Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks

The Nordstrom anniversary sale is going on now!  Well, actually its going on now for  Nordstrom cardholders, who get early access {July 9-16}, then it opens up to the public after.  Since I've been cooped up indoors due to the typhoon I've had lots of time to browse online and fill up my cart to an astronomical amount!  I love Nordstrom and I love their sales.  They offer great products and have impeccable customer service.  I live an ocean away, I get my orders shipped for free, I get my returns shipped for free and they usually arrive less then a week after I place my order.  What's not to love?!  The anniversary sale happens to be my favorite sale, I usually stock up for fall during this sale.  Annnnnnnd I love fall clothing.  It doesn't cool down in Okinawa until about November, so I'll be saving these items for awhile but the sales are just too good to pass up!  I've got my top 12 picks for the sale, all cute, great additions to a fall wardrobe, and nothing over $80

Going from Left to Right, Top then Bottom

M.A.C Look in a box in "Fashion Lover":: $29.50 originally $47
Lip liner, lipstick, and lip gloss in a fabulous color all for under $30 that is a steal!  This color is gorgeous for fall and will go great with any fall outfit!

Street Level Bucket Bag:: $31.90 originally $38
Vegan leather bucket bag.  Comes in brown or black.  I opted for the brown one this time but I could really have both of them!  Every gal needs a 'go to' bucket bag in their wardrobe, not just for fall, for always!  So easy breezy and cute, it adds a lil boho!  This one looks big enough to carry my own stuff and a few onsie, twosies that the kids hand me to hold for them.

Emperia "Maiken" Satchel:: $33.90 originally $52
Another vegan leather bag.  This one more structured and edgy.  I love the details of this bag.  The gold, the perforated sides, the handles, and the strap.  This bag reminds me of a Rebecca Minkoff but at only a fraction of the cost.

BP "Trott" Bootie:: $79.90 originally $119.95
This is the most expensive item on my list.  These booties are perfection.  You can wear them with shorts, a dress, jeans, a maxi skirt, you can wear them with anything.  I love the worn look and I love this color.  Its very versatile and can go with most color combos easily.

Sam Edelman "Alaine" Scalloped Topline Flat:: $64.90 originally $99.95
These are so pretty!!! I scalloped detail is everything, that will set them apart from the plain Jane ballet flats.  These come in array of colors, but how could you not get them in gold glitter?!  They are a must, easily wearable for daytime and night time festivities.

Halogen "Olson" Pointy Toe Studded T-strap Fats:: $59.90 originally $89.95
These flats come in a number of colors also.  I pick the black and gunmetal studs.  They look edgy but have a classic touch.  These flats are my spirit animal.  Love them!

Vigoss "Tomboy" distressed skinny jeans:: $44.90 originally $68
I'm obsessed with distressed skinnies!  These are no exception.  Buuuuuut I'm not a fan of the distressed denim that is too distress, like hanging on by a tread {pun intended}! I just like a lil bit here and there.  This pair has a great wash and has a good amount of distress.

BP long textured open cardigan:: $31.90 originally $48
I love a good chunky knit cardigan in the fall.  They are a perfect layer for those summer tanks you were living in recently over the summer.  This one looks so comfy and cozy and can turn any outfit to  instant fall, especially in this olive green color.  Put it over a summer tank, a plane white tee, or even a floral dress, comfy and cute...perfect for the brisk fall weather.

Lush "Karly" shift dress:: $31.90 originally $48
Love this crimson color and love this dress.  Wear this to the office, to church, to a coffee date with your girlfriends....its so wearable.  The shape is simple and chic.  I could go to a buffet and be fine, no need to suck it in! Hahaha  OMG, perfect for Thanksgiving dinner!!! To wear this in the winter, I would throw on some black tights, ridding boots, and a cute scarf, done and done!

Socialite High Neck Dress:: $24.90 originally $38
The LBD for my fall wardrobe

Treasure&Bond High Rise Flare Jeans:: $64.90 originally $98
I love me some skinnies, but I love big flared jeans even more.  Unfortunately I have short legs, but big flared jeans elongate my stubs and I love them for that.  Plus the fit is so flattering, to any size woman.  Add a great chunky wedge shoe and you are golden with these babes!

BLANKNYC quilted faux leather moto jacket:: $63.90 originally $98
Another staple piece for any closet would be a great leather jacket. But not some brown leather jacket, black is where its at when it comes to leather jackets.  Its classic and edgy {there I go again}. This piece is not just for fall, but also for winter.  This jacket is a steal and is super cute.  I mean, the model is literally wearing a tshirt dress and it still looks hot!

Hopefully you found somethings that you liked.  I try to pick items that have longevity for my closet, fashion forward, and affordable.   I really love them all but will probably edit my cart again. I gotta look for my kiddos too, there are great deals for kids!  Hello school shopping!

