It’s here, it’s here! Our favorite shopping event of the year (next to Black Friday) is FINALLY here! I look forward to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale all year long and if you do too, or even if you don’t, you’re in the right place because I’m always on top of the sale.  I’ll be on Instagram each day (follow along on my stories) to let you know restock alerts on my favorite things and hottest items.  Things will sell out and then be re-stocked so make sure to set your alerts for when I post and I’ll keep you updated because I check constantly during the entire sale. I’ve got your back ladies.

WHEN DOES THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE 2019 START?

The sale starts for Nordstrom card holders (it’s called “Early Access”) on Friday the 12th. If you haven’t signed up for a card you still can so you can get early access to the sale before it opens to the public on July 19th and runs through August 4th. Sign up for a card here. Also if you haven’t checked out the catalog yet, take a peek here to see some of the pieces styled.

So let’s get right to it, shall we?!! These are my top picks in home, fashion, accessories, beauty, shoes and more.

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Here are a few of the things from above that I tried on and loved!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I know the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale started yesterday and I told y’all about HERE in yesterday’s post, and you could say that all of those things are current crushes.  But here are a few more of my latest current crushes that I’m sharing with you today.  Don’t forget, you can always see all of my “Current Crushes” on my “Current Crushes” page all year-long.  I update it and change it constantly.  The crushes below are fun things I’m adding that I just love.

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Ok, let’s go from left to right clockwise.

I bought this darling sundress as a swimsuit coverup but it can also be worn by itself.  I love the soft blue, I love stripes, and I just absolutely love anything with tassels.  I have so many Amazon fashion favorites that I’ll be sharing soon because their variety is quite impressive, you can get them quickly, return them easily if necessary, and the prices are pretty darn good.

The cute white handkerchief is my grandmother’s.  She passed away in March and I brought a lot of my favorite things of hers home with me and this is just precious.  I love to keep it with me and think of her.  And it’s stylish….so that’s fun.  She had great taste.  Do you carry something sentimental like that?

This Tory Burch Small Fleming Convertible Bag in “Seltzer” was so hot that it sold out quickly. I found a couple places for you to purchase it though, HERE and HERE. But you’ll have to hurry because they’ll be impossible to find soon. Josh bought it for me last month for my 40th, matching the Tory Burch Miller Sandals that were also in “Seltzer” which you can find HERE or HERE.  I get so many compliments on them both and it’s the prettiest color this summer!

I found some darling blue and blush notebooks at my local HomeGoods and TJMaxx.  I love notebooks!  I use them for so many different things and always have one on hand.  I love when they coordinate with my outfit, ha!  It’s the little things!

I get asked all the time what nail polish I’m wearing. It’s a gel color from the salon and doesn’t have a name, just a number, and only salons can get it. But it matches my toe color that I wear all summer and looks so pretty on tan skin or pale skin.  It’s Essie’s “Ballet Slipper” and you can get it HERE or HERE.

A really lovely light scent is Lollia Wish “Sugared Pastille”and I’ve fallen in love with it all over again and is so pretty and light to wear during the day.  I also keep a small travel size (shown above) in my purse.  I haven’t met a person that didn’t love it!

If you’ve seen my Instagram stories, you already know how much I love these Quay “Muse” Sunglasses.  The price point is fabulous and so much better than other designer brands.

Do you have any fun recent purchases or finds?  Do tell!  Leave a comment below or email me!

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It’s that time of year! I love the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and today I’m sharing with you my picks in apparel, shoes, home decor, beauty and accessories!  There are thousands and thousands of sale items so, by picking my favorites, I hope this helps you out and makes it a little easier on you!

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 The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has some MAJOR deals – which means it is a great chance to stock up on basics or splurge on the many investment items that are deeply discounted. It’s also the best time to purchase winter essentials.  Even if you’re picking them up and want to see them in person, buy them online NOW and then you can change your mind when you get there.  That way, you are sure to get what you want!

I’ve been digging through the site to find the best items and will update daily as things sell out and new pieces are added. Also….make sure to follow me on Instagram because I’ll be sharing “RESTOCK ALERTS” in my stories each day.  This will keep you from having to constantly check the site yourself.  Think of me as your personal shopper!
Pro Tip: if you see something you like, don’t hesitate to purchase. Items go in and out of stock constantly, but many popular items don’t return once sold out.

