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NSALE Try on Session

August 11, 2020 By houseofhargrove@gmail.com

I hit up my local store yesterday to try on some of the items in the sale because things always look different in person and when they are on!  You can only tell so much from an online photo.  Here are the outfits from my NSale try on session. I found some things I LOVE.  There were also many things missing from my store that I wanted to try so I have ordered those and will share when they arrive.

You can see my complete Nordstrom Anniversary Sale guide by category HERE. 

Let me start by something about this sale.  Yes, there are tons of Fall items on sale.  Yes, there are some good deals to be had, but my philosophy is always the look for less.  I like finding great items at great prices and splurging on a few statement pieces here and there.  I do not believe in buying the most expensive, only wearing designer, going into debt for clothes, etc.  At the end of the day. . .they are just things!  I like to buy staple pieces during the sale and maybe a more expensive item I have had my eye on like Barefoot Dreams, etc, but. . .even during this sale I am looking for the best of the affordable things!  As you will see from my lists below almost everything I am showing you is very affordable!  Like the denim jeans I share. . . all but 1 are under $50!  I like to find cute things for great prices.  During this sale Nordstrom has great items priced comparable to Target, Old Navy, AE, etc.  Hopefully you will find  some things you love that are very budget friendly (most things under $50)!

♥ FOR SIZING REFERENCE I AM 5’9″ AND TYPICALLY WEAR A M/L IN TOPS & DRESSES, SIZE 8/29 IN JEANS

♥ WHAT I AM WEARING/USED IN MOST PICTURES:

  • SELF TANNER: this is my favorite self tanner.  It is the only thing that gives me a glow.  I don’t tan on my own and am super pale.  They have a huge jumbo size in the sale for a great value.
  • WATCH: This Michelle watch was a splurge!  I bought it 14 years ago and wear it every single day.  It is my absolute favorite.  The newest version of the Michelle watch is in the sale and a huge savings (save $860)!!
  • EARRINGS:I wear these pearl earrings all the time.  They are simple, easy and inexpensive ($35).
  • CURLING IRON: I use this T3 1.25 curling iron every time I curl my hair.  I debated spending this much on a curling iron, but I am so glad I did.  It makes a huge difference with my hair.  The wand is longer and makes my hair hold curl way longer than any other curling iron.  That is totally worth it to me.  It is part of the sale and an amazing price for this curling iron!

Ok, on to the try on session!

NSALE TRY ON SESSION

OUTFIT 1

SWEATER | JEANS

SWEATER: Yall, this sweater is so so soft and cozy.  Love the colors and the neck.  Comes in lots of colors.  Size down.  I am wearing a small. $34.90 ($59 after the sale)

JEANS: This was my favorite pair from the sale.  These bootcut Paige jeans are a bit of a splurge, but you save a ton during the sale.  These jeans hold you in, smooth you out, feel like pajamas, have an amazing wash and don’t lose their shape.  If you want to try designer jeans NSALE is the time to do it.  TTS I am wearing a 29.


OUTFIT 2

CARDIGAN | JEANS | TEE | SHOES

CARDIGAN: How cute is this cardigan?  There are 2 great stripe ones I tried on (see below). I love the colors.  Wearing a M.  $59.90 ($98 after sale) Wearing a M

JEANS:  Same jeans as above.  I just love these!  Great investment piece! TTS

TEE: I always stock up on these during the sale.  Great tee in lots of colors and a few prints. Cute neck line and has a pocket. ONLY $12.90 ($25 after sale) Wearing a M

SHOES:  I bought these cute hightop sneakers and love them.  They were a top seller last year and I love the new studded detail on them.  $49.90 ($89.95 after sale)


OUTFIT 3

JEANS | SWEATSHIRT | SHOES

JEANS: Cute distressed jeans.  Great fit, love the wash and the distressing.  Stretchy, skinny mid rise jeans.  Fit TTS (I am wearing 29) $48.90 ($64 after sale)

SWEATSHIRT: This sweatshirt was so soft and perfect for these times! $29.90 ($45 after sale) Wearing L

SHOES: Same as above


 OUTFIT 4

CARDIGAN | LEGGINGS | TEE | TANK | SHOES

CARDIGAN:  Barefoot Dreams cardigan.  This is the lowest price I have seen it.  So soft, feels like you are wearing a blanket. This is the long one with pockets.  I show the other style below.  $65.90 ($114 after sale) Wearing a L

LEGGINGS:  My favorite leggings.  I live in these Zella leggings and always snag a couple new pair during the sale.  They are the best.  High rise and smoothing.  6.7k 5 star reviews!!  $38.90 ($59 after sale)  Wear L

