Shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale with Me & Ali-Shaun (Part 1)

Hi friend!  Yay for Friday!  I’m hoping for some pool time and a movie night on the couch tonight!  Probably because I’m pooped from our whirlwind shopping trip at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this week!  I’m so excited to share our finds with you today!  I’ll have Part 2 tomorrow!

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SHOP THE ANNIVERSARY SALE WITH ME & ALI-SHAUN

My Size Reference: I’m short (5’1) and I typically wear size 0P/25 jeans, XSP/XS in tops and dresses.

Ali-Shaun Size Reference: She’s taller (5’4), and usually wears a size 8-10 in jeans, and Medium/Medium Petite or size 8 in tops and dresses.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Fedoras

Megan • Panama Hat | Ali-Shaun • Fedora

Starting with hats and accessories, we were both drawn to these fedora styles that look great on everyone!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Cashmere Wrap

Cashmere Wrap

Ali-Shaun went NUTS for this cashmere cardigan that you simply slip your arms into and it keeps you warm and stylish.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Ripped Jeans, Ribbed Sweater

 Jeans • Sweater • Necklace • Ring• Watch Band

Off to the races in the dressing room!  I was so curious about this new to the sale brand of denim, Pistola.  I really liked this distressed pair with chewed hem and ripped knees.  The color is a pretty light wash and the bootcut leg isn’t too wide.

Top: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans Fit: TTS/Size 25

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Relaxed sweater, dropped shoulder, buttons,beige

This sweater was relaxed goodness.  It has a drop shoulder with functional buttons and a collar to dress it up.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, white cami, ripped blue jeans

Megan Cami • Jeans • Heels • Necklace •Ring| Ali-Shaun Sweater • Jeans • Sneakers

Ali-Shaun wasn’t a fan of the jeans on her, but I thought she’d like them more with a heel. What do you think?

Cami: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans Fit: TTS/Size 25

Heels: TTS

Ali-Shaun Sweater Fit: Medium

Ali-Shaun Jeans: Size 30

Ali-Shaun Sneakers: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, white cami, layered necklace

This delicate 4-layer necklace and the pleated chest cami came home with me.  Both will get lots of wear!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, beige faux suede moto jacket, white cami, ripped blue jeans, beige heeled sandals,black and gold apple watchband, layered gold necklace

Jacket • Cami • Jeans • Heels • Watch Strap • Necklace • Ring

Three cheers for this buttery soft jacket!  Ali-Shaun and I both got it and it gives you that perfectly chic look while still being incredibly comfortable.

Jacket: I’m wearing an XS

Cami: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans Fit: TTS/Size 25

Heels: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, beige faux suede moto jacket, white cami, gold layered necklace, black and gold apple watchband

Jacket • Jeans • Boots

Jacket: Ali-Shaun is wearing a Medium 

Jeans Fit: Size 29

Boots: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, white sweater vest, kate spade green leather crossbody, ripped blue jeans, gold layered necklace, apple black and gold watchband

Sweater Vest • Jeans • Crossbody • Heels • Watch Strap • Necklace • Ring

I’m a big fan of sleeveless sweaters, especially in Houston and I liked the simplicity of this one with the v-neck.  In the Fall, you can layer a long sleeve tee or button down underneath.

Top: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans Fit: TTS/Size 25

Heels: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Rails blue plaid shirt, blue jeans, gold layered necklace, apple black and gold watchband, beige steve madden boots

Megan Top • Jeans • Boots • Necklace • Watch Strap • Ring| Ali-Shaun Top • Jeans • Boots

Rails flannels are back!  We both LOVE these tops!  They’re cut perfectly and feel great on your body. I preferred the blue and Ali-Shaun was drawn to the darker blue with a hint of pink.

Top: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans Fit: TTS/Size 25

Boots: TTS

Ali-Shaun Top: Medium

Ali-Shaun Jeans: Size 29

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, pink puff sleeve square neck sweater, green cardigan, knee high vince camuto boots, apple black and gold watchband, gold layered necklace, fall outfit

Megan • Sweater•  Jeans • Boots • Necklace • Watch Strap • Ring| Ali-Shaun • Sweater •  Jeans • Boots

Isn’t this pink sweater fun?! I adore the poppy color and the square neck combined with the puffy sleeves.  I think it’s perfect for a Fall/Winter date night.  Ali-Shaun looks great in dark green, so this cardigan was meant for her.  She’s more comfortable with longer tops, but I pointed out that wearing a shorter top (or doing a front tuck) elongates the look of your legs.

Top: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans Fit: TTS/Size 25

Boots: TTS

Ali-Shaun Cardigan: Medium

Ali-Shaun Jeans: Size 29

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, White tops, White tie blouse, blue jeans, apple black and gold watchband, gold layered necklace, dolce vita beige heels, sam edelman gold strappy sandals

Megan • Top • Jeans • Heels • Necklace • Watch Strap • Ring| Ali-Shaun • Top •  Jeans • Heels

White is so fresh and both of these tops are winners! Either one of them are perfect for both work and play.

