The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has arrived!! Early access for Nordstrom cardholders starts today and goes through the 17th.  Access for all starts July 18th.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

The Anniversary Sale is one of my favorite sales because you are buying the coming season early rather than waiting after the season is over to snag a good deal.  An extra bonus, you can find things in your size instead of falling in love with a sale item only to discover they don’t have it in your size!

Overwhelmed by the more than 5,000 choices and want to shop smart? Here are my top recommendations of what to splurge on during the sale.

Designer Denim

Men, the thought of paying $200 for a pair of jeans usually elicits a pretty strong reaction from you.  Here’s your chance to balance looking good with a happy wallet.  Hudson, Diesel, AG, 7 for All Mankind, and many others are at significantly reduced rates.  Get out there and make it happen.

Hudson Jeans  Citizens of Humanity Denim

 Hanky Panky

Let’s get intimate for a moment… Hanky Panky are indeed the most comfortable thong!  They are rarely available for a better price (through other websites and Nordstrom) than the “buy 4” price, so the Anniversary Sale is a great time to stock up.  If you’ve never bought them before, a word of caution, the Low Rise is indeed LOW!  Hanky Panky follows a one size fits all sizing so if you are on the low end of the spectrum 2-6, low rise may not be quite as low for you.

Beauty Exclusives

With double points, free gifts, and exclusive sets (like the M.A.C. Look in a Box below), created for the Anniversary Sale, now is a great time to replenish your beauty supplies and try out this and next seasons latest colors.

Beauty Exclusives

Boots and Booties

Men and Women’s boots are a great place to save (nearly all are at least $100 off).  The best part about shopping pre-season is you get the most wear out of your purchases!  The minute the (Houston) temps drop below 80, we immediately feel the need to dress in our fabulous cold weather finds.  So be ready at a moment’s notice.

Side note: Men, you have 24 choices of boots.  Ladies, over *1700*!! #crazytime

Of course, there are tons of other great deals too, like these Kendra Scott earrings, this Rebecca Minkoff satchel, or this BCBGMAXAZRIA Wrap Dress.  Check out the Anniversary Sale catalog for some of the highlights!

What’s on your wish list?  Comment below with your finds!