing and full on summer is here to stay for the next few months, a staple in my closet has to be a breezy, flowy white maxi dress. This white maxi dress from Express checks off all the boxes and can be dressed up or down. This maxi dress is super flattering on any body type and ties on the shoulders so it adjusts so easily to your body. I also love pairing a denim jacket over it for cool summer evenings. For reference I am wearing a size small.

Here are some of my other favorite white maxi dresses for summer under $100!

The Perfect Summer Maxi Dress

Maxi Dress: JustFab (c/o) / Sandals: JustFab (c/o)
Handbag: Greece (Similar) / Necklace: Kate Spade / Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Here in Philadelphia we’re in the full swing of summer! Since it’s been so hot lately I love throwing on anything that’s easy and breezy to wear! This poplin maxi dress from JustFab is the perfect piece to add into your summer wardrobe - wear it to a summer evening for outdoor dining, to the beach or to a bbq - this dress is definitely going to be on repeat this summer! I also love the tier detail and the low back complete with a bow. I also wanted to talk about these pretty flat sandals and I love the neutral color (you can wear them with so many things)! Here are some of my other favorite sandals for summer from JustFab: Beach Bum Slide, Anise Espadrille Slide and Lace-Up Flat Sandal.

Thank you to JustFab for sponsoring this post

Top 10 Statement Tops for Summer

Top: Gracia (Similar) / Jeans: JCrew
Block Heels: JusFab (c/o) / Handbag: Chanel / Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

One thing I love about the summer are the endless options of beautiful statement tops. There are so many styles, options and colors to play around with! One of the blouses I bought before the pandemic is this pretty bow top with a statement sleeve. I can’t wait to re-wear it again in the heat of the summer with shorts and flat sandals! Here are some other of my favorite statement tops:

1. Tie Neck Sheer Sleeve Shirt
   2. Bow Top
   3. Swiss Dot Ruched Puff Sleeve Top
   4. Erin Statement Top
   5. Puff Short Sleeve T-Shirt
   6. Anastasia Top
   7. Jacquard Top
   8. One Shoulder Sleeveless Top
   9. Organza Puff Sleeve Blouse
   10. Shoulder Ruffle Top

Surprise! We Moved!

Puff Sleeve Sweater: Express (Similar) / Jeans: JCrew
Headband: Anthropologie

As if I thought things would be pretty easy going staying at home the last few weeks, they have been quite the opposite. During the last few weeks we moved into our new home! We are still getting settled in, and it’s been busy! Initially I thought I would have so much time to get things done, but now with stores being closed, things are taking so much longer to ship and reach their destination (one of our shipments was delayed two weeks!). I’ve had a hard time getting myself to buy pieces just looking at them over the internet. So for now I’m holding off on purchasing bigger items such as our dining room table and chairs but other things in the house are slowly but surely coming together. Here’s are some tips doing a moving during this time!

Tips for Moving During COVID-19:

1. Reach out to moving companies early - It wasn’t too difficult to find moving companies since we were flexible with our move date and time but I did find that alot of moving companies were closed and dates were booked well in advance. We used BR Moving company for our move which we had used in a prior move so I was comfortable going with them. They were also able to secure the street permits for the moving truck as well so that was a big help.

2. Check in to see what the Company’s COVID-19 policy for moving is - Movers had masks and we kept a safe distance away. I clearly labeled all of our boxes, furniture and even rugs (with painters tape) so there was no confusion or discussion as to where pieces were going.

3. If you have enough time, tackle packing one room at a time - We were fortunate to pack up the house in a phased approach. We packed up the rooms that we weren’t using in our old home first (i.e. guest room, basement, 4th floor) and then the rooms that we used the most for last. Labeling all boxes is also key!

4. Obtaining packaging supplies - Businesses such as U-Haul are considered essential, and luckily we were able to get packaging supplies from there such as packaging tape and boxes. We also wrapped anything that anyone could physically touch in covers - we bought sofa moving covers and mattress covers. For any furniture, once it was moved into the house we wiped it down as soon as the movers were done. We also cleaned all surfaces and floors after the move was complete. It was a long day but worth it!

5. Last but not least, don’t stress - Everything will fall into place. Moving can be scary during this time but businesses are prepared and as long as you are prepared also, then it can go seamlessly.

   Also, if you’re thinking about purchasing a home in Pennsylvania feel free to send me an email! I recommend Harkeet Chadha & Associates for all your home buying needs! Harkeet has sold hundreds of homes in the Philadelphia area and I couldn’t recommend a better realtor!