Every experience can teach you a lot. Whether it is working a job, or going on a trip, there are always lessons you can learn to become better individuals and make wise life choices. Surprisingly, even in little instances, little experiences have their own significance when they can give you a lot of takeaways – both big and small.
One such little moment for me, was when I decluttered my wardrobe. I learned a lot more than just facts that decluttering is tough, and I owned a huge wardrobe.
Here are the ten lessons that will stay with me, all carrying trivial and big revelations.
10 Lessons I learned from decluttering my wardrobe
1. I have wasted a lot of money
When you are decluttering your wardrobe, there are not just one or two pieces of clothing you discard, there’s a bunch full of them – including the clothes that we bought but only wore once or twice. Now imagine how much we could have saved, had we made better purchasing decisions. Sounds relatable enough? If yes, then learn from my mistakes. Buy only those clothes that you know you would wear certainly.
2. What I thought I wanted, was what I merely needed
“I want it.”, that’s the constant thought I get whenever I find a dress captivating. There’s a desperate urge to buy clothes even when I am trying to save money. Well, I don’t know if that’s your weak spot, but it’s definitely mine.
Nonetheless, it was only after decluttering, I realized that what I thought I wanted, was just my urge. And when it comes to that, it’s not difficult to control once you realize that the world won’t collapse if your wardrobe doesn’t have that attire.
3. We can never be satisfied
I have heard from the saints, from the legends that we humans can never be satisfied. It is not some kind of epiphany but it definitely felt like it while I was decluttering. I owned so many clothes – only because I was never satisfied with what I had. Satisfaction comes from gratitude. We need to be more grateful for the things we have.
4. Less is Better
When it came to shopping fashion, I always believed having less is worse. I didn’t see the bigger picture back then. But now I do; ever since I got rid of a stack full of clothes – I don’t have less, I have more. And somehow, having less feels better. I realized it when I saw my closet emptier than before – it feels light. It’s as if a heavy load has been dropped off my chest. I also realize how much shopping was emotional for me and not in a good way. It was a coping mechanism verses an actual need of things.
5. Going with the trend and comparing is not important
Life is too short to worry about trivial things. Things like – “I have to keep up with the trend” “People might judge me if I dress shabbily.” “I want people to like me, even if that involves doing an expensive, and unaffordable wardrobe makeover”
Now that I think about it, it doesn’t matter – you don’t have to keep up with the fashion – the world won’t be affected. Moreover, you belong with the people who like you for being you – not your wardrobe.
6. We must strive to be in the present – even when picking a wardrobe
How often do you find yourself buying outfits for a future party that hasn’t been decided yet? I bet it happens all the time. But trust me, when it comes to wardrobe picking, never shop from a future perspective unless you know the event is certain to happen. Moreover, don’t shop for too many categories of clothes you know you wouldn’t wear frequently.
7. Material things only give temporary joy
This was something I already know, but it hit me only after decluttering. I remember how happy I was after buying a dress I liked. One week later, and after constant wear, it didn’t even matter.
8. “What-if” items are just a waste of space
Go back to the last time you were decluttering – you kept a few things wondering, “What if you’ll need it later?” Now, where are those things? Do you use them or are they still lying as they were back then?
I bet it’s the latter. But you’re not alone, it’s a universal story. Nonetheless, there’s no point in keeping “What-if things” because if you didn’t use it until now, you are not going to use it later – as simple as that.
9. Decluttering can significantly reduce stress
Are you finding the magic potion to manage stress? Trust me, decluttering can help a lot. It can reduce stress significantly – including the decluttering stress, the morning rush, and most importantly, I-cannot-find-the-dress-I-want-to-wear stress.
10. Decluttering is not a one-time process
You may get rid of some things, but things will be the same. I mean, over time you will buy new things and at the same time, you’ll find a lot of things that you wouldn’t need. So, decluttering is not a one-time process, it should be a regular practice that you must involve yourself in at least once a month.
Hey there, are there some lessons you learned too while decluttering? If yes, feel free to share them with us in the comment section.
Summertime is my favorite time of the year for nails. I love summer because I love neon and bright colors for my nail polish and can be seen a mile away with my manicure.
