Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Wishlist

Every July, when it’s hot as hell outside, I start to thinking about my fall wardrobe. Some of my best pieces (and bargains) have come from the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. Case in point - my over the knee boots (this season’s update here), Frye Bag and brown leather boots were all sale purchases. Some things are 50% off or more which is kind of amazing for a before the season sale. I’ve been eyeing a new pair of jeans and maybe some short booties. There are some leather pieces I really love too, but I need to decide if that’s really practical for this stage in my life (which is a whole other can of worms I’ve been pondering lately).  Right now it’s early access (meaning you have to have a Nordstrom card to shop) but for the rest of us commoners, the general sale starts this Thursday. It’s also no pressure because Nordstrom is great about returns. Click on any image for more details! 

FOOTWEAR

JEANS

HANDBAGS

TOPS AND JACKETS

JEWELRY

Also! I made a Pinterest board of all of my fall ideas (some on sale, some from other sites) that I’m going to keep updating as I plan my budget! I’m also getting some great ideas for DIY projects and sewing! 

What I Wore | Farmer’s Market

WhatIWore: One of the things I look forward to all week is the Saturday morning farmer’s market in town. Our first stop is always Sweet Claire’s and their amazing pastries and then we find a spot in the shade to eat and plan out our shopping. This time of year everything looks so good! Felix has been really into taking photos lately, so I let him take a few snaps here and there (the basket of flowers was his shot!) Nine out of ten are blurry but occasionally he gets something really good. 

When: July 8, 2017

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Blouse: Self Made (sorry, not sure on pattern info)
Jeans: Pointe Sur, J.Crew
Sandals: Clarks (gift from years ago)
On Felix: Old Navy cut off jorts, Oshkosh Button Down
On Bea: Carter’s romper

Where: Bloomington Farmer’s Market

Family Album | Fourth of July 2017

Each year we drive north for a week at the lake over the Fourth of July! Lots of euchre, boat rides, naps and good food! We’re making some fun family traditions! Here are some snaps of our time together! Exclamation points!! 

What I Wore | Floating

WhatIWore: A new closet space calls for a new look at old favorites. I’ve been slowly retiring and reselling pieces that I don’t think I’ll ever wear again, but this is the kind of dress I’ll probably keep forever. I also feel more confident wearing older (non linked) pieces on the blog, without searching through the depths of the internet for similar options. 

When: June 24, 2017

What:
Hat: Self Made
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Baby Wrap: Solly
Dress: MNG for Mango from JCP (gift from partnership)
Sandals: Clarks (gift)

Where: Farmer’s Market with my fam

I really love this dress - it’s got vintage vibes but it’s a) long enough and b) easy to wash. The lining is built in and it’s nursing friendly. And it makes me feel like a goddess whenever I wear it! I’ve pulled up four older photos in four different ways I’ve styled it from the past (posts are here, here, here & here). Looking back I remember feeling so great each and every way I wore it. Like when you look in the mirror and think to yourself “this is the best outfit I’ve ever worn!!”