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Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @vi Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife has become my go-to tool for crafting stunning floral arrangements with ease and precision. It's versatile, reliable and always at hand, making it the ultimate gardening and floral companion.

I can’t even count the number of times I use it during my flower truck events — cutting stems, cutting paper, cutting ribbon, screwing loose screws on the 1961 vintage VW frame! The convenience and versatility of this compact knife truly amazes me each time I use it!

With my Swiss Army knife in hand, I'm ready to take on any floral challenge that comes my way. 🌻💐🌷 #myVictorinox #partner 

#SwissArmyKnife #flowertruck #FlowerArrangements #GardeningLife #BloomAndGrow #ToolOfTheTrade #ConvenientTools #FlowerPower #FlowerArrangementsMadeEasy #EfficiencyAtItsFinest
They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower t They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower timelapses!? Which flowers would you want to see next!?

#timelapse #timelapsephotography #timelapsevideo #timelapseflower #flowertime #tulips #tulipsofinstagram #growflowers #cutflowergarden #gardeninglife #tulipseason #flowersofinstagram #flowertime #floraleducation #flowers #flowerphotography #localflowers #slowflowers #happyflowers #peacefulgarden #flowergarden #gardeningmakesmehappy #aflowerfilledlife #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #flowerfarmerflorist #slowfloralstyle #ayearinflowers
Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnortha Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnorthamerica Huntsman Swiss Army Knife 🌼🌸🌺 As a lover of all things floral, this Swiss Army Knife is my go-to tool for gardening and creating beautiful arrangements 🌿 Whether I’m tending to my flower farm, fixing up my flower truck or crafting a centerpiece for an event, it always does the job 👌🏼 Not to mention, as a busy mom, its versatility comes in clutch on a daily basis! No matter what I’m doing she’s always within reach 💐 #myVictorinox #partner #SwissArmyKnife #FlowerArranging #GardeningLife #MomLife
‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 W ‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 We’ve been pulling tulips by the truckload daily at the farm, it’s the midst of tulip mania and very hard for me to slow down but this time lapse was calling my name today!

#timelapse #timelapsephotography #timelapsevideo #timelapseflower #flowertime #tulips #tulipsofinstagram #growflowers #cutflowergarden #gardeninglife #tulipseason #flowersofinstagram #flowertime #floraleducation #flowers #flowerphotography #localflowers #slowflowers #happyflowers #peacefulgarden #flowergarden #gardeningmakesmehappy #aflowerfilledlife #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #flowerfarmerflorist #slowfloralstyle #ayearinflowers
My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kiddi My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kidding they trample my plants, eat the dirt and have watering hose battles 🤣 I wouldn’t have it any other way tho!! Happy Earth Day flower friends, babies & dirt forever ✌️🌎🌷#earthdayeveryday #flowerfriends #gardenkids
Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss A Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife could be my secret weapon in the garden!? From starting seeds, to dividing dahlia tubers, to planting, to flower harvesting and arranging, this baby can do it all — she’s the ultimate every day gardening tool 💐🌻🌿

Between the knife, saw, corkscrew and screwdriver I’ve been using her multiple times a day both at home and in the garden; not to mention she’s equipped with 15 total tools, including a scissor and tweezer, AND she’s compact enough to fit right in my pocket or purse, she comes everywhere with me! #myVictorinox #sponsored
It’s almost dahlia planting season!! Here’s ho It’s almost dahlia planting season!! Here’s how I take cuttings from my most special tubers to increase stock early in the season! Taking cuttings = free plants 🙌

1. About 4-6 weeks before your last frost start “waking up” the tubers you want to take cuttings from by bringing them into a warmer space than what they were being store at. I bring mine in from about 45-50° to 70-75° in order to wake them.

2. Pot up those special tubers vertically leaving the neck and crown part above the soil level. The crown is where the eyes/future stems grow from!

3. Put them under grow lights and keep the room temperature around 70-75°, I don’t water tubers until I see green growth.

4. Wait (and check on them 78726894 times a day if you’re like me) while the eyes turn into stems with leaves and get super excited because it’s time to cut!

5. This should take about 3-4ish weeks under the grow lights, when the stems have 2-3 sets of leaves take a sharp, sterilized knife and cut the stem from the tuber as close as possible to the crown from which its growing from.

6. Remove the bottom set of leaves gently from the stem so you have about two inches bare.

7. Dip in some rooting hormone and pop the stem into a new 4” pot filled with nutrient-rich potting soil. You want to make sure it’s down under the soil surface about 1”. Pat down gently around the base to make sure the cutting is in there securely.