It doesn’t matter if you have long nails, short nails, the coffin shape, or french tips, these trends are for you! I generally lean towards a dip powder or gel polish for my manicures, but regular nail polish as well as acrylic work all the same.
The other fantastic thing about summer nail trends is it doesn’t know an age. Any age can rock a summer nail trend, from 2 years to 100 years. Make sure you read on through for my tip on finding your perfect neutral/nude shade!
Ok, let’s get into my favorite summer nail trends.
Summer Nail Trends
1. French Manicure
This one lets you take a different take on a french manicure with either a fun color like pink, peach, or turquoise or do a more of a triangle shape with the white shape instead of the straight line. I’m all about updating the seasons and this lets you keep a classic design while staying on trend.
I think this one would be so fun for any age and you can do these on your real nails, on acrylics, with a dip, or as a gel option. So versatile and good for events, travel, and wedding season.
2. Ombre Nails
One of my absolute favorites for year round, I typically do one nail ombre and the rest solid or glitter. I try to incorporate a total of three colors in this nail design — one for 3 fingers, one for the middle and ring fingers, and then one for the ombre on either the middle or ring finger. This keeps things fun and you can use the same three colors in so many ways it won’t look like the same every time. I used the Essie brand colors for my nails, and did them two different ways.
3. Design with Color
I believe this one comes and goes with the seasons, I always see design and then color year round, so this one isn’t really new. However, this year, I see more neon colors with waves, or with little art designs on top of the colored nail. My favorite I’ve seen was one where the gal was headed to somewhere beachy and she did an ombre sunset look on all the nails and a little leaf on the ring finger, which I believe I’m going to try when we go to Hawaii.
This nail trend is probably the easiest, as anyone can do it with any and all colors, and you can’t go wrong. I know for me, every time I go to the salon, they always ask if I want a design, or something extra and I always say no. But I believe I will try the cute little nail like the one seen here.
4. Multiple Colors with Floral Design
Summer Nail Trends
This trend is very similar to the last one, except it has more colors, usually, and a cute little floral design on two or more nails. The ones I’ve seen do one main color on their nails, and then lines and design with colored flowers or white flowers, depending on the other colors in the set. You can switch this design up quite a bit and have the same trend with different colors and floral placement all summer and no one would know any different.
5. Colored Lines on a Nude Nail
This one is new to me, but it’s been around for a very long time. I remember looking at a design like this for our wedding back in 2015, but with color and a silver line. Now, a nude nail is all the rage and adding lines of color or little swirls of color help make this designer nail pop. I need to remind you, the nude you see in the photo may not work the same on your skin — sometimes it can turn out more pink or more brown. So be mindful when choosing the nude or make sure to let your nail tech know you want a nude that will best match your skin and the photo.
Otherwise, if you tell them exactly like the photo or the same code of the color in the photo, you may be disappointed it doesn’t look the same. Trust me, I’ve been there and done it, and finding the perfect nude for your skin is important! We aren’t all the same!
A little tip on how to find out if a color or neutral/nude works with your skin:
grab the bottle, or color of polish/dip/gel you want to use, and put it against the inside of your wrist. This is where your skin is its most natural color, and will tell you if it will work with your skin tone. If it will look orange, or red, or brown, or yellow on your nails, this is the spot it will tell you. It will also tell you if the color is going to be washed out or too light against your skin. Don’t waste time or energy and have to select another color, try the inside of the wrist first to see how it will look. Now, I know sometimes the dip can be hard to tell but open it up and put it against the inside of your wrist skin and you can get a better idea.
Some places have the nail swatches, and that makes it much easier to grab the nail sample and stick it on the inside of your wrist for a better idea of the finished look.
6. Neutral Nails with 2 Party Nails
For me, this is the most common outside of the ombre nails I do. It’s quick, easy, and still lets me be creative and fun while keeping it simple. If you find the right shade of neutral/nude, you can wear this with the dip nail longer than 2 weeks, even if your nails grow insanely fast like mine, minus the 2 party nails. My favorite way to do the party nails is with one solid glitter, like a silver or white, and then the other with a bigger, brighter glitter or even foil. It lets you have 2 party nails, but gives you the ability to really showcase the one with the bigger, brighter print. You can even do a design on the party nail, on top of the glitter or bright color if you want.