If you’re a Nordstrom card holder you get to take advantage of Early Access and shop the sale starting July 12th. The Anniversary Sale officially opens to the public on July 19. But hurry! It’s the biggest sale of the year and ends August 5th!

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September is here!  For many of you, depending on where you live, you are starting to see temperatures start to drop a little.  Ok, maybe not if you’re here in The South, but still…cooler temps are right around the corner.  You know what that means!  Time to pull out the scarves, boots, wool hats and changing your handbags.  If you visited my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale post here this summer, you probably found lots of goodies!  Today I’m going to share with you some of my favorite fall handbags of 2016.  Oh, and I added a few fabulous wallets too!

As much as I love my aqua Kate Spade handbag and other fun, bright-colored handbags, it’s time to put them back in your closet.  Bring out the greys, wines, blacks and other fall-colored bags.  It seems these stylish handbags below are all on trend this fall.  I don’t switch out my handbag every day like I did when I was younger, but I get really bored with the same handbag if I carry it too long.

I love that blush and white is still “acceptable” for the fall.  Winter white is the tone you should use when choosing fall handbags and not a stark, summery white.  A pretty camel bag is a staple in my fall handbags.

via House of Hunter

You can still use bold colors.  Try like royal blue, reds and wines, greens and even muted tones. This year, a bold splash of color is definitely on trend amongst the designers.

via Cara Loren

I love the textures like suede on some of my fall handbags.  I love the faux snake handbags, ostrich, and all the pretty leathers.

via Alwayz Fashionably Late

I have a weakness when it comes to bows and other embellishments.  They always catch my eye.

via Baubles To Bubbles

But I always love a classic black bag as well!

via Peaches In A Pod

Have you found the perfect fall handbag yet?  If so, let me know what it is!  I’d love to see!  If not, I hope you found a fall handbag here that you like.

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Raise your hand if you’re guilty of singing Christmas tunes in your head already?  (I’m raising my hand!)  I’m soooo excited for the holidays, I can hardly wait!  Anyways, I was singing “My Favorite Things” which is on a few of my favorite Christmas albums (and of course, The Sound of Music).  I got to thinking….wouldn’t it be fun to share a few of my favorite things on a monthly basis?  Here are my favorites for October!

How fun is this Betsey Johnson “Oh Bow” Satchel for the holidays?!!  It’s a gorgeous “stone” color with a metallic look of the gold/silver mix of sequins.  It may not be your “every day” bag, but definitely fun for nights out. I put it on my arm at Dillard’s tonight.  Sleeping on it because I’ve got to choose between that one and one other fun one but I need to see the other in person first.  I’ll have to let you know what I decide on!

As fas as an “every day” bag is concerned….I’ve fallen in love with this one from Michael Kors. It’s the Hamilton in Ecru/DarkTaupe and such a perfect bag for this fall/winter season.

After going home to California and helping with my BFF’s baby shower last weekend, she gave me 2 fun gifts that I just LOVE!  First, she knows I either make my own herbal tea in the mornings or nights (or both) or else I’m driving through Starbucks.  AND we love Kate Spade so this Kate Spade thermal mug was the perfect gift.  It’s so fun to be stylish while drinking my tea  Now….if I could figure out a way to make drinking my Diet Coke just as stylish!  Any ideas out there???

She also gave me this Alex & Ani “Key To My Heart” gold bracelet which was soooo sweet and sentimental!  I’ll keep it forever and ever.  We’ve known each other since we were 12, were roommates in college, and we’re nearing 40 so it’s been many good years of friendship with lots of memories and milestones.  It makes that bracelet even that more special
Ok, before you say “no” to my next favorite, you MUST MUST MUST try it!!!  Mixing candy corn and peanuts TOGETHER is sooooo good!  We bring it out every October and I probably gain 5 lbs just from that alone ha!  Seriously, I don’t even know what it is about it but it’s like a little bit of heaven in your mouth.  Tastes like a Baby Ruth but without the chocolate…and even better!  I don’t care for candy corn alone and not obsessed with peanuts by themselves.  But it’s the combo…Mmmmmmm!!!  A match made in heaven.