8. Water them in well and put the pots back under the grow lights in a warm area. Check on them daily, once they root they’ll need lots of water!

9. Plant tubers and cuttings outside once all danger of frost has passed. I take about 3-4 cutting per tuber per season and still plant them outside afterwards and STILL get beautiful, lush dahlia plants!

Save and share this video if it was helpful and please tag me in your dahlia journeys this year! 🌿
He would have been 3 today 💛 Shared a few inti He would have been 3 today 💛

Shared a few intimate and pure moments in stories to show what it looks like to parent after loss, he’s not here physically but still very much a part of our family. I will say, the capacity for love and compassion our living kids have (at just 2 and 5 years old) really blows me away 🥹 Parenting after loss is a whole whirlwind of confusing, conflicting emotions. Am I doing enough to honor my baby? Am I doing too much? Am I grieving too much and therefore not paying enough attention to my living kids? Is the random mom rage grief or overstimulation or something else?? I’m so proud of the compassion, love and empathy my kids show and I’m sad they know it at such young ages. It’s confusing. It’s unfair. It’s hard. There are no rules, and there’s definitely no baby loss handbook. The days and anniversaries associated with baby loss can be overwhelming and confusing too. Sometimes I feel like keeping it simple and keeping it completely private, other times I feel like publicly honoring our baby. If there’s one thing I’ve learned on this journey it’s that there truly are no rules in grief. You just do what feels right in that given moment. We miss you always baby Liam 💗
“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head “The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.” 💫
-Alfred Austin

That about sums it up! Why I garden, in a nutshell. Gardening has been a passion of mine for many years and became something that I dove even deeper into after experiencing the  devastating loss of our baby and the grief journey that has followed. I feel calm and at home and wild and free in the garden, yet planned and poised and in control. In short, gardening changed my life, and saved my life – it has given me profound peace and purpose and there’s nowhere I’d rather  be than with my hands in the dirt, head in the sun and heart in nature 🌿
Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @vi Who says you can't mix function and beauty? My @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife has become my go-to tool for crafting stunning floral arrangements with ease and precision. It's versatile, reliable and always at hand, making it the ultimate gardening and floral companion.

I can’t even count the number of times I use it during my flower truck events — cutting stems, cutting paper, cutting ribbon, screwing loose screws on the 1961 vintage VW frame! The convenience and versatility of this compact knife truly amazes me each time I use it!

With my Swiss Army knife in hand, I'm ready to take on any floral challenge that comes my way. 🌻💐🌷 #myVictorinox #partner 

#SwissArmyKnife #flowertruck #FlowerArrangements #GardeningLife #BloomAndGrow #ToolOfTheTrade #ConvenientTools #FlowerPower #FlowerArrangementsMadeEasy #EfficiencyAtItsFinest
They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower t They’re alive 🤩🌷 Should I do more flower timelapses!? Which flowers would you want to see next!?

#timelapse #timelapsephotography #timelapsevideo #timelapseflower #flowertime #tulips #tulipsofinstagram #growflowers #cutflowergarden #gardeninglife #tulipseason #flowersofinstagram #flowertime #floraleducation #flowers #flowerphotography #localflowers #slowflowers #happyflowers #peacefulgarden #flowergarden #gardeningmakesmehappy #aflowerfilledlife #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #flowerfarmerflorist #slowfloralstyle #ayearinflowers
Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnortha Never running out of uses for my @victorinoxnorthamerica Huntsman Swiss Army Knife 🌼🌸🌺 As a lover of all things floral, this Swiss Army Knife is my go-to tool for gardening and creating beautiful arrangements 🌿 Whether I’m tending to my flower farm, fixing up my flower truck or crafting a centerpiece for an event, it always does the job 👌🏼 Not to mention, as a busy mom, its versatility comes in clutch on a daily basis! No matter what I’m doing she’s always within reach 💐 #myVictorinox #partner #SwissArmyKnife #FlowerArranging #GardeningLife #MomLife
‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 W ‘Lotus Love’ tulips coming back to life 🌷 We’ve been pulling tulips by the truckload daily at the farm, it’s the midst of tulip mania and very hard for me to slow down but this time lapse was calling my name today!