This trend lends itself really well to any holiday, party, travel, or gathering you are headed to. I choose this one the most as I never know when an event may turn up, or what the occasion might be, so it’s a great conversation piece as well as clean and neat.
There you have it, the trends of the summer, as I’ve seen them. Remember, it’s important, now and always, to find your personal neutral/nude color because we aren’t all the same. Make sure to revisit my tip a bit back to ensure you always find the perfect color for your skin tone!
Cue the song “The Heat is On” when June hits in Arizona! Summer comfort, especially on your feet is so important from June until about mid November as the temps are incredibly warm! If you don’t have a selection to rotate through, you could see your sandals breaking down very quickly from the hot concrete. Now, that’s not to say some of the summer sandals I have listed as my staples haven’t been here for a few years, because they have.
I’m simply saying it’s important to have a few in your rotation you can wear and rotate out. Because it’s way too warm usually to wear sneakers (even though I suffer sometimes and do wear them) and summer is about a good sandal, am I right?! However, if you are looking for some advice on some of my favorite sneaker brands, and what I recommend, check out this blog post here.
7 Must Have Summer Sandals
This post is very much catered to must have summer sandals for women, but I could also do another post if you wanted one for little girls. I will be honest though, getting my girls to wear a different shoe than the EXACT pair they love, is a bit tough. Even though they have a closet full of them 🙁 I digress.
I need to let you know, like always, this post contains affiliate links, and by shopping the links I provide, I may receive an additional commission from you purchasing, at no additional cost to you, so thank you <3!
Here are my 7 must have summer sandals in no particular order:
Slides
Block Heel Sandals
Multi Strap Sandals
Strappy Wedges
Gely Sandals that are dressy slides
Leather Sandals
Strappy Sandals with High Heel
Let’s break each one down
Slides
When I was talking about having a sandal for more than one year, I was talking about my favorite slides from Reef. I’ve had these babies about 2 and a half years now, and I wear them at some point every day. These gold and neutral colored slides can be worn casually or even dressed up. For me, because I have such large calves that don’t seem to be going anywhere fast, I need some skin showing in my shoe to help bring some attention away from my calves. These slides are the perfect summer sandal slides because they are perfect for lounging around the house, the pool, running errands, or slight housework. I’ve even did a bit of demo work on our garage with them on! They are super durable and have a cushioned foot bed that makes them super comfy and so easy to walk in.
Reef makes many different kinds of sandals and all sizes and for Men, Women, and kids. My exact shoe is on sale right now for $36 if you are a size 5! Good news, they make them in MANY different colors, so check them out here. You won’t be disappointed in these guys!
I have found so many pairs of slides from Target that are super easy to wear, and work well with so many outfits. If you go to Target or their website at any time of day or season, they typically always have a good slide you can buy! Here’s one of my most worn pair, ironically, these are also gold.
Block Heel Sandals
Sam Edelman shoes have had a place in my closet even before I moved to Arizona in 2013, so the quality and brand do not disappoint! Whenever I see a shoe with the little SE logo on the outside, either in public on someone else, or in the store, I KNOW it’s a good shoe! And that includes ALL types of shoes, sandals, booties, wedges, heels, tall boots, etc. They all are made to last, made to fit well, and are comfortable! It’s not often you can say that about an entire line and brand and it ring true! It’s also the reason you will find another one of my recommended shoes on this list is from Sam Edelman!
Ok, so the summer block heel sandals are a new one for me. I usually can’t wear a block heel because of my big calves, like we talked about previously. The block on a regular shoe heel covers too much skin for me and adds too much weight and makes the calves look even bigger than they already are. These block heel sandals are different because they are open in the back, have some strappyness to them, and even have a bit of detailing that draws the attention away from the calves. Because they have a bit of heel, it lifts my calves and lets the muscles stand out more, further accentuating the leg.
Now, if you don’t have thick calves like me, block heels are probably your best friends!
The wider base to stand on makes it so much better and easier to keep your balance. Luckily for us big calf gals, these sandals fit the bill and work for us too! And the touch of cork around the heel and sole of these sandals add quite a nice touch!
