2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: The Checklist

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale always boasts some major sales and it’s the time of year I rub my hands together with glee and purpose before I dive into online sale shopping–and smile similarly like the image above.

It’s a like a sport to me and how do you prepare for it? You prep! I find shopping altogether a little overwhelming if I don’t have a shopping list or items top of mind that I need/want. Shopping with no direction leaves me a little stressed, and it’s supposed to be fun–so I think through the top items I plan to shop for and set a budget! But first, back to the basics of this sale.

About the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale early access for cardmembers starts today, July 12 through Thursday, July 19 and public access begins Friday, July 20 and concludes on Sunday, Aug. 5. And it’s important to move quick because the items sell out so quickly. Two years ago, I didn’t move fast enough on several occasions and missed out on some sweet jackets–and later paid full price, ugh.

Not familiar with the sale? This is the big sale at Nordstrom to nab new arrivals for fall at steep discounts. I love this sale to stock up on everything from basics to shoes to jackets/coats! So let’s get started:

Boots

The sale has a great mix of boots and ankle boots marked down like these Lucky Brand wedge booties–MY FAVORITE. So many colors and I love a suede wedge for fall, still chic and comfortable. I think sesame suede is my fave color.

This classic black Hunter tall boot is on sale for $99 down from $150–may finally need to get a rain boot!

I truly love Ugg boots and this waterproof wedge is super stylish and practical–a boot to wear on any occasion and stay dry. Also these Sperry boots in rose and cream, OMG.

Shop all boots here and booties here!

Denim

This is also a great time to stock up on premium denim–styles that might not usually go on sale.

I love Paige denim and these Hoxton high waist jeans are marked down right now to $109.90 from $189! Love the high waist to suck me in.

Love these Treasure and Bond black skinny crop jeans, just $52.90 now!

Shop all sale denim styles here!

Coats

It might be hard to fast forward and think of colder days ahead, especially in Michigan where I’ve been sweating my butt off, but winter is coming..so stock up on the cute coats you see now or face regret.

The Leith brushed coat is the quintessential camel coat everyone needs in their closet for fall and it’s now $59.90.

The pink boucle coat caught my eye since I love this silhouette and the pop of color! Now just $132 down from $199.

This Northface coat just got added to my cart–love a deep discounted item and this one is $159, originally $230.

And this fleece pullover is perfect for tailgate season or anything else that requires being outside this fall (and staying cozy!)

Sneakers

I burn through sneakers quickly with my workouts and I love to stock up on a good pair for my current ones are retired. I love Nike running and cross-training sneakers, especially Nike Air Max Thea sneakers–I have several pairs of them and they’re incredibly comfortable for any workout and I love the look of them. And if you love the look of athleisure, but don’t need a full on athletic shoe, I love these Adidas Gazelle sneakers!

Leggings

Leggings, whether it’s faux leather leggings or a great pair to inspire a solid workout, I live in them a majority of my life.

The Spanx leggings like these faux leather moto leggings are my favorite for an elevated everyday style–and they are incredibly flattering and slimming. And these faux leather Spanx leggings are a little cheaper without the moto details on the legs! They fit true to size!

And it’s a good time to stock up on athletic leggings (these I also wear everyday too!) and these Zella high waist leggings are on sale for $35.90!

Beauty

I’ve become somewhat of a beauty junkie so I love trying new products so the sale inspires some risk in me to try to beauty, skincare and perfume.

A few of my favorites? Any of the Charlotte Tilbury bundles. I absolutely love the lip cheat lipliner (use it often!) and the soft, rosy nude tones of the lipsticks in this set are on my shopping list–a $90 value for $60–and I know personally it’s worth every penny.

Because I can’t get enough of rosy, nude lips, I’m also digging MAC’s nude lip trio for $36.50 which comes with two lipsticks and one lip gloss.

Breckenridge sweater c/o White Crow | jeans by BDG | vintage Chanel bag | sunglasses from Urban Outfitters

Photography by Brooke Cummings