#timelapse #timelapsephotography #timelapsevideo #timelapseflower #flowertime #tulips #tulipsofinstagram #growflowers #cutflowergarden #gardeninglife #tulipseason #flowersofinstagram #flowertime #floraleducation #flowers #flowerphotography #localflowers #slowflowers #happyflowers #peacefulgarden #flowergarden #gardeningmakesmehappy #aflowerfilledlife #flowerfarm #flowerfarmer #farmerflorist #flowerfarmerflorist #slowfloralstyle #ayearinflowers
My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kiddi My two best garden buddies 🥰🌿 who am I kidding they trample my plants, eat the dirt and have watering hose battles 🤣 I wouldn’t have it any other way tho!! Happy Earth Day flower friends, babies & dirt forever ✌️🌎🌷#earthdayeveryday #flowerfriends #gardenkids
Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss A Who knew my trusty @victorinoxnorthamerica Swiss Army Huntsman knife could be my secret weapon in the garden!? From starting seeds, to dividing dahlia tubers, to planting, to flower harvesting and arranging, this baby can do it all — she’s the ultimate every day gardening tool 💐🌻🌿

Between the knife, saw, corkscrew and screwdriver I’ve been using her multiple times a day both at home and in the garden; not to mention she’s equipped with 15 total tools, including a scissor and tweezer, AND she’s compact enough to fit right in my pocket or purse, she comes everywhere with me! #myVictorinox #sponsored
It’s almost dahlia planting season!! Here’s ho It’s almost dahlia planting season!! Here’s how I take cuttings from my most special tubers to increase stock early in the season! Taking cuttings = free plants 🙌

1. About 4-6 weeks before your last frost start “waking up” the tubers you want to take cuttings from by bringing them into a warmer space than what they were being store at. I bring mine in from about 45-50° to 70-75° in order to wake them.

2. Pot up those special tubers vertically leaving the neck and crown part above the soil level. The crown is where the eyes/future stems grow from!

3. Put them under grow lights and keep the room temperature around 70-75°, I don’t water tubers until I see green growth.

4. Wait (and check on them 78726894 times a day if you’re like me) while the eyes turn into stems with leaves and get super excited because it’s time to cut!

5. This should take about 3-4ish weeks under the grow lights, when the stems have 2-3 sets of leaves take a sharp, sterilized knife and cut the stem from the tuber as close as possible to the crown from which its growing from.

6. Remove the bottom set of leaves gently from the stem so you have about two inches bare.

7. Dip in some rooting hormone and pop the stem into a new 4” pot filled with nutrient-rich potting soil. You want to make sure it’s down under the soil surface about 1”. Pat down gently around the base to make sure the cutting is in there securely.

8. Water them in well and put the pots back under the grow lights in a warm area. Check on them daily, once they root they’ll need lots of water!

9. Plant tubers and cuttings outside once all danger of frost has passed. I take about 3-4 cutting per tuber per season and still plant them outside afterwards and STILL get beautiful, lush dahlia plants!

Save and share this video if it was helpful and please tag me in your dahlia journeys this year! 🌿
He would have been 3 today 💛 Shared a few inti He would have been 3 today 💛

Shared a few intimate and pure moments in stories to show what it looks like to parent after loss, he’s not here physically but still very much a part of our family. I will say, the capacity for love and compassion our living kids have (at just 2 and 5 years old) really blows me away 🥹 Parenting after loss is a whole whirlwind of confusing, conflicting emotions. Am I doing enough to honor my baby? Am I doing too much? Am I grieving too much and therefore not paying enough attention to my living kids? Is the random mom rage grief or overstimulation or something else?? I’m so proud of the compassion, love and empathy my kids show and I’m sad they know it at such young ages. It’s confusing. It’s unfair. It’s hard. There are no rules, and there’s definitely no baby loss handbook. The days and anniversaries associated with baby loss can be overwhelming and confusing too. Sometimes I feel like keeping it simple and keeping it completely private, other times I feel like publicly honoring our baby. If there’s one thing I’ve learned on this journey it’s that there truly are no rules in grief. You just do what feels right in that given moment. We miss you always baby Liam 💗
“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head “The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.” 💫
-Alfred Austin

That about sums it up! Why I garden, in a nutshell. Gardening has been a passion of mine for many years and became something that I dove even deeper into after experiencing the  devastating loss of our baby and the grief journey that has followed. I feel calm and at home and wild and free in the garden, yet planned and poised and in control. In short, gardening changed my life, and saved my life – it has given me profound peace and purpose and there’s nowhere I’d rather  be than with my hands in the dirt, head in the sun and heart in nature 🌿
To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow 💐🌿🌷 One of my all time favorite gardening quotes, to plant a garden truly is to have hope for the future. Even looking forward to the tiniest things like watching a seed sprout or waiting for a bud to bloom. It’s the little things, and gardening does that for me, especially when hope and talking about the future can feel hard. 

