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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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Tops

Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale Top Picks

  1. Caslon V Neck Tee – 40% off
  2. Caslon Crew Neck Tee – 40% off
  3. 1901 Ruffled Tank – 50% off
  4. Socialite Lace Trim Cami – 40% off
  5. Caslon Slub Tee  – 50% off
  6. Halogen Peplum Tank – 40% off
  7. Halogen Knit Tank – 40% off

Denim

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  1. Lucky Brand Pink Denim – 40% off
  2. DL1961 Instasculpt  – 50% off
  3. Blank NYC Tapered Jeans – 50% off
  4. Articles of Society Frayed Hem – 40% off

 

Jackets

Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale Top Picks

  1. Blank NYC Suede Jacket – 50% off
  2. Halogen Faux Leather Drape Jacket – 33% off
  3. Caslon Hooded Utility Jacket – 50% off
  4. Vigoss Rain Coat – 40% off
  5. Zella Bomber Jacket – 50% off
  6. Caslon Short Utility Jacket – 50% off
  7. Caslon Knit Moto Jacket – 50% off

Shoes

Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale Top Picks

  1. Treasure & Bond Wedges – 35% off (these have NEVER gone on sale!)
  2. Converse Shorelines – 40% off
  3. Treasure & Bond Slides – 33% off
  4. BP Sierra Flats – 40% off
  5. Hunter Short Boots – 40% off
  6. Halogen Mules – 40% off
  7. Vince Camuto Wedge Sandal – 40% off

Bags

Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale Top Picks

  1. Sole Society Weekender – 40% off
  2. Sole Society Destin Backpack – 40% off
  3. Topshop Tote Bag – 40% off
  4. Chelsea28 Wallet on a Chain – 33% off
  5. Vince Camuto Half Moon Crossbody – 50% off
  6. Leith Suede Clutch – 50% off

 

Happy Shopping!

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Amazon Prime Fashion

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

Amazon Fashion
[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

Amazon Fashion
[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

Amazon Fashion
[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.

Amazon Leopard Top

Warner’s Bra

Amazon Fashion
{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

Amazon Fashion
{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

Amazon Fashion
{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

Amazon Fashion
{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

Amazon Beauty{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?

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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


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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

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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

One Piece Swimsuit
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

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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

Best Bathing Suit

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.

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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

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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

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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
Trunk Club Review

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

 

Trunk Club Review

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

Trunk Club Review

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

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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

Trunk Club Review

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

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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

 

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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

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Stocking Stuffers & The Hottest Toys

TWO WEEKS AWAY! TWO WEEKS AWAY! Yes, I’m shouting because I’m freaking!! Christmas is just two short weeks away and I still have a million things to do! Hoping to lift some of your stress, I put together a little guide of stocking stuffers (all under $20!) and the hottest toys this year from Amazon! Note: When buying toys from Amazon, make sure they say “shipped and sold from Amazon. ” If not, they could be fake. Now take a deep breathe and finish up that shopping!

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Stocking Stuffers

Mini Speaker // Koozie // Tamagotchi // Socks // Flow Ring // iPhone Charger // Bath Bomb Set // 9-pk Earrings // Socks in a Ball // Burt’s Bees 4-Pk // Benefit Hoola Bronzer // Makeup Sponge

Hottest Toys of 2018

Polly Pocket // LOL Bigger Surprise // Fingerlings Unicorn // Harry Potter Coding Wand // Poopsie Surprise Slime Kit // Little Live Wrapples // Barbie Dream House (lowest price!) // Monopoly Fornite // Pikmi Pops // Grumblies // Nintendo Switch

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