Last October, I fell in love with Bath & Body Work’s “Pumpkin Cupcake” scent.  I had it in my  car, I bought a candle for upstairs, and also bought it for my wallflowers.  It was so yummy! I couldn’t wait for it to come back this year and crossed my fingers that it would.  Aaaaand….it did!  Halleluyer!  Even if it’s hotter than Haiti outside, it feels like fall somehow when I bring out that scent.  Mmmm…
My last 2 favorites are a MUST this time of year!  I have a deer obsession, as does most of North America.  At Tres Chic Boutique, my online boutique (shameless plug ha!), I carry this fabulous Gold Glitter Deer Raglan Tshirt and it is a HOT item each year.  I love it with skinny jeans and I love it with leggings and my Hunter Boots on a rainy day.  It’s light and soft and comfy.  Every girl needs one!!
Also, this Deer Silhouette Sign!!!  Isn’t it great?!!!  And it just has the slightest touch of glitter that you can only see when the light hits it. Rustic AND chic.  It’s perfect year-round or just during Fall/Winter, if you prefer.

OR, get it with the saying “Love Me Like You Love Deer Season” LOL!!!  This is such a favorite that gets ordered over and over and over.  Too many women can relate ;-p Haha!

 Ok friends, I want to know…..what are YOUR FAVORITE THINGS???  This time of year especially, you’ve got to have a list.  Comment below and let me know what I need to try or what I’m missing out on.  I have family begging me for my Christmas List but I don’t know what in the world I want/need.  So tell me!!

I hope you’re enjoying fall leaves, cooler temps, and autumn apparel wherever you are.  Light those candles and get your baking on!  As we say back in The South….
“HAPPY FALL, Y’ALL!!”

xoxo, Summer

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We’re talking handbags for the Spring today!  ***squeal***  These are a few of my faves!

Yes, it’s only February but when you live here in Vegas and it’s 75 degrees and trees are budding, flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, your A/C is on and you’re in shorts and flip-flops (have I rubbed it in enough yet? haha)….well, ya just can’t help but start looking at your Spring wardrobe and especially your accessories.  Good-bye boots and scarves and leopard handbag (here in Vegas at least) because I’m pulling out my spring accessories and getting a pedicure with a bright pink polish.

Yesterday, our UPS man dropped off the newest addition to my handbag family……this aqua baby!  I love her!  It’s the Kate Spade Sawyer Street Maxi Handbag (I bought online last weekend and it’s now sold out but look on eBay).  It’s such a beautiful aqua color, stands up on it’s own, has nice long handles so I can throw it over my shoulder AND has just a small bow accent.  I loooooove bows, if you didn’t already know.  Perfection!  Now, a little secret…. go to http://surprise.katespade.com and sign up for their Surprise Sales!  This handbag below was about $298 and I got it during their Surprise Sale for $110.  Sign up now!

If you can’t afford this bag or don’t want to spend the money, Target has one HERE at just $5 that is pretty close and also comes with a clutch inside, just not the bow.
My other fave is one I bought last year…this gorgeous Kate Spade Pink Bow Handbag (sold out but again….you can find them on eBay).

I bought mine for around $130 at Nordstrom Rack last summer. Target has one HERE that is a great alternative for only $35 (wow) but it comes in black, red, and then a pretty cream/black option also.

My next favorite, The Kate Spade Madison Chaplin Drive Maeve, I actually do NOT own because it’s almost $1200 (wowza) but it’s to die for!  I don’t know if it’s the Italian pebbled leather, the Italian satin lining, or the 14K gold plated hardware that makes it so expensive but it’s not in my “handbag budget” right now.  I do love a blush handbag this time of year though.  So classy and feminine and neutral.

Kate Spade makes another gorgeous blush handbag which is MUCH more affordable at a sale price of $278 called the Mattie Street Amelie (below) and I love it!  It’s screaming my name BUT since I just bought the aqua bag I’m gonna pass and find a “steal” that’s similar.

So….here’s another alternative (below) from Target!  I just purchased it online with my Target RedCard (free shipping and 5% off) for only $42.  Now that’s a steal!  And it’s more blush than beige in person.  Either way, I LOOOOVE taupe and it’s close.

Now, when it’s spring and summer, I always believe in having a pretty cream or white handbag,  And I love this one HERE from Coach called the Crossgrain Leather Crosby Carryall.  The color is “Chalk” and has light gold hardware accents.  It’s gorgeous.  And Crosby is my maiden name so I might be a little impartial ha!
I hope this inspired you to clean out your closets and to get thinking about spring handbags!  Sell your out-of-date bags and accessories on eBay or at a garage sale etc. and then turn around and apply that money towards a really GREAT bag for this spring and summer.

xoxo, Summer

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