So this your sign to grow all the things this year! I have many blog posts on my site that can help and if you’re local to NY I’m teaching a gardening course later this month, more info on my farm page @wildirisflowertruck 🌿
Spring is here, flowers are coming. I’m so ready Spring is here, flowers are coming. I’m so ready. Are you? 😍🌿💐🌱🌷🪴🌻 Follow more of my flower farming and florist journey over at @wildirisflowertruck 💫
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2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Must Haves

July 19, 2019 / Beauty & Style

Yay, it’s here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves – items that I kept – just in time for public access!

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Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Must Haves

What I actually kept from the NSALE!

Happy Friday and public access day to the 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (finally!)! In case you missed my in-store try on post from last week when the sale opened to cardholders check it out HERE. I tried on a bunch of casual/staple items, a bunch of shoes & boots as well as some coats!

But below are my 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves that I actually kept, even if these become sold out (and I am so sorry this tends to happen so quickly with this sale, seriously annoying!) I hope it gives you some inspo for your own Fall and Winter wardrobes and show you some staple pieces you could invest in!

My favorite brands to shop during this sale:

  • Hunter
  • Tory Burch
  • Barefoot Dreams
  • Spanx
  • Zella
  • Vince Cumto
  • Madewell
  • Free People
  • Nuna
  • Converse

How to Shop:

Click on any PINK words or thumbnail photos of the item head directly to the product page! Additionally, all products are linked at the bottom of the post for quick access, just click HERE to skip the try-on photos and head straight there!

My Sizing Info:

I am 5’8″ and typically wear a medium, 8 or 29 as far as sizes go. My body shape is curvy/hourglass/athletic shape, and I am a 34D bra size or large. I also have broad shoulders (swimmer life), muscular thighs and wide feet (size 9 in shoes).

Unless I note otherwise, I am wearing my normal size in all pieces!

Check out my in-store try-on from last week HERE!
Check out ALL my finds from the NSALE including beauty, home, babies/kids and mens HERE!

Items I Kept From the 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!
Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

1.Avec Les Filles Mustard Water Resistant Raincoat // $119 (reg. $179)

Fell in love with this trench and my IG crew confirmed that with your sweet comments! I’ve never owned a “big girl” trench so I decided to invest! Fit is TTS.

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!
Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!
Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!
Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

2. Leith Midi Dress

Another crowd favorite from my original try-on! And so many ways to style it so I consider it a wardrobe staple! Fit is TTS and I am wearing no-show undies but would also recommend Spanx!

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

3. White Lace Camisole

I love lace camisoles and always want to get every color haha! I settled on white because it’s such a great basic that you can wear year round and endless ways. Fit is TTS.

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

4. Leith Square Neck Tank

Square necktie is my jam! I think the cut is so flattering especially if you have bigger shoulders (#swimmerife) like me. Another staple for me, I can style this tank multiple different ways throughout the seasons. It’s slightly cropped but looks great with high waisted pants or shorts! I got my normal size!

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!
Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

5. Black Long Sleeve Body Suit // $16 (reg. $25)

Another square neckline! I love this and kept it because I think it will look great so many different ways – with bell bottoms, skinny jeans, a midi skirt, overalls – the list goes on! Plus it’s only $16! Just a heads up though, there’s no snap on the bottom so going to the bathroom will be interesting. Also to me it’s nursing friendly because of the stretch, it would be no problem to whip out a boob! Fit is TTS.

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!
Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

6. Caslon Leopard Print Sweatshirt

Great lounge/casual sweatshirt with a twist! I got my normal size and it’s a nice, relaxed fit!

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

7. Leith Longline Cardigan // $46 (reg. $69)

This cardigan is a great dupe for the BFD long-lite one! Not as soft but definitely a similar look! I LOVED the hunter green and for half the price of the BFD cardigan and under $46.

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!
Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

8. All Saints Bag // $186 (reg. $278)

This bag is the perfect size! Not too big, not too small and can still fit all my personal items. Plus lots of organizational pockets inside! I’m obsessed with the color too and the quality is super nice. Definitely an investment but worth it to me!