I have recently found these cute strappy block heel sandals from Ted Baker that absolutely fit the bill for dressing up a jean or an office look even more! They are a peach color and give the perfect nude color with a square toe that’s sure to be a trend for a long time.
These babies are currently on sale for the Nordstrom sale, linked here, and they will be full price again after the sale is over.
Multi Strap Sandal
I’m all about the openness of a multi strap sandal, especially one that has different colors and patterns on them! These cuties take the idea of mixing black and brown and throw it right out the window! Because no one needs that rule in their life anymore. I found these cuties at Evereve here, but I’m sure you can probably find them wherever you would shop for sandals.
These have a touch of lift in them, giving the illusion of a longer leg, without causing you to fall and break your neck. They can be dressed up or down, and even mixed with a different pattern while still looking great. The thin straps give enough skin to make them still work for those of us needing as much skin showing as possible to help slim the legs. If you haven’t checked out the Dolce Vita brand, I urge you to go now! They have more than sandals, and you can check out my sneaker post here to see some of my favorite sneakers!
Strappy Wedges
I started noticing wedges a few years ago, and have loved them ever since, especially strappy ones! I love these because they give you extra support and lift when walking. And if you are walking through the grass, or a softer surface your heel won’t sink down like a smaller heeled shoe does. I love a wedge because they can be dressy or casual, and worn with all kinds of outfits from shorts and a tee to a maxi dress. I love to pack these specific cork and cognac summer sandal wedge that I got from Target a few years ago because they are a perfect go to when you need something casual or dressy. No need to burden your suitcase or bag with extra weight if you can take one pair of shoes and cover all your bases!
Gely Sandals that are dressy slides
Another classic shoe that can either be dressed up or made more casual, these gely slides are an affordable dupe for a very expensive Valentino. I also have a pair of lighter pink Ted Bakers that are more subtle and don’t have the studs, but are equally as good. Now, don’t get me wrong, I spare no pennies for my shoes, but I’d rather have a more affordable version and have SEVERAL of them! These gely shoes came from Amazon, and come in several different colors. I love them so much because my little girls both have a black pair and we can twin easily.
These shoes are super for vacation or wearing for errands. I don’t recommend them for going to get a pedicure though! They become VERY slippery when the lotion gets on your feet and sometimes slip off! I love that they are so affordable and you can’t tell the difference in an actual Valentino and these! link to similar ones that I have.
Here is a different, more structured option for the Gely Sandals, and I found a very similar pair still available. That’s linked here.
Leather Sandals
I couldn’t mention summer sandals being comfortable without including leather sandals, could I? I mean, leather summer sandals are as much a staple in my closet in summer as they are in spring and fall, especially when you are dealing with the heat of the Arizona sun! While I feel most of these other sandals are good for casual as well as dressy, there’s something about a classic leather sandal that says put together and dressy to me. I mentioned Sam Edelman a bit ago, and when I say I have a Sam Edelman in every shoe style, I’m not kidding! I fell in love with their classic leather sandal slides a few years ago because they go with everything, literally.
These are this season’s update. They always have the best styles and colors, and you can never go wrong with them! Usually, you can find them on sale too, which we all know is a big deal with me! The other thing I absolutely love about these sandals – they last for a few years, minimum! I think I had a pair a few years ago that I wore almost daily in the summer, and they still held up for 2 solid years! And don’t get me started on their gladiators — Like THE BEST around!
Strappy Sandals with High Heel
Typically, you always need a strappy sandal with a high heel for summer, for weddings, girls night out, clubbing, etc. except this year. This year, we need them to get dressed to have dinner on our patio, zoom weddings, and virtual girls nights. But hey, we still need summer heel sandals even if we aren’t leaving the house – just yet! I’m loving the square toe trend mixed with a little ombre like these I got from JustFab Online.
If a summer sandal with a high heel isn’t your thing, then maybe these strappy kitten heels will do the trick. I love how they come in so many different colors and are super affordable to have more than one summer sandal low heel in your closet.