Christy Wears

My outfit for the tipsy painting party!  It was definitely a risk wearing white pants to a painting party with wine flowing!  Luckily my pants came out unscathed!  Phew 

Top// Nordstrom Rack• Jeans// Levi's jeans• Bag// Michael Kors• Necklace// forever 21• Sandals// Michael Kors

Christy Wears

The new mall opened here in Okinawa!  I had a mall date with my girlfriends, had to dress cute! Blue vibes today 💙

Top// Exchange • Shorts// bought in Thailand• Shoes// Tory Burch• Bag// Coach • Watch// Fossil

Christy Wears

Another unpredictable day on this island. Dressed in easy layers to accommodate me throughout the day, however the weather changes!

Top// Nordstrom • Charmbray// Uniqlo • Jacket// Old Navy • Pants// Nordstrom • Shoes// Tory Burch • Bag// Gucci • Watch// Fossil• Sunnies// Michael Kors

Christy Wears

It's so hard to figure out what to wear when it's raining and it's humid out!  Being a  San Diego girl, I've never felt with that combo before!  And it's not just a little bit of humidity,  it's like 90%!  So today I dressed in layers, so I could easily take off or roll up my sleeves depending on the heat!  This has been my best strategy lol

Outfit Details::

Top// o'neil • Jeans// A&f • Shoes// Minnetonka • Flannel// Uniqlo • Necklace:: All My Heart Jewelry 

Passion for Fashion

All my life, I've always been into fashion.  I remember being a kid and wanting to shop constantly, always wanting new clothes , accessories, and shoes.  Luckily my mom had the same passion for shopping and that became our thing.  We were partners in crime at the mall.  Black Friday, we were up at the crack of dawn, actually before dawn when it was still dark out, and we headed out to do major damage shopping.  It was fun for us.  Even as a teenager, I spent many a summer and weekend hanging at the mall.

When I first got pregnant with  Amelia, I was determined to still be in fashion.  I didn't want to turn into someone  I wasn't.  I'd already gone through so many changes in my body, hormones, and life.... fashion was one of the only thing that was constant.  After I had Amelia, my body was able to get back to pre-baby pretty quickly and I was in my regular clothes in no time.  The one thing that I thought would change my outlook on style and fashion, actually fueled it more.  Now that I had a little girl, I could shop for 2!

I did hit a rough patch, and it wasn't with Nolan, it was actually moving to Okinawa!  I come from sunny San Diego, with nearly perfect weather year round.  I've lived on both coasts, the south in VA and rainy WA state.  Through it all I've been able to maintain my style.  But Okinawa put on the breaks.  I've never lived on a tropical island before.  I've never lived somewhere with so much humidity.  I've also never not worked, I've had a job since I was 16 years old.  Through all our moves with the military, I've always got a job about a month of moving.  Also, there are no malls in Okinawa....{super sad face}.  I missed all my old stores.  There are Japanese stores, but their sizing is way different and the language barrier is intimidating.  Most of my shopping was online, which is fine, but the wait for my items would sometimes be months! I think it was that "island life" mentality that was the driving force.  My days were usually spent hanging with the kids, running errands, going to the park, the occasional lunch date.  I didn't feel the urge to dress up, and factor in the 90 degree weather with 100% humidity.  My make up took a dive too, generally I would just do my brows. haha  My outfits generally consisted of, shirts, shorts, jeans, or leggings.  Mostly clothes that I didn't have to iron. lol.  I went on a few trips back to the states or on family vacations.  Those would spark my style sense again and I'd come back to Oki stylish and motivated to dress cute.  That would usually last about a month.  Then I was back to my old "uniform". lol

Recently, after our trip to the Philippines that old spark got ignited again.  The Philippines had malls on every corner with all my favorite stores!  I'm pretty sure I shopped everyday. It was glorious.  I shopped so much, we had to buy 2 extra luggage to pack all our new stuff!! {madness}  When I got back I was still trying to keep stylish.  Then one night I couldn't sleep, I stumbled upon Instagram accounts of moms with style!  All of them took selfies of their outfits and accessories!  Some were working moms and some were stay at home moms.  The stay at home moms definitely peaked my interest and motivated me!So I started doing the same!  I feel like taking pictures keeps me accountable and motivated to dress cute.  I have unearthed a whole new section of my closet.  I'm starting to find things that I once loved and totally forgot about.    Sure, I don't dress up everyday.  When I say dress up, its not like I dress to the nines.  I wear stylish {my style} clothes and accessories.   Most importantly, I felt good.  I dodn't feel homely, I feet like a cool mom! I'm hoping this streak never ends.

If you are interested find me on Instagram @christys_chronicles

top// marshalls
necklace&ring// forever21
watch//fossil
shorts// levi's jeans
sandals//old navy

top//forever21
necklace// the silver sea
jeans// levi's jeans
purshe// jessica simpson
watch// charming charlie

scarf// h&m
flannel// uniqlo
purse// louis vuitton
shoes// tory burch
pants// nordstorm

jacket//levi's jeans
necklace// charming charlie
dress// forever 21
boots// bp nordstrom
purse// guicci