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!
Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

9. Good American Bell Bottom Jeans // $120 (reg. $179)

I am SO FREAKING PUMPED for bel bottoms to be back! I’ve heard great things about this brand and finally tried them for myself – I am hooked! They fit super well, they’re stretchy (YAS!) and high waisted. They look great with booties too!

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

10. Madewell High Waist Cropped Denim

Madewell denim is just good. period. But for real it’s SO GOOD. I’ve tried on multiple pairs in the past but I immediately felling love with this one! I love the high-waisted pairs with the cropped length. And the raw hem is my jam. The would look great with any show also – Converse, flats, mules, booties, whatever!

11. Madewell Mules // $55 (reg. $88) (pictured above!)

Mules are like fancy slippers IMO. You get the comfort of a slipper with classiness of a flat. Not to mention the convenience! Busy mom over here just needs to slip into the closest/fastest shoe knowwhatimean!?!

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

12. Blondo Hidden Wedge Sneakers // $80 (reg. $120)

I LOVE these! They can be styled multiple ways and can be either casual or a little more dressy. I have nothing like this in my wardrobe but I can definitely see myself wearing these Fall through Spring. They are also WATERPROOF (woo!) and superrrr comfy with a slight platform. I got my normal size!

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

13. Zella Go-To Zip Hoodie // $46 (reg. $69)

Zella is just one of those brands that is consistently reliable and high quality. The pieces I’ve owned for years have worn so well (meaning they haven’t really become “worn” despite the constant wearing!). This hoodie is exactly what it says – a go-to. It’s super light weight but made of that signature super-soft and stretchy Zella fabric. It’s such a great basic and the perfect addition to my wardrobe because I LIVE in these hoodies all year!

14. Zella Live-In Straight Leg Yoga Pants // $30 (reg. $64) (pictured above!)

I’ve owned Zella’s live-in leggings for a while now and even have their maternity leggings (and LOVE them) but I’ve always wanted to try these straight leg pants. They did not disappoint, I’ll be wearing these nonstop this winter, they are SO soft and stretchy!

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

15. Nordstrom Brand Soft PJs // $43 (reg. $65)

SO SOFT!! For real. And super lightweight so you can actually sleep in them. I’m in love! They also come in a short-sleeve/shorts version as well as a nightgown!

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

16. Zella Live-In Sports Bra // $32 (reg. $49)

One of my favorite purchases EVER! This is the best, most comfortable and most supportive sports bra I’ve ever owned. This is my second because I bought one last year also! SO GOOD. I Wear a large and am a 34DD bra size.

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

17. Wacoal Strapless Bra // $45 (reg. $68)

Truth: I have not bought a real bra since before I was pregnant. Yikes, haha. I thought it was time to get a new one, I went for this Wacoal convertible bra because again, multifunctional. It can be worn strapless or regular woo! I got my normal size (34DD) and it’s AWESOME. Give your boobs a nice round shape (that’s key for me), it’s comfortable, and as a strapless bra it actually STAYS put. So happy with this bra!

18. Zella Low Profile Socks // $16 for 3-pack (reg. $25) (pictured above)

My favorite socks hands down and I always stock up during each NSALE!

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

19. Barefoot Dreams Blanket (pink blanket and heart pillow linked below!)

PRO TIP: If this blanket comes back into stock and you’ve been eyeing it, grab it in WHATEVER color they have! That’s what I did and I just plan on exchanging it for the color I actually wanted after the sale when it comes back fully into stock! Nordstrom is AMAZING with returns, even months later. It’s one of the reasons I’m a loyal customer!

2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Close Calls

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!
Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

I reallyyy wanted this Green Barbour Jacket but I refrained, I don’t need another jacket! But it really is beautiful.

I also fell in love with THESE Born riding boots. I tried them on in the store and they were insanely comfortable and not to mention GORGEOUS. I loved the two-tone leather and suede and the low heel. The inside was also gorgeous with a luxury plaid. I own one pair of Born boots and they are seriously the BEST! But alas, I refrained because I don’t need another pair! If I did, these would 100% be my pick!

Bonus: 2018 Nordstrom Sale Purchases

Last year I actually bought A LOT of items during the sale for a couple reasons. I hadn’t shopped the sale the year before (2017) because I was pregnant and did not want to invest in any clothes that might not fit. I had a growing belly going into that fall and winter! So when 2018 rolled around I was SO ready for a wardrobe refresh.