Final Thoughts
Sandals are a staple item for summer, and having a variety to fit different outfits and situations is a must. If you are looking for a capsule wardrobe, maybe grabbing a few of these styles that can cross over to multiple outfits and looks is the best idea. If you need some inspiration for your summer closet essentials, check out my blog post on that here. It’s sure to give you some ideas and things to ponder for keeping your closet up to date and easy!
Tell me what your favorite summer sandal is in the comments, I’d love to know what y’all find to be the most important!
The biggest sale of the year has been open for a week now, to different access levels. When I tried to shop on Friday and Saturday, a ton of things were already sold out. Or not available to do a store pickup. So, I shipped the items that were only available online, and picked up the rest. When I did an in store pick up, I browsed around the store to see what things said Sold Out online and found them in store.
If there’s something you absolutely love, you can add it to your wish list. And when you can shop, try to put it in your cart to check out. If you live close enough to do an in store pick up, I highly suggest that. Because it is much easier and they can even bring the items out to you very quickly and socially distant.
N Sale thoughts after week 1 and $1000 Gift Card
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Now that that’s out of the way, I wanted to share a few things I’ve picked up, and so far am loving!
I have been sticking to my wishlist and not buying more than I need or different things just because. Especially this year. It’s important to be really intentional with where money and energy is going, at least for me. I tend to have an addictive personality. So I enjoy shopping to shop or when I’m emotional or overwhelmed. HELLO 2020 🙁
As things start to come in more, I will be updating this post. As well as maybe a hit and miss list.
The first thing I was determined to find was this Leith dress. And so much so that I completely forgot I added it to my pick up order, and bought the last size in store. But I’d say its true to size. It’s a bodycon dress, and comes in black and white. This one shows sold out online. But you may be able to find a size or two in your local store.
Next, I found 2 pairs of leggings. One I added to my cart and they cancelled. And the other I forgot to add to my cart. The water color pair, or even tie dye if you will, was cancelled but I found a bigger size in store. I grabbed them. I also grabbed the zebra stripe looking pair in store because they had my normal size of a Medium. The white Sweaty Betty top was in my pick up order, and I ordered a Medium as it was slightly cropped.
The Large, which I grabbed to try of the tie dye/watercolor leggings have to go back. They are really baggy in the crotch area, and won’t stay up now and later when I continue to drop fat and add more muscle.
The zebra stripe pair are absolutely perfect fitting, and so soft! Zella is one of my favorite activewear brands because they fit me so well!
The next things I picked up were beauty.
I always see so many influencers working with Tula Skincare and I kind of brushed them off. When I saw them on the Nordstrom Sale, I figured now was the perfect time to give them a try. And you also get a few free Tula gifts when you grab this little kit.
**Little tip I learned when I was shopping in store:
The beauty department oftentimes will mark their products as sold out if it’s been selling like crazy. They do this to “catch up” with the orders already placed, and for the people shopping in store. This is a case where you could come back the next day and add to your cart, or if you are already headed in for a pick up like me, take a look. The location I went to had so many in stock and they were still unboxing a ton of product so I imagine things that “sold out” may actually come back.**
I will tell you, some of my Instagram followers requested more skincare from me, so I thought this would be a good place to start!
I used the cleanser and I’m a big person on smells, so for me, I don’t love the smell that it gives. But I ran out of my other cleanser I was using, so it’s perfect timing to actually try it more than a day. I will keep you posted on that, but first thoughts are the smell isn’t for me.
Now, the toner, I’m really liking! Maybe it’s because I used it right after the cleanser and it neutralized the smell? I added a bit to the tips of my index and middle finger and spread it all around my face. It seemed to do the job and allow me a purified base to apply the rest of my products. **The toner was one of the little gifts received with the purchase of the kit.**
More to come on this one!
The last thing I picked up was the 3 pack of the full sized Kopari natural deodorant. I’ve been using Native and making my own natural deodorant for a long time, and actually got the Kopari set in last year’s Nordstrom Sale and loved it. I alternate between the Native and the Kopari and it works well for me in the scorching heat of Arizona!
This kit had 2 of the ones I’ve already tried and love – the coconut oil – and has a new one – CBD infused. Now, I haven’t really hopped on the CBD trend yet, I use Copaiba which I have done more research on, but I’m curious to see how this one works. This will be a follow up as well!
