Category: Sale

The Westin Heavenly Bed on Sale at Nordstrom

Westin Heavenly Bed on sale at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Westin Heavenly Bed on sale at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

I’ve seen the Westin Heavenly bed available on sale at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for the last few years. I’ve also slept on the Heavenly bed when I’ve stayed at in a few Westin hotels and it is really quite heavenly!

Personally, I own the W Hotels bed which is supposedly very similar and is also super, duper comfortable!

During Anniversary, Nordstrom sells the bed for 25% off which is a great price for a truly luxurious mattress.  As I mentioned in a previous post, the Anniversary sale only lasts until Sunday, August 4th, so if this bed interests you… you’ve got to make a decision fairly quickly on ordering!

Twin: 

Mattress and Foundation Set: $1,195 Sale: $896.25

Queen: 

Mattress and Foundation Set: $1,495 Sale: $1,121.25

Mattress and Split Foundation Set: $1,595 Sale: $1,196.25

Twin XL: 

Mattress and Foundation Set: $1,395 Sale: $1,046.25

King: 

Mattress and Foundation Set: $1,795 Sale: $1,346.25

Full: 

Mattress and Foundation Set: $1,395 Sale: $1,046.25

California King: 

Mattress and Foundation Set: $1,795 Sale: $1,346.25

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Ending Soon – Great time to pick up wardrobe basics!

The annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is ending on Sunday and prices will go *up* on Monday, August 5th!

This is a great time to pick up your wardrobe staples like skinny jeans, flats, boots and undies especially if you wear a hard to find size.  For me, regular end of season sales are usually hit or miss since I wear a size that they don’t stock in large quantities.

I just wanted to share a few items that I thought were of great quality and great value.

Yummie Tummie ‘Stephanie’ Shaping Tank

Yummie Tummie 'Stephanie' Shaping Tank (Sale: $22.90, Regular Price: $34.00)
Yummie Tummie ‘Stephanie’ Shaping Tank (Sale: $22.90, Regular Price: $34.00)

This is a great piece to put under clingy tops to help suck everything in a little bit!  They are also great for keeping you warm in the winter.

Chantelle Intimates ‘C-Chic Sexy’ Bra

Chantelle Bra - C-Chic Sexy Foam Spacer Bra (Sale: $44.90, Regular Price: $68.00)
Chantelle Bra – C-Chic Sexy Foam Spacer Bra (Sale: $44.90, Regular Price: $68.00)

Yes, this bra is pricey, but it is so worth it.  This fits really comfortably and maintains its shape through many wears and washes.  The band has not gotten loose for me as most bras do over time.  I love getting one in nude and one in black for wearing under everything.  This bra just disappears under your clothes, as a good bra should!

Zella ‘Live-In’ Capris

Zella 'Live-In' Capris (Sale: $28.90, Regular Price: $44.00)
Zella ‘Live-In’ Capris – Available in Regular and Plus sizing (Sale: $28.90, Regular Price: $44.00)

These are probably my favorite item from Nordstrom.  They really are “live-in” for me, as I wear them ALL. THE. TIME! They are great for working out (if you do that kind of thing! :-)) and they are great for lounging around the house, going out for a playdate, chasing after a baby… everything!

I bought a pair last year and have worn it tons and it still looks great.  I bought a second pair during the sale so that I would always have a clean pair!  I also think these are of outstanding value.  The fabric is completely opaque (here’s looking at you, Lululemon!) and really comfy.  I recommend these capris to all of my friends.  They also come in full legging length, though I personally prefer the capri length.

Zella ‘Booty’ Pants

Zella 'Booty' Pants - Available in Regular and Long length (Sale: $39.90, Regular Price: $62.00)
Zella ‘Booty’ Pants – Available in Regular and Long length (Sale: $39.90, Regular Price: $62.00)

I think these are another gem of the Nordstrom Sale.  I can’t say it’s a “hidden gem” because these pants are massively popular!  Just look at the 118 reviews, of which 88 are 5 stars!  These pants are extremely flattering.  I love them and am waiting for them to come back from alterations for hemming as they are quite long.

I also think these are a great value at $39.90.  I think the Lululemon Groove pant is quite comparable and it retails for $98.00.

Citizens of Humanity ‘Ava’ Jean

Citizens of Humanity 'Ava' Jean (Sale: $129.90, Regular Price: $189.00)
Citizens of Humanity ‘Ava’ Jean (Sale: $129.90, Regular Price: $189.00)

I love Citizens of Humanity jeans and there is no better time to find them on sale and IN YOUR SIZE than the Anniversary Sale.  I always have a hard time finding my size during the Women’s Half Yearly sale, so this is when I normally buy my jeans for the year.  I love this wash and cut.  So, so flattering!

MICHAEL Michael Kors Trench Coat

MICHAEL Michael Kors - Trench Coat (Sale: $119.90, Regular Price: $198.00)
MICHAEL Michael Kors – Trench Coat – Available in Regular and Petite sizing (Sale: $119.90, Regular Price: $198.00) 

A trench coat is always in season for the Fall. The Anniversary Sale is a great time to pick out a coat you can wear the whole season, rather than having to wait until next year!  I love that this coat is available in Petite sizing as well.  I have realized that petite coats fit me so much better… I need to stop buying regular cut ones.  Nordstrom has a pretty great selection of Petite coats year round.