I ended up investing in things I knew I would wear for years to come (like my winter coat and rain boots) and a few things from tried and true brands like Madewell, Vince Camuto, Zella and Barefoot Dreams. Plus we scooped up the best carseats on the market for our son. Serisouly can’t say enough about the Nuna brand – we own both the convertible and infant car seats and they have me hooked for life!

Without further adieu, here are my 2018 NSALE purchases (I linked the items on sale again (or similar versions) this year if you wanted to scoop them up for yourself!)!

TOP 10 Most Used Purchases from 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

These are the items I used on pretty much a daily basis through out the Fall/Winter/Spring and even summer! The have stood the test of time and I am extremely happy with the quality and use I got out of them!

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

1.North Face ThermoBall Coat // $160 (reg. $230)

Wore this everyday in the winter PLUS I twinned with Luca in his! So warm but also lightweight, the technology is amazing!

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!
Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

2. Short Hunter Boots // $89 (reg. $140)

Literally wear these everyday in the garden or at the farm and even through the winter! I love the half-calf style because they’re super was to slip on and off and work with my slightly larger calfs. On sale for freaking $89!!

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

3. Slip-on Converse // $40 (reg. $60)

My go to Spring/Summer/Fall sneakers! The slip-on is key for this busy mama!

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

4. Vince Camuto Booties // $100 (reg. $150)

Super comfy (I have last year’s version but I tried on this years and they’re just as good, if not better!) and gorgeous. I got the light tan color and they go with everything!

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!
Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

5. Barefoot Dreams Lite-Long Cardigan // $80 (reg. $120)

Just the coziest and softest cardigan you’ll ever feel! I gravitated towards this one the most, I have it in silver and my normal size!

6. Cubic Zirconia Ear Crawlers // $25 (reg. $40)

Legit wear these everyday, I have the rose gold!

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

7. Kennebunk Blanket // $26 (reg. $40)

SOFTEST ever and only $25! Plus they have a ton of colors to choose from! I have the light pink peony (of course haha).

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

8. Zella Live-In Leggings // $39 (reg. $59) & Live-In Sports Bra // $32 (reg. $49)

They don’t call them live-in for nothing haha. Legit lived in both the leggings and sports bra all year and I’m not mad about it. The quality has also stood the test of time so they were a great investment in my opinion! I wear a medium in the leggings and a large in the bra (34DD)!

9. NUNA Convertible Car Seat // $375 (reg. $500) and Infant Car Seat // $315 (reg. $420)

I absolutely LOVE these carseats, not only are they safe (both structurally and fabric-wise, aka no harmful chemicals) but they’re also super sleek looking. I know that’s probably not important to everyone but I won’t lie, I like a good looking car seat! But ALSO they really are one of the safest brands on the market and the infant car seat is THE LIGHTEST (5.7lbs.). And check out how the infant car seat gets secured (in addition to the normal base). The metal leg that braces against the floor was another factor that made me choose Nuna hands down!

10. North Face for Luca // $52 (reg. $70)

This jacket was an awesome investment and I purchased a size too big for Luca last year so he could wear it for two years!

The Rest of My 2018 Nordstrom Sale Haul

These items were also still great investments for me but I definitely used/wore the items above more often!

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!
Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

Spanx Faux Leather Leggings // $65 (reg. $98)

These are seriously versatile and suck you in nicely. Highly recommend! Check out THIS POST where I styled them multiple ways! I will say, I do see these go on sale at other times during the year just FYI!

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

Ugg Slippers

I saw that these were on sale for about half the price I normally pay so I was like YAS. I scooped them right up because I hadn’t gotten new slippers in three years. Great purchase for me, they lasted so well this past year! Fit TTS but if you are in-between order a half size up.

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

BP Plain Tee // $12 (reg. $15)

Because I can’t have too many plain tees, and this one is only $11.90! I grabbed it last year in four colors, it’s THAT GOOD. Quality has been great even after multiple washes, fit is TTS.

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

Madewell Cardigan // $65 (reg. $98)

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

Barefoot Dreams Drape Front Cardigan // $73 (reg. $110)

Yay, it's here! My 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale must haves - items that I kept - just in time for public access!

Suede Moto Jacket // $79 (reg. $118)

Over the Knee Vince Camuto Boot // $160 (reg. $240)

Essential Oil Diffuser // $46 (reg. $70)

Heart Pillow // $32 ($50)

2018 & 2019 Nordstrom Sale Must Haves

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