These are all the things for now, but I’ve got a few more that are supposed to be delivered this week, so hopefully, it will turn into the hit and misses because I then can give you the feedback I want instead of this is good, or this isn’t, etc. Stay tuned!
The biggest sale of the year is here and I wanted to share some of my favorite affordable and luxurious finds for beauty, home, and kids from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
If you’ve been around for a bit, you know I love a good find, especially if it’s on sale! I have shopped the N Sale for the past few years and love that they offer more items than just women’s and men’s clothing and shoes. It’s my favorite time to not only stock up on those items, which you can see a few of my picks on this post – but also to stock up on items for Christmas, for homes, and for the girls for the year.
Because my girls aren’t in massive growth mode, I usually buy one size up. And they can wear them for the entire year, and some beyond.
I’m always shopping for our short term rental properties. So some of the items are pure luxury and so soft that I have them in our own home. And give them as gifts too! What better way to welcome others into your home, but not really your personal home, than some of your favorite things!
Before we get too much further, I have to let you know I’ve included affiliate links. Which means if you shop through my link, I get a small commission, at no additional cost to you, and it makes me smile a little more 🙂
$1,000 Gift Card Giveaway
And I also have a fun giveaway for someone to win a $1,000 gift card to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale which will basically run the whole month of August! Enter below.
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Ok, so now onto my favorites for finding luxurious items for home, beauty, and kids. If you click on the photo, it will take you directly to my liketoknow.it where you can shop my picks and add them to your wish list for when you are able to shop.
Happy shopping and wish list building! Only a few more days until the sale opens 🙂
Everywhere you look, all everyone is talking about is the Nordstrom Sale, and this year it’s no different. It might be pushed back a few weeks, but it’s still happening. And everyone is talking about it. The sale opens August 7th for early access, and then it opens to the public the 13th-30th of August.
How to stay sane while shopping the Nordstrom Sale and $500 Giveaway!
In years past, I’ve always gone full out and kind of followed other bloggers to see what they are shopping, and what finds they found that I didn’t. I’ve also discovered quite a few new brands through this sale, which I love, adore, and wear daily -> TopShop, Spanx, Zella, and BP to name a few.
However, this year is way different.
I’m still going to be shopping and covering the sale to share some of my favorite finds, but it won’t be like a fire hydrant spraying out everything! It’s going to be very specific to things I’m personally shopping, brands I adore, and tried and true staples for my closet. Pieces I think are staples for everyone, regardless if it’s for today or 3 years down the road. Clothes are necessary, but collecting as many as you can of sweaters, jeans, leggings, and dresses can put a serious strain on so many areas of your life!
Ok, so back to it. I should let you know, as usual, there’s affiliate links in here and if you so choose to purchase with them, I get a small commission and do a happy dance 🙂 And it also keeps my hubby happy that I’m spending time shopping for y’all instead of simply shopping for myself! But I digress….again.
I’ve noticed every year, I see other bloggers covering the Nordstrom Sale that live in places where cold happens so much sooner than in the desert. Because of this, I always want to buy the same super thick things they buy. Yet, I never wear them, until like December here 🙁 And because this isn’t specifically a Nordstrom blog dedicated to only them, I sometimes struggle to get it right. So I will try my best!
I should also let you know, I’ve teamed up with some other blogger friends to gift two people $500 to shop the Nordstrom sale in whatever way they see fit! Here are the details on that!
Giveaway
Ready to shop this year’s Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? We’ve got you covered!
I’ve teamed up with a group of bloggers to give TWO winners
a chance to win a $500 Nordstrom Gift Card!
To enter:complete the steps in the rafflecopter below. The more steps you complete, the more entries you receive, and the better your chance at winning! This giveaway runs until Sunday, August 9th at 12am EST
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First thing I will say I’m shopping for is Spanx leggings and workout wear.
If you’ve been following my stories on IG or even on TikTok, you know I have been loving my workout wear! The next thing I want to snag up is clothes and shoes for the girls. They are seriously growing like weeds right now. And if I can get them something on sale, and it still be super cute, I’m all about it!