TEE:  Same t-shirt as first outfit except this time in leopard print  Size M

TANK:  My favorite layering tank.  Less than $7.  It is a tunic tank so it is longer.  I always wear these. Size S

SHOES: Same as above


OUTFIT 5

CARDIGAN | TEE | TANK | LEGGINGS | SHOES

CARDIGAN:  This is the other Barefoot Dreams cardigan in the sale. 3.1k 5 star reviews.  $68.90 ($116 after sale)  Size M

**Everything else is the same as above


OUTFIT 6

TEE | LEGGINGS | SHOES

TUNIC TEE:  I LOVE this.  I bought it in 2 other colors.  Love the length and the thumbholes.  Perfect to pair with leggings or front tuck.   Size down.  Wearing a Small.  $34.90 ($58 after sale)

SPANX LEGGINGS:  These faux leather leggings are a top seller and Instagram famous.  Cozy like leggings but can be dressed up or down.  $64.90 ($98 after sale)

 


OUTFIT 7

CARDIGAN | TEE | TANK | LEGGINGS | SHOES

CARDIGAN:  Another cute striped cardigan options.  You can never have too many of these.  Again, I really liked the color combo.  Wearing a M.  $38.90 ($69 after sale).  Paired it with the faux leather Spanx leggings.

TEE/TANK/SPANX LEGGINGS/SHOES: shown above


OUTFIT 8

CARDIGAN | TEE | TANK | JEANS

JEANS: Here are a great pair of grey stretchy ankle jeans.  I love the wash and these Wit and Wisdom jeans are called Absoultion and they have a great waistband that holds everything in .  Comfortable and flattering.  Wearing size 29  $49.90 ($78 after sale)

*Barefoot dreams cardigan and tee all shown above.


OUTFIT 9

JEANS:  Everything is the same as above except the jeans.  I wanted to show you the fit of the Wit an Wisdom jeans in denim.  These are the same as the outfit above, but different color.  $49.90 ($78 after sale)


OUTFIT 10

SWEATER | LEGGINGS

SWEATER:  I bought this last year in the sale and it is back and one of my favorites.  Side snap tunic sweater it so cozy and flattering.  Comes in several colors.

LEGGINGS: My favorite Zella leggings I mentioned above

Shoes are from last year.


OUTFIT 11

SWEATER: I bought this sweater last year and it was one of my favorite purchases.  It is back in other colors this year.  It is so cozy and I love the fit. Size down.  $49.90 ($79 after sale).

**Jeans and booties from last year.


Ok hope you found these Nsale try on sessions helpful.  Love to hear the fun things yall are finding.  

Happy shopping!

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This was one of my favorite stops on our fall New England trip. Seriously the most charming town. Think Star Hollows!

Everything was walkable and oh so charming.

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*on the way to Woodstock check out Cold Hollow Cider Mill & get some donuts

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🍁 FOOD:
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Salem surprised us… 
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We were there a couple of hours & got everything in. It’s the perfect day trip from Boston. 

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📍Stowe, Vermont

We visited Stowe in Mid October last year. The weather was absolutely gorgeous and the leaves didn’t disappoint. We were there during the week so it wasn’t overly crowded.
It had a small town, relaxed feel, but was bigger than some of the other places we visited. In the winter it’s a big ski town & it definitely had that vibe. 

We went with kids and it was a great family spot. We focused on kid friendly activities and restaurants.

EXPLORE DOWNTOWN:
⛪️ See the beautiful Stowe Community Church
🛍️ Explore the cute shops (Country Store on Main & Farm Home Marketplace were some of my favorites)
🥞 Breakfast at The Butlers Pantry...pro tip...it’s a very popular quaint restaurant in the heart of downtown with long waits BUT you can join the Yelp waitlist online before you go. We were able to walk right in
📸 Picture in front of the Stowe mural on the side of Laughing Moon Chocolates

VIEWS:
•Smugglers Notch Drive
•Gondola Sky Ride
•Drive on mountain road (just outside of downtown) for lots of great picture spots. This video is taken from a lookout about 2 min out of downtown.

ACTIVITIES:
🌽 Percy Farm corn maze was a hit with the kids
•Brookdale Bridge is close by and beautiful
🎶 Von Trapp Lodge & Brewery are worth seeing. Beautiful views & you can get a day pass to enjoy the incredible property

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🍦 Ben & Jerry’s factory tour 
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•Gold Brook Covered Bridge

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