Top: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans Fit: Size 25

Heels: TTS

Ali-Shaun Cardigan: Medium

Ali-Shaun Jeans: Size 29

Ali-Shaun Heels: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, white tops, white tie blouse, apple gold and black watchband, blue jeans, fall outfit

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, white ruffle sleeve top, blue jeans, beige free people clogs, fall outfitTop • Jeans • Clogs

Such a hottie in this outfit! I love these jeans on her! She got them and had the length altered to her perfect fit.

Top: Ali-Shaun is wearing a size Medium 

Jeans Fit: Size 29

Clogs: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, peach wrap sweater, white cami, floral smocked peplum top, blue jeans, steve maden beige booties, free people tan clogs, black and gold apple watchband, gold layered necklace

Megan • Sweater • Cami • Jeans • Boots • Necklace • Watch Strap • Ring| Ali-Shaun • Top • Jeans • Clogs

Pretty as a peach!  This wrap cardigan can be tied in a bow or left long, but I think I prefer the bow.  Ali-Shaun’s floral peplum top looked great on her!  Again that shorter length top and those flare jeans gave her legs for days.  Even more if she was wearing a pointy toe shoe, but she was CRAZY for those clogs!

Sweater and Cami: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans Fit: TTS/Size 25

Boots: TTS

Ali-Shaun Top: Large, prefer to size up

Ali-Shaun Jeans: Size 29

Ali-Shaun Clogs: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, floral smock top, dark blue jeans, chained mules, apple black and gold watchband, gold layered necklace

Top • Jeans • Mules • Watch Strap • Ring • Necklace

This smocked flowy style top is so easy to wear and the color is perfect for heading into Fall.  You can wear it to the office with pants or on the weekend with jeans.  The jeans were good with a solid dark wash (great for dressing up or casual Friday at work), but I think I’d need to size down to get a better fit.

Top: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans: I’m wearing a 25 but would prefer to size down

Shoes: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, floral smock top, apple black and gold watchband, layered necklace

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, black sleeveless turtleneck, blue jeans, black and silver sneakers, apple black and gold watchband, layered gold necklace

Top • Jeans • Sneakers • Watch Strap • Ring • Necklace

This sleeveless sweater has great texture, a mock neck and high/low hem.  I really liked those sneakers too- a great choice for casual outfits when you want to be cute and comfy.

Top: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans: TTS/ Size 25

Shoes: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, black sleeveless turtleneck, blue jeans, black and silver sneakers, apple black and gold watchband, layered gold necklace

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, black and silver sneakers

Sneakers

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, madewell square neck top, blue jeans, chained mules, apple gold and black watchband, gold layered necklace

Top • Jeans • Mules • Watch Strap • Ring • Necklace

I found several “wear now” pieces including this puff sleeve button front top.  It’s got a slight texture to it and can be worn casually with jeans or dressed up with a skirt or pants.

The chunky knit slides are back in a monochromatic chain that’s very cool.  I opted for the classic tan that will go with everything, but all of the colors are good!

Top: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans: TTS/Size 25

Shoes: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, madewell square neck top, blue jeans, chained mules, apple gold and black watchband, gold layered necklace

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Rails blue top, blue jeans, dolce vita beige heeled sandals, apple black and gold watchband

Top • Jeans • Heels • Necklace • Watch Strap • Ring

This is the Rails top I ended up getting this year.  I love the color and gauzy texture.  It looks great with dark denim, white and also black.  You can also wear it now with shorts.

Top: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans: TTS/Size 25

Heels: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Rails blue top, blue jeans, apple black and gold watchband, gold layered necklace

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Open front long cardigan, blue jeans, steve madden beige boots, fall outfit

Megan • Cardigan • Tank • Jeans • Boots • Necklace • Watch Strap| Ali-Shaun Cardigan • Jeans • Boots

We found this longer open cardigan with pockets that we both liked.  The ribbed knit of the sleeves and hem are a fun touch.

Cardigan and Tank: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans Fit: Size 0P

Boots: TTS

Ali-Shaun Cardigan: Medium

Ali-Shaun Jeans: Size 29

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Open front long cardigan, blue jeans, steve madden beige boots, fall outfit

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, light blue chunky cardigan, blue jeans, steve madden beige booties, apple black and gold watchband, gold layered necklace

Cardigan • Tank • Jeans • Boots • Necklace • Watch Strap • Ring

For a shorter/chunkier cardigan option, this is a pretty choice.  I really liked the pretty blue color.