I will then follow these with Shoes and boots for me. I dig Sam Edelman and every year. They have such a great selection! Dresses are a big item on my list, always. It’s so hot here until at least October early November and even thinking about jeans or a sweater in public makes me sweat now! BP always has the most comfy and affordable white tees that I layer all year long. So those are probably one of my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale hidden gems.
This year, as I’m furnishing 3 homes, (our personal home, and then our 2 Airbnbs/VRBOs). I’m thinking about home decor. I love how soft and luxurious feeling the towels are from Nordstrom. And they last so long! I haven’t really ever shopped for home decor and home items, and this was supposed to be a fashion blog for the Nordstrom sale, oops!
So, you will see lots of giveaways, lots of photos with things people are buying, and I wanted to wrap with this. Even if you see all of these things, take the ideas, and see how the items would fit into your life and closet. If they are pieces you don’t think you would wear or that would just sit in your closet, save your money.
Here’s a few things I’ve added to my wish list which I plan to grab.
If you plan to shop, you can also make a wish list so you can save what you think you’d want, and by the time the sale arrives, you can decide if you still want it or not.
the clothes that we bought but only wore once or twice. Now imagine how much we could have saved, had we made better purchasing decisions. Sounds relatable enough? If yes, then learn from my mistakes. Buy only those clothes that you know you would wear certainly.
want people to like me, even if that involves doing an expensive, and unaffordable wardrobe makeover”
decluttering stress, the morning rush, and most importantly, I-cannot-find-the-dress-I-want-to-wear stress.
I think this one would be so fun for any age and you can do these on your real nails, on acrylics, with a dip, or as a gel option. So versatile and good for events, travel, and wedding season.
design with colored flowers or white flowers, depending on the other colors in the set. You can switch this design up quite a bit and have the same trend with different colors and floral placement all summer and no one would know any different.
for our wedding back in 2015, but with color and a silver line. Now, a nude nail is all the rage and adding lines of color or little swirls of color help make this designer nail pop. I need to remind you, the nude you see in the photo may not work the same on your skin — sometimes it can turn out more pink or more brown. So be mindful when choosing the nude or make sure to let your nail tech know you want a nude that will best match your skin and the photo.
many outfits. If you go to Target or their website at any time of day or season, they typically always have a good slide you can buy! Here’s one of my most worn pair, ironically, these are also gold.
Whenever I see a shoe with the little SE logo on the outside, either in public on someone else, or in the store, I KNOW it’s a good shoe! And that includes ALL types of shoes, sandals, booties, wedges, heels, tall boots, etc. They all are made to last, made to fit well, and are comfortable! It’s not often you can say that about an entire line and brand and it ring true! It’s also the reason you will find another one of my recommended shoes on this list is from Sam Edelman!
Now, if you don’t have thick calves like me, block heels are probably your best friends!
mixing black and brown and throw it right out the window! Because no one needs that rule in their life anymore. 
Valentino. I also have a pair of lighter pink Ted Bakers that are more subtle and don’t have the studs, but are equally as good. Now, don’t get me wrong, I spare no pennies for my shoes, but I’d rather have a more affordable version and have SEVERAL of them! These gely shoes came from Amazon, and come in several different colors. I love them so much because my little girls both have a black pair and we can twin easily.
Here is a different, more structured option for the Gely Sandals, and I found a very similar pair still available. 
much a staple in my closet in summer as they are in spring and fall, especially when you are dealing with the heat of the Arizona sun! While I feel most of these other sandals are good for casual as well as dressy, there’s something about a classic leather sandal that says put together and dressy to me. I mentioned Sam Edelman a bit ago, and when I say I have a Sam Edelman in every shoe style, I’m not kidding! I fell in love with their classic leather sandal slides a few years ago because they go with everything, literally.
Typically, you always need a strappy sandal with a high heel for summer, for weddings, girls night out, clubbing, etc. except this year. This year, we need them to get dressed to have dinner on our patio, zoom weddings, and virtual girls nights. But hey, we still need summer heel sandals even if we aren’t leaving the house – just yet! I’m loving the square toe trend mixed with a little ombre 
trick. I love how they come in so many different colors and are super affordable to have more than one summer sandal low heel in your closet.
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