The Mothership: Anniversary Sale

A highlight of the year for me is always the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale at the end of July. I am a good shopper so I get to preview the sale which officially begins today, 7/28. I always meet girlfriends for lunch at Nordstrom and then cover the store. This year I was happy meeting my friend Laura and our friend Eileen who was here visiting from Florida. After a loooong lunch we were ready to look at the top two departments we wanted to see which are accessories and shoes. One of my favorite pieces for wardrobe building is a coverup AKA open front cardigan, duster, cascade cardigan, ruana, poncho. The different looks have many names and they transform what would otherwise be a mundane outfit into something stylish that makes you look like you cared about what you were putting together.

My favorites for this sale were a wool and cashmere poncho (right photo)- $149 on sale for $98.90 and a Ruana which is 55% recycled cashmere and 45% new cashmere-$149 on sale for $98.90. A great price and you can feel good that it is sustainable fabric. Both styles are available in several color (In store and on line). There are also many woven dusters and ruanas in prints and solids (left photo). Two came home with me to add to my collection. We had a great time in the jewelry department and I was thrilled to find a couple of pairs of mismatched earrings. Love that look! Cosmetics and fragrance always has lots to offer for the Anniversary Sale with special items planned from all the top lines.

Nordstrom is known for is extensive shoe department and it is always pumped up for the Anniversary Sale. Some highlights are: Caslon Boots-$99.95 on sale for $59.90, Mark Fisher Boots $189 on sale for $99.90, Vince Camuto knee high boots $240 on sale for $149.90. Ugg also goes on sale: Ugg Sneaker boot $130 on sale for $89.90, Ugg Ankle boot $150 on sale for $99.90. Check in store and on line for more!