Cardigan and Tank: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans Fit: Size 0P

Boots: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, light blue chunky cardigan, blue jeans, steve madden beige booties, apple black and gold watchband, gold layered necklace

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, white puffy sleeve sweater top, blue jeans, steve madden beige booties, gold layered necklace, apple black and gold watchband

Top • Jeans • Boots • Necklace • Watch Strap • Ring

Here’s another ‘wear now’ option.  I’m digging the square neck and puffed sleeves, plus the contrasting ribbed knit front and solid knit sleeve.

Top: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans Fit: Size 0P

Boots: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, white puffy sleeve sweater top, blue jeans, gold layered necklace, apple black and gold watchband

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, white sweater set, blue jeans, dolce vita beige heeled sandals, apple black and gold watchband, gold layered necklace

Cardigan Tank Set • Jeans • Heels • Necklace • Watch Strap • Ring

This little cardigan set that’s flirty and feminine.  It’s on the crop side, so you may want to wear it with a high waist jean.

I’m wearing the fan favorite “Diana” Kut from the Kloth Jeans. These are a great budget friendly brand and skinny style with tons of comfortable stretch.

Cardigan and Tank set: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans Fit: Size 0P

Heels: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, white sweater set, blue jeans, apple black and gold watchband, gold layered necklace Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, black sweater, blue jeans, sneakers, fall outfit

Sweater • Jeans • Sneakers

Ali-Shaun was crazy for this outfit- a basic black sweater, comfy/flattering dark wash jeans without any rips or distressing and the sneakers she’ll wear all the time.  They even have a cool sole- each style representing a different city.

Ali-Shaun Sweater: Size Medium 

Jeans Fit: Size 29

Sneakers: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Black sweater top, blue jeans, black pointed boots, fall outfit

Top • Jeans • Boots

Similar look as above, but more dressed up with the pointed bootie and darker wash jeans.

Top: Ali-Shaun is wearing a size Medium 

Jeans Fit: Size 29

Boots: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, green henley, dark jeans, beige ugg boots, apple black and gold wrist strap, gold layered necklace

Top • Jeans • Boots • Necklace • Watch Strap • Ring

We both bought these relaxed style UGGs that are so comfy and the perfect option for when you want a flat UGG, but don’t want to wear the fur lined ones.

This waffle knit top is a great basic and the raw edge trim gives it a modern vibe.  This washed green color looks good with so much, but the white one was a bit sheer.

Top: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans Fit: Size 0P

Boots: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Green henley, dark jeans, beige ugg boots, apple black and gold wrist strap, gold layered necklace

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, white barefoot dreams cardigan, white tank, cozy, fall outfit

Cardigan • Tank • Jeans • Boots • Necklace • Watch Strap • Ring

Holy Barefoot Dreams!  I’m CRAZY for this white cardigan and Jordan has already tried to steal it from me!  I tend to like this style over the regular circle cardigan because it’s a little bit lighter weight and comes with the tie belt.

I didn’t get a pic of Ali-Shaun in hers, but she loved this one.

Cardigan and Tank: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans Fit: Size 0P

Boots: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, yellow waffle sweater, blue jeans, beige chained mules, apple black and gold wrist strap

Sweater • Jeans • Mules • Watch Strap • Necklace • Ring

LOVE these jeans!!  They’re by Wit & Wisdom and made with the ab solution technology that fits and flatters and comfortably tucks you in.  They have a high waist and a cool, sloping hem. Only $58!

I wasn’t sure I’d like this mustard color on me- it’s a no brainer for brunettes though!  A great basic for your Fall wardrobe.

Sweater: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans Fit: Size 00

Mules: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, yellow waffle sweater, blue jeans, beige chained mules, apple black and gold wrist strap, gold layered necklace

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, pink cashmere sweater, blue jeans, beige steve madden booties, fall outfit

Sweater • Jeans • Boots • Necklace • Ring

This sweater is so soft and pretty!  I adore the soft pink color and how it felt on.

Sweater: I’m wearing an XS

Jeans Fit: Size 00

Boots: TTS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, pink cashmere sweater, blue jeans, fall outfit, gold layered necklace

See you back here tomorrow for Dressing Room Part 2 with Ali-Shaun!

Have a fantastic weekend friend!

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Meet Megan

Hi! I’m Megan, mom to a thoughtful teenager and spunky young girl. We call Houston home and recently moved into our dream home. I traded my lawyer hat to become a full-time blogger in 2010. I love sharing my passion for affordable fashion, home decor, organization, & fitness to help inspire you to take care of you!

5 Comments

  1. Tried the square neck sweater you’re wearing in pink above in an XS in lilac and the sleeves didn’t stay up on me at all – prob similar in size as you- do you think it was stretched out or are you doing your best ro keep the sleeves from falling down?Thanks!

  2. I admire the friendships you have with so many amazing women- you all appear to love and support each other, and I just think it is a beautiful thing

    1. Thank you Mary! I am so grateful for the friendships I have. It’s really important to have that female support in our lives!

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