That’s all for my list of wardrobe basics!  What items are your favorites to stock up on during the sale?

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

It’s one of my favorite times of year… the time we in the Pacific Northwest affectionately call “Christmas in July” because its time for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!  It’s darn close to a state holiday here because many of the ladies I know take the morning off from work to go shop the sale — that is if they haven’t already taken a morning off to shop the pre-sale!  This post is a little late, as the official sale has already kicked off and will be going until August 4th.

This year, I made an appointment with a sales associate the morning of the first day of the pre-sale.  I brought 2 friends with me and we did quite a bit of damage going around all of the different tents in the store.

Here’s what I tried on in store for tops and jackets!

Hinge Jacquard Dot Top

Hinge Jacquard Dot Top (Sale: $49.90, After Sale: $78.00)
Hinge Jacquard Dot Top (Sale: $49.90, After Sale: $78.00)

I saw this online at midnight before my appointment and it was something I knew I wanted to check out in person. I tried on XS and the fit was true to size.  I picked up this in black, but it also comes in teal and white.

Vince Camuto Print Peasant Top

Vince Camuto Print Peasant Top (Sale: $58.90, After Sale: $89.00)
Vince Camuto Print Peasant Top (Sale: $58.90, After Sale: $89.00)

As soon as I put this one on, I knew it was a winner.  I tried on both the print version and the plain version and the print one was a lot cuter.  I also tried on the XS Petite and XS and surprisingly, the XS fit me better.  The petite version’s sleeves were a tad bit shorter and and the overall length was a touch shorter.

Ella Moss Textured Blouson Top

Ella Moss Textured Blouson Top (Sale: $119.90, After Sale: $178.00)
Ella Moss Textured Blouson Top (Sale: $119.90, After Sale: $178.00)

As soon as I saw the textured fabric I was in love.  The color is also the perfect shade of navy!  It’s a rather expensive top (though it also looks and feels expensive!) so I really have to think about whether or not I need 3 tops that are similar, and whether or not the first two fill the positions of flowy blouses well enough or not.

Pleione Tie Front Pleat Top

Pleione Tie Front Blouse (Sale: $44.90, After Sale: $68.00)
Pleione Tie Front Blouse (Sale: $44.90, After Sale: $68.00)

Nordstrom house brands always make some great products at a slightly lower price point, so I am always willing to give them a try.  This one ended up being a bit of a miss.  The fabric didn’t feel that great and the color that I tried (the pink blush) washed me out.  The cut was also a little too long and baggy for me and my husband commented that it looked like a potato sack.  I think this one could work for someone tall and thin, and the green color was a lot nicer than the pink–I just already own a green top in almost exactly the same shade.

Caslon Knit Blazer

Caslon Knit Blazer (Sale: $38.90, After Sale: $59.00)
Caslon Knit Blazer (Sale: $38.90, After Sale: $59.00)

I thought this one would be really versatile for the Fall.  Since it is a knit blazer, its a lot more casual than wool which is what I was aiming for.  I tried on XS Petite and the sleeves worked better for my shorter frame than the XS Regular.

Did you shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this year?  What were your favorite finds?  

Sale on Kate Spade Diaper Bags

There are a couple of diaper/baby bags on sale right on on KateSpade.com.  Kate Spade offers free shipping and free returns (on non-final sale items) so if you’re interested, it can’t hurt to order and see the bag in person.

Kate Spade Checker Place Harmony Baby Bag

This bag looks cute but the lack of interior pockets really makes me question how useful this bag would be.  Also, there is no top closure, so any small items could easily fall out.  The exterior material looks really durable and easy to care for though, as the description states it is a grainy vinyl that is wipeable.  I might consider this for a beach tote rather than a diaper bag.

Kate Spade Checker Place Harmony Baby Bag ($139)
Kate Spade Checker Place Harmony Baby Bag ($139)

Kate Spade Hinkley Sophie Baby Bag

I love the dot print and the color of this bag!  I also like that it has a top closure as well as pockets along all sides of the bag.  Comparing the dimensions to the Stevie, this one is slightly longer at 17.5″ (vs. 14.8″ for the Stevie), it is slightly shorter at 10.5″ (vs. 12.5″ for the Stevie) and slightly less wide at the base at 6.6″ (vs. 7.0″ for the Stevie).  The bag is laid out on the interior in exactly the same way as the Stevie, but is missing the 2 outside bottle pockets that the Stevie has.

Kate Spade Hinkley Sophie Baby Bag ($208)
Kate Spade Hinkley Sophie Baby Bag ($208)

Kate Spade Grove Court Floral Harmony

This is the same Harmony model as the one above, but it is in a floral fabric print with leather bottom.  Again, I think the lack of interior pockets and no top closure make this bag impractical for use as a baby bag, though the bottom leather area does make it seem more durable.  Note: This bag is final sale as it is 50% off the retail price.

Kate Spade Grove Court Floral Harmony ($199)
Kate Spade Grove Court Floral Harmony Baby Bag  ($199)

What do you think of these 3 choices?  Do you own a Kate Spade baby bag and which one?